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Hamas head 'met Israeli hostages on 8 October, spoke Hebrew'
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28 November, 2023
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24 November, 2023
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24 November, 2023
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Israel and Hamas agree to truce, mutual hostage exchange
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22 November, 2023
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10 November, 2023
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05 November, 2023
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US seeks 'significant' pause in Gaza war to release hostages
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04 November, 2023
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Hamas says cannot release hostages until ceasefire
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28 October, 2023
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Israeli hostage released, says 'she was treated well'
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25 October, 2023
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24 October, 2023
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23 October, 2023
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