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Hamas to decide on proposal that includes hostage release
Updated On: 03 February, 2024 06:04 AM IST | Rafah | Agencies
Meanwhile, Israel continues strikes in southern Gaza; at least 3 more dead
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A senior Hamas official said Friday the group will respond “very soon” to a proposal that includes extended pauses in Gaza fighting and phased exchanges of Hamas-held hostages for Palestinians imprisoned in Israel.
Hamas and other militants in Gaza are holding dozens of hostages, after having abducted about 250 during their deadly October 7 attack on southern Israel that killed 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and sparked Israel’s blistering offensive on the enclave. More than 100 hostages were released during a one-week truce in November, in exchange for 240 Palestinian prisoners.
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