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IDF says it has notified families of 97 hostages held by terrorists in Gaza

By Emanuel Fabian 12 October 2023, 11:27 am
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Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

IDF spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari says the military has so far notified the families of 97 hostages being held by terrorists in the Gaza Strip.

Hamas and Islamic Jihad claim to be holding 130 hostages, with some reports estimating at least 200 are held in the Gaza Strip.

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