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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Netanyahu wraps up meeting with hostages’ families, says he’s committed to their release
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Families and supporters of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza attend a rally calling for their return, in Tel Aviv, December 16, 2023. (AP/Leo Correa)
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has wrapped up his meeting with the families of 15 hostages currently held in Gaza after more than two hours.
His office issues a statement saying the premier is committed to their release.
Many of the hostage families fumed over not being invited to the meeting, with Netanyahu’s hostage envoy Gal Hirsch capping the list at 15 families.
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