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Emily Hand, 9, among second group of hostages released by Hamas

The Irish-Israeli girl was taken hostage by Hamas from Kibbutz Be’eri on October 7.

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Emily Hand, 9, was initally reported to have died in the Be’eri Kibbutz siege.

Hostage release will resume after Israel and Hamas resolve dispute over terms, Qatar says

Obstacles causing a delay in today’s expected hostage and prisoner release ‘were overcome’.

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People participate in a show of solidarity with hostages being held in the Gaza Strip, near the Museum of Art in Tel Aviv, Israel, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. Egyptian officials said Hamas was preparing to release 14 Israeli hostages Saturday for 42 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. (AP Photo/ Leo Correa)

Hamas delays hostage release, demands aid to north Gaza

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Hamas will not release more hostages until Israel commits to getting aid to northern Gaza. (AP PHOTO)

‘Making progress’: Hopeful development in Israel-Hamas war

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Israeli media reports have quoted sources as saying a deal on hostages could come "within hours". (EPA PHOTO)

Rami left his family’s home to buy food. He returned to a scene of complete chaos

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Elham Maged was injured in an Israeli strike on Gaza City. Her children were killed.

Ceasefire hopes as Israel, Hamas reportedly reach hostage deal

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An Israeli flag stands on the top of a destroyed building in the Gaza Strip, as seen from southern Israel on November 15.