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Israel at war: Hamas 'could release hostages now', Israel government spokesman Eylon Levy says

Israeli officials say Hamas could choose to release any of the 'stolen children' immediately rather than wait for a ceasefire, which has been delayed until Friday.

Anne Barrowclough and Jacquelin Magnay
Relatives, friends and supporters of Elkana Bohbot (34) held hostage in Gaza since the October 7 attack, take part in a rally. Picture: AFP.
Relatives, friends and supporters of Elkana Bohbot (34) held hostage in Gaza since the October 7 attack, take part in a rally. Picture: AFP.
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4:56AMNovember 23, 2023.
Updated 9:07PMNovember 23, 2023

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