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Israel at war: Hamas 'took dead Israelis' in terror raid; some hostages to be freed amid Gaza ceasefire

As Israel announces a Gaza ceasefire as part of a deal to free at least 50 hostages, the IDF reveals Hamas captured some Israelis 'when they were no longer alive'.

An installation consisting of chairs with books and portraits of Israeli hostages   at the new building of the National Library of Israel in Jerusalem. Picture: AFP.
An installation consisting of chairs with books and portraits of Israeli hostages at the new building of the National Library of Israel in Jerusalem. Picture: AFP.

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