Israel-Hamas war LIVE updates: Hamas releases 2 Israeli hostages, war rages in Gaza
Here are the latest updates on the Israel-Hamas war:After releasing Yocheved Lifshitz and Nurit Cooper in the Gaza Strip on Monday night, the total number of hostages freed by Hamas has increased to four.Hamas released two other hostages — an American mother and daughter — on Friday.Hamas is believed to be holding over 200 people, including an unconfirmed number of foreigners and dual nationals.The International Committee of the Red Cross says Hamas militants have released two hostages who had been held captive in the Gaza Strip.The hostages were identified by Israeli media as Yocheved Lifshitz and Nurit Cooper of the Israeli kibbutz of Nir Oz.In a statement, Hamas said it had released them for humanitarian reasons.Israel has demanded the unconditional release of all hostages held by Hamas.
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