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Netanyahu Reports Half of 101 Hostages Taken by Hamas in Gaza Are Alive

Sep 22, 2024, 02:24 PM

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has informed the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee that about half of the 101 hostages taken by Hamas in Gaza on October 7th are still alive. This translates to roughly 50-60 individuals. The hostages include many Americans. Netanyahu described the brutal actions of Hamas, including murder, rape, and burning babies alive, during the attack.