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3 Israeli hostages freed, but 3rd exchange with Hamas doesn't go smoothly
2 Israeli women and an 80-year-old male hostage, along with 5 Thai nationals, were released in Gaza, but Israel delayed its part of the exchange, accusing Hamas of "shocking scenes" at one handover.CBS News - 4m -
3 Israeli hostages freed, but 3rd exchange with Hamas doesn't go smoothly
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