Middle East latest: 3 Israeli men named as latest to be freed in hostage release
The families of Israeli hostages still held by the Hamas militant group have welcomed the “joyous news” that three men, all taken from the same kibbutz on Oct. 7, 2023, are expected to be freed on Saturday
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Middle East latest: 3 more Israeli hostages to be exchanged for dozens of Palestinian prisoners
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Middle East latest: 3 Israeli hostages and over 300 Palestinian prisoners are set to be exchanged
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Latest Israeli hostages to be freed named amid uncertainty over truce
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American-Israeli among 3 hostages freed by Hamas in latest exchange
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Hamas releases three Israeli men in latest hostage swap
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Hostages freed and prisoners released in latest ceasefire exchange
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Israeli hostages and Palestinian inmates freed in latest ceasefire swap
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