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Israel said to assess that 'one or two' hostages are in life-threatening condition

Israel said to assess that 'one or two' hostages are in life-threatening condition
world8/23/2025

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Israel has assessed that “at least one or two” hostages held in Gaza are in life-threatening condition, according to a Hebrew media report on Saturday, a day after US President Donald Trump suggested that fewer than 20 hostages remain alive, bucking ... [6044 chars]