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As the Israel-Hamas war nears its 100-day mark, well over 100 hostages of the conflict are still estimated to be held in Gaza, with advocates and global groups drawing attention to their plight and calling for their immediate release.
As the Israel-Hamas war nears its 100-day mark, well over 100 hostages of the conflict are still estimated to be held in Gaza, with advocates and global groups drawing attention to their plight and calling for their immediate release.
In Israel this week, “corporations, universities and retail chains” are organizing a major “labor strike” planned for Saturday “in support of the families of the Hamas hostages still being held captive in Gaza,” according to The Times of Israel.
In the United States, a rally was held in Midtown Manhattan on Friday in support of the hostages. In attendance were New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and Sen. Chuck Schumer, who called for the release of the captives. Major protests in Israel last week also demanded their release.
The American Jewish Committee (AJC) said this month that while a temporary cease-fire in November “saw 105 civilians released from Hamas captivity,” Israeli forces believe that “over 132 hostages remain, including two children.”
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As the Israel-Hamas war nears its 100-day mark, well over 100 hostages of the conflict are still estimated to be held in Gaza, with advocates and global groups drawing attention to their plight and calling for their immediate release.
In Israel this week, “corporations, universities and retail chains” are organizing a major “labor strike” planned for Saturday “in support of the families of the Hamas hostages still being held captive in Gaza,” according to The Times of Israel.
In the United States, a rally was held in Midtown Manhattan on Friday in support of the hostages. In attendance were New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and Sen. Chuck Schumer, who called for the release of the captives. Major protests in Israel last week also demanded their release.
The American Jewish Committee (AJC) said this month that while a temporary cease-fire in November “saw 105 civilians released from Hamas captivity,” Israeli forces believe that “over 132 hostages remain, including two children.”
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Hostages Taken in Hamas Terror Attack Approach 100th Day in Captivity
As the Israel-Hamas war nears its 100-day mark, well over 100 hostages of the conflict are still estimated to be held in Gaza, with advocates and global groups drawing attention to their plight and calling for their immediate release.
