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# Hostages Released

This week

26th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023

Hamas hands over released hostages to Red Cross in Gaza

The Israeli hostages, all women, were handed over by masked and armed fighters.

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Spanish hostages released by al-Qaeda

Two men who had been held by al-Qaeda’s North African wing have been released after a nine month ordeal.

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Aug 23rd 2010, 2:46 PM