The number of Israeli hostages still alive in Gaza remains a mystery, officials say 240417-israel-hostages-protest-vl-504p-d68ba3
[ltr]More than six months after Hamas militants attacked Israel and seized at least 250 hostages, it remains unclear how many captives are still alive, according to U.S. and Israeli officials. A proposed cease-fire formula calls for Hamas to free 40 hostages who are women, children or sick and elderly men, and in return, Israel would release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. But Hamas has been unable to confirm it has identified 40 hostages who meet those criteria, officials said. Israel says more than 130 hostages remain, and about a quarter of those are believed dead. Here's the latest. [/ltr]



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The number of Israeli hostages still alive in Gaza remains a mystery, officials say 3_eaay31