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Coverage dated October 27, 2023

As Israel expands Gaza war, hostage families scramble for answers

Headline from Al-Monitor

The families of 229 hostages seized by Hamas stepped up calls Friday for Israel's government to outline plans for their rescue as troops expanded a devastating assault on the war-torn Gaza Strip. As Israel intensified its overnight bombardment, the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, the main group…

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  1. Al-Monitor

    As Israel expands Gaza war, hostage families scramble for answers (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    The families of 229 hostages seized by Hamas stepped up calls Friday for Israel's government to outline plans for their rescue as troops expanded a devastating assault on the war-torn Gaza Strip. As Israel intensified its overnight bombardment, the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, the main group…

  2. The Guardian

    ‘Is there a plan?’ Families of Israeli hostages demand answers from Netanyahu (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Relatives gathering at defence ministry want to know what strategies are in place to free the captives

  3. France 24

    Israel hostage families demand answers from Netanyahu government (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    The families of more than 220 hostages seized by Hamas demanded answers from the Israeli government on Saturday with many fearing that a military onslaught on the Gaza Strip is putting the captives'…

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