Coverage dated November 26, 2023

Russian-Israeli hostage escaped from Hamas but was found and returned by Gazans, says aunt

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By Amir Tal and Stephanie Halasz, CNN Jerusalem (CNN) — A Russian-Israeli hostage who managed to escape from Hamas was recaptured by Gazans and returned to the militants, before being finally released on Sunday, his aunt has said.

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  1. Hot Air

    Hostage Escaped Hamas for Four Days Only to be Returned by Gazans (opens Hot Air)

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    Gazans support Hamas

  2. The Guardian

    Freed Israeli hostage briefly escaped Hamas after airstrike, says relative (opens The Guardian)

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    Aunt tells of Roni Krivoy’s breakout as further details emerge of ordeal faced by those held captive in Gaza

  3. The Washington Free Beacon

    Gazan Civilians Recaptured Israeli Hostage Who Escaped From Terrorist Captivity, Aunt Reveals (opens The Washington Free Beacon)

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    Roni Krivoi, 25, managed to escape from terrorists who held him hostage in the Gaza Strip, but ordinary Gazans returned him to his captors, his aunt said on Monday.

  4. Local News 8

    Russian-Israeli hostage escaped from Hamas but was found and returned by Gazans, says aunt (opens Local News 8)

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    By Amir Tal and Stephanie Halasz, CNN Jerusalem (CNN) — A Russian-Israeli hostage who managed to escape from Hamas was recaptured by Gazans and returned to the militants, before being finally released on Sunday, his aunt has said.

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