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Israel launches 'large-scale operation' to locate last hostage in Gaza

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The return of the remaining hostage, Ran Gvili, has been widely seen as removing the remaining obstacle to proceeding with the U.S.-brokered ceasefire's second phase.

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  1. The Guardian

    Israel launches ‘large-scale operation’ to find last Gaza hostage (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Netanyahu says it will open Rafah crossing and begin second phase of ceasefire after search ends

  2. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Israel launches ‘large scale operation’ to locate last hostage in Gaza (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    The return of the remains would signal a move to the second phase of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire.

  3. Los Angeles Times

    Israel launches 'large-scale operation' to find last hostage in Gaza (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Israel says its military is conducting a large-scale operation to find the last hostage in the Gaza Strip.

  4. The Columbian

    Israel launches ‘large-scale operation’ to locate remains of last hostage in Gaza (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    NAHARIYA, Israel — Israel said Sunday that its military was conducting a “large-scale operation” to locate the last hostage in Gaza, as Washington and other mediators pressure Israel and Hamas to move

  5. Delaware Public Media

    Israel launches 'large-scale operation' to locate last hostage in Gaza (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Delaware Public Media's feed description

    The return of the remaining hostage, Ran Gvili, has been widely seen as removing the remaining obstacle to proceeding with the U.S.-brokered ceasefire's second phase.

  6. UPI

    Israel launches search of northern Gaza for last remaining hostage (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    The Israeli military has launched an operation in northern Gaza to retrieve the body of the last remaining hostage in the Palestinian enclave.

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