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Israel-Hamas war: Hostage families urge Doha truce deal

Irfan Aftab
August 16, 2024

Protesters in Israel demand the return of the remaining hostages in Gaza as cease-fire talks in Qatar enter a second day. The negotiations come amid heightened Middle East tensions following the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran.

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