Hamas releases video of Israeli hostages
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US President Donald Trump said that some of the 20 hostages who are presumed to be alive in Gaza may have “recently died,” as Israel calls on Palestinians living in Gaza City to evacuate ahead of an expanded assault.
The militant group said it had aleady accepted a ceasefire proposal, with Israel saying accepting the deal was "not on the table."
Hamas has said it would release some hostages for a temporary ceasefire while Trump has repeatedly said he wants the release of all hostages.
The Palestinian militant group has expressed similar positions in the past, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel dismissed its statement as “spin” and “nothing new.”
Trump says hostage talks with Hamas are underway, warning of “nasty” consequences if they refuse. He fears some hostages may have died, but hopes he's wrong.
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Gilboa-Dalal, from Alfei Menashe in western Samaria, was last seen in a video published by Hamas during a ceasefire in February, when the terrorist group forced him and another captive, Evyatar David, to watch the release of other hostages.
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