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LIVE UPDATES: Hamas releases Israeli-American captive in Gaza

The Palestinian resistance group Hamas released Israeli-American captive Edan Alexander in Gaza on Monday evening

Gaza genocide

  • 583 Days
  • 52,862 Killed
  • 119,648 Wounded
  • 11,000 Missing
Last updated: May 12, 2025

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