Hamas Sends Off Israeli Hostages with Bizarre Goodie Bag
tel aviv January 20, 2025 11:00Hamas gives released hostages a goodie bag with gifts as a final parting gesture, leaving many unsettled.
Hamas gives released hostages a goodie bag with gifts as a final parting gesture, leaving many unsettled.
Israel gears up for the exchange of Palestinian prisoners in Gaza after 415 days of conflict ceasefire.
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