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Blinken Says Status of Missing Americans Unclear as Israel Revises Hostage Number

Israel says at least 222 people are being held hostage in Gaza, an increase from the previously stated total of 212 hostages.
Blinken Says Status of Missing Americans Unclear as Israel Revises Hostage Number
Israeli army spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari speaks to the press from The Kirya, which houses the Israeli Ministry of Defence, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Oct. 18, 2023. Gil Cohen-Magen/AFP via Getty Images
Lorenz Duchamps
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At least 222 people have been taken hostage in the Gaza Strip since Palestinian terrorist group Hamas launched its cross-border onslaught against Israel on Oct. 7, according to Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari.

Speaking at a news briefing on Oct. 23, Rear Adm. Hagari said the updated number of people who were captured and dragged back to Gaza includes a number of foreign nationals. The latest figure is an increase from the previously stated total of 212 hostages.

Lorenz Duchamps
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Lorenz Duchamps is a news writer for NTD, The Epoch Times’ sister media, focusing primarily on the United States, world, and entertainment news.