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There are 199 people held hostage by terrorist organizations in Gaza, according to the Israeli military, a number higher than estimates.
An Iranian official said Hamas is prepared to trade the hostages for the end of Israel's retaliatory airstrikes in Gaza. “If the Zionist regime’s crimes against the Palestinian people and citizens continue, no one can guarantee that the situation in the region will remain the same,” Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said after meeting Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Qatar, according to Iranian media.
“Hezbollah carried out a number of attacks yesterday in order to try to divert our operational efforts , under the direction and backing of Iran, while endangering the state of Lebanon and its citizens,” Hagari said. “We have increased our forces on the northern border and will respond aggressively to any activity against us. ... If Hezbollah dares to test us, the reaction will be deadly. The United States is giving us full backing.
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