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Hamas militants release 16 more hostages held in Gaza

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November 30, 2023

The Israeli military has said Hamas has released 16 of the hostages it has been holding in Gaza. Hamas is considered a terrorist organization by multiple countries and international bodies. The group freed four Thai nationals and 10 Israelis.

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