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Hostage relative: Israeli and Palestinian suffering must end

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July 26, 2025

More than 22 months since Hamas launched its deadly attacks on southern Israel, the Islamist militant group is still holding 50 hostages in Gaza, seven of whom have German citizenship. Frustration is mounting among their families, with many accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of failing them. DW News spoke with Efrat Machikawa, a relative of five former hostages.

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