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Outcry in Israel over new Hamas hostage footage

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David Sincock
August 3, 2025

US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff arrives in Tel Aviv and voices support for families of Israeli hostages amid outcry for an urgent ceasefire. Earlier on Saturday, Hamas released new footage showing two visibly emaciated Israeli hostages, sparking fear and widespread outrage (graphic warning).

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