Eight out of 33 hostages Hamas is due to release are dead, Israel says
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Israeli government spokesperson David Mencer reported that a Hamas list states 25 of the 33 hostages to be released in the first phase of the ceasefire are alive, while eight are dead. The ceasefire, established after prolonged negotiations, seeks to resolve the hostage crisis and end over a year of conflict. Around 90 other hostages remain captive, with fears that many have been killed. The first phase of the ceasefire involves the release of 33 hostages and nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, while negotiations for the second phase are set to start shortly.
Israeli government spokesperson David Mencer stated that 25 of the 33 hostages due for release are alive, while eight have died according to a Hamas list.
The ceasefire deal aims to address the hostage situation amid ongoing tensions, with talks for further negotiations on hostages set to begin next Monday.
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