Approximately 240 hostages were taken during the Hamas raid on Israel on 7 October, which left 1,200 people dead. According to Israeli government statistics cited by Reuters, 129 people remain in Gaza, including 22 who are dead. The rest of the hostages were repatriated during a brief November truce or have been recovered during Israeli military operations. The... Read More

                                                

                                                    Approximately 240 hostages were taken during the Hamas raid on Israel on 7 October, which left 1,200 people dead. According to Israeli government statistics cited by Reuters, 129 people remain in Gaza, including 22 who are dead. The rest of the hostages were repatriated during a brief November truce or have been recovered during Israeli military operations.

The forum believes that between five and 10 of the remaining hostages hold US citizenship. Earlier this week, the White House said it believes eight Americans are still in Hamas captivity. 
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