Leaders of 18 countries urge Hamas to release hostages held in Gaza
by Ruth Michaelson and Peter Beaumont in Jerusalem, a from World news | The Guardian on (#6MB72)
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The leaders of 18 countries including the US and the UK have called on Hamas to free Israeli and dual-national hostages held in Gaza.
The fate of the hostages and the civilian population in Gaza, who are protected under international law, is of international concern," they said. We strongly support the ongoing mediation efforts in order to bring our people home."
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