Israel now reports 212 hostages in Gaza.
OAN’s Sophia Flores
1:49 PM – Sunday, October 22, 2023
IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari has announced that the estimated number of hostages being held in Gaza by Hamas and other terrorist organizations is up from initial reports.
On Sunday, Hagari stated that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has notified the families of 212 hostages that their loved ones are being detained against their choice in Gaza. This number is higher than initial reports which stated that 203 people that were being held captive.
That number does not include the two Americans who were released by the terrorist group Hamas last week.
On Friday, through the messenger app Telegram, the terrorist organization announced that two American hostages, mother and daughter Judith and Natalie Raanan, were being released on “humanitarian grounds.”
The two women are now in Israel and are expected to return back home to the United States this week.
There are still 10 Americans who remain unaccounted for after the October 7th attack.
President Joe Biden has made the it known that rescuing the American hostages is one of his top priorities.
“(U.S. officials) have been working around-the-clock to free American citizens who were taken hostage by Hamas, and we have not ceased our efforts to secure the release of those who are still being held,” he said.
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1) How many hostages are currently estimated to be held by Hamas and other terrorist organizations in Gaza?
The Estimated Number of Hostages Held by Hamas in Gaza Increases
IDF Spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari has announced that the estimated number of hostages being held in Gaza by Hamas and other terrorist organizations has increased from initial reports.
On Sunday, Hagari stated that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have notified the families of 212 hostages that their loved ones are being detained against their choice in Gaza. This number is higher than the initial reports which stated that 203 people were being held captive.
It is important to note that this number does not include the two Americans who were released by the terrorist group Hamas last week. The mother and daughter duo, Judith and Natalie Raanan, were held captive by terrorists and were handed over to the Red Cross in the Gaza Strip. They have now safely returned to Israel and are expected to return back home to the United States this week.
However, there are still 10 Americans who remain unaccounted for after the October 7th attack. President Joe Biden has made it known that rescuing the American hostages is one of his top priorities. U.S. officials have been working tirelessly to secure the release of American citizens held by Hamas, and their efforts have not ceased.
The conflict between Hamas and Israel has caused significant distress and concern. It is crucial that the international community works together to ensure the safe release of all hostages held by Hamas and other terrorist organizations.
As the situation continues to unfold, it is imperative that we stay informed. Subscribe to receive breaking news blasts directly to your inbox and stay updated on the developments of this critical issue.
Source: OAN’s Sophia Flores, 1:49 PM – Sunday, October 22, 2023
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