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Israel Says Hamas Will Release 20-35 Living Hostages at First Stage of Deal - Reports

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Palestinian movement Hamas is expected to release 20-35 live hostages in the first phase of the Gaza deal, The Jerusalem Post newspaper reported on Tuesday, citing Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
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This is a key condition for Israel in the implementation of the three-stage deal unveiled by the administration of US President Joe Biden earlier this year.
The minister announced the information at a closed-door meeting of the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, the newspaper reported.
There are reportedly about 115 hostages remaining, 76 of whom are believed to be alive.
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