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Aunt of murdered hostage urges Israeli government to secure comprehensive deal for all captives
Hana Cohen, the aunt of Inbar Hayman who was murdered by Hamas with her body still held in Gaza, has publicly called on the Israeli government to advance a comprehensive deal for the return of all hostages, according to a report in Israel National News. In an interview, Cohen emphasized the need for an agreement that includes the return of both living captives and the bodies of those who have been killed. Her plea adds to the ongoing pressure from hostage families for a diplomatic resolution to bring all captives home from Gaza.
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UN says over 1,700 children killed while seeking aid in Gaza since late May
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