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Hamas “learned lesson” of Thursday’s chaotic hostage release, former hostage negotiator says

Hamas ensured that Saturday’s release of three hostages was done in a more organized fashion, after learning the lesson from Thursday’s more chaotic round of releases, a former hostage negotiator told CNN. “It’s noteworthy that Hamas learned the lesson from last Thursday of the chaos we had seen when the hostages were released in Khan …

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Egypt Independent February 2, 2025

Biden hails initial hostage release, says ‘we will not stop’ until all are brought home

President Joe Biden welcomed the initial release of hostages held in Gaza, calling Friday’s release of 13 Israelis a positive start toward the goal in the coming days of securing at least 50 women and children hostages, including three Americans. “It’s only a start, but so far, it’s gone well,” Biden told reporters in Nantucket …

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Egypt Independent November 27, 2023