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The families said they feared their loved ones would be caught up in the fighting and or would worsen their treatment in Hamas captivity.

This recognition is permanent and includes all rights in the mental, medical, employment, education, housing, car, full tax exemption, and other areas.

Hamas claims to signal a willingness to release Israeli hostages if a ceasefire is resumed, according to an Al-Araby Al-Jadeed report.

Or Levy, who was held alongside Hersh Goldberg-Polin for some of his time in Hamas captivity, got a tattoo reading: "He who has a why can deal with any how."

"The prime minister and cabinet chose knowingly to sacrifice the hostages in the [Gaza] Strip," said the brother of released hostage Tal Shoham.

Former hostages Emily Damari and Romi Gonen took center stage in an emotional pregame ceremony.

The National Insurance Institute and Sheba Medical Center join forces to offer medical and emotional care for former captives and their families through free personalized treatment plans.

The US government proposed extending the Gaza ceasefire beyond Ramadan and Passover, and warned Hamas that time is running out.

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