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Israeli strike on school kills 16; Hamas agrees to release last living American hostage in Gaza – Middle East crisis live

At least five children and four women killed in attack on school-turned-shelter; last living American hostage in Gaza due to be releasedThe family of Edan Alexander have called on Israel to release all of the remaining hostages “without delay”, in a message relayed by the Hostages and Missing Families Forum.“No hostage must be left behind,” the family said.Relatives of Israeli hostages welcomed the announcement that an American-Israeli hostage would be freed by Hamas but there remain fears over the fate of the other 23 living and roughly 35 dead captives who remain in Gaza.Israel has not agreed to any ceasefire or release of prisoners with Hamas, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday, ahead of the expected release of Edan Alexander.Netanyahu said Israel had only agreed to allow safe passage for Alexander and its forces would continue recently announced preparations to step up operations there. “The negotiations will continue under fire, during preparations for an intensification of the fighting,” his office said.Israel’s blockade on food and other supplies entering Gaza is now in its third month, and hospitals are unable to provide food. Aid groups say malnutrition is on the rise across Gaza. Food distributions have ended and charity kitchens are rapidly closing. Markets are empty of almost everything but canned goods and small amounts of vegetables, and prices have been rising. Continue reading...

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