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Red Cross Delivers Two Bodies from Gaza to Israel

The International Committee of the Red Cross has handed over two bodies recovered in Gaza that Hamas says were Israeli hostages, a development that increases pressure on both sides as the fragile ceasefire is tested

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68,000 - Reported Palestinian deaths in Gaza since the war began

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"I just signed a Commutation, releasing George Santos from prison, IMMEDIATELY. Good luck George, have a great life!" — President Donald Trump

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