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Israel, Hamas in Negotiations to Release 50 More Gaza Hostages
(Times of Israel) Jacob Magid - Israel and Hamas are in advanced negotiations through Egypt and Qatar for the release of 50 more hostages who were taken captive into Gaza on Oct. 7, a senior diplomatic official said Monday. The Wall Street Journal reported that Hamas has conditioned the release of 50 dual nationals on Israel allowing fuel into Gaza. Israel responded that it will only allow fuel into Gaza if all of the 220 hostages are released. Israel feels certain that any fuel will be commandeered by Hamas to use for military purposes. Not all of the hostages may be in Hamas captivity. Palestinian Islamic Jihad claims to hold 30 hostages and unaffiliated Palestinians reportedly took captives as well.