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Hostage Video Sparks Hope Amid Ongoing Protests in Tel Aviv

5/4/2025

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Hamas has unveiled a new video featuring Maxim Herkin, an Israeli-Russian hostage taken on October 7, reigniting hope as his family identifies his voice. Amid ongoing Israeli military operations against Hamas, passionate demonstrators in Tel Aviv rally for the safe return of hostages, amplifying the urgency of their plight.

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Hamas has unveiled a new video featuring Maxim Herkin, an Israeli-Russian hostage taken on October 7, reigniting hope as his family identifies his voice. Amid ongoing Israeli military operations against Hamas, passionate demonstrators in Tel Aviv rally for the safe return of hostages, amplifying the urgency of their plight.