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Contact with two hostages 'lost' during Israeli operations in Gaza, Hamas's armed group says

On Sunday, Al-Qassam Brigades said it lost communication with two Israeli hostages, Omri Miran and Matan Angrest, in Gaza City amid heavy bombardment over the past 48 hours.
Israel's air and ground campaign escalated as the Israeli air force struck about 140 targets across Gaza and Israel's 98th and 162nd Divisions expanded control around Gaza City.
Calling for a 24-hour pause, Hamas's al-Qassam Brigades demanded Israel halt air sorties and withdraw south of Road 8, warning the lives of the two hostages are in `real danger`.
The assault has displaced between 350,000 and 400,000 Palestinians since last month, and local health authorities said they could not respond while the Civil Emergency Service in Gaza reported 73 denied rescue requests via international organisations.
With mediation stalled, Hamas said negotiations remain halted after Israel tried to assassinate top Hamas leaders on September 9, while Israel says 48 captives remain, about 20 believed alive.

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Hamas loses contact with two hostages as Gaza offensive deepens

The military wing of Hamas is calling for Israel to pull troops back and suspend air strikes for 24 hours so fighters can retrieve the captives.

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The Times of Israel

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Hamas says it has lost contact with two hostages amid IDF push into Gaza City

Terror group claims it demanded a 24-hour lull in airstrikes to move captives to safety; Gaza City clans said to turn down Israeli proposal to form anti-Hamas enclaves

5 hours ago·Jerusalem, Israel

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Jerusalem Post

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Hamas claims it lost communication with two hostages

The terror group also called on Israel to halt air missions for 24 hours to save the hostages from danger.

5 hours ago·Jerusalem, Israel

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WION

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Hamas says ‘lost contact’ with two hostages as Israel intensifies military operations in Gaza City

Palestinian militant group Hamas’ armed wing on Sunday (Sep 28) said that it had lost contact with two Israeli hostages in Gaza as Israel intensified its strikes in the region in the last 48 hours.

5 hours ago·Noida, India

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Hamas says it lost contact with two hostages as tanks thrust deeper into Gaza City

The fate of the two hostages, which has strong domestic resonance in Israel, could cast a shadow over a meeting between Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump on Monday.

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