Hamas video shows US mother and daughter hostage releaseon October 21, 2023 at 5:20 am

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Judith Raanan and her daughter Natalie had been abducted during Hamas’s deadly raid on Israel.

A video shared by the al-Qassam Brigades – Hamas’s military wing – showed two the release of two hostages.

US nationals Judith Raanan and her daughter Natalie had been among about 200 people abducted during Hamas’s deadly raid on Israel.

Workers wearing International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) uniforms were seen accompanying the freed hostages.

Natalie’s uncle, Avi Zamir, said the family were “extremely joyful” and US President Joe Biden said he was overjoyed at their release – confirming he had spoken with the Raanans on the phone.

Read more about the release here.

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