Hamas Hints It May Use Kidnapped Israelis as Bargaining Chips to Free Palestinian Prisoners
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Hamas leader says group has "what it needs" to free all Palestinians in Israeli jails, indicating it may use kidnapped Israelis as bargaining chips
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Hamas took scores of hostages, including Israelis and non-Israelis, in raids in early October
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Israel says Hamas holding 199 hostages; Hamas says 200-250
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In 2011, Israel swapped hundreds of Palestinians for release of 1 Israeli soldier
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Kidnapped Israelis include nationals of countries like Thailand and Germany
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Hamas armed wing calls non-Israeli hostages "guests" who will be released when circumstances allow
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Senior Hamas official says foreign prisoners can't be released due to Israeli bombing of Gaza
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