Middle East conflict live updates: Israel instructs negotiation team to continue hostage release talks

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Israel’s war cabinet has instructed its negotiating team to resume talks on a deal to release hostages held in Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said in a statement. The decision came hours after footage showing the capture of five female Israeli soldiers by Hamas on Oct. 7 was released by their families, who said they hoped to push Israeli leaders to restart the discussions — which had stalled earlier this month.

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