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The father of American teenage hostage freed by Hamas says she is ‘doing very good’

World News “She’s doing good. She’s doing very good,” said Uri Raanan, who lives in the Chicago suburbs. “I’m in tears, and I feel very, very good.” This photo provided by the Raanan family shows Natalie Raanan and her father, Uri Raanan, in Mexico. The Israeli government said Hamas militants on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, … [Read more…]

Israel says two Americans held hostage by Hamas, a mother and daughter, have been released

World News The two Americans, Judith Raanan and her 17-year-old daughter Natalie, were out of the Gaza Strip and in the hands of the Israeli military, an army spokesman said. Judith Raanan, left, and her daughter Natalie, after Natalie’s recent high school graduation. Raanan Family via AP KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas on … [Read more…]