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Two years on from October 7, hostage families hope that a deal can finally bring them home

IN DEPTH: After months of protests, political chaos and a brutal military campaign in Gaza, hostages kidnapped by Hamas in 2023 still remain in captivity. Their devastated families tell Alex Croft of their pain – and their unwavering hope that a peace deal can finally bring them home

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025