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Palestinian Group Releases Video of Israeli Hostage in Gaza

Video of Alexander Trupanov surfaces as negotiations for hostage release continue amid international pressure.

  • Alexander Trupanov, a dual Russian-Israeli citizen and Amazon employee, was kidnapped during the October 7 Hamas attack.
  • The video shows Trupanov speaking in Hebrew, though the recording date is unclear.
  • His mother, grandmother, and girlfriend were previously released in a hostage swap in November.
  • Amazon employees have expressed frustration over the company's lack of public support for Trupanov.
  • Efforts to negotiate a broader hostage release deal are ongoing, involving mediators from Egypt, Qatar, and the US.
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