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Hamas took 251 people hostage in the 7 October 2023 attack on Israel.| BBC News
Follow the latest news on the Israel Gaza war. Get live updates, maps, verified video reports and expert analysis from BBC journalists on the ground.| BBC News
Civilians in parts of Gaza are told to evacuate as Israel's renewed bombardment continues for a second day.| BBC News
Images commissioned by the BBC reveal the damage in Gaza before the recent temporary truce started.| BBC News
The conflict between Israel and the Palestinian people is one of the longest-running in the world.| BBC News