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Britons 'highly likely' among hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, says defence secretary

Sky News Friday, 13 October 2023
Britons are "highly likely" to be among those held by Hamas in Gaza, Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has told Sky News.
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