Israel-Hamas war live: Group says no hostage release before Gaza ceasefire
27 Oct 2023| Israel-Palestine conflict News | Al Jazeera
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07:10 GMT
Over 480 killed in Israeli air raids in past 24 hours: Gaza officials
At least 481 people have been killed in Israeli air raids in the last 24 hours, according to Gaza’s health authority.
In the days before, the number was sometimes significantly higher.
In total 7,028 Palestinians have been killed since the start of the latest conflict, 66 percent of them women and children, according to the authority.
07:59 GMT
15 UNRWA workers killed in one day, 57 in total: Lazzarini
More from the UNRWA head:
“At least 57 colleagues of mine have been killed. In one day, we had confirmation that 15 were killed,” he said.
“One of our colleagues two days ago died while he was going to the bakery to get bread. He left six children behind, six displaced children in shelter.”
08:27 GMT
Israel says 229 captives held in Gaza
Israel’s chief military spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari has said that 229 people are currently being held captives in the Gaza Strip.
The comments marked the latest revision by the army, which on Thursday had said the number of captives was 224.
Four people held in Gaza have so far been released by Hamas, keeping hopes alive that others may also be freed.