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Hamas Holds 58 Hostages in Gaza, Including Four Americans, as October 7 Crisis Enters 603rd Day with 35 Killed

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Updated Jun 1, 2025, 01:11 AM

The October 7 Hostage Crisis has entered its 603rd day, with 58 hostages still held captive by Hamas in Gaza. Of these, up to 23 are presumed alive but are at imminent risk of death, while 35 have been killed, with Hamas reportedly ransoming their bodies. Among the hostages are four Americans: Omer Neutra, Itay Chen, Gadi Haggai, and Judith Weinstein. Iranian-backed Hamas militants continue to hold the hostages and deprive Gaza's population of aid and basic necessities, diverting resources for their own use.

U.S. officials and other voices have called for Hamas to release the hostages and emphasized the ongoing humanitarian crisis. Despite multiple ceasefire attempts over the past 600 days, Hamas has refused to release the captives or lay down arms, prolonging the conflict and suffering in Gaza.

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Matt Tardio

@angertab

Over 600 days of "cease fire" deals. Enough is enough. It's time to end this. If Hamas wanted to release them, they would have.

The Jerusalem Post

@Jerusalem_Post

Opinion | How can the world move forward when there are still 58 hostages being held in Gaza?

Tammy Bruce

@statedeptspox

The war in Gaza continues for one reason only: Because Hamas will not lay down its arms, will not stop killing people, and will not release the hostages.