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Hamas Releases American Mother, Daughter Held Hostage For 2 Weeks
Evanston residents Judith Raanan and her daughter Natalie are reportedly the first of the 200 hostages taken by Hamas to be released.

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Evanston residents Judith Raanan and her daughter Natalie are reportedly the first of the 200 hostages taken by Hamas to be released.

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