Hamas says it lost contact with two hostages during Gaza fighting

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Hamas armed wing says it has lost contact with two hostages, Matan Angrest and Omri Miran, during Israeli military operations in two Gaza City neighbourhoods.

In a statement, the al-Qassam Brigades says it has demanded that Israel halt air sorties for 24 hours, starting at 6pm, in part of Gaza City to remove the hostages from danger.

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