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FILE - Relatives and supporters of the Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip by the Hamas militant group attend a rally calling for their release, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on March 16, 2024. Fears are rising that time is running out for hostages in Gaza that are still alive. Nearly eight months later, there are 43 hostages whose remains are being held by Gaza militants and roughly 80 who have not been declared dead. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg, File)

As Gaza hostage crisis drags on for Israel, here's what we know

Fears are rising that time is running out for hostages in Gaza that are still alive

By Julia Frankel
Published - Jun 04, 2024, 04:04 PM ET
Last Updated - Jun 04, 2024, 04:04 PM EDT

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's announcement that four more hostages died in Hamas captivity, including three men in their 80s, stoked fears that time is running out for captives in Gaza who are still alive.

It set off protests across Israel calling for an immediate cease-fire deal that would secure the release of the dozens of remaining captives in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.

About eight months into the Israel-Hamas war, here's where things stand, according to official Israeli figures:

HOSTAGES TAKEN OCT. 7 AND EXCHANGED
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