Israeli-American hostage in Gaza released following direct negotiations between the US and Hamas

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Hamas has released the last living American hostage that was held captive in Gaza. That comes days before President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit the region. Hamas has not said what it expects to receive in return for the release. Also, Pope Leo XIV’s roots in Chiclayu, Peru. And, a close look at Barcelona’s “superblocks”: pedestrian areas designed to keep cars out.

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