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1. Israeli Energy Minister Israel Katz says the blockade of Gaza will not end until all Israeli hostages are released by Hamas.
   2023-10-13 02:02:18 (First version)
2. Israeli Energy Minister Israel Katz says that the blockade of Gaza will not end until all Israeli hostages are released by Hamas.
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