PM says freeing captives is major goal of war, applying pressure on Hamas is key; families declare government should agree to full exchange to obtain freedom for those held in Gaza
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The grandfather of an extended family group has been missing since October 7
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Went to fight terrorists with Kibbutz Nir Oz security team; family received word he is in Gaza
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Captured at the Supernova rave, the former Scouts counselor is a 'strong, happy type,' says mom
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From the Supernova desert rave he sent a live location to his parents, who later identified him by his tattoos on Hamas videos
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Video goes viral of man, so far identified only as Paulie, defending his Jewish neighbors
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Russian state media quotes top officials in terror group as saying that the dual Israeli-Russian citizens will be released as Hamas considers Russia to be a 'closest friend'
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IDF says that freeing the captives is a national imperative and the military's efforts are aimed at achieving this goal even as it steps up airstrikes and sends troops into Strip
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IDF says it killed several terrorists including head of Hamas aerial forces in intense airstrikes and in on the ground clashes; no Israeli casualties reported in limited incursion
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Internet, phone services collapse in Strip amid intensified operations, which officials stress are not full-scale offensive; Washington says it's not 'drawing red lines' for Israel
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