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Hamas drugged hostages before releasing them

Israeli Health Ministry confirms Hamas gave hostages tranquilizers, extra food, right before their release so they would look better than their actual health condition

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Released Israeli hostages siblings Maya (C) and Itay (C back) Regev arrive to their family home in the city of Herzliya near Tel Aviv, on December 4, 2023, after spending a few days in hospital following their release from captivity by Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

Hamas gave Israeli hostages tranquilizers to make them appear to be in good spirits when their release was filmed, an Israeli Health Ministry official confirmed on Tuesday.

The revelation came during a Knesset Health Committee meeting on the health...

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