Two U.S. hostages — a mother and daughter — released by Hamas, diplomat says

Two U.S. hostages have been released by Hamas, a diplomat confirmed to “Face the Nation” moderator Margaret Brennan. The hostages are a mother and a daughter.

Additional details about the release weren’t immediately available.

The developments come nearly two weeks after the group that controls the Gaza Strip carried out a brutal terror attack in southern Israel, igniting a war.

Israel’s military has accused Hamas of taking over 200 people hostage.

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