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Hamas releases video showing captive Israeli soldier alive

Hamas released on Friday a video of an Israeli captive soldier seen alive and addressing his family after identifying himself.

In the footage, which is believed to have been shot last week, Matan Angrest is heard urging Israeli authorities to implement the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal.

"The only way to bring us back is through the exchange deal and moving to the second stage," he said.