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British family says great-grandmother held by Hamas is ‘woman of compassion’

The British family of a great-grandmother being held hostage by Hamas has spoken of their hope that a ‘pathway’ can be used for her release after two of her neighbours were freed.

24 October 2023 · 23:14 UTC

Ditza Heiman, an 84-year-old woman who is among approximately 220 people being held by Hamas. She was taken hostage during a mass incursion on October 7th.

Her British family is hoping for her release through a "pathway" similar to those used to release other hostages. The released hostages have not publicly provided information about Ditza, but her family remains hopeful for her return and the release of all remaining hostages. The situation involves negotiations overseen by Qatar and Egypt, and it occurs in the context of heightened tensions in the region.