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Iraqi woman held captive in Gaza freed by Israeli forces

An Iraqi woman held captive in Gaza has been rescued (Hussein Malla/AP)

Thu, 03 Oct, 2024 - 18:08

Associated Press Reporter

Israeli forces have rescued an Iraqi woman who was kidnapped 10 years ago by so-called Islamic State before being held captive in Gaza.

Fawzia Amin Sido, 21, arrived back in Iraq on Wednesday, Iraqi authorities said.

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