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Netanyahu says 'confident' in efforts to free hostages

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expresses confidence in efforts to secure the release of hostages seized by Hamas, in a speech to US lawmakers attended by Noa Argamani, who was held by the militants. "I'm confident that these efforts can succeed, some of them are taking place right now," Netanyahu says. SOUNDBITE

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