Israel has responded by pounding Gaza with air strikes, killing thousands, and has said it will act to free the hostages while wiping out Hamas.
Hamas has suggested the hostages could be swapped for approximately 6,000 Palestinians held in Israeli prisons.
Israel has said that there will be no end to the blockade of the enclave without freedom for Israeli hostages.
Israel says the hostages were taken to Gaza but their exact whereabouts within the enclave are unknown, making their rescue more complicated.
U.S. President Joe Biden said his administration is "workin’ like hell" to find American hostages held by Hamas.
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