South Florida family wants loved one held by Hamas home
The family described 21-year-old Omer Shem-Tov as a loving, outgoing man. They want their loved one back.
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The family described 21-year-old Omer Shem-Tov as a loving, outgoing man. They want their loved one back.
It's the New Year, but one South Florida family says they're still stuck in 2023 as their loved one is still held captive by Hamas.
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