Who were the six hostages whose bodies Israeli military recovered from Gaza?
4 months, 1 week ago

Who were the six hostages whose bodies Israeli military recovered from Gaza?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Hostages Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Ori Danino, Eden Yerushalmi, Almog Sarusi, Alexander Lobanov, and Carmel Gat Here's a look at everything we know about the six hostages: Hersh Goldberg-Polin The 23-year-old native of Berkeley, California, lost part of his left arm to a grenade blast in the 7 October attack. Eden Yerushalmi open image in gallery Eden Yerushalmi, 24, loved spending summer days at the beach and was studying to become a Pilates instructor, according to the Hostage Families Forum The 24-year-old Tel Aviv-born Ms Yerushalmi loved spending summer days at the beach and was studying to become a Pilates instructor, according to the Hostage Families Forum, which has been leading advocacy efforts for the captives' release. Carmel Gat open image in gallery Carmel Gat enjoyed solo travel, rock concerts and the band Radiohead, according to the forum The 40-year-old occupational therapist from Tel Aviv was “full of compassion and love”, and enjoyed solo travel, rock concerts and the band Radiohead, according to the forum. Almog Sarusi open image in gallery Almog Sarusi was at the music festival with his girlfriend of five years, who was killed in the attack The forum described the 27-year-old as a “vibrant, positive person who loved traveling around Israel in his white jeep with his guitar”.

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Israeli army finds hostage's body in Gaza tunnel, possibly next to son's remains
6 hours, 59 minutes ago

Israeli army finds hostage's body in Gaza tunnel, possibly next to son's remains

India Today  

Israeli soldiers recovered the body of a 53-year-old hostage in an underground tunnel in southern Gaza, the military said Wednesday, and the army was determining if another set of remains belongs to the man’s son. The discovery of Yosef AlZayadni’s body comes as Israel and Hamas are considering a ceasefire deal that would free the remaining hostages and halt the …

Israeli hostage's body found in Gaza tunnel, probe on to find son's remains
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1 day, 6 hours ago

Israeli hostage's body found in Gaza tunnel, probe on to find son's remains

India Today  

Israeli soldiers recovered the body of a 53-year-old hostage in an underground tunnel in southern Gaza, the military said on Wednesday, and the army was determining if another set of remains belongs to the man’s son. The discovery of Yosef AlZayadni’s body comes as Israel and Hamas are considering a ceasefire deal that would free the remaining hostages and halt …

Hostages in Gaza endure another winter as their families plead for a ceasefire
2 days, 1 hour ago

Hostages in Gaza endure another winter as their families plead for a ceasefire

Associated Press  

TEL AVIV, Israel — When Luis Har was kidnapped by Hamas-led militants on the warm morning of Oct. 7, 2023, he was forced into Gaza wearing shorts and a T-shirt. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print While Har is spending this winter warm and free, dozens of hostages still in captivity are not. …

The remains of at least 1 Israeli hostage found in Gaza, army says
2 days, 6 hours ago

The remains of at least 1 Israeli hostage found in Gaza, army says

LA Times  

This undated photo provided by Hostages Families Forum Headquarters shows Yosef Al Zayadni, 53. Israeli soldiers recovered the body of a 53-year-old hostage in an underground tunnel in southern Gaza, the military said Wednesday, and the army was determining whether another set of remains belongs to the man’s son. The discovery of Yosef Al Zayadni’s body comes as Israel and …

Hamas and Israel are negotiating the release of 34 hostages from Gaza
Top News
4 days, 6 hours ago

Hamas and Israel are negotiating the release of 34 hostages from Gaza

NPR  

Hamas and Israel are negotiating the release of 34 hostages from Gaza toggle caption Amir Levy/Getty Images TEL AVIV, Israel — Hamas has named 34 Israeli hostages in Gaza — including two dual U.S. citizens — it is willing to release in a ceasefire deal under negotiation with Israel. Sponsor Message In exchange for these hostages' release, according to the …

Hamas approves list of 34 Israeli hostages for ceasefire negotiations: report
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4 days, 9 hours ago

Hamas approves list of 34 Israeli hostages for ceasefire negotiations: report

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Hamas has approved the release …

Hamas says ready to release 34 hostages in 'first phase' of exchange deal
4 days, 10 hours ago

Hamas says ready to release 34 hostages in 'first phase' of exchange deal

Hindustan Times  

A senior Hamas official told AFP on Sunday that the Palestinian militant group was ready to release 34 Israeli hostages in the "first phase" of a potential prisoner exchange deal. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov "Hamas has agreed to release 34 Israeli prisoners from a list presented by Israel as part of the first phase of a prisoner exchange deal," the official said. …

Hamas shares video of Israeli soldier, 19, held hostage by it
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5 days ago

Hamas shares video of Israeli soldier, 19, held hostage by it

Hindustan Times  

Hamas has shared a video of a 19-year-old Israeli female soldier, who has been in its captivity in Gaza since October 7, 2023, when Hamas fighters attacked southern Israel, killing more than 1,200 people and abducting 251 others. Family members of Liri Albag, an Israeli hostage taken captive by Palestinian militants to the Gaza Strip during the October 7 attacks, …

Israeli report claims hostages, including minors, in Gaza abused, starved, burnt
1 week, 4 days ago

Israeli report claims hostages, including minors, in Gaza abused, starved, burnt

Hindustan Times  

Hostages held in Gaza were subjected to torture, including sexual and psychological abuse, starvation, burns and medical neglect, according to a new report by the Israeli Health Ministry that will be submitted to the United Nations this week. Hostages held in Gaza were subjected to torture, including sexual and psychological abuse claimed an Israeli report The report is based on …

Gaza ceasefire believed to be close as expectations grow over deal
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Gaza ceasefire believed to be close as expectations grow over deal

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Two Egyptian security sources told Reuters that a meeting …

Gaza peace deal in ‘decisive and final phase’, Israeli minister says it’s ‘closer than ever’
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Gaza peace deal in ‘decisive and final phase’, Israeli minister says it’s ‘closer than ever’

Firstpost  

After months of impasse, there are fresh indications that Israel and Hamas may be nearing a ceasefire agreement for Gaza and a deal on hostage releases by the end of the year, according to a report Israelis protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government and call for the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip by the Hamas militant …

Israeli President Herzog called Elon Musk to discuss revival of hostage talks, source says
1 month ago

Israeli President Herzog called Elon Musk to discuss revival of hostage talks, source says

CNN  

CNN — Israeli President Isaac Herzog called Elon Musk “in the last few days” to discuss a revival of talks to secure the release of hostages currently held in Gaza, according to a source close to President Herzog. The source told CNN Herzog had made the call at the request of hostage family members who hope Musk will be able …

Israeli military chief admits 'mistakes' as probe finds bombing hit hostages' tunnel in Gaza
1 month ago

Israeli military chief admits 'mistakes' as probe finds bombing hit hostages' tunnel in Gaza

Firstpost  

An Israeli investigation has found that airstrikes would have killed six hostages held in Gaza Strip’s Khan Younis even if they would not have been executed by Hamas Israeli military chief, Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi, has admitted that mistakes in the war in the Gaza Strip after an investigation found that airstrikes had hit an area where hostages were kept …

Israel concedes air strikes in southern Gaza may have prompted Hamas to kill six Israeli hostages
1 month ago

Israel concedes air strikes in southern Gaza may have prompted Hamas to kill six Israeli hostages

ABC  

Israel says it believes six hostages were likely executed by Hamas in southern Gaza in February because the Israeli military was hitting the area they were being held captive with air strikes. Hostage families say Israelis in Gaza face constant risks Advocates for hostages and their families said the report emphasised the risk ongoing military action in Gaza presents to …

Hamas threatens to 'neutralize' hostages if Israel launches rescue op, claims intelligence of planned action
1 month ago

Hamas threatens to 'neutralize' hostages if Israel launches rescue op, claims intelligence of planned action

Firstpost  

Hamas has claimed that it had intelligence that Israel intended to carry out a hostage rescue operation similar to one conducted in Gaza’s Nuseirat camp in June and threatened to “neutralize” the hostages if such an operation took place, according to a report People rally to protest against the government and to show support for the hostages who were kidnapped …

Israeli military says strike in Gaza may have prompted Hamas to execute six hostages
1 month ago

Israeli military says strike in Gaza may have prompted Hamas to execute six hostages

CNN  

CNN — The Israeli military on Wednesday said that a February strike on Khan Younis in southern Gaza may have led Hamas militants to execute six hostages. Speaking at a press briefing about an investigation into the hostages’ deaths, an IDF official said the Israeli military struck “a terror target” on February 14 in Khan Younis, but did not know …

Israeli strikes killed 33 hostages: Hamas
1 month ago

Israeli strikes killed 33 hostages: Hamas

China Daily  

Updated: 2024-12-04 10:19 Clothes are hung to dry on a line in a heavily damaged building in the southern Gaza Strip on Monday following Israeli strikes. BASHAR TALEB / AFP GAZA/JERUSALEM — Hamas said on Monday that 33 Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip have been killed, with some others still missing, because of Israeli military operations. Hamas warned …

Israeli strikes killed 33 hostages: Hamas
1 month ago

Israeli strikes killed 33 hostages: Hamas

China Daily  

Clothes are hung to dry on a line in a heavily damaged building in the southern Gaza Strip on Monday following Israeli strikes. BASHAR TALEB / AFP GAZA/JERUSALEM — Hamas said on Monday that 33 Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip have been killed, with some others still missing, because of Israeli military operations. Hamas warned that Israeli Prime …

Donald Trump warns ‘there will be all hell to pay’ if Hamas hostages aren't released before he assumes office
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1 month, 1 week ago

Donald Trump warns ‘there will be all hell to pay’ if Hamas hostages aren't released before he assumes office

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump has warned that “there will be all hell to pay in the Middle East” if the Hamas hostages are not released before he assumes office. Donald Trump warns ‘there will be all hell to pay’ if Hamas hostages aren't released before he assumes office In a Truth Social post, Trump wrote, “Everybody is talking about the hostages who …

'All hell to pay': Trump vows to hit hard Hamas if hostages are not released by Jan 20
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

'All hell to pay': Trump vows to hit hard Hamas if hostages are not released by Jan 20

Firstpost  

US President-elect Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Palestinian terrorist group Hamas, demanding the release of hostages held captive in Gaza before his January 20, 2025 inauguration else face dire consequences US President-elect Donald Trump has issued a warning to Iran-backed Palestinian terrorist group – Hamas – demanding the release of all the hostages held in the Gaza strip …

Hamas hostage Omer Maxim Neutra has been dead for over a year, IDF confirms
1 month, 1 week ago

Hamas hostage Omer Maxim Neutra has been dead for over a year, IDF confirms

Daily Mail  

The family of a 21-year-old New Yorker believed to have been taken hostage on October 7 has been given the heartbreaking news that he died over a year ago. Omer Maxim Neutra, a dual US-Israeli citizen, was believed to be one of the hostages still in Hamas captivity. Omer Maxim Neutra, a dual US-Israeli citizen, was believed to be one …

Hamas says 33 captives killed in Gaza as Palestinian factions hold talks
1 month, 1 week ago

Hamas says 33 captives killed in Gaza as Palestinian factions hold talks

Al Jazeera  

Hamas’s announcement comes as the group and Fatah discuss the Palestinian Authority’s management of post-war Gaza. Hamas says 33 captives held by the group in Gaza have been killed since the start of Israel’s nearly 14-month-old war in the besieged enclave. The group issued a video statement on Monday saying the captives were killed “because of the stubbornness of the …

Trump demands immediate release of Oct. 7 hostages, says otherwise there will be ‘HELL TO PAY’
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump demands immediate release of Oct. 7 hostages, says otherwise there will be ‘HELL TO PAY’

LA Times  

President-elect Donald Trump is demanding the immediate release of the Israeli hostages still being held in Gaza, saying that if they are not freed before he is sworn into office there will be “HELL TO PAY.” “Please let this TRUTH serve to represent that if the hostages are not released prior to January 20, 2025, the date that I proudly …

Hamas releases video of Israeli-American hostage pleading for Trump’s help in securing release
1 month, 1 week ago

Hamas releases video of Israeli-American hostage pleading for Trump’s help in securing release

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. "My dear, beloved Edan, we miss you painfully," she …

Hamas releases hostage video as UNRWA halts aid deliveries to Gaza citing looting
1 month, 1 week ago

Hamas releases hostage video as UNRWA halts aid deliveries to Gaza citing looting

ABC  

Palestinian militant group Hamas has released a video of an Israeli-American hostage on Saturday, in which he pleads for US President-elect Donald Trump to secure his release. "My dear, beloved Edan, we miss you painfully," she said before she called on Israel's leaders to end the war in Gaza and make a deal with Hamas to release the hostages. Israeli …

Israel says it can't 'confirm or refute' Hamas's claims that a hostage has died in Gaza
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Israel says it can't 'confirm or refute' Hamas's claims that a hostage has died in Gaza

ABC  

The Israeli Defense Forces says it is in contact with the family of a hostage who Hamas claims died in northern Gaza. Abu Obedia, a spokesman for the armed wing of Hamas known as the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, said on Saturday that contact had been restored with the woman's captors after a break of several weeks and it was determined …

Israel investigating after Hamas releases photos purportedly showing body of female hostage
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Israel investigating after Hamas releases photos purportedly showing body of female hostage

CNN  

CNN — Israel says it is investigating after Hamas released photos purportedly showing the body of a female hostage in Gaza. Hamas’ military wing claimed on Saturday that a female hostage had been killed in an area of northern Gaza that was “under Israeli aggression.” It did not identify her by name but shared two photos of the hostage’s body. …

Israeli hostage Mia Schem describes horrifying 5ft-high cage where Hamas locked her and other women up 200ft underground - as she accuses UN of 'not lifting a finger' to free captives
2 months ago

Israeli hostage Mia Schem describes horrifying 5ft-high cage where Hamas locked her and other women up 200ft underground - as she accuses UN of 'not lifting a finger' to free captives

Daily Mail  

A freed Israeli hostage has recounted the harrowing treatment she faced at the hands of Hamas - as she accused the UN of 'not lifting a finger' to free the remaining captives. Mia Schem, 22, said she was locked in a 5ft-high cage 200ft underground 'without air and without light' for five days with several other women. Mia Schem speaking …

Israel 'offers Hamas millions of dollars' for each of the remaining October 7 hostages, with their captors allowed to leave Gaza
2 months ago

Israel 'offers Hamas millions of dollars' for each of the remaining October 7 hostages, with their captors allowed to leave Gaza

Daily Mail  

Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly offering Hamas 'millions of dollars' for each remaining hostage kidnapped by the terrorist group during the October 7 attacks. Those who are yet to return home include dual British-Israeli citizen Emily Damari, 28, who was forcibly taken from her home in Kibbutz Kfar Aza in southern Israel. Israel 's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu …

Israeli Security Source Leaked Documents, Raising Concerns about Hostage Release Negotiations
2 months ago

Israeli Security Source Leaked Documents, Raising Concerns about Hostage Release Negotiations

India Today  

Israeli authorities have been investigating a suspected leak of classified Gaza documents involving an aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The leak reportedly outlines the negotiation strategy of Hamas, the Palestinian Islamist militant group that Israel has been fighting in Gaza for more than a year. The article has sparked outrage among the families of hostages held by Hamas and …

Four Gaza hostage families torn apart by 7 October: ‘I’m screaming for the world to help’
3 months ago

Four Gaza hostage families torn apart by 7 October: ‘I’m screaming for the world to help’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. How can we let this continue?” ‘There is still …

A former hostage fought for her own life in Gaza. A year on, she fights for her husband's freedom
3 months, 1 week ago

A former hostage fought for her own life in Gaza. A year on, she fights for her husband's freedom

The Independent  

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Murdered Hamas hostages' harrowing final moments revealed, many tried to fight off their killers: report
4 months ago

Murdered Hamas hostages' harrowing final moments revealed, many tried to fight off their killers: report

Hindustan Times  

Some of the six Hamas hostages who were recently found murdered, including Israeli American Hersh Goldberg-Polin, reportedly tried to defend themselves in their final moments before being shot. A combination picture shows undated handout images of hostages Ori Danino, Carmel Gat, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eden Yerushalmi, Alexander Lobanov, and Almog Sarusi Besides Goldberg-Polin, the other slain hostages were identified as Eden …

Walz says Gaza demonstrators are protesting for ‘all the right reasons’ while condemning Hamas
4 months ago

Walz says Gaza demonstrators are protesting for ‘all the right reasons’ while condemning Hamas

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Vice presidential candidate Tim Walz said Thursday that those protesting American support for Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza are doing so for “all the right reasons,” as the Democratic ticket looks to balance its support for Israel with the humanitarian plight of civilians in the war-torn enclave. The Palestinian people have every right to life and liberty …

Hamas releases video of slain hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin: ‘I miss you’
4 months ago

Hamas releases video of slain hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin: ‘I miss you’

LA Times  

He appeared pale, but sounded calm. “And I’m thinking about you every single day.” The Palestinian militant group Hamas late Thursday released 1-minute, 42-second video of the Berkeley-born U.S. and Israeli citizen, who was killed last week along with five other Israeli hostages in a tunnel beneath the Gaza Strip. Israeli officials say the six hostages were shot execution-style by …

CNN and New York Times blasted for soft reporting of Hamas hostages
4 months ago

CNN and New York Times blasted for soft reporting of Hamas hostages

Daily Mail  

CNN and The New York Times were blasted for their wording of reports about the killing of Israeli hostages by Hamas. CNN and The New York Times were met with accusations of soft-pedaling news of Goldberg-Polin's slaying for saying he 'died' rather than being murdered. 'When @CNN reports that someone "has died," it's usually from old age or cancer,' wrote …

Israeli PM Says 6 Gaza Hostages Shot 'In The Back Of The Head'; Hamas Threatens To Return Captives 'Inside Coffins'
4 months, 1 week ago

Israeli PM Says 6 Gaza Hostages Shot 'In The Back Of The Head'; Hamas Threatens To Return Captives 'Inside Coffins'

News 18  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that six hostages, whose bodies were recovered from Gaza, were shot ‘in the back of the head’ by the Palestinian group Hamas. “These murderers executed six of our hostages, they shot them in the back of the head,” he said during a press conference, rejecting the notion that Israel should respond with …

U.S. charges Hamas leader, other militants in connection with Oct. 7 massacre in Israel
4 months, 1 week ago

U.S. charges Hamas leader, other militants in connection with Oct. 7 massacre in Israel

LA Times  

Yahya Sinwar, political leader of Hamas, greets his supporters during a meeting with leaders of Palestinian factions at his office in Gaza City two years ago. The Justice Department announced criminal charges Tuesday against Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and other senior militants in connection with the Oct. 7 rampage in Israel, marking the first effort by American law enforcement to …

'If Israeli forces approach...': What Hamas official said on handling hostages
4 months, 1 week ago

'If Israeli forces approach...': What Hamas official said on handling hostages

India Today  

As outrage grows in Israel over hostage deaths, Hamas said it has laid out instructions on how to manage captives if Israeli forces close in on their positions. Hamas official Abu Ubaida said the instructions were given after Israel rescued four of its citizens, who were taken during the October 7 Hamas attacks, from the Nuseirat refugee camp in Gaza. …

Watch: Funeral of Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin held hostage by Hamas takes place in Jerusalem
4 months, 1 week ago

Watch: Funeral of Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin held hostage by Hamas takes place in Jerusalem

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Watch live as the funeral …

'Evil Terrorist Organisation': Biden Flays Hamas After Body Of Israeli-American Hostage Found In Gaza Tunnel
4 months, 1 week ago

'Evil Terrorist Organisation': Biden Flays Hamas After Body Of Israeli-American Hostage Found In Gaza Tunnel

News 18  

US President Joe Biden on Sunday issued a strong statement condemning Hamas after the Israeli military identified six bodies of Gaza hostages, including Israeli-American man Hersh Goldberg-Polin. Describing Hamas as an “evil terrorist” organisation, Biden strongly condemned Hamas’ continued brutality, saying that the Palestinian outfit has “American blood on its hands.” The threat Hamas poses to the people of Israel—and …

Bodies of Hersh Goldberg-Polin and five other hostages found in Gaza
4 months, 1 week ago

Bodies of Hersh Goldberg-Polin and five other hostages found in Gaza

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The family thanks you all …

Joe Biden releases scathing statement after Hersh Goldberg-Polin's death: ‘Hamas leaders will pay for these crimes’
4 months, 1 week ago

Joe Biden releases scathing statement after Hersh Goldberg-Polin's death: ‘Hamas leaders will pay for these crimes’

Hindustan Times  

President Joe Biden has broken his silence after the family of Israeli-American man Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who had been abducted by Hamas terrorists on October 7, announced his death. Joe Biden releases scathing statement after Hersh Goldberg-Polin's death ‘Hamas leaders will pay for these crimes’ “Earlier today, in a tunnel under the city of Rafah, Israeli forces recovered six bodies of …

California-born man among six hostages Israel says Hamas shot dead
4 months, 1 week ago

California-born man among six hostages Israel says Hamas shot dead

LA Times  

Jon Polin comforts Rachel Goldberg as she speaks at last month’s Democratic National Convention about their son, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, an American Israeli hostage held by Hamas. A wave of grief and fury washed over Israel Sunday, with tens of thousands of people taking to the streets to march and mourn after Israeli authorities said six hostages, including a 23-year-old California-born …

Ceasefire talks thrown into tumult after the discovery of six hostages slain in Gaza
4 months, 1 week ago

Ceasefire talks thrown into tumult after the discovery of six hostages slain in Gaza

CNN  

CNN — The Saturday discovery of the deaths of six hostages has thrown negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas into tumult, with the White House national security adviser saying that “the next few days will be critical” in the push to free those still held by Hamas. Hamas’ “seriousness” about a ceasefire deal must …

Hersh Goldberg-Polin: One of the most recognizable faces of the heart-wrenching Israel hostage crisis
4 months, 1 week ago

Hersh Goldberg-Polin: One of the most recognizable faces of the heart-wrenching Israel hostage crisis

CNN  

CNN — Hersh Goldberg-Polin, one of the most recognizable faces of the heart-wrenching hostage crisis that sparked the Israel-Hamas war, has died at the hands of his captors, according to the Israeli military, bringing a crushing end to a tireless and high-profile international campaign by his parents to secure his release. Goldberg-Polin, alongside hostages Eden Yerushalmi and Carmel Gat, were …

Hersh Goldberg-Polin: One of the most recognizable faces of the heart-wrenching Israel hostage crisis
4 months, 1 week ago

Hersh Goldberg-Polin: One of the most recognizable faces of the heart-wrenching Israel hostage crisis

CNN  

CNN — Hersh Goldberg-Polin, one of the most recognizable faces of the heart-wrenching hostage crisis that sparked the Israel-Hamas war, has died at the hands of his captors, according to the Israeli military, bringing a crushing end to a tireless and high-profile international campaign by his parents to secure his release. Goldberg-Polin, alongside hostages Eden Yerushalmi and Carmel Gat, were …

What we know about the six hostages killed in Gaza
4 months, 1 week ago

What we know about the six hostages killed in Gaza

CNN  

CNN — The bodies of six hostages held by Hamas have been recovered in an underground tunnel in Gaza, Israel’s military said Sunday. Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eden Yerushalmi and Carmel Gat were slated to be released as part of the “humanitarian category” based on the framework Israel and Hamas agreed to in early July, the officials said, with one of them …

Vigil held for six Israeli hostages, including California-born man, killed by Hamas
4 months, 1 week ago

Vigil held for six Israeli hostages, including California-born man, killed by Hamas

LA Times  

A vigil was held Sunday evening in Culver City just hours after Israeli authorities shared the news that six hostages had been killed by Hamas after nearly a year in captivity. The vigil was held to honor the six hostages seized Oct. 7, 2023, in southern Israel who were killed recently by Hamas militants. One of those Americans is our …

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