Israelis and Palestinians are hopeful but cautious over the latest cease-fire proposal
6 months, 1 week ago

Israelis and Palestinians are hopeful but cautious over the latest cease-fire proposal

Associated Press  

TEL AVIV, Israel — A proposed cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas is raising hopes that eight months of fighting could soon come to an end. “We are not a toy in their hands.” Hostage families want a deal, but some don’t In Israel, those most desperate for a deal are the families of the hostages held by Hamas and other militant groups. “But the families we are in touch with understand that there is no way to return the hostages without war.” The mothers of soldiers speak out In the aftermath of Hamas’ attack, Jewish Israelis rallied around the military as it called up hundreds of thousands of reservists to help fight against Hamas. The Gvura Forum, which represents some of the families of soldiers killed during the war, said in a letter to Netanyahu earlier this month that if Israel agreed to the proposed deal, it would be surrendering to Hamas without reaching the goals of the war.

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Israel and Hamas appear close to a ceasefire deal. These are the sticking points
5 days, 9 hours ago

Israel and Hamas appear close to a ceasefire deal. These are the sticking points

Associated Press  

CAIRO — Israel and Hamas appear closer than they have been in months to agreeing to a ceasefire that could wind down the 14-month war in Gaza and bring home dozens of people held hostage there. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Although Israel and Hamas have expressed optimism that a deal is …

Gaza ceasefire deal in final stages?
6 days, 5 hours ago

Gaza ceasefire deal in final stages?

New Indian Express  

Even as Israeli forces continued to pound Gaza, killing dozens of Palestinians in the besieged north, London-based news outlet Al-Araby Al-Jadeed reported that a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas is in the final stages. France 24 on Tuesday carried a story by news agencies AFP and Reuters which cited a statement issued by Hamas as saying that talks in …

Gaza ceasefire believed to be close as expectations grow over deal
6 days, 23 hours 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 ceasefire talks heat up again amid deadly Israeli attacks
1 week ago

Gaza ceasefire talks heat up again amid deadly Israeli attacks

Al Jazeera  

Israel has said it will maintain military control over Gaza just like in the occupied West Bank even if there is a deal. Israel, Hamas and international stakeholders are engaged in what are seen as the most serious talks in months over a potential ceasefire deal in the besieged Gaza Strip, where dozens of Palestinians continue to be killed by …

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

Israel ‘closest ever’ to making a deal for release of hostages in Gaza? What defence minister said
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1 week, 1 day ago

Israel ‘closest ever’ to making a deal for release of hostages in Gaza? What defence minister said

Hindustan Times  

Israel's defence minister Israel Katz has said that Israeli negotiators have “never been closer” to a deal for the release of hostages in Gaza since the November 2023 truce in the war between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas, news agency AFP has reported. This handout picture released by the Government Press Office shows Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defence …

Hamas expresses optimism for Gaza deal even as obstacles remain
1 week, 1 day ago

Hamas expresses optimism for Gaza deal even as obstacles remain

CNN  

CNN — Hamas has become the latest party to the Gaza hostage and ceasefire negotiations to voice optimism about the prospects of reaching a deal, amid a flurry of diplomatic activity in the region. The three-phase Biden proposal in late May paired a release of hostages held in Gaza with a “full and complete ceasefire.” The first phase would last …

Negotiators say Israel and Hamas are inching toward a ceasefire deal. This is what it may look like
1 week, 1 day ago

Negotiators say Israel and Hamas are inching toward a ceasefire deal. This is what it may look like

Associated Press  

After months of deadlock, Israel and Hamas appear to be moving closer toward a ceasefire to end their 14-month war. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print In the U.S., both the outgoing Biden administration and the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump have signaled they want a deal completed before the Jan. 20 …

Netanyahu’s ‘very warm and important’ phone call with Trump on Gaza hostages rescue, Israel’s ‘need to complete victory’
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1 week, 1 day ago

Netanyahu’s ‘very warm and important’ phone call with Trump on Gaza hostages rescue, Israel’s ‘need to complete victory’

Live Mint  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he held a "very warm and important" conversation with US President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday night, focusing on efforts to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza and the evolving situation in Syria following the recent overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad. Hostage negotiations intensify Netanyahu emphasized the urgency of freeing the …

Trump's 'all hell to pay' warning 'pressured' Hamas to concede to Israeli demands: Report
1 week, 3 days ago

Trump's 'all hell to pay' warning 'pressured' Hamas to concede to Israeli demands: Report

Firstpost  

The Wall Street Journal reported that Hamas has agreed to Israeli presence in Gaza after a ceasefire comes into motion. Arab mediators told the news outlet that Hamas, for the first time, has handed over a list of hostages it would release in the first phase of a new deal A senior US official has said that President-elect Donald Trump’s …

Hamas concedes on Israeli troops in Gaza, raising hopes for hostage deal
1 week, 6 days ago

Hamas concedes on Israeli troops in Gaza, raising hopes for hostage deal

Live Mint  

Hamas has yielded to two of Israel’s key demands for a cease-fire deal in Gaza, Arab mediators said, raising hopes of an agreement that could release some hostages within days despite the repeated collapse of previous negotiations. Hamas also handed over a list of hostages, including U.S. citizens, whom it would release under a cease-fire pact, something it hasn’t done …

Hamas agrees to Israeli military presence in Gaza after ceasefire, say Arab mediators
1 week, 6 days ago

Hamas agrees to Israeli military presence in Gaza after ceasefire, say Arab mediators

Firstpost  

For the first time, Hamas has conceded to Israeli military presence inside Gaza Strip after a ceasefire, according to Arab mediators For the first time, Hamas has agreed to two key demands of Israel, according to Arab mediators. As Egypt has floated a new ceasefire proposal backed by the United States, Hamas has said it would accept two Israeli demands …

Katz updates Austin on Gaza hostage negotiations, says 'now a chance' for breakthrough
1 week, 6 days ago

Katz updates Austin on Gaza hostage negotiations, says 'now a chance' for breakthrough

Firstpost  

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz on Wednesday told his US counterpart Lloyd Austin that there is “currently a chance” to secure a deal for the release of the remaining hostages taken in the October 2023 attack Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz on Wednesday told his US counterpart Lloyd Austin over a call that there is “now a chance” to secure …

UN General Assembly to vote on 'unconditional' Gaza ceasefire resolution amid ongoing conflict
2 weeks ago

UN General Assembly to vote on 'unconditional' Gaza ceasefire resolution amid ongoing conflict

Firstpost  

The resolution, which is non-binding, also demands ‘immediate access’ to widespread humanitarian aid for the citizens of Gaza, who have been subjected to more than a year of war with Israel, especially in the besieged north of the territory The UN General Assembly will vote Wednesday on a draft resolution that seeks an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, a symbolic gesture …

Israel, Hamas exchange names for release as Gaza ceasefire talks advance
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Israel, Hamas exchange names for release as Gaza ceasefire talks advance

Firstpost  

Mediated negotiations between Israel and Hamas aimed at securing a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, which would include the release of Israeli hostages, have made significant progress, with both the sides now discussing the specifics of those who would be released, according to a report Einav Zangauker, center, mother of Israeli hostage Matan Zangauker takes part in a protest following …

Egypt floats new Israel-Hamas deal for release of hostage & extended ceasefire: Report
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Egypt floats new Israel-Hamas deal for release of hostage & extended ceasefire: Report

Firstpost  

As indirect negotiations have resumed between Israel and Hamas in recent weeks, Egypt has floated a new proposal for the release of hostages and an extended ceasefire Egypt has floated a new proposal for the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip and an extended ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, according to a report. The official said that the …

Israeli President Herzog called Elon Musk to discuss revival of hostage talks, source says
2 weeks, 5 days 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 …

Hamas threatens to 'neutralize' hostages if Israel launches rescue op, claims intelligence of planned action
2 weeks, 6 days 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 …

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

Trump promises 'hell to pay' if Gaza hostages not promptly released
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump promises 'hell to pay' if Gaza hostages not promptly released

Deccan Chronicle  

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday there would be "hell to pay" in the Middle East if hostages held in the Gaza Strip were not released prior to his Jan. 20 inauguration.During their deadly 2023 attack on Israel, Hamas-led militants captured more than 250 people, according to Israeli tallies, including dual Israeli-American nationals.Around half of the 101 foreign and …

'All hell to pay': Trump vows to hit hard Hamas if hostages are not released by Jan 20
Top News
3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

There'll be hell to pay in Middle East: Trump's deadline for Gaza hostage release
3 weeks, 1 day ago

There'll be hell to pay in Middle East: Trump's deadline for Gaza hostage release

India Today  

US President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday there would be "hell to pay" in the Middle East if hostages held in the Gaza Strip were not released prior to his January 20 inauguration. Making his most explicit comments on the fate of the hostages since his election in November, Trump said on social media: " the hostages are not released …

'ALL HELL TO PAY': Donald Trump's ultimatum to Hamas on hostage situation in Middle East
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

'ALL HELL TO PAY': Donald Trump's ultimatum to Hamas on hostage situation in Middle East

India TV News  

US President-elect Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Hamas regarding the ongoing hostage crisis in the Middle East, stating there will be "ALL HELL TO PAY" in the region if the hostages are not released before January 20, 2025, prior to the date he will assume office in the White House. "Please let this TRUTH serve to represent …

White House says 'not there yet' on Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal
3 weeks, 3 days ago

White House says 'not there yet' on Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: The White House is working on a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza but is "not there yet," the US National Security Advisor told NBC on Sunday, with fighting in the conflict raging on as regional leaders meet to discuss the crisis. Addressing that conflict, Sullivan lauded the ceasefire deal and said the US was working with Lebanon's …

'They can't survive another winter in tunnels': Families of hostages to protest demanding ceasefire deal
3 weeks, 3 days ago

'They can't survive another winter in tunnels': Families of hostages to protest demanding ceasefire deal

Firstpost  

Ever since the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire took effect last week, the world has turned its attention to the Gaza truce that will possibly end hostilities between Israel and Hamas. US President Joe Biden has said that Washington will push for the Israel-Hamas truce with Qatar and Egypt Protesters stand with portraits of Israeli hostages outside the Israeli Prime Minister's residence in …

Trump wants to seal Israel-Gaza ceasefire before he takes office, key Senate ally says
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Trump wants to seal Israel-Gaza ceasefire before he takes office, key Senate ally says

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Graham says Trump “wants a deal to free the hostages and end the war …

Gaza hostage deal: Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu says conditions very much improved for possible ceasefire with Hamas
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Gaza hostage deal: Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu says conditions very much improved for possible ceasefire with Hamas

India Today  

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that conditions for reaching a possible deal to secure the release of Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip have considerably improved. Asked about a possible hostage deal in an interview with local Channel 14, Netanyahu said: "I think the conditions have very much changed for the better." Meanwhile, the Israeli military said in …

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire quiets northern front — but not Gaza
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire quiets northern front — but not Gaza

Politico  

“We feel this is a missed opportunity to tie in the hostages in this agreement that was signed today,” said Ruby Chen, whose son, Itay Chen, was taken hostage from an Israeli military base and has been declared dead. “Now it is winter, and all the people are drowning.” Palestinians feel resigned to continued war: The war between Israel and …

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire: Here's why this deal has made a Gaza truce all the more unlikely
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire: Here's why this deal has made a Gaza truce all the more unlikely

Firstpost  

Netanyahu, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court for potential war crimes, said that the ceasefire on the northern front would allow Israel’s military to regroup and focus on Hamas and Iran Due to Israel's ceasefire deal with Hezbollah, a truce in Gaza appears to be all the more unlikely. She is hopeful that after the ceasefire between Israel …

Despite Biden's push, ceasefire deal in Gaza unlikely due to Israel's ambitions
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Despite Biden's push, ceasefire deal in Gaza unlikely due to Israel's ambitions

Firstpost  

Netanyahu may have little political incentive to end the war, as doing so could destabilise his coalition, which includes ministers opposed to a truce with Hamas. Hamas, for its part, expressed hope that the Hezbollah ceasefire could lead to progress in Gaza A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect early Wednesday, halting more than a year of hostilities between …

'We're begging you': Relatives of hostages block entrance to Netanyahu's office, demand Gaza truce deal
3 weeks, 6 days ago

'We're begging you': Relatives of hostages block entrance to Netanyahu's office, demand Gaza truce deal

Firstpost  

Eli Albag, the father of a 19-year-old woman who was taken captive on October 7, says that Netanyahu should reach an agreement with Hamas just as he secured a deal with Hezbollah As Lebanon celebrates the culmination of the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal with the displaced heading home after months of conflict, relatives of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza feel …

Biden OKs $680m Israel arms sale despite new Gaza ceasefire push: Reports
4 weeks ago

Biden OKs $680m Israel arms sale despite new Gaza ceasefire push: Reports

Al Jazeera  

Approval comes despite US promise to renew efforts on long-elusive Gaza ceasefire after Israel-Hezbollah truce. On Tuesday, Biden – who has consistently supported Israel and portrays US arms sales to Israel as essential support for an ally – held an address at the White House announcing that a US-brokered ceasefire that would see Israel withdraw from Lebanon within 60 days …

Israel says it can't 'confirm or refute' Hamas's claims that a hostage has died in Gaza
1 month 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 offering $5 million reward for each Gaza hostage freed: Netanyahu
Top News
1 month ago

Israel offering $5 million reward for each Gaza hostage freed: Netanyahu

Deccan Chronicle  

Jerusalem: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that Israel was offering a reward of $5 million to anybody who brings out a hostage held in Gaza. "Anybody who brings out a hostage will find with us a secure way for them and their family to leave" Gaza, Netanyahu said in a video filmed inside the Palestinian territory, according to …

Israeli PM Netanyahu offers $5m reward for captives freed from Gaza
1 month ago

Israeli PM Netanyahu offers $5m reward for captives freed from Gaza

Al Jazeera  

Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu offers big cash reward and safe way out of war-torn Gaza as inducement to free Israeli captives. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said $5m will be given as a reward for each captive released from Gaza and those that help free Israelis held by Hamas will be given a way out of the war-torn Palestinian territory. Describing …

Netanyahu makes rare visit to Gaza, offers $5 million for hostage release help
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1 month ago

Netanyahu makes rare visit to Gaza, offers $5 million for hostage release help

India Today  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a rare visit to Palestine's Gaza on Tuesday, where the Israeli military is engaged in a bloody war with Hamas militants. Netanyahu stressed that efforts to locate the 101 hostages still believed to be in Gaza had not ceased, and announced $5 million reward for each hostage's safe return. On Monday, Netanyahu, at the …

Hamas ‘ready for ceasefire’ in war-hit Gaza, urges Donald Trump to pressure Israel to end conflict
1 month, 1 week ago

Hamas ‘ready for ceasefire’ in war-hit Gaza, urges Donald Trump to pressure Israel to end conflict

Live Mint  

Hamas is "ready for a ceasefire" in Gaza, said a leader of the Palestinian militant group on Friday. "Hamas is ready to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip if a ceasefire proposal is presented and on the condition that it is respected" by Israel, Doha-based Hamas political bureau member Bassem Naim told AFP. Hamas' remarks came nearly a week …

‘Ready for ceasefire, but Israel must respect proposal’, says Hamas
1 month, 1 week ago

‘Ready for ceasefire, but Israel must respect proposal’, says Hamas

Hindustan Times  

A senior Hamas official has expressed the militant group's willingness for a ceasefire deal with Israel in the Gaza Strip and urged US President-elect Donald Trump to “pressure” Israel over the Jewish state's ongoing military operations in the Palestinian territory. TOPSHOT - Children stare at the destruction following an Israeli strike in the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza …

Hostages freed from Gaza meet with Pope Francis and press campaign to bring remaining captives home
1 month, 1 week ago

Hostages freed from Gaza meet with Pope Francis and press campaign to bring remaining captives home

Associated Press  

ROME — A delegation of former hostages held by Hamas in Gaza and their relatives met Thursday with Pope Francis and expressed hope that the incoming and outgoing U.S. administrations would work together to bring the remaining hostages home. The freed hostages included Yelena Troufanov, who was released last November but whose son Sasha remains in Gaza and appeared in …

Families of American hostages captured by Hamas turn to Donald Trump for new hope
1 month, 1 week ago

Families of American hostages captured by Hamas turn to Donald Trump for new hope

CNN  

Washington CNN — The families of US hostages captured by Hamas on October 7, 2023, remain in agony, waiting for any sign that their loved ones might finally come home to them. Chen, along with family members of a handful of other dual US-Israeli hostages – some of whom have been confirmed dead – plan to meet with President Joe …

Israel 'offers Hamas millions of dollars' for each of the remaining October 7 hostages, with their captors allowed to leave Gaza
1 month, 2 weeks 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
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Egypt's readiness to reach a ceasefire deal in Gaza hinges on Israel's commitment to a comprehensive peace plan
Trending News
2 months ago

Egypt's readiness to reach a ceasefire deal in Gaza hinges on Israel's commitment to a comprehensive peace plan

Firstpost  

Egypt and Israel are reportedly close to reaching a deal on the release of Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip. The talks, taking place in Cairo, focus on the release of the 12 Israeli citizens currently held captive in the Hamas-controlled territory. Both sides are reportedly willing to compromise, with Israel demanding the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Gaza …

After Sinwar's death, hostage families see a 'window of opportunity' to bring their loved ones home
2 months ago

After Sinwar's death, hostage families see a 'window of opportunity' to bring their loved ones home

The Independent  

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Families of Hostages Hope for a Deal After Sinwar's Death
2 months ago

Families of Hostages Hope for a Deal After Sinwar's Death

Associated Press  

Families of hostages taken during the Israel-Hamas war are urging the government to use the Sinwar's death as an opportunity to bring their loved ones home. While they remain cautious due to fear of retaliation, they see a glimmer of hope that the situation may change with the death of the prominent Hamas leader.

Israel Faces Renewed Calls To Secure Hostage Deal After Sinwar Assassination
2 months, 1 week ago

Israel Faces Renewed Calls To Secure Hostage Deal After Sinwar Assassination

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The Israeli government is facing renewed pressure from the Biden administration and families of the remaining captives in Gaza to finally secure a long-awaited hostage deal, after the military confirmed Thursday that soldiers assassinated Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Foreign Minister Israel Katz called Sinwar’s killing a “military and moral achievement for the Israeli army,” while Hamas has …

Biden: Sinwar's Death Represents a Pivotal Moment for Peace in Gaza
2 months, 1 week ago

Biden: Sinwar's Death Represents a Pivotal Moment for Peace in Gaza

Associated Press  

President Joe Biden expressed optimism that the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar by Israeli troops is an opportunity to end the yearlong war in Gaza and free hostages held by the militant group. He called for a cease-fire and political settlement that provides a better future for Israelis and Palestinians alike.

Advocate For Israeli Hostages Pins Hopes On Joe Biden
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Advocate For Israeli Hostages Pins Hopes On Joe Biden

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING One family’s story offers a snapshot of the devastating impact of the Oct. 7, 2023, attack inside Israel — and the agonizing personal toll that choices by Hamas, Israel and the U.S. have taken in the year since. “Military pressure kills the hostages,” Carmel Gat’s cousin Gil Dickmann told Reuters a few days later. “We don’t want …

Why Israel’s Hostage Families Are Turning on Their Government
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Israel’s Hostage Families Are Turning on Their Government

New York Times  

These family members of hostages held in Gaza have stepped up their protests, like this one blocking a road in Tel Aviv. The Netanyahu government has declared it won’t stop fighting until Hamas is completely eliminated, something that Einav and other hostage families say is unrealistic and may be a death sentence for their family members. In the immediate aftermath …

Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli crowds rally across the world on the eve of Oct. 7 anniversary
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli crowds rally across the world on the eve of Oct. 7 anniversary

The Independent  

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