CNN and New York Times blasted for soft reporting of Hamas hostages
3 months, 3 weeks 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 one person, whose reply to CNN's post was re-shared dozens of times. A similar dynamic played out in response to The New York Times' coverage, after the publication posted that 'Hersh Goldberg-Polin was among the six hostages who were found dead in Gaza over the weekend.'

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Pope slams 'cruelty' of strike killing Gaza children
2 days, 16 hours ago

Pope slams 'cruelty' of strike killing Gaza children

Deccan Chronicle  

The pontiff made his remarks a day after the rescue agency in Gaza said an Israeli air strike had killed seven children from one family. In a statement, an Israeli foreign ministry spokesman described the pope's remarks as "particularly disappointing as they are disconnected from the true and factual context of Israel's fight against jihadist terrorism -- a multi-front war …

Israeli President Herzog called Elon Musk to discuss revival of hostage talks, source says
2 weeks, 4 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 …

Israeli military chief admits 'mistakes' as probe finds bombing hit hostages' tunnel in Gaza
2 weeks, 5 days 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 …

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 …

Israeli military says strike in Gaza may have prompted Hamas to execute six hostages
2 weeks, 6 days 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 …

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 …

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

'ALL HELL TO PAY': Donald Trump's ultimatum to Hamas on hostage situation in Middle East
Trending News
3 weeks 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 …

Hamas releases video of Israeli-American hostage pleading for Trump’s help in securing release
3 weeks, 2 days 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 …

Israel investigating after Hamas releases photos purportedly showing body of female hostage
1 month 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. …

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 …

Israeli Security Source Leaked Documents, Raising Concerns about Hostage Release Negotiations
1 month, 2 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 …

Harris and Trump Mark Anniversary of Deadly Hamas Attack on Israel
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Harris and Trump Mark Anniversary of Deadly Hamas Attack on Israel

Associated Press  

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris marked the anniversary of the deadliest attack on Jews since the Holocaust as the presidential candidates approach the final weeks of the campaign during a widening conflict in the Middle East. They cited the Kaddish, the Jewish prayer in mourning, to talk about 'our enduring belief in God, even in our …

Murdered Hamas hostages' harrowing final moments revealed, many tried to fight off their killers: report
3 months, 2 weeks 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
3 months, 2 weeks 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’
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Doug Emhoff says he’s ‘gutted’ after the hostage killings in Gaza
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Doug Emhoff says he’s ‘gutted’ after the hostage killings in Gaza

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris — and the first Jewish person married to a nationally elected U.S. leader — said he is “gutted” after the killing of American Hersh Goldberg-Polin and five other Israeli hostages taken by Hamas. “Part of Rachel and Jon’s world had just ended, and they somehow are still looking forward …

'If Israeli forces approach...': What Hamas official said on handling hostages
3 months, 3 weeks 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. …

U.S. charges Hamas leader, other militants in connection with Oct. 7 massacre in Israel
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Strikes and protests roil a divided Israel amid funerals for hostages, including California native
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Strikes and protests roil a divided Israel amid funerals for hostages, including California native

LA Times  

Jonathan Polin and Rachel Goldberg, with their daughters Orly and Leebie, speak at the funeral of their son, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, in Jerusalem. Tearful funerals, furious political rhetoric, striking workers: Israel’s deep divisions over the war in Gaza were on full view Monday, galvanized by the killings of six Israeli hostages whose release had seemed tantalizingly within reach. World & Nation …

'Evil Terrorist Organisation': Biden Flays Hamas After Body Of Israeli-American Hostage Found In Gaza Tunnel
3 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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Joe Biden releases scathing statement after Hersh Goldberg-Polin's death: ‘Hamas leaders will pay for these crimes’
3 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Israel recovers bodies of six hostages, including Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Israel recovers bodies of six hostages, including Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin

ABC  

Israel has recovered the bodies of six hostages in Gaza, including that of Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin, US President Joe Biden said late on Saturday, local time. "Earlier today, in a tunnel under the city of Rafah, Israeli forces recovered six bodies of hostages held by Hamas," Mr Biden said in a statement issued by the White House. Mr Netanyahu accused …

Israel’s military says six hostages ‘brutally murdered’ in Gaza, including Israeli-American Goldberg-Polin
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Israel’s military says six hostages ‘brutally murdered’ in Gaza, including Israeli-American Goldberg-Polin

CNN  

CNN — Israel’s military said it has recovered the bodies of six hostages killed by Hamas militants in Gaza – including an Israeli-American captive – dealing fresh heartbreak to relatives who fear time is running out for loved ones seized by the militants more than 10 months ago. Even after the United States updated the outline of the deal on …

Israel’s military says six hostages ‘brutally murdered’ in Gaza, including Israeli-American Goldberg-Polin
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Israel’s military says six hostages ‘brutally murdered’ in Gaza, including Israeli-American Goldberg-Polin

CNN  

CNN — Israel’s military said it has recovered the bodies of six hostages killed by Hamas militants in Gaza – including an Israeli-American captive – dealing fresh heartbreak to relatives who fear time is running out for loved ones seized by the militants more than 10 months ago. Even after the United States updated the outline of the deal on …

Parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin call for Oct. 7 hostages to return home in remarks at the DNC
4 months ago

Parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin call for Oct. 7 hostages to return home in remarks at the DNC

NPR  

Parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin call for Oct. 7 hostages to return home in remarks at the DNC toggle caption SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images/AFP The NPR Network will be reporting live from Chicago throughout the week bringing you the latest on the Democratic National Convention. Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg, parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin held hostage by Hamas in Gaza …

Some Israeli hostages, held by Hamas, in ‘critical condition, will not survive': Top security official
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Some Israeli hostages, held by Hamas, in ‘critical condition, will not survive': Top security official

Hindustan Times  

Some of the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza are presumed to be in critical condition and may not be able to survive in captivity for long, a senior security official told TV network Channel 12 on Friday. Hostages kidnapped by Hamas may not be able to survive in captivity for long, an anonymous source says REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes The official, …

Slain Hamas hostage's body kicked, abused by Gaza civilians in sickening video: ‘Horrific and unforgivable’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Slain Hamas hostage's body kicked, abused by Gaza civilians in sickening video: ‘Horrific and unforgivable’

Hindustan Times  

The family of a slain Hamas hostage shared a shocking video of civilians in Gaza kicking and abusing his corpse on the streets. Video shows Gaza civilians kicking, abusing slain Hamas hostage's body The footage was shared on Instagram by user Yoseph Haddad with the caption, “This is a shocking video from October 7 of the kidnapping of Eitan Levy, …

Killing of Hamas leader leaves Gaza ceasefire hopes dangling by a thread
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Killing of Hamas leader leaves Gaza ceasefire hopes dangling by a thread

CNN  

Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside the region’s biggest stories. The source said Haniyeh was a “key decision-maker,” along with Hamas’ military leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar. “He was someone who saw the value of a deal and was instrumental to getting certain breakthroughs in the …

Killing of Hamas leader leaves Gaza ceasefire hopes dangling by a thread
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Killing of Hamas leader leaves Gaza ceasefire hopes dangling by a thread

CNN  

Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside the region’s biggest stories. The source said Haniyeh was a “key decision-maker,” along with Hamas’ military leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar. “He was someone who saw the value of a deal and was instrumental to getting certain breakthroughs in the …

‘He was a pious man’: The Gaza neighborhood shocked to find Israeli hostages in their midst
5 months ago

‘He was a pious man’: The Gaza neighborhood shocked to find Israeli hostages in their midst

CNN  

CNN — The Aljamal family was widely respected in Gaza’s Nuseirat camp. IDF spokesperson ‘Creative punishment’ The three hostages who were held in the Aljamal family building were kept there for around six months, according to Andrey Kozlov, who spoke last week to CNN. We did not know how it would come and in what horrific way it would happen, …

War crimes committed in 7 October attack by Hamas ‘designed’ to kill civilians, rights group says
5 months, 1 week ago

War crimes committed in 7 October attack by Hamas ‘designed’ to kill civilians, rights group says

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 The Hamas-led attack inside Israel …

'No one has any idea': Top Hamas official on number of Israeli hostages still alive
6 months, 1 week ago

'No one has any idea': Top Hamas official on number of Israeli hostages still alive

Firstpost  

As Israel and Hamas traded claims they were committed to a ceasefire plan for Gaza, and accused each other of sabotaging it, a top senior Hamas official has said that “no one has an idea” how many of the 120 remaining hostages kidnapped on 7 October are still alive Senior Hamas official Osama Hamdan speaks during a rally organized by …

Four more hostages, who were alive in last video posted by militant group, die in Hamas captivity: Israel
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Four more hostages, who were alive in last video posted by militant group, die in Hamas captivity: Israel

India TV News  

The Israeli military announced on Monday that four additional hostages, abducted by Hamas during the October 7 attacks, have died in captivity. Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, a spokesperson for the Israeli military, confirmed the deaths and provided assurances regarding Israel's security measures. Israel’s military spokesman, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, said the four men died together in the southern Gaza city …

Israel declares 4 more hostages are dead in Gaza, including 3 older men who appeared in video
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Israel declares 4 more hostages are dead in Gaza, including 3 older men who appeared in video

The Hindu  

Four more hostages kidnapped on October 7 were declared dead by the Israeli military — including three older adults seen in a Hamas video begging to be released. The announcement on June 3 heightens pressure on the Israeli government to agree to a U.S. cease-fire proposal that could secure the return of the hostages still held in Gaza and end …

The Latest | Biden says Israel offers Hamas a cease-fire and hostage release deal
6 months, 3 weeks ago

The Latest | Biden says Israel offers Hamas a cease-fire and hostage release deal

Associated Press  

U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday said Israel has offered Hamas a cease-fire and hostage release deal that would unfold over three phases, declaring it was time to end the fighting in Gaza and that Hamas is “no longer capable” of carrying out another large-scale attack on Israel. Israel launched its war in Gaza after Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack in …

In Gaza, Israeli military finds bodies of 3 hostages who were killed at a music festival
7 months, 1 week ago

In Gaza, Israeli military finds bodies of 3 hostages who were killed at a music festival

LA Times  

The bodies of Itzhak Gelerenter, left, Shani Louk and Amit Buskila were found by Israeli troops in Gaza, Israel’s military said. The Israeli military said Friday that its troops in Gaza have found the bodies of three Israeli hostages taken by Hamas during its Oct. 7 attack, including German Israeli Shani Louk. All three were killed by Hamas while fleeing …

Hostage Held In Gaza Dies As Israel And Hamas Work On Cease-fire Deal
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Hostage Held In Gaza Dies As Israel And Hamas Work On Cease-fire Deal

News 18  

Dror Or, a 49-year-old held captive in Gaza, has died, the Hostages Families Forum said Friday. He was one of about 250 people abducted when Hamas attacked southern Israel on Oct. 7, killing around 1,200 people, mostly civilians. Dozens of people demonstrated Thursday night outside Israel’s military headquarters in Tel Aviv, demanding a deal to release the hostages. The Israel-Hamas …

Hamas says studying new Israeli truce proposal, puts out new hostage video
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Hamas says studying new Israeli truce proposal, puts out new hostage video

The Hindu  

Hamas said on April 27 it was studying Israel’s latest counterproposal for a Gaza ceasefire, a day after media reports said a delegation from mediator Egypt was in Israel trying to jump-start stalled negotiations. Summit in Saudi Israel’s retaliatory offensive against Hamas has killed at least 34,388 people in Gaza, mostly women and children, the health ministry said Saturday. Defence …

Hersh Goldberg-Polin: Hamas releases video of hostage in proof he survived Oct. 7 injuries
8 months ago

Hersh Goldberg-Polin: Hamas releases video of hostage in proof he survived Oct. 7 injuries

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Warning: This story contains a graphic image. CNN — Hamas released a video of Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin on Wednesday, the first proof that he survived being badly wounded during his capture on October 7. The Biden administration received the video Monday – two days before Hamas made it public – and officials have since been in contact …

Israel privately estimates at least 50 hostages could be dead: Report
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Israel privately estimates at least 50 hostages could be dead: Report

Firstpost  

As many as 50 of the hostages taken from Israel by Hamas on 7 October could be dead, a figure that is considerably higher than the 29 deaths Israel has publicly acknowledged, according to a Wall Street Journal report, citing an Israeli assessment shared with US and Egyptian officials. The tally of living and deceased hostages is central to negotiations …

WHO rejects Israel's claim of 'turning blind eye' to hostages' suffering in Gaza
10 months, 3 weeks ago

WHO rejects Israel's claim of 'turning blind eye' to hostages' suffering in Gaza

India Today  

The World Health Organisation on Friday rejected Israel's claim that the WHO was in "collusion" with Hamas and is “turning a blind eye” to the suffering of hostages being held in Gaza. The clarification by the WHO came a day after Israeli Ambassador Meirav Eilon Shahar accused the global body of working in "collusion" with Hamas and "conveniently ignoring" the …

Israel says it is exhuming bodies in Gaza to determine if they’re hostages
11 months ago

Israel says it is exhuming bodies in Gaza to determine if they’re hostages

CNN  

CNN — Israeli forces severely damaged a cemetery in Khan Younis in southern Gaza earlier this week, exhuming and removing bodies in what the Israel Defense Forces told CNN was part of a search for the remains of hostages seized by Hamas during the October 7 terror attacks. “The hostage identification process, conducted at a secure and alternative location, ensures …

Families of Hamas hostages mark loved ones’ 100th day in captivity
11 months, 1 week ago

Families of Hamas hostages mark loved ones’ 100th day in captivity

Associated Press  

LONDON — It has become a daily ritual. Every morning, before she’s even out of her pajamas, Rachel Goldberg-Polin tears a piece of masking tape off the roll, grabs a marking pen and in thick black strokes writes down the number of days her son, Hersh, has been held hostage by Hamas militants. FILE - A largge banner depicting Hersh …

Israeli Army killed hostages, mistaking their cries for help as ‘ambush’
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Israeli Army killed hostages, mistaking their cries for help as ‘ambush’

The Hindu  

Israeli troops killed three Israeli hostages in Gaza on December 15 when it mistook their cries for help as a ruse by Hamas militants to draw them into an ambush, the military said on Thursday, concluding that the soldiers acted rightly to the best of their understanding. On December 15, the military immediately took responsibility for killing the three hostages, …

'Bring them back': What Israeli hostages’ families said before mistaken killings
1 year ago

'Bring them back': What Israeli hostages’ families said before mistaken killings

Hindustan Times  

When Avi Shimriz, father of Alon Shimriz, talked to Israel’s Channel 12 earlier this week, he said, “During the day I’m busy with communications and PR. They should have already released everyone,” Avi Shimriz told Channel 12, adding, “Within our government I don’t trust anyone. I want my son here as soon as tomorrow.” Alon’s brother, Yonatan, said, “Here in …

Israel Says It Killed 3 Hostages Held In Gaza By 'Mistake'
1 year ago

Israel Says It Killed 3 Hostages Held In Gaza By 'Mistake'

ABP News  

The Israeli military has said that it has killed three hostages by mistake during its campaign in Gaza after they were misidentified as a "threat," as reported by the BBC. The Israel Defense Forces stated that the incident that took place on Friday was under investigation and that it "expresses deep remorse over the tragic incident and sends the families …

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