SNL host Ramy Youssef calls for free Palestine and release of ‘all hostages’ in monologue
1 year ago

SNL host Ramy Youssef calls for free Palestine and release of ‘all hostages’ in monologue

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ramy Youssef used his Saturday Night Live platform to call for a Gaza ceasfire and the release of “all the hostages” in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. I’ve got a lot to fit in.” Youssef continued: “I’m like, ‘God, please, please help Ahmed’s family. And please free the hostages, all the hostages, please.” More than 32,000 people have been killed in Gaza and 74,000 wounded, according to the Health Ministry, which doesn’t differentiate between civilians and combatants in its tally. To be surrounded by so many artists who are willing to lend their voices, the list is growing.” Ramy Youssef on ‘Saturday Night Live’ Earlier this week, Israel said a ground offensive is needed to destroy thousands of Hamas fighters in Rafah.

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'Time to open gates of hell on Hamas': Israel minister backs Trump threat if hostage release is delayed
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Time to open gates of hell on Hamas': Israel minister backs Trump threat if hostage release is delayed

Firstpost  

Israel’s Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi has backed US President Donald Trump’s plan to “let hell break out” on Gaza if all the remaining Israeli hostages are not released by Saturday, according to a report Relatives and supporters of hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip protest outside the prime minister's office in Jerusalem on Tuesday, after Hamas announced it …

Trump warns 'all hell' will break loose if Gaza hostages not returned
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump warns 'all hell' will break loose if Gaza hostages not returned

The Hindu  

U.S. President Donald Trump warned Monday that "all hell" would break loose if every Israeli hostage is not released from Gaza within days after Hamas threatened to postpone further exchanges under a fragile ceasefire deal it said Israel was violating. Trump on Jordan, Egypt On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Mr. Trump's proposal to displace Gazans as "revolutionary", …

Gaza ceasefire: Trump says 'all hell will break out' if Hamas doesn't release all hostages on Saturday
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Gaza ceasefire: Trump says 'all hell will break out' if Hamas doesn't release all hostages on Saturday

Firstpost  

Trump voiced unhappiness with the condition of the latest set of captives released by Hamas, as well as the terrorist organisation’s statement that it would suspend further releases Palestinians, who were displaced to the south at Israel's order during the war, make their way back to their homes in northern Gaza, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in the …

Release all hostages by Saturday or will let hell break out: Trump warns Hamas
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Release all hostages by Saturday or will let hell break out: Trump warns Hamas

India Today  

President Donald Trump on Monday said that if all hostages held in Gaza are not released by Saturday at noon, he would propose ending the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and "let hell break out". Speaking to reporters at the Oval Office on Monday, Trump said, “As far as I’m concerned, if all of the hostages aren’t returned by Saturday at 12 o’clock, …

Watch: Biden addresses nation as Hamas releases first hostages in Israel-Gaza ceasefire deal
2 months, 1 week ago

Watch: Biden addresses nation as Hamas releases first hostages in Israel-Gaza ceasefire deal

The Independent  

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Hostages’ families ‘filled with trepidation’ ahead of ceasefire deal
2 months, 1 week ago

Hostages’ families ‘filled with trepidation’ ahead of ceasefire deal

The Independent  

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Watch live: Israelis gather in Hostage Square as security cabinet approves ceasefire deal
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch live: Israelis gather in Hostage Square as security cabinet approves ceasefire deal

The Independent  

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What to know about the Israel and Hamas Gaza ceasefire and hostage release talks
2 months, 2 weeks ago

What to know about the Israel and Hamas Gaza ceasefire and hostage release talks

NPR  

What to know about the Israel and Hamas Gaza ceasefire and hostage release talks toggle caption Abdel Kareem Hana/AP TEL AVIV, Israel — Something unusual is happening in U.S. diplomacy: the Biden administration and the incoming Trump administration are working together toward the common goal of a breakthrough in the Middle East before President Biden leaves office. The aim is …

Netanyahu’s ‘very warm and important’ phone call with Trump on Gaza hostages rescue, Israel’s ‘need to complete victory’
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3 months, 2 weeks 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 warns there’ll be ‘ALL HELL TO PAY’ if Israeli hostages aren’t released before he takes office
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Trump warns there’ll be ‘ALL HELL TO PAY’ if Israeli hostages aren’t released before he takes office

The Independent  

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Hostages freed from Gaza meet with Pope Francis and press campaign to bring remaining captives home
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli crowds rally across the world on the eve of Oct. 7 anniversary
5 months, 3 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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UK Government ‘must do more’ to secure release of Israeli hostages, families say
6 months ago

UK Government ‘must do more’ to secure release of Israeli hostages, families say

The Independent  

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Israeli American Hostage Whose Parents Spoke At DNC Is Among 6 Captives Killed
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Israeli American Hostage Whose Parents Spoke At DNC Is Among 6 Captives Killed

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The Israeli American hostage who was taken captive by Hamas militants on Oct. 7 ― and whose parents tearfully begged leaders for a cease-fire at this month’s Democratic National Convention ― is confirmed to be among the six captives found dead on Saturday in Gaza, joining the ever-growing toll from almost a year of violence in the …

Starmer condemns ‘horrific and senseless’ killing of six hostages in Gaza
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Starmer condemns ‘horrific and senseless’ killing of six hostages in Gaza

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Prime Minister has labelled the killing of six Israeli …

Relatives of Israeli hostages want cease-fire deal from Netanyahu speech
8 months, 1 week ago

Relatives of Israeli hostages want cease-fire deal from Netanyahu speech

NPR  

Relatives of Israeli hostages want cease-fire deal from Netanyahu speech toggle caption Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Some family members of hostages still held in Gaza are set to be in the audience when Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses a joint session of Congress on Wednesday afternoon. It's imminent.” toggle caption Mostafa Bassim/Anadolu via Getty Images Hostage families meet with key …

US ‘strongly condemns’ Palestinian journalist attack in Israel
9 months, 3 weeks ago

US ‘strongly condemns’ Palestinian journalist attack in Israel

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. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller told reporters at the department’s daily press briefing that …

Israel finds the body of a hostage killed in Gaza, while talks will resume on a cease-fire
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Israel finds the body of a hostage killed in Gaza, while talks will resume on a cease-fire

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"The whole world is wet – and we’re dry”: Why Ramy Youssef's feelings and prayers on "SNL" matter
11 months, 4 weeks ago

"The whole world is wet – and we’re dry”: Why Ramy Youssef's feelings and prayers on "SNL" matter

Salon  

Presuming you’re familiar with Ramy Youssef, which the comedian himself doesn’t take for granted, you may have recognized his eight-minute “Saturday Night Live” monologue’s consistency with his other work. Please.” “Saturday Night Live” has a fraught, lengthy history with stars making political statements, making Youssef’s plea significant both in its directness and its overwhelmingly positive reception. “No one in this …

Ramy Youssef Reveals His Urgent Prayer For Palestine In 'SNL' Monologue
1 year ago

Ramy Youssef Reveals His Urgent Prayer For Palestine In 'SNL' Monologue

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Ramy Youssef shared his prayer to “please free the people of Palestine” in an urgent message during his “Saturday Night Live” monologue this weekend. Please pray for them, it’s the only thing we can do.’ And I’m like, ‘Dude, I got you, right,’” said Youssef, adding that his prayers were “complicated.” He continued, “I’m like, ’God, please, …

‘SNL’ host Ramy Youssef asks God to ‘free the people of Palestine’ and ‘all the hostages’
1 year ago

‘SNL’ host Ramy Youssef asks God to ‘free the people of Palestine’ and ‘all the hostages’

LA Times  

Ramy Youssef, the rising star with a new HBO special “ More Feelings ” and a starring role in the recent Oscar winner “Poor Things,” flexed his sketch comedy muscles in his first outing as “Saturday Night Live” host. After a strong monologue, Youssef proved a versatile ensemble player, whether as the team captain of a losing basketball team with …

Watch as family members of hostages held in Gaza hold press conference in London
1 year ago

Watch as family members of hostages held in Gaza hold press conference in London

The Independent  

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Qatar's emir speaks of "race against time” to win hostage releases in Gaza diplomatic efforts
1 year, 1 month ago

Qatar's emir speaks of "race against time” to win hostage releases in Gaza diplomatic efforts

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 emir of Qatar spoke …

Gaza hostage families storm Israeli parliament meeting to demand their return
1 year, 2 months ago

Gaza hostage families storm Israeli parliament meeting to demand their return

The Independent  

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Families of hostages held in Gaza storm Israel’s parliament meeting demanding deal for release
1 year, 2 months ago

Families of hostages held in Gaza storm Israel’s parliament meeting demanding deal for release

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Dozens of family members of hostages held by Hamas stormed a committee meeting in Israel’s parliament Monday, demanding a deal to win their loved ones’ release, as European foreign ministers joined growing international calls for Israel to negotiate on the creation of a Palestinian state after the war. As fears grow that Israel’s war in Gaza will spark …

Freed Israeli Hostages Have ‘Tense’ Meeting With Netanyahu
1 year, 3 months ago

Freed Israeli Hostages Have ‘Tense’ Meeting With Netanyahu

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Freed Israeli hostages told top Israeli officials on Tuesday that they feared being killed by Israeli airstrikes while they were held by Hamas militants in Gaza. One family representative told Haaretz that the meeting was “turbulent and highly tense,” and several reports indicated that the former hostages berated the Israeli officials for not prioritizing the safe release …

Thousands rally in Tel Aviv calling for release of captives
1 year, 4 months ago

Thousands rally in Tel Aviv calling for release of captives

Al Jazeera  

Thousands of people have rallied in Tel Aviv, asking for the release of Israeli and foreign captives being held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip and criticising the Israeli government for the way it is dealing with the crisis. More than 240 people, including Israeli soldiers and civilians as well as foreigners, were abducted during an attack on southern Israel …

Families of Israel hostages fear the world will forget. So they’re traveling to be living reminders
1 year, 4 months ago

Families of Israel hostages fear the world will forget. So they’re traveling to be living reminders

Associated Press  

PARIS — The photo of the white-haired woman in a golf cart, wrapped in a purple blanket and flanked by a gunman, was among the first to emerge of the hostages seized during the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel. “They have nothing.” Israel’s overwhelming military bombardment of Gaza, families say, raises questions about whether destroying Hamas or rescuing hostages …

Families of Israel hostages fear the world will forget. So they're traveling to be living reminders
1 year, 4 months ago

Families of Israel hostages fear the world will forget. So they're traveling to be living reminders

The Independent  

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Israel says its war can both destroy Hamas and rescue hostages. Their families are less certain
1 year, 5 months ago

Israel says its war can both destroy Hamas and rescue hostages. Their families are less certain

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — The Israeli military has sought to assure the public it can achieve the two goals of its war on Hamas simultaneously — toppling the strip’s militant rulers and rescuing some 230 hostages abducted from Israel. In a televised address late Saturday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged the agony of hostages’ families and promised their release was an “integral” …

Moment NBC's longtime Middle East and Israeli correspondent breaks down on air as he reveals that two of his wife's family members are among Hamas' hostages in Gaza
1 year, 5 months ago

Moment NBC's longtime Middle East and Israeli correspondent breaks down on air as he reveals that two of his wife's family members are among Hamas' hostages in Gaza

Daily Mail  

One of MSNBC's long-term Middle East and Israeli correspondent broke down on air while explaining that among the hundreds of hostages taken by Hamas are two members of his wife's family. Fletcher revealed that kidnapped Illinois residents, Judith Raanan and her daughter, Natalie, 17, were in the country celebrating a relative's birthday when the barbaric assault began on October 7. …

Israel Gaza War Israeli Hostages Families Treating Murderers To Baklava Medicines Over Allowing Aid To Gaza
1 year, 5 months ago

Israel Gaza War Israeli Hostages Families Treating Murderers To Baklava Medicines Over Allowing Aid To Gaza

ABP News  

Family members of some Israeli hostages taken by Hamas into Gaza Strip have slammed the Benjamin Netanyahu government for allowing aid to the besieged enclave after the United States said that Egypt has agreed to reopen the Rafah border with Gaza. “The decision to allow humanitarian aid to the murderers of Gaza has caused great anger among the family members,” …

As Israel pummels Gaza, families of those held hostage by militants agonize over loved ones’ safety
1 year, 5 months ago

As Israel pummels Gaza, families of those held hostage by militants agonize over loved ones’ safety

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — In the hours after Hamas blew through Israel’s heavily fortified separation fence and crossed into the country from Gaza, Ahal Besorai tried desperately to reach his sister. “I pray to God every day that she will be found alive with her family and we can all be reunited.” As Israel strikes back with missile attacks on targets in …

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