The Hamas Threat of Hostage Execution Videos Looms Large Over Social Media
54 years, 11 months ago

The Hamas Threat of Hostage Execution Videos Looms Large Over Social Media

Wired  

For the past decade, social media platforms have struggled to stop the spread of extremist violence livestreamed on their platforms. In the days after Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, the group’s military wing said it would kill an Israeli hostage every time Israel launched an attack on Gaza. Abu Obeida, a spokesperson for the al-Qassam Brigades, added that these executions would be broadcast “in audio and video.” As of today, Hamas is holding 220 people hostage, according to the Israel Defense Forces. Amid the October 7 attack, one person livestreamed footage showing Hamas fighters murdering Israeli citizens—a clip of which was later shared by Donald Trump Jr. on X. Despite the press releases indicating all-hands-on-deck attention to the livestreaming problem, industry experts say social media companies are showing a lack of transparency and an unwillingness to take the measures needed to prevent execution videos from spreading on their platforms, such as suspending livestreaming capabilities completely during the Israel-Hamas war.

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Time is running out: Hamas releases video of 24-year-old Israeli hostage
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Time is running out: Hamas releases video of 24-year-old Israeli hostage

India Today  

The Palestinian militant group Hamas has released a propaganda video allegedly showing a 24-year-old Israeli hostage in captivity in Gaza. In the video, the hostage, identified as Matan Zangauker, is seen pleading with Israeli leaders to negotiate a deal to secure the release of captives in Gaza. He also called on the Israeli public to continue protests in support of …

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 …

Hamas threatens to 'neutralize' hostages if Israel launches rescue op, claims intelligence of planned action
2 weeks, 5 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's warning to Hamas on Israeli hostages in Gaza: ‘Hell to pay’
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Donald Trump's warning to Hamas on Israeli hostages in Gaza: ‘Hell to pay’

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump has issued a warning to Hamas over the immediate release of Israeli hostages still being held in Gaza. It was not immediately clear whether Donald Trump was threatening to directly involve the U.S. military in Israel’s ongoing campaign against Hamas in Gaza. While the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office declined comment on the statement, president Isaac Herzog …

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

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

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

Associated Press  

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

Hamas says 33 captives killed in Gaza as Palestinian factions hold talks
3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

White House reacts as Hamas releases chilling video of US-Israeli hostage urging Trump to ‘not make mistake Biden…’
3 weeks, 1 day ago

White House reacts as Hamas releases chilling video of US-Israeli hostage urging Trump to ‘not make mistake Biden…’

Hindustan Times  

White House reacted to a chilling video released by Hamas on Saturday, where an Israeli-American hostage described the atrocities of being held captive for over 420 days. In over a 3-minute longer video, which was uploaded to Telegram, Hamas issued a stern message for US President-elect Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Hamas video has a message for …

Hamas releases video of Israeli-American hostage pleading for Trump’s help in securing release
3 weeks, 1 day 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 fresh video of Israeli hostage pleading for Trump's help in Gaza
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Hamas releases fresh video of Israeli hostage pleading for Trump's help in Gaza

India Today  

Palestinian militant group Hamas published a video of an Israeli-American hostage on Saturday, in which he pleads for US President-elect Donald Trump to secure his release from captivity. The video shows a pale-looking Alexander sitting in a dark space against a wall, identifying himself, addressing his family, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Trump. Netanyahu said in a statement that …

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 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. …

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 …

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, 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 …

War rages on multiple fronts as Israel marks a year since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack
2 months, 2 weeks ago

War rages on multiple fronts as Israel marks a year since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack

LA Times  

People hug at the house of Maayan and Yuval Bar, a year after the pair were killed in the Oct. 7, 2023, attack by Hamas militants at Kibbutz Beeri, an Israeli commune on the Gaza border. Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group, which has been firing rockets into Israel for the last year in support of ally Hamas, launched more than 170 …

A former hostage fought for her own life in Gaza. A year on, she fights for her husband's freedom
2 months, 3 weeks 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
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 …

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 …

US charges Hamas leader, other militants in connection with Oct. 7 massacre in Israel
3 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department announced criminal charges Tuesday against Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and other senior militants in connection with the Oct. 7, 2023, rampage in Israel, marking the first effort by American law enforcement to formally call out the masterminds of the attack. “The charges unsealed today are just one part of our effort to target every aspect …

CNN and New York Times blasted for soft reporting of Hamas hostages
3 months, 2 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 …

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 …

Hostage families call for public to mobilize after Israeli military reports finding several bodies in Gaza
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Hostage families call for public to mobilize after Israeli military reports finding several bodies in Gaza

CNN  

CNN — A group representing the families of Israeli hostages held in Gaza has called for the public to mobilize after the Israel Defense Forces reported finding “a number of bodies” in the war-torn territory. The demands by the Hostages and Missing Families Forum came as thousands rallied across Israel on Saturday demanding that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sign a …

Hamas shoots Israeli hostage dead, critically wounds 2 women in Gaza
4 months, 1 week ago

Hamas shoots Israeli hostage dead, critically wounds 2 women in Gaza

Hindustan Times  

One Israeli male hostage was killed by his guard and two women captives were seriously wounded in two separate incidents in Gaza, the spokesperson for Hamas' armed al-Qassam Brigades, Abu Ubaida, said on Monday. Israeli Army spokesperson Avichay Adraee said in Arabic on X: "In the last few minutes, the terrorist Hamas published a written report claiming that in two …

Shocking video shows Gaza civilians kicking, stomping and abusing Hamas hostage’s dead body
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Shocking video shows Gaza civilians kicking, stomping and abusing Hamas hostage’s dead body

Live Mint  

After being kidnapped and killed by Hamas terrorists in the October 7 attack, the corpse of hostage Eitan Levi was dragged into public, where he was kicked and abused by people in Gaza, revealed a shocking video released on social media by Israel Foreign Ministry. The video, shared at the request of Levi's family, shows Gaza civilians hurling abuses, kicking …

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, …

Hamas sends hostage torture video with direct warning to Israeli minister
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hamas sends hostage torture video with direct warning to Israeli minister

The Telegraph  

Hamas is filming the torture of Israeli hostages in an attempt to force Israel to ease conditions for Palestinian prisoners. In one video, members of the terrorist group directly address Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel’s national security minister who controls prison policy, two Israeli officials told The Telegraph. The video shows hostages being tortured while Hamas warn that harsher conditions for Palestinian …

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

Hamas-led groups committed ‘numerous war crimes’ during October 7 attack in southern Israel, HRW says
5 months, 1 week ago

Hamas-led groups committed ‘numerous war crimes’ during October 7 attack in southern Israel, HRW says

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. CNN — Hamas-led armed groups committed “numerous war crimes and crimes against humanity” against civilians during the October 7 attack in southern Israel, according to a Human Rights Watch report released Wednesday. In a 236-page report …

Hamas' sexual violence during October 7 attack was planned & terrorists were trained for it, says report
5 months, 1 week ago

Hamas' sexual violence during October 7 attack was planned & terrorists were trained for it, says report

Firstpost  

Hamas terrorists indulged in rampant sexual abuse, including rape, of women during the October 7 attack on Israel The photographs depicts the victims, many of them, of the Hamas attack The sexual violence perpetrated by Hamas terrorists during the October 7 attack was planned and they were trained for it, according to a report. Now, the Palestinian Media Watch, an …

Israeli protesters block highways, call for cease-fire to bring back hostages as war marks nine months
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Israeli protesters block highways, call for cease-fire to bring back hostages as war marks nine months

The Hindu  

Marking nine months since the war in Gaza started, Israeli protesters blocked highways across the country on July 7, calling on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to step down and pushing for a ceasefire that could bring back the hostages held by Hamas. Hannah Golan said she came to protest the “devastating abandonment of our communities by our government.” She added: …

Disinformation and Fake News Now the Biggest Off-Ground Hamas Weapons Against Israel
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Disinformation and Fake News Now the Biggest Off-Ground Hamas Weapons Against Israel

News 18  

While the Israel Defense Forces are fighting on ground, there is a team that is fighting a bigger and longer war. Fighting Hamas has taught Israel about the potential of weaponisation of disinformation and fake news which have become major headaches for Israel National Cyber Directorate. CERT, Israel’s cyber emergency response team, and INCD have been spending more time in …

Israel’s Biggest Wartime Lesson: How Private CCTVs, Smart Homes, Billboards Became Weapons For Hamas
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Israel’s Biggest Wartime Lesson: How Private CCTVs, Smart Homes, Billboards Became Weapons For Hamas

News 18  

Private cameras installed at residences and private spaces by civilians became the biggest tool for Hamas, denting the preparation of defence forces and giving Israel the biggest lesson from the digital world. Officials involved in protecting cyber infrastructure of Israel said that Hamas connected the information gathered through these smart houses and CCTV footages to generate inputs before the attack. …

Harris meets with former Israeli hostage who described being sexually assaulted in Gaza
6 months ago

Harris meets with former Israeli hostage who described being sexually assaulted in Gaza

The Independent  

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'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 …

Israel declares 4 more hostages are dead in Gaza, including 3 older men who appeared in video
6 months, 2 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 …

Israel declares 4 more hostages are dead in Gaza, including 3 older men from Hamas video
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Israel declares 4 more hostages are dead in Gaza, including 3 older men from Hamas video

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Four more hostages kidnapped on Oct. 7 were declared dead by the Israeli military — including three older men seen in a Hamas video begging to be released. Monday’s announcement 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 …

The Latest | Israel finds the remains of a presumed hostage as the US pushes a cease-fire plan
6 months, 2 weeks ago

The Latest | Israel finds the remains of a presumed hostage as the US pushes a cease-fire plan

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 Israeli military said Monday …

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 …

Families of Israeli hostages release video of female soldiers being captured by Hamas
7 months ago

Families of Israeli hostages release video of female soldiers being captured by Hamas

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — A group representing the families of hostages held in Gaza has released new video footage showing Hamas’ capture of five female Israeli soldiers near the Gaza border on Oct. 7. The footage was taken by Hamas militants who stormed the Nahal Oz military base, part of the militant group’s wider assault on southern Israel that killed roughly 1,200 …

Hostage Held In Gaza Dies As Israel And Hamas Work On Cease-fire Deal
7 months, 2 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 …

Hamas releases video of two Israeli captives held in Gaza
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Hamas releases video of two Israeli captives held in Gaza

Al Jazeera  

The two men, identified as Keith Siegel and Omri Miran, send love to their families and ask to be released in the video. Hamas’s military wing has published a video of two Israeli captives held in Gaza, showing footage of them calling on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to make a deal to secure their release. The video released on …

Hamas releases video of Israeli-American hostage Goldberg-Polin
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Hamas releases video of Israeli-American hostage Goldberg-Polin

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Hamas released a hostage video on Wednesday showing a well-known Israeli-American man who was among scores of people abducted by the militants in the attack that ignited the war in Gaza. The video was the first sign of life of Hersh Goldberg-Polin since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on southern Israel, and its release ignited new protests in Jerusalem …

A Berkeley-born Israeli hostage hadn’t been seen since Oct. 7. His family finally glimpses him
8 months ago

A Berkeley-born Israeli hostage hadn’t been seen since Oct. 7. His family finally glimpses him

LA Times  

Nearly seven months into the Israel-Hamas war, Hamas released a video Wednesday of California-born hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin. “I want you to stay strong for me and not stop until we all return home in peace.” Goldberg-Polin’s parents expressed relief Wednesday to hear their son’s voice for the first time since Oct. 7. Stay strong, survive.’” Hamas has issued similar hostage …

Photos: Israel and Gaza, 6 months into the war
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Photos: Israel and Gaza, 6 months into the war

NPR  

Photos: Israel and Gaza, 6 months into the war Enlarge this image toggle caption Omar El Qattaa for NPR Omar El Qattaa for NPR It has been six months since Hamas-led militants attacked Israel, prompting Israel's assault on the Gaza Strip. The Oct. 7 Hamas attack killed 1,200 people, Israel says, and more than 33,000 Palestinians have been killed in …

Hostage crisis poses dilemma for Israel and offers a path to victory for Hamas
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Hostage crisis poses dilemma for Israel and offers a path to victory for Hamas

Associated Press  

Over the last five months, Israel has killed thousands of Hamas fighters, destroyed dozens of their tunnels and wreaked unprecedented destruction on the Gaza Strip. But it still faces a dilemma that was clear from the start of the war and will ultimately determine its outcome: It can either try to annihilate Hamas, which would mean almost certain death for …

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