Articles for Gaza Families

Hostage families call for public to mobilize after Israeli military reports finding several bodies in Gaza
4 months, 1 week 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 …

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‘Every second counts’: Families of Gaza hostages call for another deal to bring their loved ones home
1 year ago

‘Every second counts’: Families of Gaza hostages call for another deal to bring their loved ones home

The Independent  

Black plumes of smoke billowed over Gaza, while air sirens rang out across parts of Israel, signalling the seven-day truce between Israel and Hamas was over. By midday on Friday, hundreds had gathered at “Hostages Square” in central Tel Aviv to demonstrate in support of the 136 people still held captive inside Gaza. “The end of the current deal is …

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Uncertainty, hope for Palestinian, Israeli families before Gaza truce
1 year, 1 month ago

Uncertainty, hope for Palestinian, Israeli families before Gaza truce

Al Jazeera  

Both Palestinians and Israelis have shared their mixed reactions to the announcement of a brief truce in Gaza, which will see Israeli captives held by Hamas being exchanged in stages with Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails. We are so affected by what’s happening there.” Mediator Qatar announced on Thursday that Israel and Hamas agreed to a four-day pause in fighting, …

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Their families wiped out, grieving Palestinians in Gaza ask why
1 year, 1 month ago

Their families wiped out, grieving Palestinians in Gaza ask why

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. Entire generations of Palestinian families in the besieged Gaza …

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Negotiations ongoing for release of 10-15 Hamas-held captives, reports say
1 year, 2 months ago

Negotiations ongoing for release of 10-15 Hamas-held captives, reports say

Al Jazeera  

Negotiations are continuing between Israel and Palestinian group Hamas, mediated by Qatar in coordination with the United States, that could see 10-15 Hamas-held captives released in exchange for a multiday pause in fighting, Hamas and Egyptian sources have told the Reuters and AFP news agencies. AFP cited a source close to Hamas saying the talks “revolve around the release of …

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Displaced cook volunteers to feed 50 Gaza families amidst Israeli bombing
1 year, 2 months ago

Displaced cook volunteers to feed 50 Gaza families amidst Israeli bombing

Al Jazeera  

In one of the areas set up for displaced Palestinian families in Khan Younis, volunteer cooks aim to feed 500 people daily. Khan Younis – Among the dozens of tents set up for displaced Palestinian families by the United Nations-run training college in this city in southern Gaza, large metal cauldrons full of bubbling white beans in red sauce are …

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New York Gov. Hochul arrives in Israel in gesture of solidarity, meets with families of hostages
1 year, 2 months ago

New York Gov. Hochul arrives in Israel in gesture of solidarity, meets with families of hostages

Associated Press  

TEL AVIV, Israel — New York Gov. “Today I saw pain, hurt, and mourning — but I also saw the incredible strength of the Jewish people,” Hochul said in a message posted on X, formerly Twitter. “There is a deep, direct connection between New York state and Israel that has always been there, a bond steeled over decades,” Hochul said. …

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What led to the most recent Israel-Palestine escalation?
3 years, 7 months ago

What led to the most recent Israel-Palestine escalation?

Al Jazeera  

Protests over the expulsion of Palestinian families and Israeli raids on Al-Aqsa Mosque compound preceded Israel’s heavy bombardment of Gaza. Days of heavy bombardment on the Gaza Strip intensified on Wednesday, with Israeli fighter jets bombing sites belonging to Palestinian armed groups, as well as police buildings and apartment blocks. Israeli air raids, Hamas rockets By early Tuesday morning, Hamas …

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