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Families of hostages endure uncertainty even as hopes rise for a ceasefire in Gaza

KIRYAT GAT, Israel — Ilana Gritzewsky is fighting a battle against time to save her boyfriend from Hamas captivity. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print FILE.- Families and supporters of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza hold their photos and shout slogans during a rally calling for their release, in Tel Aviv, …

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6 days, 6 hours 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 …

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Netanyahu, Trump discuss release of Hamas-held hostages in Gaza, Syria unrest

India Today

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with US President-elect Donald Trump about developments in Syria and a recent push to secure the release of Israeli and foreign hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, he said on Sunday. Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, warned last week during a visit to the region that it would "not be a pretty day" …

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US National Security Adviser Sullivan pushes for hostage deal, says Netanyahu likely to agree

India Today

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan visited Israel on a high-stakes diplomatic mission to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and push forward ceasefire negotiations in Gaza. After the meeting, Sullivan expressed optimism: "I got the sense from the Prime Minister that he is ready to do a deal.” Sullivan added, “We can't rest until it actually happens. I am here …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Mother of Austin Tice pushing for more government help in finding son

Politico

Tice gave credit to journalists such as NBC correspondent Richard Engel and organizations like Hostage Aid Worldwide — a non-profit that fights for the release of hostages — for reporting from Syria on the ground. “They are going into the cells, they’re going into some deep and dark places, and obviously, they are compelled to be there and the U.S. …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Homeopathy doc held hostage for 36 hrs, driven around Lko, Ayodhya, Basti

Hindustan Times

A homeopathy physician was held hostage for ransom for about 36 hours even as his kidnappers drove him around Ayodhya, Basti and Lucknow in his car, police said. Homeopathy doc held hostage for 36 hrs, driven around Lko, Ayodhya, Basti All accused, who extorted ₹7 lakh from the doctor, were arrested by Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force on Saturday, they …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Netanyahu ‘ready’ for hostage deal amid Biden’s last-ditch effort for peace in Gaza

Firstpost

Following a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said that the Israeli premier ‘is ready to do a deal’ with Hamas and that talks are currently at a point where a deal could be reached In the final weeks of presidency, US President Joe Biden is making the final push for a ceasefire …

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1 week, 3 days ago

US National Security Adviser Sullivan signals possible breakthrough in Gaza hostage and ceasefire negotiations

Firstpost

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on Thursday said that a deal on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release may be imminent as Israel had signalled it was ready and there were signs of movement from Hamas US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan looks on during a press conference in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Thursday. Reuters US National Security Adviser …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Movie Review: ‘September 5’ goes inside a newsroom during the Munich Olympics hostage crisis

Associated Press

News junkies will find much to love in “September 5,” a fictionalized account of ABC’s live coverage of the hostage crisis during the 1972 Munich Olympics. But in the early hours of Sept. 5, 1972, eight members of a Palestinian group called Black September broke into the Olympic village and attacked the Israeli delegation killing wrestling coach Moshe Weinberg and …

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1 week, 5 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 …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Missing Journalist Austin Tice: U.S. hostage envoy Roger Carstens in Beirut to seek information

The Hindu

The U.S. Government's top hostage negotiator is in Beirut in hopes of collecting information on the whereabouts of Austin Tice, an American journalist missing in Syria for 12 years, the State Department said on Monday. Roger Carstens, the special presidential envoy for hostage affairs, is talking to officials in the region following the overthrow of Bashar Assad’s Government to find …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Man who took four hostages in Ede cafe is facing a year in prison

NL Times

The Public Prosecution Service recommended 12 months in prison and mandatory psychiatric treatment at a TBS facility on Tuesday against 28-year-old Corné H., who took four people hostage in a cafe in Ede for hours on March 30. In addition to the prison sentence, the prosecutor asked the court to ban H. from entering the area where the cafe is …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Man who took four hostage in Ede cafe is facing a year in prison

NL Times

The Public Prosecution Service recommended 12 months in prison and mandatory psychiatric treatment at a TBS facility on Tuesday against 28-year-old Corné H., who took four people hostage in a cafe in Ede for hours on March 30. In addition to the prison sentence, the prosecutor asked the court to ban H. from entering the area where the cafe is …

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1 week, 6 days ago

US hostage envoy in Beirut to seek information on missing journalist Austin Tice

The Independent

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1 week, 6 days ago

US hostage envoy in Beirut to seek information on missing journalist Austin Tice

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The U.S. government’s top hostage negotiator is in Beirut in hopes of collecting information on the whereabouts of Austin Tice, an American journalist missing in Syria for 12 years, the State Department said Monday. Roger Carstens, the special presidential envoy for hostage affairs, is talking to officials in the region following the overthrow of Bashar Assad’s government to …

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2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Matan Zangauker: Mother of Israeli hostage in Hamas video calls on Netanyahu to do a deal

CNN

CNN — The mother of a hostage who appears in the latest “proof of life” video released by Hamas has doubled down on her criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, making an emotional appeal for him to do a deal for the captives’ return. In a video released by the militant group Saturday, the hostage Matan Zangauker – who …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

AP PHOTOS: After 15 months of abandonment, hostage homes are empty memorials

Associated Press

KIBBUTZ NIR OZ, Israel — After 15 months of war, the homes of Israeli hostages are like time capsules of a war zone. The home of the Bibas family, hostages who were pulled into Gaza by Hamas militants in their Oct. 7, 2023 attack, stands empty after nearly 15 months of war in kibbutz Nir Oz, southern Israel, Thursday Dec. …

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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 …

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2 weeks, 3 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 …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Mother of British hostage held in Gaza disappointed by Lammy’s aid tweet

The Independent

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump says he’ll replace top US diplomat tasked with hostage release

Politico

The move will elevate an experienced negotiator into one of the most sensitive roles within the U.S. government — negotiating behind the scenes to release Americans wrongfully detained or held captive by foreign governments and nonstate actors around the world. But Trump’s move to remove Roger Carstens, who has been praised by families of wrongfully detained Americans for his work …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Israeli American soldier killed during Oct. 7 Hamas attack remembered at New York memorial service

Associated Press

SYOSSET, N.Y. — For more than a year, Ronen and Orna Neutra have held out hope that their son, Omer, was alive, captured by Hamas following its attack on Israel last Oct. 7. After spending months telling his son’s story and pleading for his release at numerous rallies in the U.S. and abroad, news of his death “left us breathless …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Bride’s family takes groom hostage in UP: ‘Pay us for wedding preparations, then leave’ — Here’s what happened

Live Mint

A wedding in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, took a bizzare twist as the family of the bride took the groom hostage alleging that he is committed in a relationship with another woman and demanded that his family compensates for the wedding expenses. When police managed to contact the groom, he agreed to get married and reached the bride's home with the …

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Families of hostages endure uncertainty even as hopes rise for a ceasefire in Gaza

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

Netanyahu, Trump discuss release of Hamas-held hostages in Gaza, Syria unrest

US National Security Adviser Sullivan pushes for hostage deal, says Netanyahu likely to agree

Mother of Austin Tice pushing for more government help in finding son

Homeopathy doc held hostage for 36 hrs, driven around Lko, Ayodhya, Basti

Netanyahu ‘ready’ for hostage deal amid Biden’s last-ditch effort for peace in Gaza

US National Security Adviser Sullivan signals possible breakthrough in Gaza hostage and ceasefire negotiations

Movie Review: ‘September 5’ goes inside a newsroom during the Munich Olympics hostage crisis

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

Missing Journalist Austin Tice: U.S. hostage envoy Roger Carstens in Beirut to seek information

Man who took four hostages in Ede cafe is facing a year in prison

Man who took four hostage in Ede cafe is facing a year in prison

US hostage envoy in Beirut to seek information on missing journalist Austin Tice

US hostage envoy in Beirut to seek information on missing journalist Austin Tice

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

Matan Zangauker: Mother of Israeli hostage in Hamas video calls on Netanyahu to do a deal

AP PHOTOS: After 15 months of abandonment, hostage homes are empty memorials

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

Israeli President Herzog called Elon Musk to discuss revival of hostage talks, source says

Mother of British hostage held in Gaza disappointed by Lammy’s aid tweet

Trump says he’ll replace top US diplomat tasked with hostage release

Israeli American soldier killed during Oct. 7 Hamas attack remembered at New York memorial service

Bride’s family takes groom hostage in UP: ‘Pay us for wedding preparations, then leave’ — Here’s what happened