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קריאת מגילת אסתר בעצרת משפחות החטופים בתל אביב

Traditional Megillah reading at the Hostages' Square in Tel Aviv

Annual reading of the Purim holiday's Megillah in Tel Aviv was held by the hostages' families alongside Jewish organizations wishing for their return

Yael Ciechanover | 03.23.24

Baby Kai was born while his father is still held hostage in Gaza

Michal Lobanov gives birth to her second child without her husband, Alex, who was abducted from the Nova music festival to Gaza 168 days ago

Yael Ciechanover | 03.22.24

ג'וליאנה מרגוליס, מייקל רפפורט ודברה מסינג

Hundreds of Hollywood actors denounce anti-Israel Oscar speech

After director Johnathan Glazer says 'Holocaust being hijacked by an occupation' over 400 Hollywood professionals sign a letter condemning the comparison between Israel and the Nazi regime

Ynet | 03.19.24

IDF confirms officer Daniel Perez killed on October 7, body held in Gaza

He made aliyah from South Africa, commanded a tank in Nahal Oz and fell alongside Staff Sergeant Itay Chen; Declared dead after an examination of 'reliable information,' the IDF announced; 'Did everything to save as many as possible'

Yoav Zitun | 03.17.24

Israel reviewing Hamas's answer to new hostage release deal

Reuters reports Hamas proposal involves several stages including the release of Israeli women, children, elderly, and ill in exchange for up to 1,000 Palestinian prisoners; conditions include release of 100 prisoners serving life sentences

Itamar Eichner, Reuters | 03.15.24

Hamas politburo chief Ismail Haniyeh, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leader in Gaza Yahya Sinwar

'Hamas aims to tarnish Israel's image globally during Ramadan'

Senior Israeli official denies reports of divisions within Hamas leadership, says hostage talks merely window dressing to buy time and weaponize Gazans' plight as humanitarian conditions worsen

Itamar Eichner, Yael Ciechanover | 03.07.24

Israeli delegation heads to Cairo for cease-fire, hostage talks, report

Negotiations have reached a dangerous turning point that threatens the possibility of reaching a final agreement, Hamas source tells pro-Hezbollah media outlet and reiterates that Hamas does not back down from demand for war to end, IDF to leave Gaza

Einav Halabi, i24NEWS | 03.06.24

Hamas submits 'final proposal' to cease-fire mediators

Sinwar's deputy delivers list of demands in response to proposed agreement, according to report out of Jordan, including assurances of Israel's withdrawal from Gaza, release of high-value prisoners serving long sentences and unrestricted aid delivery to all areas of the Strip

Einav Halabi | 03.06.24

'I always knew I was strong, and captivity just proved to me how much'

Maya Regev never lost faith in hands of Hamas; her mother Mirit turned to prayer upon learning her children were abducted; they share Maya’s recovery journey from a grave leg injury and reflect on their strength during those 51 days in Gaza

Dina Halutz | 03.05.24

Sinwar derailing Gaza truce talks to stir regional chaos on Ramadan, official says

Official says Sinwar has chosen ‘chaos and bloodshed on Ramadan’ as Hamas ignores Israeli demands for list of living hostages and number of Palestinian prisoners released in return

Itamar Eichner | 03.03.24

משפחות החטופים מחאה מול ביתו של אנטוניו גוטרש בניו יורק

US 'cautiously optimistic' about Paris deal for Gaza cease-fire - here's the full outline

Israeli negotiators in Paris agreed to exchange 404 security prisoners for 40 Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza; the framework also stipulates the release of 47 terrorists previously freed in the Gilad Shalit exchange who were subsequently re-arrested; Hamas says the deal needs 'amending'

Itamar Eichner, Daniel Edelson, New York | 02.28.24

'I forced myself not to think about anything. Not about my children, not even about death'

Elma Avraham, 84, survived 49 days in Hamas captivity; after her release, her vital signs were weak and doctors doubted she would survive; yet, her resilience prevailed; she recounts her ordeal in the belly of the beast, not shedding a single tear throughout her harrowing experience

Lior Ohana | 02.27.24

הפגנה להחזרת החטופים בכיכר החטופים, תל אביב

Officials say gap not bridged in negotiation for hostages deal

Israeli delegation in Doha says no progress made as Hamas indicates to mediators its refusal to budge on demands although no official response is given; Israel wants to know who among the hostages are alive and who are not

Itamar Eichner | 02.26.24

Lawmaker bars hostage family member from speaking for wearing yellow star

Yuli Edelstein chair of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense committee says he cannot allow demeaning Holocaust and removes brother of hostage; tells him if Israel had not pulled out of Gaza in 2005, brother may not have been taken by Hamas

Sivan Hilaie | 02.26.24

Israeli team en route to Paris for 'tough' hostage talks as Sinwar reemerges

After hopeful talks in Cairo with Hamas, Israeli officials warn against false hopes for swift hostage deal; Washington urges pre-Ramadan agreement; ministers insist: return all hostages or none

Itamar Eichner, Yael Ciechanover, Eitan Glikman | 02.23.24

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