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Biden lights Oct. 7 yahrzeit candle as Kamala Harris vows to see Hamas threat ‘eliminated’

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 7 Oct

In a ceremony at the White House, President Biden commemorated the anniversary of the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel by lighting a yahrzeit candle, with Rabbi Aaron Alexander reciting the El Maleh Rahamim prayer.

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Families of American hostages implore debate moderators to address their loved ones’ plight

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 9 Sep

With tensions high over American hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, the families of these captives are urging debate moderators, David Muir and Linsey Davis, to pressure Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump for concrete plans on securing their loved ones' release during the upcoming presidential debate.

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Parents of Israeli-American hostage Omer Neutra lead Republican convention in ‘Bring Them Home’ chant

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 18 Jul

At the Republican National Convention, the parents of Israeli-American hostage Omer Neutra led a chant of "Bring them home!" to raise awareness about their son held by Hamas since Oct. 7.

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Hostage families to Netanyahu: Don’t come to Washington without a hostage deal

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 16 Jul

Hostage families of Americans held by Hamas are adamantly against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's upcoming speech to Congress in Washington, demanding a hostage deal be secured before any diplomatic visit.

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Stop expecting Israel's army to be perfect.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 5 Apr

In a newsletter focused on Jewish topics, the discussion revolves around the recent accidental Israeli airstrike in Gaza that resulted in the death of humanitarian aid workers, leading to criticism from Jewish organizations and political figures like U.S. President Joe Biden.

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The Anti Israel UN Resolution - A Victory for Hamas

Emes Ve-Emunah · 28 Mar

The text discusses the controversy surrounding the Biden administration's decision to abstain from a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

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Families of American hostages meet with Biden in person for the first time

BCohen in Forward · 13 Dec 2023

Families of American hostages held by Hamas in Israel met with President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken to discuss the plight of their loved ones.

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Hamas Takes ‘Dozens’ of Americans Hostage in Gaza

Armin Rosen in Tablet · 10 Oct 2023

Hamas has taken dozens of American hostages in Gaza, marking the largest mass abduction of Americans since 1979.