Tag: Hostage

A father makes an urgent plea for the release of his son and other hostages taken during a terrorist invasion at Kibbutz Nir Oz, challenging the Israeli government and world leaders to bring them back to safety in a brutally honest conversation.
Rachel Goldberg-Polin recalls her childhood experience watching Ted Koppel report on the Iran hostage crisis, a memory that now resonates as her son, Hersh, has been held by Hamas in Gaza for 233 days following a violent attack.
The comic "Put Up, Take Down" by Solomon Brager portrays a hostage poster diary, highlighting the theme of a campus in crisis.
President Biden recently met with 4-year-old Abigail Edan, a dual American and Israeli citizen who was released after being held hostage by Hamas.
The article discusses the release of a propaganda video by Hamas featuring American-Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was captured during an attack near Gaza and had lost his hand.
Hamas released a video of American-Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, abducted during the Nova music festival, calling for a deal to release hostages.
In this 18Forty Podcast episode, Rachel Goldberg-Polin shares her experience as the mother of a son, Hersh, who was kidnapped by Hamas and remains a hostage in Gaza.
Rachel Goldberg-Polin, a mother whose son Hersh was kidnapped by Hamas and remains a hostage in Gaza, discusses the challenges of celebrating Passover with missing loved ones in an episode of the 18Forty Podcast.
Itay Chen, a 19-year-old American-Israeli soldier missing since October 7, has been confirmed dead by the IDF after being killed and his body taken by Hamas during an attack.
Rabbi Doron Perez, head of the Mizrachi World Movement, faced immense challenges as his son Daniel went missing after a military operation, while his other son Yonatan was injured but went ahead with his wedding amid the family's pain and uncertainty.
Yael Alexander, mother of IDF soldier Edan Alexander, who was taken hostage by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023, shares her story of the past 152 days of pain and uncertainty.
In August 2015, the author visited the Village, a performing arts school near Gaza in Israel, to paint and support talented young musicians in the region.
A message from the Israeli government about Israeli dads held captive by Hamas was watched by millions during the Super Bowl.
In episode 396 of Unorthodox, the podcast pays tribute to the more than 1,300 Israelis killed and hundreds kidnapped by Hamas over 100 days ago.
The Israel Defense Forces have confirmed that Sahar Baruch, a hostage held by Hamas in Gaza, died during a failed rescue attempt in early December.
Rachel Goldberg, the mother of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was taken hostage in Gaza, has become a prominent advocate for Israel's hostages.
Rachel Goldberg-Polin, the mother of a hostage held by Hamas, delivered a powerful speech at the United Nations in Geneva.
The latest episode of the Unholy Podcast delves into the intense emotions surrounding the Israeli hostages held by Hamas, exploring the complex feelings of relief, joy, anxiety, and dread that the families experienced.
The debate over the authenticity of a letter written by an Israeli hostage to her Hamas captors highlights the ongoing narrative battle and quest for moral superiority between opposing sides in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Hamas released 58 hostages, including 40 Israelis, in exchange for 78 Palestinian prisoners during a ceasefire, prompting reflection on the unique nature of this hostage situation for Israel.
Rachel Edri, an Israeli grandmother held hostage by terrorists during the Israel-Hamas war, has become a pop icon in Israel.
Vivian Silver, a Canadian peace activist held hostage by Hamas, is believed by her close friend to prefer a non-violent release through mediation or negotiation rather than violent raids.
Renana Gomehs two sons, ages 12 and 16, were taken hostage by Hamas terrorists in a planned attack on their home.
An emergency video briefing convened by Israel Policy Forum with experts Neri Zilber, Shira Efron, Nimrod Novik, and Michael Koplow discussed the unfolding situation in Israel, condemning the recent attacks by Hamas terrorists and expressing support for Israel in defending itself.