Hostage Crisis

0 Politics Israel

As ethos of unity fades, prewar political divisions roil Israel again

Lahav Harkov in Jewish Insider · 5 Apr

Recent political divisions in Israel are resurfacing after a period of unity following a series of attacks.

0 Politics Culture

Promised Podcast · 4 Apr

The episode delves into the evolving dynamics of Israeli society, exploring two major issues: the strategic shift in the hostage families' campaign for elections and the Supreme Court's decision impacting funding for Haredi yeshiva students.

0 Politics Israel

Never Waste a Serious Crisis

Emes Ve-Emunah · 1 Apr

The current protests in Israel, sparked by the recent hostage situation, are being used as a pretext by demonstrators who actually seek to remove Prime Minister Netanyahu from power through early elections.

0 Holidays History

On Purim, there’s a fast before the festival. It’s a ritual I need in these dark times

Esther Sperber in Forward · 20 Mar

Esther Sperber reflects on the recent tragic death of an Israeli-American soldier, Itay Chen, and the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza, drawing parallels to the devastating World War I as discussed by Sigmund Freud.

0 Politics Israel

Parents of American-Israeli hostage hope attending Biden's State of the Union is one step closer to bringing their son home

Debra Nussbaum Cohen in Forward · 6 Mar

Yael Alexander, the mother of American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander taken by Hamas, hopes attending President Biden's State of the Union will draw attention to the hostages' plight.

0 Israel Politics

I don't understand why they came to kill us.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 17 Feb

Recently, Palestinian terrorists attacked Israel, targeting both Israeli citizens and foreign workers like Ubon Namsan, a Thai farmer working on a kibbutz near Gaza.

0 Politics Israel

Hostage expert Jared Genser explains why Israel’s hostage crisis is uniquely challenging

Eve Kessler in JTA · 8 Feb

Jared Genser, an international human rights lawyer, proposes a new multilateral approach to fighting hostage-taking by rogue nations like Iran, Russia, China, Venezuela, and Syria.

0 Israel Politics

As Kfir Bibas turns 1 in captivity, supporters from Tel Aviv to Davos mark ‘the saddest birthday in the world’

Deborah Danan in Forward · 19 Jan

Kfir Bibas, a one-year-old Israeli boy, is celebrating his birthday in captivity in Gaza after being abducted by Hamas along with his family.

0 Israel Politics

Around the World, People Honor the 1st Birthday of Israeli Hostage Kfir Bibas

Deborah Danan in Kveller · 18 Jan

Hundreds of people gathered in Hostages Square in Tel Aviv to mark the first birthday of Israeli hostage Kfir Bibas, who was abducted along with his family by Hamas in October.

0 Politics Jewish Law

The “IDF: Inspiring Despite Failing?” Edition

Promised Podcast · 18 Jan

The episode discusses the IDF's failure to protect Israel during the October 7th Hamas attack and the enduring public trust in the IDF despite its failures.

0 Israel Communities

‘Everybody needs to be uncomfortable’: Rachel Goldberg-Polin’s tireless campaign to bring her son home

Jodi Rudoren in Forward · 22 Dec 2023

Rachel Goldberg-Polin is a mother tirelessly campaigning for the return of her son, Hersh, who was abducted by Hamas terrorists.

0 Israel Education

This Mother of a Hostage Is Doing Everything She Can to Bring Him Home

Deborah Danan in Kveller · 18 Dec 2023

Rachel Goldberg, the mother of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was taken hostage in Gaza, has become a prominent advocate for Israel's hostages.

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IDF Spotters: ‘The men ignored us, and we all paid dearly’

Eetta Prince-Gibson in Moment · 15 Dec 2023

This article discusses the events of October 7, in which Hamas invaded Israeli communities and military bases, causing the death of 1,200 Israelis and the capture of 250 Israeli citizens.

0 Israel Politics

Douglas Murray debunks 5 lies about Israel

Call Me Back · 30 Nov 2023

In this episode, Douglas Murray discusses his observations and viewpoints from spending a month in Israel amidst ongoing conflict.

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‘We have no strength left’: Families of hostages in Gaza begin 5-day march to push for their release

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 14 Nov 2023

A group of families and friends of Israelis held hostage by Hamas in the Gaza Strip have begun a five-day march from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem to demand the prioritization of their loved ones' release.

0 Israel Politics

Flipping the Script -- with Haviv Rettig Gur

Call Me Back · 13 Nov 2023

The episode features Haviv Rettig Gur discussing Israel's military strategy in Gaza amidst international criticism and the hostage situation involving Hamas.

0 Israel Politics

A New Phase and a Long War Ahead

Israel Policy Pod · 1 Nov 2023

The episode features a discussion between Shanie Reichman and Neri Zilber regarding the current phase of the Israel-Hamas conflict, focusing on Israel's ground offensive, ceasefire calls, Netanyahu's strategy, civilian casualties in Gaza, escalating settler violence in the West Bank, and an ongoing hostage crisis.

0 Israel Gender/Identity

The “Jangled Nerves” Edition

Promised Podcast · 26 Oct 2023

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Miriam Herschlag, and Noah Efron discuss the prolonged waiting for Israel to respond to Hamas, comparing it to historical conflicts, and debate whether the hostage crisis is bringing Israelis closer to or further from the government.

0 Communities Politics

What Matters Now to Rachel Goldberg: Her son Hersh, held hostage by Hamas

What Matters Now · 19 Oct 2023

Rachel Goldberg discusses the efforts to locate her son, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who has been missing since the October 7 Hamas attack on a desert rave in Israel.

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'It's unthinkable. Hundreds of bereaved families, hundreds of hostages'

Haaretz Weekly · 8 Oct 2023

In a recent Haaretz podcast, the editor in chief, Aluf Benn, and senior analyst, Yossi Melman, discuss the surprise attack from the Gaza Strip that has caused significant casualties and taken hostages.

0 History Politics

A week as a hostage on a hijacked plane, a lifetime of anxiety and traumatic memories

Julia M. Klein in Forward · 22 Jun 2023

Martha Hodes recounts her experience being held hostage at age 12 on a hijacked plane by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine in 1970.

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Opinion | Can we make our synagogues secure without causing the vulnerable to suffer?

Forward · 18 Jan 2022

The author discusses the issue of synagogue security and its potential impact on vulnerable populations.

0 Politics Holidays

Solving the Hostage Crisis You Started

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 9 Sep 2021

After the break, the discussion focuses on the Biden administration's handling of negotiations with terrorists, receiving praise for the approach taken.

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