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Tag: Hostage Negotiation

0 Politics Israel

There is no right or wrong opinion about the Israeli hostages.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 3 Sep

The complexities surrounding the negotiations for Israeli hostages taken by Hamas are explored in this piece, highlighting the varied perspectives within Israeli society and beyond.

0 Israel Politics

Heating Up on All Fronts

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 6 Aug

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu engaged in a heated exchange with hostage negotiation team members over a proposed deal that did not meet his demands, including control of the Philadelphi Route and a commitment to continue the conflict.

0 Politics Jewish Law

As Evan Gershkovich returns home, another Jewish prisoner's captivity reaches 500 days

Louis Keene in Forward · 1 Aug

The article discusses the emotional struggle of Emma Tsurkov, sister of Elizabeth Tsurkov, a Jewish academic abducted by an Iraqi paramilitary group 500 days ago in Baghdad.

0 Israel Politics

Time to End the War?

Emes Ve-Emunah · 20 Jun

While acknowledging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's intentions for Israel's welfare, there are growing concerns about his decision-making, including recent conflicts with the Biden Administration over weapons shipments and doubts about completely eradicating Hamas.

0 Politics Israel

A Win for Hamas

Emes Ve-Emunah · 10 May

President Biden's decision to withhold military support from Israel has shifted the bargaining power in favor of Hamas, as they now believe the U.S. will pressure Israel to withdraw from Gaza and they no longer need to negotiate for the release of hostages.

0 Politics History

The pressure for hostage deal as high as the landing strip is narrow

in Jerusalem in Jewish Chronicle · 7 Feb

Negotiations over a possible hostage agreement and ceasefire in Gaza are intensifying, with a goal to achieve a deal by the start of Ramadan, a month away.

0 Israel Politics

In Hostage Square, news that 20% of the remaining captives are dead does not register

Susan Greene in Forward · 6 Feb

Hostage Square in Tel Aviv continues to monitor the time since Hamas attacked Israel, currently showing 122 days, 11 hours, 14 minutes, and one second.

0 Politics Israel

The Room Where It Happens - with special guest Zohar Palti

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 2 Feb

In this episode, Yonit and Jonathan engage with Zohar Palti, former Mossad intelligence director, to discuss the complexity of the Israeli government's decisions regarding hostages held by Hamas and the potential political ramifications.

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How to Negotiate with Terrorists and Bring Hostages Home with Ory Slonim and Dan Raviv

Moment in Moment · 16 Nov 2023

Ory Slonim, an expert in negotiating for the release of prisoners and hostages, discusses strategies for bringing home the 230+ hostages taken to Gaza by terrorists.