Tag: Hostages

Hamas has released 24 hostages, including 13 Israelis, as part of a deal for a four-day cease-fire.
In "The First Fifty Edition," Miriam and Noah discuss a pact brokered between Israel and Hamas, facilitated by Qatar and the United States, which involves releasing 50 hostages, primarily children and their mothers, in return for 150 Palestinian detainees and a temporary ceasefire.
Dan Senor discusses the release of hostages from Gaza and the instructions given to Israeli soldiers who will care for the children, including how to address their questions like "Where are Mommy and Daddy?"
This article focuses on the emotional side of the hostage situation in Gaza, emphasizing the need for empathy and support for the families affected.
In a recent podcast episode, the discussion revolves around the current situation of a deal to free hostages from Gaza, exploring the reasons behind this seemingly irrational decision and its potential outcomes.
Amid central Tel Aviv, there are numerous displays in honor of the more than 240 individuals that Hamas kidnapped and still holds captive in the Gaza Strip.
The families of hostages held in Gaza have been fighting to be heard, facing violence and neglect in their efforts to retrieve their loved ones.
IPF Atid Director Shanie Reichman and journalist Neri Zilber discuss the complex challenges of the Israel-Hamas war, focusing on the ongoing ground invasion of the Gaza Strip by the IDF.
Israeli street artists Nitzan Mintz and Dede Bandaid launched a poster campaign called "Kidnapped from Israel" to raise awareness about the hundreds of Israeli citizens held hostage by Hamas terrorists.
The article discusses an upcoming march in Washington, D.C. in support of Israel and the freeing of hostages, with tens of thousands of people expected to attend.
Uriel Baruch, a 35-year-old Israeli father of two, was abducted by Hamas terrorists from a music festival in Gaza on Oct. 7.
Gershon Baskin, an Israeli writer and activist who has been in contact with Hamas leaders and negotiating for the release of Israeli captives since 2006, discussed the fate of the current hostages in his recent column for The New York Times.
The article discusses the impact of Hamas terrorists' attack on Israel on foreign nationals, particularly Asian workers, who were killed, kidnapped, or held hostage.
Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, a prominent halakhic thinker, addressed the question of whether Israel should release terrorists in exchange for hostages.
In this Shiur (Jewish lesson), there is a discussion about prisoner exchanges in Jewish law.
The conversation with Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg, parents of kidnapped hostage Hersh, sheds light on their son's abduction by Hamas terrorists and the challenges they face in trying to rescue him.
Amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, Israelis are living under the constant threat of violence, grappling with the dual objectives of eliminating Hamas while ensuring the safe return of hostages and protecting soldiers.
This article describes a rally in Washington, D.C. to demand the release of 240 hostages, including Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who were abducted by Hamas.
Relatives of Israeli hostages captured by Hamas on Oct. 7 expressed frustration with the lack of pressure to free their loved ones and accused the Israeli government of not providing them with sufficient information or protection.
In a discussion on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas three weeks into the war, Shimrit Meir, a former adviser to Naftali Bennett, speaks with Yonit and Jonathan about the international dynamics at play, including Qatar's support for Hamas.
In a televised statement, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, the spokesperson for the Israeli military, confirmed that Hamas committed atrocities, including rape, during the October 7 terror attack in which they killed 1,400 Israelis and abducted over 200 individuals.
Vivian Silver, a 74-year-old Canadian-Israeli peace activist, was confirmed dead after being killed during the October 7th attack by Hamas in Kibbutz Beeri.
This text is a collection of firsthand testimonies from survivors of a tragedy that occurred in Israel on October 7, 2023.
Israel has denied that it is negotiating with Hamas for the release of hostages held by the terror group via Qatar.
In an emergency episode, the focus is on a recent event likened to Israel's 9/11 or Pearl Harbor, where Hamas forces infiltrated Israel from Gaza, resulting in the deaths and injuries of Israeli civilians and soldiers, as well as the taking of hostages.