Tag: Israeli Hostages
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Pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia claim to be hit by ‘chemical weapon’ as they call for intifada
Pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University disrupted a day of dialogue aimed at easing tensions over the Israel-Hamas war.
John Ondrasik, known as Five for Fighting, has released a new single and music video titled "OK" addressing the 2021 Hamas terror attacks in Israel.
An Israeli soccer player, Sagiv Jehezkel, playing for a Turkish club, was detained and suspended from his team after displaying a message on his wrist marking 100 days since Oct. 7.
The author reflects on the 100-day captivity of Israeli hostages in Gaza and discusses the relationship between supporting the hostages and supporting the ongoing war.
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Released hostage and families of those still captive join thousands at rally marking 100 days since Oct. 7
Thousands of people, including a recently released Israeli child hostage and relatives of those still held captive by Hamas, gathered outside the United Nations to mark 100 days since the terror group's invasion of Israel.
This article describes the ongoing sense of dread and insecurity in Israel since October 7, when Hamas launched a brutal attack on the country, resulting in the deaths of over 1,200 people and the kidnapping of hundreds.
The 2022-23 Emmy Awards, delayed due to Hollywood strikes, will finally take place, with several Jewish nominees vying for prizes.
At the 2024 Golden Globes awards ceremony, attendees are wearing yellow ribbon pins on their red carpet outfits.
As the Israel-Hamas war appears to enter a new phase, discussions led by IPF Atid Director Shanie Reichman with journalist Neri Zilber touch on the recent developments, including the reported assassination of a senior Hamas official, the return of Israeli military reservists, the situation of Israeli hostages, and the High Court's decision regarding the reasonableness law.
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The biggest question at the Golden Globes isn't who will win, but what they'll say about Israel
The Golden Globes, known for being politically outspoken, is expected to address Israel and Gaza during this year's awards ceremony.
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These Canadians are still writing letters to Israeli hostages—even while the Red Cross isn’t delivering them
The Canadian Jewish community, through a campaign called You Are Not Forgotten, has been writing letters to the 119 Israeli hostages, despite challenges in delivering them via the Red Cross.
Jerry Seinfeld and his family visited Israel to meet with the families of Israeli hostages who were taken by Hamas.
Ambassador Dennis Ross, who has been involved in U.S. Middle East policy for many years, spoke at a rally in Tel Aviv in support of Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
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'The last person to be any kind of threat': 2 Israeli-Americans missing since Oct. 7 confirmed killed in Hamas attack
Two Israeli-Americans, Judith Weinstein and Gadi Haggai, who went missing during the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, have been confirmed killed.
Run For Their Lives Manhattan, a group with 52 locations worldwide, has been organizing runs in Central Park to raise awareness for the release of Israeli hostages still held by Hamas.
This text discusses the difficult situation faced by Israel during the war in Gaza.
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi share their profound sadness over the IDF mistakenly shooting and killing three Israeli hostages in Gaza who were waving white flags in surrender.
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From Kibbutz Be’eri to the White House, menorahs retrieved from Oct. 7 wreckage light up for Hanukkah
Several menorahs crafted from materials retrieved from the Oct. 7 attack in Israel have been lit up for Hanukkah, symbolizing light, unity, and the perseverance of the Jewish people.
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'We need a miracle': Lighting Hanukkah candles with the family of Israeli hostage Uriel Baruch
The article discusses the story of Uriel Baruch, an Israeli hostage in the Gaza Strip, as his family celebrates Hanukkah.
The Haaretz Weekly podcast discusses the issue of the Red Cross's inability to visit Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.
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'Difficult, painful and complex': Everything released hostages have said about their time in captivity
Israeli hostages held by Hamas during the October 7 attack have begun to reveal harrowing details of their captivity.
In this interview, Lt. Col. (res.) Avital Leibovich, director of AJC Jerusalem, discusses the current pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas, the release of hostages, international support for Israel, and the challenges Israel faces in the West Bank.
The discussion questions whether the ongoing focus on the release of Israeli hostages risks overshadowing the primary goal of defeating Hamas in Israel.
In Israel, there is an ongoing discussion about the expected release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.
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The Good, the Bad, and the Death Threats: What It’s Like to Be a Jewish College Student Right Now
The rise of antisemitism on American college campuses is discussed, with a focus on incidents at Cornell University and Columbia University.