These are the remaining 20 Israeli hostages presumed to be alive in Gaza
by Phyllis Cramer (JTA) — The last time Israel and Hamas struck a ceasefire in their war, in early 2025, 38 hostages were released —…
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Gaza ceasefire deal gaining momentum, U.S. and third parties signal
by Grace Gilson (JTA) — Efforts to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas appeared to be gaining momentum Thursday, with Hamas reportedly signalling satisfaction…
Families and advocates for the missing want Israel to refocus on their plight
by Deborah Danan (JTA) — JERUSALEM — Hours before she became one of the final victims of the 12-day Israel-Iran war on Tuesday, Naomi Shaanan…
Israel puts civilians on high alert as Iranian leaders vow response to US strikes
by Philissa Cramer (JTA) — Israelis have been barred from gathering and most businesses have been ordered closed following the U.S. attack on Iranian nuclear…
These countries are harshly critical of Israel in Gaza but have its back with Iran. Why?
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) — WASHINGTON – A decade ago, Israel’s government and the three major powers in Europe were diametrically opposed to Israel on…