8 hostages, including 5 Thai nationals, return to Israel following chaotic scenes in Gaza
by Philissa Cramer (JTA) — Eight hostages returned to Israel in two separate releases on Thursday, following scenes of chaos and intimidation as the terror…
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Israeli hostages Daniela Gilboa, Liri Albag, Naama Levy and Karina Ariev slated to go free on Saturday
by Ben Sales (JTA) — Hamas has published the names of the four hostages it will release on Saturday, the second group of captives to…
Hostages Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher, Emily Damari released as Israel-Hamas ceasefire sets in
by Philissa Cramer (JTA) — Three women whom Hamas held hostage in Gaza for more than 470 days are returning to Israel as a ceasefire…
In Israel and across the world, Jews are hopeful — and getting ready for heartbreak
by Ben Sales (JTA) — One of the most lasting images of late November 2023 — alongside tearful photos of freed Israeli hostages reuniting with…
Israeli leaders approve ceasefire deal after day of delays
by Ben Sales (JTA) — After more than a day of delays, Israel’s security cabinet has approved an agreement to stop the fighting in Gaza,…