17 additional hostages released by Hamas to Red Cross en route to Israel
by Ben Sales (JTA) — Hamas has released 17 more hostages — 14 Israelis, including one U.S. citizen, and three foreign nationals — to the…
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After delays, Hamas releases another 13 Israeli and 4 foreign hostages
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) — Hamas released another 13 Israeli hostages on Saturday after delays that resulted from Israel and Hamas accusing each other of…
Calgary community update: November 24
by Lisa Libin, Jordan Balaban and Adam Silver (Calgary) – We are honoured to have spent three days in Israel on a trip beyond description….
Hamas releases 13 Israeli hostages as ceasefire holds
by Gabe Friedman This is a developing story. (JTA) — Hamas released 13 Israeli hostages into Egypt on Friday, a sign that the four-day ceasefire…
It’s official: Israel approves deal with Hamas to free at least 50 hostages in exchange for pause in fighting
by Ben Sales and Philissa Cramer (JTA) — Following six weeks of fighting, Israel’s government has agreed to a deal with Hamas that will free…