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By Philissa Cramer (JTA) — Dozens of Israeli hostages held for two years in Gaza, including 20 who remain alive, are set to be released imminently following an agreement between Israel and Hamas that could lead to a permanent ceasefire. … Read More
By Philissa Cramer (JTA) — Hamas says it is prepared to release all Israeli hostages to bring about an end to the war in Gaza. The group made the offer in its response to a proposal made on Monday by … Read More
By Grace Gilson (JTA) — The body of Ilan Weiss, who was killed while defending Kibbutz Be’eri on Oct. 7, 2023, has been recovered by the IDF and Shin Bet security service. “The body of Ilan Weiss, who was held … Read More
By Grace Gilson (JTA) — For the first time in months, Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad have released videos of Israeli hostages they have held since Oct. 7, 2023, pleading for their release. The videos of Rom Braslavski and Evyatar … Read More
By Andrew Adler Community Editor Not long ago I read an article in the English-language edition of Haaretz — Israel’s uber-liberal, anti-Netanyahu newspaper — that told how hostages drew on faith to sustain them in captivity. It was a remarkable … Read More
By Andrew Silow-Carroll (JTA) — Israeli forces recovered the bodies of three slain hostages from the Gaza Strip in a military operation, the IDF announced Sunday morning. The bodies of Ofra Keidar, Jonathan Samerano and Staff Sgt. Shay Levinson were … Read More
By Grace Gilson (JTA) — As Tuesday marks the 613th day in captivity for the hostages in Gaza, the families of the hostages are making a call for a “day of good deeds.” Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg-Polin, whose 23-year-old … Read More
By Ben Sales (JTA) — This is a developing story. Hamas has released Edan Alexander, an American-Israeli citizen, back to Israel under a deal reached with the United States. The release, conducted Monday evening in Gaza, may inaugurate a new … Read More
By Ben Sales (JTA) — Israel’s government approved a plan on Sunday (May 4) to conquer and occupy the Gaza Strip, a major expansion of its military campaign there and a sign that the war is far from ending. The … Read More
By Ben Sales (JTA) — Bruce Pearl, whose Auburn men’s basketball team advanced to the Sweet Sixteen this weekend, opened his postgame press conference by calling to “bring the hostages home.” Auburn is one of three No. 1 seeds in … Read More