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Painful concessions needed for hostage deal, Gallant says prior to talks

Sunday’s talks mark the first high-level meeting since Hamas executed six of the hostages at the end of August.

From captivity to advocacy: Hostage Aid president shares captivity story, fight to free hostages

Nizar Zakka, Lebanese-born president of Hostage Aid, shares how his personal story of captivity in Tehran drives his current fight for the hostages in Gaza and around the world.

25/10/2024

'Devoted father' Guy Idan falls in Lebanon without seeing return of hostage cousin

Chief Warrant Officer (Res.) Guy Idan fell in Lebanon without ever seeing his cousin Tsachi Idan, who was abducted by Hamas on October 7, again.

Iran unveils ‘No hostage will be released’ blood-splattered mural in Tehran

The mural was reportedly put up in Tehran’s Palestine Square on Tuesday, according to Tehran Times.

Israel must not end war yet despite Sinwar success

We, who want this war to end yesterday, must keep fighting tomorrow and tomorrow, until the aggressors – Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran – cave in.

23/10/2024

Why Jews must dance on Simchat Torah during this year's holiday

Perhaps, as difficult as it feels, we are celebrating and dancing for the future. If we want to celebrate Simchat Torah in the future, those of us who can, must celebrate it this year.

By KENNETH BRANDER
23/10/2024

Hostages will not return until Gaza 'aggression' stops, Hamas official says

Naim also placed doubt on Israel's ability to dismantle the organization by killing off leadership.

 People ride their bicycles on Yom Kippur, in front of a wall featuring hostage posters

A year of captivity: World ambassadors call to bring the hostages home

British Ambassador to Israel Simon Walters reiterated the urgency of the hostage situation, also calling for an end to the fighting and more humanitarian aid for Gazans.

Shin Bet chief’s secret Cairo visit seeks to revive stalled hostage deal talks

Past talks did not lead to any progress in returning the hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

By WALLA!
14/10/2024

A hallowed or hollow institution? Bereaved hostage father speaks out

Bereaved father Rabbi Doron Perez speaks at the UN October 7 Remembrance Ceremony on behalf of the hostages.

By DORON PEREZ
13/10/2024
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