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Trump says U.S. in ‘very deep’ negotiations with Hamas, urges release of hostages

September 5, 2025 admin

People take part in a protest demanding the immediate release of all hostages held by Hamas and calling for the end of the war in the Gaza Strip, in Jerusalem, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa) | Photo Credit: Leo Correa U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday (September 5, 2025) that Washington was…

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Israel identifies body of hostage Idan Shtivi retrieved from Gaza

August 31, 2025 admin

This undated photo provided by The Hostages Families Forum Headquarters on August 30, 2025, shows Israeli hostage Idan Shtivi (28) whose body was recovered in an Israeli military operation in the Gaza Strip. | Photo Credit: AP Israel identified the body of hostage Idan Shtivi, recovered from the Gaza Strip in a military operation this…

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Protesters go on strike in Israel demanding ceasefire, release of Gaza hostages

August 17, 2025 admin

Protesters in Israel demanding the government make a deal to secure the release of hostages held by militants in Gaza escalated their campaign on Sunday (August 17, 2025), staging a nationwide strike that blocked traffic and closed businesses. The “day of stoppage” was organised by two groups representing some of the families of hostages…

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Israeli military says it has recovered the bodies of 6 hostages in a Gaza operation

August 20, 2024 admin

The Israeli military said its forces recovered the bodies of six hostages in an overnight operation in southern Gaza | Photo Credit: AFP The Israeli military said on Tuesday (August 20, 2024) that it recovered the bodies of six hostages taken in Hamas’ October 7 attack that started the war in Gaza, as U.S. and…

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Empty chairs for hostages as Israel at war marks Passover

April 23, 2024 admin

Jewish people marked April 22 the start of Passover, a celebration of freedom, and around many holiday tables in Israel chairs stood empty for hostages still held captive in Gaza. The week-long Jewish festival, also known in Hebrew as the “holiday of freedom”, celebrates the Israelites’ liberation from Egyptian slavery, as told in the Bible….

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