Tag: Hostages
US, European leaders endorse continued hostage negotiations with Hamas
Leaders in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy and the United States came together on Monday to call for peace in the Middle East.
The White House released a joint statement from the Western nations advocating for...
‘Pray for safe, swift return’ of hostages, 300 days in captivity, Gottheimer says
As the hostages spend their 300th day in Gaza, Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) stated that he won’t stop fighting until every hostage returns home.
“Today, we pray for the safe and swift return of the...
Israel committed to hostage talks with Hamas, Gallant says
Israel remains committed to reaching a hostages-for-ceasefire deal with Hamas, “especially at this time,” Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said Wednesday, speaking hours after the terrorist organization’s “political” leader was killed in a Tehran strike attributed to the...
US envoy praises Qatar’s role in maintaining ‘peace and security’
U.S. Ambassador to Qatar Timmy Davis stressed the importance of Washington’s diplomatic relationship with Doha for regional “peace and security,” speaking during a meeting with Qatar’s chief spokesperson on Monday.
Davis said he sat down...
Netanyahu-Biden meeting to focus on Gaza ceasefire deal
Ongoing efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza will take center stage during Israeli Prime Minister’s scheduled meeting with President Joe Biden at the White House on Thursday, according to administration officials.
A senior administration...
Parents of Omer Neutra at RNC: ‘Trump stands with the American hostages’
Orna and Ronen Neutra, parents of Omer, who is held captive by Hamas in Gaza, spoke at the Republican National Convention in Wisconsin on Wednesday night.
Among those present in the hall were presidential candidate Donald Trump...
‘Week of Goodness’ highlights the plight of the 120 captives in Gaza
The Baka neighborhood in Jerusalem saw a unique Torah scroll dedication on Thursday night, July 18.
At most such events the Torah is held under a chuppah, a canopy similar to those used at Jewish...
IDF field observers’ families reveal new images of daughters in captivity
The families of five female Israel Defense Forces soldiers abducted by Hamas on Oct. 7 released new photos of their daughters Tuesday night.
The images, released by the Hostage and Missing Families Forum, show Liri Albag, Karina...
‘Hamas will not accept a hostage deal if Israel can resume the fight’
“Steady progress.” Those are the words one hears from all sides involved in the renewed attempts to forge a hostage deal between Israel and Hamas.
The efforts began after Hamas dropped its demand that Israel...
Woman recalls daunting meeting with Hamas leader Sinwar in captivity
For 55 harrowing days, Sapir Cohen endured captivity at the hands of Hamas in Gaza.
Her ordeal began with her abduction from Kibbutz Nir Oz on Oct. 7 and ended with her release in a swap for...