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Family of Hostage Soldier Matan Angrest Threatens to Release Graphic Images to Pressure Israeli Government

TEL AVIV — The family of Matan Angrest, an Israeli soldier held hostage by Hamas since October 7, 2023, has threatened to release more graphic images of his captivity if the government does not intensify efforts to secure his...

Father of freed hostage vows Israel will “settle accounts” with critic

Petah Tikva, Israel – January 26, 2025 – The father of freed hostage Liri Albag, Eli Albag, voiced deep gratitude towards Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and those in the coalition and opposition who supported the recent hostage-ceasefire deal but...

IDF Confirms Death of American-Israeli Capt. Omer Neutra, 14 Months After Captivity by Hamas

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed on Monday that Captain Omer Neutra, 21, a tank platoon commander in the IDF's 77th Battalion of the 7th Brigade, died on October 7, 2023, during Hamas' brutal attack on Israel. His body was...

Families of Former Hostages in Israel Face Abrupt End to Psychological Support Funding

Jerusalem, Israel — The Israeli government has halted funding for psychological assistance to families of recently released hostages, sparking outcry among relatives and politicians alike. According to a report by N12, a policy requiring the termination of mental health support...

Widow of Murdered Hostage Refuses to Meet Israeli Prime Minister

In a tense and emotionally charged atmosphere, Michal Lobanov, the widow of Alex Lobanov, one of the six hostages murdered by Hamas late last week, declined to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his condolence visit on Tuesday. The...

Hostage Families, Gaza Border Towns Join Growing Boycott of October 7 State Memorial

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL — More Gaza border communities announced on Wednesday that they would boycott the official state ceremony commemorating one year since Hamas's devastating attack on October 7, 2023. Citing concerns over politicization and dissatisfaction with the government's handling...

Families of Hostages Criticize Government’s Handling of Gaza Crisis

Relatives express frustration over the lack of communication and transparency in negotiations   In a poignant display of anguish and frustration, family members of hostages held in Gaza have sharply criticized the Israeli government's conduct in managing the crisis.    At a press...

Hamas Official Declares ‘No Chance’ for Hostage Return as Netanyahu Rejects Deal

The hopes for a swift resolution to the hostage crisis in Gaza took a hit on Sunday as a Hamas official declared that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's rejection of their conditions leaves "no chance" for the return of...
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Israel Weighs Limited Strike on Iran Amid Renewed US-Iran Nuclear Talks

Israel has not ruled out a potential military strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities in the coming months, despite US...
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