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Thousands of Israelis rallied against their government, with some demanding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu call off the half-year-old war in Gaza amid a ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israelis-rally-against-government-amid-deadlock-gaza-hostages-2024-04-13/
'I’m in pieces' - Israeli hostage's agony over husband held in Gaza by Hamas: Aviva Siegel tells the BBC of the brutal conditions she, Keith and others faced in ...
bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68835646
Dieter Hallervorden publishes video with poem about Gaza: Dieter Hallervorden expresses criticism of the conditions in Gaza in lyrical form ...
stern.de/lifestyle/leute/dieter-hallervorden-veroeffentlicht-video-mit-gedicht-ueber-gaza-34634520.html
Israelis struggle to celebrate Passover, a holiday about freedom, while many remain captive in Gaza
pbs.org/newshour/world/israelis-struggle-to-celebrate-passover-a-holiday-about-freedom-while-many-remain-captive-in-gaza
Sympathy for the devil: A spectacular hostage-taking gave the Stockholm syndrome its name. The case shows that agreement with the kidnapper does not have to be ...
spektrum.de/news/stockholm-syndrom-sympathie-fuer-den-teufel/2199489
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the U.S. does not "have any evidence of genocide being created" by Israel in Gaza. eu.usatoday.com/story/news/world/israel-hamas/2024/04/09/israel-war-updates-hamas-gaza/73258085007/
Quick Glance: US Warns of Possible Iranian Attacks on Israel
- The United States believes Iran could attack Israel in the coming days, potentially escalating a war in the region.
- Threats of an Iranian attack on Israeli assets have been shared with U.S. lawmakers.
- The attacks are expected to be in retaliation for Israel's airstrike in Syria last week, which killed a top Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps commander.
- The U.S. is concerned about the potential destabilization of the region due to a possible Iranian attack.
Negotiations in the Gaza war: Hamas has apparently presented a new hostage deal: According to an Israeli media report, the radical Islamic terror militia only ...
spiegel.de/ausland/israel-gaza-krieg-hamas-hat-offenbar-neuen-geiseldeal-vorgelegt-a-b59b51fd-c8c4-4bb8-adf3-9e23209439a3
Biden administration clings to cease-fire talks with no Plan B: The U.S. strategy is first to get the fighting to stop, with the hope that a hostage release and ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/04/12/biden-israel-gaza-ceasefire/
Quick Glance: Biden Administration's Cease-Fire Efforts Under Scrutiny
- The Biden administration's aspirations to end the war in Gaza and progress towards a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine hinge on securing a temporary cease-fire and the release of Israeli hostages.
- The U.S. strategy focuses on halting the conflict momentarily, aiming for subsequent cease-fires, hostage releases, humanitarian aid, and the reconstruction of post-war Gaza under Palestinian Authority.
- Arab involvement, particularly from Saudi Arabia, is pivotal in negotiations to push Israel towards considering a separate Palestinian state amidst escalating tensions.
- With no contingency plan in place, pressures from potential Iranian strikes and the condition of the hostages in Gaza intensify the urgency for a breakthrough in the cease-fire discussions.
Tens of thousands of Israelis rally in Tel Aviv demanding Gaza hostage deal: The massive protests come after the IDF recovered the body of an abducted Israeli.
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Gaza conflict: Hamas likely to present counter-proposal for hostage deal: The fate of the Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip is being negotiated ...
welt.de/politik/ausland/article251031346/Gaza-Konflikt-Hamas-legt-wohl-Gegenvorschlag-fuer-Geisel-Deal-vor.html
Israel-Gaza live updates: Hamas may not have enough hostages for proposed deal, source says
abcnews.go.com/International/live-updates/israel-gaza-hamas-war/us-skeptical-that-hamas-has-enough-hostages-to-fulfill-1st-phase-of-proposed-deal-source-109093589
Quick Glance: Overcoming Hamas Challenge Amid Israel's Approach to Victory
- Despite the Israeli prime minister's assertion of being on the brink of defeating Hamas, indications suggest the cruel terror group will emerge undefeated.
- Persistently emphasizing relentless pursuit of 'total victory,' Netanyahu's aspirations may not align with reality.
- Hamas stands as a sophisticated underground organization - in the most literal and metaphorical sense.
- Israel's failure to devise a post-war strategic plan for governing Gaza echoes the missteps of the Americans in Baghdad in 2003.
Israel-Hamas war live updates: Palestinians return to Khan Younis; Hamas studying Gaza cease-fire proposal
nbcnews.com/news/world/live-blog/israel-hamas-war-live-updates-rcna146956
AP Photos chronicle 6 months of devastation in Gaza war with no sign of an end: .
apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-hamas-war-photos-964bcd9e90a42940e6044245cc2786f9
Quick Glance: Israel’s Military Recovers Hostage's Body in Gaza Amid Cease-Fire Talks
- Israel's military found the body of a 47-year-old farmer held hostage in Gaza.
- The discovery renewed pressure on Israel's government to secure the release of hostages.
- The U.N. warned of an imminent shameful famine in Gaza.
- The destruction of hospitals in Gaza has severely impacted the health system.
US media reports: Hamas reportedly does not have 40 suitable hostages for a possible swap with Israel
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ADDS CONTEXT: Drone footage shows parts of Gaza prior to and following destruction from the war Israel launched against Hamas ... Show more reut.rs/3TRmMLr
‘I Cannot Digest That Passover Is Next Week.’ Counting the Days With Rachel Goldberg-Polin
time.com/6968288/rachel-goldberg-polin-interview-israel-hostages/
US: There’s a serious hostage deal on the table, ball is in Hamas's court: “Hamas could move forward with this immediately and get a ceasefire that would ...
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-796214
Hamas and Israel exchange recriminations over stalled Gaza talks: JERUSALEM: Israel and Hamas have accused each other of undermining negotiations for a truce in ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/israel-hamas-war-stalled-gaza-truce-talks-ceasefire-hostages-4264516
Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
- In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.
- The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.
- Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.
- The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
Jerusalem: Thousands demonstrate for return of hostages: Demonstration in Jerusalem: Six months after the attack on October 7th, former hostages and relatives of ...
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Biden urges Egypt, Qatar leaders to press Hamas to come to agreement for Israeli hostages in Gaza
apnews.com/article/biden-israel-gaza-hostages-16a39e89f1d7b5e6cf86eb65cfbdb7b4
Biden says US commitment to Israel ‘ironclad,’ is waiting for PM to honor aid pledges
timesofisrael.com/biden-says-us-commitment-to-israel-ironclad-is-waiting-for-pm-to-honor-aid-pledges/
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Netanyahu's Gaza war approach
- President Joe Biden criticizes Netanyahu for inadequate humanitarian aid in Gaza.
- The U.S. increases pressure on Israel to achieve a ceasefire, straining the long-standing alliance.
- Disagreements over humanitarian aid and offensive plans in Rafah deepen the divide between the two countries.
- Israel slowly ramps up aid, but logistical issues and security concerns complicate deliveries.
Israeli military did not brief government before airstrike that killed three of Hamas leader's sons
haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-04-10/ty-article/.premium/israeli-airstrike-in-gaza-kills-three-sons-of-hamas-political-leader-haniyeh/0000018e-c890-d1b7-a3af-ef9f0cc70000
Israel-Hamas talks on Gaza truce 'stalling': Mediator Qatar: Negotiations between Israel and Hamas to secure a truce in Gaza and a release of hostages ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/israel-hamas-talks-gaza-truce-stalling-mediator-qatar-4272226
U.S. bracing for Iranian response to attack attributed to Israel: U.S. officials say Iran appears to be lining up a series of potential retaliations against ...
latimes.com/politics/story/2024-04-12/us-allies-brace-for-iran-reaction-to-israeli-attacks
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
Qatar 're-evaluating' mediator role in Israel-Gaza ceasefire talks: Qatar’s prime minister said that the country is re-evaluating its role as a mediator between ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-18/qatar-re-evaluating-mediator-role-in-israel-gaza-ceasefire-talks
US President Biden urged prudence: Israel's war cabinet hesitates on decision on "response" to Iran
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Israeli hostage’s mother: ‘Any demand of ceasefire without release of hostages is a death sentence’
thehill.com/policy/international/4579324-israeli-hostages-mother-any-demand-of-ceasefire-without-release-of-hostages-is-a-death-sentence/
Where the protests against Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu are coming from: Out of anger at Benjamin Netanyahu, more people are once again taking to the streets ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/israel-netanjahu-protest-100.html
Iran: US and Israel on alert: “significant” attack expected in the next few days: Iran has vowed revenge after the airstrike on its embassy in Syria ...
berliner-zeitung.de/news/usa-und-israel-wegen-iran-in-alarmbereitschaft-li.2203264
Families of dead American hostages plead for the return of their bodies: ‘We can’t even mourn’ | CNN Politics
cnn.com/2024/04/11/politics/families-dead-american-hostages-plead-return-bodies/
Possible deal between Israel and Hamas could bring hostages home and prompt cease-fire, US official says
usatoday.com/story/news/world/2024/04/14/new-deal-democracy-israeli-hostages/73321053007/
Let our people go: Kibbutz Nir Oz holds 'empty seder' demanding hostage deal - I24NEWS
i24news.tv/en/news/israel-at-war/artc-let-our-people-go-kibbutz-nir-oz-holds-empty-seder
Israelis Escalate Protests Against Benjamin Netanyahu: In Israel, as many as 100,000 protesters rallied in Tel Aviv on Saturday calling for a deal to release the ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/8/headlines/israelis_escalate_protests_against_benjamin_netanyahu
Israel says it has recovered the body of Israeli hostage Elad Katzir in Gaza: Elad Katzir, 47, was from Nir Oz, a kibbutz near the Gaza border ...
npr.org/2024/04/06/1243234224/israel-hostage-elad-katzir-gaza
Quick Glance: Israel recovers body of hostage in Gaza raid
- The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced that they have rescued the body of Elad Katzir from Gaza and brought it back to Israel.
- Mr. Katzir was abducted on October 7 during the Hamas attack in southern Israel, and his father was killed in Nir Oz.
- The UN has held Israel accountable for the crisis in Gaza, resulting in thousands of deaths and millions displaced.
- Israel plans a ground offensive in Rafah, while Hamas continues to fire rockets from Gaza and other groups from southern Lebanon.
"What have you done? What will be your legacy?": Mass protests in Israel against Netanyahu
spiegel.de/ausland/israel-zehntausende-demonstrieren-gegen-regierung-von-benjamin-netanyahu-a-e4fb4010-ee62-4ad5-876b-bdf7fa9747e6
Netanyahu calls for unity amid ‘existential threat’: ‘Nations disintegrate first from within’
timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/netanyahu-calls-for-unity-amid-existential-threat-nations-disintegrate-first-from-within/
Israel Says Large Gaps Remain With Hamas Over Gaza Cease-Fire: Cease-fire negotiations between Israel and Hamas are stalling again, Israeli officials say ...
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Six months of Gaza war: "My time is running out, I stand between life and death": The war between Hamas and Israel has been going on for six months ...
n-tv.de/politik/Meine-Zeit-laeuft-ab-ich-stehe-zwischen-Leben-und-Tod-article24845589.html
Families of hostages held by Hamas mark somber 6-month milestone : The families of four hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza marked a somber milestone on Sunday ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4580013-families-of-hostages-held-by-hamas-mark-somber-6-month-milestone/
How World Leaders Are Reacting to the Six-Month Anniversary of the Israel-Hamas War
time.com/6964397/israel-hamas-war-six-month-anniversary-world-leaders-react/
Harris meets with families of Americans held hostage by Hamas: Vice President Harris on Tuesday met with family members of Americans still being held hostage by ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4583677-harris-israel-hamas-families-americans-hostages/
IDF readies for Iranian threat, settlers rampage in West Bank village: All the latest developments on the Israel-Hamas war and the conflict in the Middle East.
euronews.com/2024/04/12/idf-prepares-for-potential-attack-from-iran-israeli-settlers-storm-west-bank-village
Rachel Goldberg-Polin, whose son Hersh is held hostage in Gaza, selected to Time Magazine's 100 Most Influent
haaretz.com/us-news/2024-04-17/ty-article/.premium/mother-of-israeli-held-in-gaza-named-to-time-magazines-100-most-influential-people-list/0000018e-ecaa-dbb3-a3bf-fdef93e40000
Israel says Hamas has rejected hostage deal proposal: Hamas has rejected the latest proposal for a deal to return Israeli hostages and Israel will continue to ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/04/14/israel-says-hamas-has-rejected-hostage-deal-proposal
The man who would lead Palestine: Who is Marwan Barghouti?
economist.com/podcasts/2024/03/30/the-man-who-would-lead-palestine
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The Middle East conflict explained: Where does all the violence come from - and what happens next?
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Quick Glance: New Measures Against Iran and Escalation in West Bank
- The United States intends to take further actions against Iran in the coming days to address the attacks on Israel over the weekend, as announced by US officials on Tuesday.
- To combat the escalation in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Israeli and Palestinian officials reported the deaths of two Palestinians shot by Israeli settlers on Monday.
6 months into the Israel-Hamas war, the tragic human toll by the numbers: Israel declared war on Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023, after a terrorist attack.
abcnews.go.com/International/6-months-israel-hamas-war-tragic-human-toll/story
Aid supplies are slow to reach Gaza via the north: After Israel opened a border crossing in the north of the Gaza Strip, aid supplies are slow to reach the ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/12/neue-hilfslieferungen-kommen-nur-langsam-in-gaza-an
Roy reels in Coronation Street as loved one taken hostage - and its not Nina: ITV Corrie spoilers confirm another ordeal for jailed Roy Cropper as a much-loved ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/15/roy-reels-coronation-street-loved-one-taken-hostage-not-nina-20645314/
Netanyahu Says Date for Rafah Invasion Has Been Set as Israel Continues Its Deadly Attacks
democracynow.org/2024/4/9/headlines/netanyahu_says_date_for_rafah_invasion_has_been_set_as_israel_continues_its_deadly_attacks
Ransom paid, hostages released: How did it all unfold?: The Daily Star spoke to the family members of one crew member to find out how the events unfolded
thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/crime-justice/news/ransom-paid-hostages-released-how-did-it-all-unfold-3587101
Negotiations on hostages and ceasefire: mediators urge compromise between Israel and Hamas
spiegel.de/ausland/israel-gaza-krieg-vermittler-draengen-auf-kompromiss-zwischen-israel-und-hamas-a-96d6dd58-e3a6-40c2-be16-dddff02ce4b8
Middle East conflict live updates: Israel announces new aid crossing as pressure mounts; USAID calls Gaza conditions ‘dire’
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/11/israel-hamas-war-news-gaza-palestine/
Freed Gaza hostage says she was abducted by armed civilians, sold to Hamas: Touring Europe to raise awareness of captives, Nili Margalit tells French magazine ...
timesofisrael.com/freed-gaza-hostage-says-she-was-abducted-by-armed-civilians-sold-to-hamas/
Israeli historian: pressure on Israel "justified": The complete destruction of Hamas is "an illusion," says Israeli historian Moshe Zimmermann ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/nahost-druck-hamas-israel-100.html
New JFNA survey finds most Americans want ceasefire deal to include release of hostages
jpost.com/international/article-797682
Unintentional killings of WCK workers is tragic, but Hamas is still to blame for war - editorial
jpost.com/opinion/article-795234
Islamic Jihad is said to be responsible: Israel's army reports the rescue of a dead hostage in the Gaza Strip
spiegel.de/ausland/israels-armee-meldet-bergung-von-getoeteter-geisel-im-gazastreifen-islamischer-dschihad-soll-verantwortlich-sein-a-6912f475-eabf-4ffe-905e-fedda3a74c02
Mossad: Hamas rejected hostage deal outline, Sinwar uninterested in deal: Hamas "continues to exploit tensions with Iran and seeks... escalation in the ...
jpost.com/breaking-news/article-796881
Newton residents gather to rehang Israel hostage posters after vandalism incident
bostonherald.com/2024/04/07/newton-residents-gather-to-rehang-israel-hostage-posters-after-vandalism-incident/
New clip shows terrified Israeli hostage Noa Argamani being abducted into Gaza: Footage surfaces months after kidnapping of 26-year-old by Hamas terrorists was ...
timesofisrael.com/new-clip-shows-terrified-israeli-hostage-noa-argamani-being-abducted-into-gaza/
Six months in hell: Notes from Hostage Square: I tell heartbreaking stories every day but I don’t cry. Suddenly I hear soothing flute music out in the Square and ...
blogs.timesofisrael.com/six-months-in-hell-notes-from-hostage-square/
To help the hostages, make it personal: Every one of them is a universe. Don't let the individual get lost in the numbers. Do the research – tell their stories
blogs.timesofisrael.com/to-help-the-hostages-make-it-personal/
Gaza war: Hostage members protest against Netanyahu with torchlight march in Jerusalem
spiegel.de/ausland/geiselangehoerige-protestieren-mit-fackelmarsch-in-jerusalem-gegen-netanyahu-a-db6aeaf2-242c-443c-ac83-0164f1923f04
“We are one step away from victory.”Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says, “there will be no ceasefire without the return of hostages.”
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Man intentionally hit Gaza hostage protesters with car, witness says: Witness says suspect intentionally targeted elderly woman with his car during a protest for ...
jpost.com/israel-news/crime-in-israel/article-795709
Naomi Biden Fact-Checks Billionaire Slamming Joe Biden: President Biden is working with leaders of Qatar and Egypt to broker a deal between Hamas and Israel to ...
newsweek.com/naomi-biden-fact-checks-billionaire-slamming-joe-biden-1887648
Qatari UN envoy to hostages’ families: Deal is within reach : The meeting was attended by representatives of the hostages' families: Neutra, Chen, Shtivi ...
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-795675
Israel-Gaza briefing: Obstacles to peace seem larger than ever after six months of war
bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-68735869
US, Israel talks on Rafah to resume as early as next week, US national security officials say
jpost.com/israel-hamas-war/article-797044
‘Critical days’: Israeli team gets green light for next round of Gaza truce talks
timesofisrael.com/critical-days-israeli-team-gets-green-light-for-next-round-of-gaza-truce-talks/
Hamas rejects Israel’s ceasefire response, sticks to main demands: Global calls for a ceasefire have been growing as the war has entered its seventh month.
straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/hamas-rejects-israels-ceasefire-response-sticks-to-main-demands
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