Marco Rubio praises Trump envoy after Israel, Hamas reach hostage deal
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of State, Marco Rubio, testifies before the Senate Foreign Relations … source
Dad of US Hamas hostage Edan Alexander ‘100% confident’ Trump will ensure son’s release
Father of American father kidnapped by Hamas wants his son released – and President Trump '100% confident' to float ceasefire deal to Israel It continues to approach. Adi Alexander, whose 21-year-old son Edan was kidnapped by Hamas and believed to be still alive, celebrated the release of seven hostages this week, but plans to release […]
Four Israeli female soldiers held hostage in Gaza set to be released – live updates | Israel-Gaza war
important events Show only key events Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Who are the Israeli hostages being released? Four Israeli female soldiers are scheduled to be released on Saturday. The woman was taken in the attack on October 7, 2023, which ignited the war, and has had no contact with the outside […]
Freed Israeli hostage speaks out for first time, says she has ‘returned to my life’ following Hamas captivity
One of the three Israeli hostages freed by Hamas has said “I'm back to my life'' after nearly 500 days in captivity. Emily Damari, 28, also wrote in an Instagram post: “Thank you, thank you, thank you. I'm the happiest person in the world just by existing.” Damari, a dual Israeli and British citizen, lost […]
Israeli American hostage father says he has ‘immense gratitude’ for Trump team after ceasefire deal
Father of Israeli American hostages I said this on Sunday He has “tremendous gratitude” to President-elect Trump's team after the ceasefire agreement in the Israel-Hamas war went into effect. “You're going to be at the inauguration tomorrow. What's your message to the incoming Trump team about the importance of seeing this through?” ABC News' Jonathan […]
SHAHAR AZANI: Hostage deal shows Israel values life, Hamas only death
newYou can now listen to Fox News articles. In 2011, Israel signed a deal with Hamas to release 1,027 terrorists in exchange for the return of abducted IDF soldier Gilad Shalit. Among those released was Yahya Sinwar, who later planned the October 7, 2023 massacre, claiming the lives of over 1,000 innocent people and spreading […]
Israel-Gaza war live: Netanyahu says ceasefire won’t start until hostage list received | Israel-Gaza war
main events Show only major events Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature The Israeli military has warned Gazans not to approach Gaza forces or make any movement toward the buffer zone before 6:30 a.m. GMT on Sunday, the scheduled start time of the ceasefire. “In the interest of security, we strongly urge you […]
Israel Will Release Mass Murderers, Terrorists in Hostage Deal
Israel will release major terrorists, including those who have killed dozens of civilians, in exchange for releasing 33 Hamas prisoners of war in Gaza who were illegally held during the 470-day war. According to the terms of the agreement, the ceasefire period will last for six weeks (42 days), during which Hamas will release one […]
Former Iran hostage Barry Rosen overjoyed by Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal
Upper West Siders understand better than anyone the hell endured by hostages taken from Israel by Hamas, and they are elated knowing that freedom is near. Barry Rosen “lived in darkness” for 444 days after being taken by Iranian revolutionaries on November 4, 1979, experiencing new feelings of “hopelessness and helplessness” every day. After the […]
Hamas releases video with 19-year-old Israeli hostage | LiveNOW from FOX
Hamas released a video on Saturday of a 19-year-old Israeli hostage held in Gaza since its October 2023 attack. LiveNOW’s … source