Israeli hostages
Israeli Couple's Contrasting Gaza Captivity Experiences: Noa Argamani Reveals Differences After Partner's Release
Oct 15, 2025 01:55 am CST
Former Israeli hostage Noa Argamani details the stark differences between her and her partner Avinatan Or's captivity conditions in Gaza following his release under a ceasefire agreement. While she was held with other civilians in houses for 246 days before being rescued, Or spent 738 days alone in tunnels until the recent deal secured his freedom. Their emotional reunion comes as Israel awaits the return of 24 hostages' remains still held by Hamas.
Zohran Mamdani Calls for Justice as Israeli Hostages Released: Highlights Need to End Palestinian Occupation
Oct 14, 2025 03:43 pm CST
NYC mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani has called for an end to Palestinian occupation while acknowledging the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas. As the ceasefire brings hope for reconstruction in Gaza, Mamdani criticized U.S. taxpayer funding of the conflict that has killed over 67,800 Palestinians and 1,100 Israelis, emphasizing that lasting peace requires justice and dignity for all people in the region.
Israeli Couple Reunites After 738 Days in Hamas Captivity: Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or's Emotional Journey
Oct 14, 2025 11:56 am CST
After 738 days of separation, Israeli couple Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or finally reunited following Or's release as part of a truce deal between Israel and Hamas. Their emotional reunion caps a two-year ordeal that began at the Nova Music Festival attack on October 7, 2023, highlighting the personal stories behind the hostage crisis and the joy of families reconnecting after prolonged captivity.
Emotional Reunion: Twin Brothers Released After Two Years of Hamas Captivity Under Gaza Ceasefire Deal
Oct 14, 2025 11:23 am CST
Israeli twins Ziv and Gali Berman shared an emotional reunion after being released from Hamas captivity as part of the Gaza ceasefire agreement. The lighting technicians, kidnapped from Kibbutz Kfar Aza during the October 7 attack, were reunited after 738 days of separation, greeted by hundreds of supportive Israelis at the Sheba Medical Center.
Historic Gaza Ceasefire: Trump Brokers Peace Declaration After Successful Hostage-Prisoner Exchange
Oct 14, 2025 02:10 am CST
US President Donald Trump has facilitated a landmark Gaza ceasefire agreement, culminating in a signed declaration with leaders from Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey. The deal enabled the release of the final 20 Israeli hostages held by Hamas in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, marking a potential turning point in the conflict that has claimed over 67,000 lives. While challenges remain, including Hamas's disarmament and Israel's withdrawal from Gaza, Trump expressed confidence that the agreement would endure as recovery efforts begin in the devastated region.
Israeli Hostage Omri Miran Returns Home After Two Years in Hamas Captivity: Family's Emotional Reunion
Oct 13, 2025 06:43 pm CST
After two years in Hamas captivity following the October 7, 2023 attacks, Omri Miran has been released under a ceasefire agreement, reuniting with his wife Lishay and daughters Roni and Alma. Before his abduction from Kibbutz Nahal Oz, his wife had promised to wait for him, telling him "not to be a hero." Today, alongside 19 other Israeli hostages, Omri has finally returned home to his family's joyful embrace.
Understanding the Palestinian-Israeli Prisoner Exchange: Who Are the 2,000 Palestinians Being Released in Gaza Ceasefire Deal
Oct 13, 2025 05:46 pm CST
A comprehensive examination of the nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners being released in exchange for 48 Israeli hostages under a new ceasefire agreement. This article explores who these prisoners are, their backgrounds, and the political significance of prisoner releases for both Israelis and Palestinians in the context of the ongoing conflict.
Israeli Hostages Released: Emotional Scenes at Tel Aviv's Hostage Square as First Group Returns After Two Years
Oct 13, 2025 04:04 pm CST
After two years of captivity in Gaza, the first group of Israeli hostages has been released by Hamas, triggering emotional celebrations at Tel Aviv's Hostage Square. The release marks the beginning of a ceasefire agreement that will see Israel free nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners in exchange. Families and supporters who have campaigned tirelessly for the hostages' return shared mixed emotions of joy and grief, as many captives remain in Gaza or are confirmed deceased.
Israeli Hostages in Gaza Connect with Families Through Video Calls Amid Ongoing Captivity
Oct 13, 2025 03:43 pm CST
Israeli hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza were able to make video calls with their families on Monday, as confirmed by the Hostages and Families Forum. The calls involved relatives of Matan Zangauker, Nimrod Cohen, and the Cunio brothers, offering a rare glimpse of communication during their continued captivity in the Palestinian Territories.
Israeli Hostage Elkana Bohbot's Emotional Homecoming After Two Years in Gaza Captivity
Oct 13, 2025 03:24 pm CST
After two years of separation due to the Israel-Hamas conflict, Rebecca Gonzalez prepares for her husband Elkana Bohbot's return as part of a historic hostage release under a new Gaza ceasefire agreement. A touching handmade card from their son awaits among carefully arranged belongings at the border crossing where 20 Israeli hostages are expected to reunite with their families.