Israeli hostage release
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.
Netanyahu's Ultimatum: Hamas Must Disarm as Gaza Hostage Release Talks Advance Under Trump's Peace Plan
Oct 05, 2025 12:29 pm CST
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu declares Hamas will be disarmed "the easy or hard way" as peace negotiations progress under Trump's mediation. With Hamas accepting parts of the US peace plan and talks set to resume in Egypt, Netanyahu signals Israel will maintain strategic positions in Gaza while working toward the imminent release of all hostages. Trump warns both sides to move quickly toward resolution of the conflict that has devastated the region.