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Israel prepares for the worst as Hamas hostage cancellation leaves fate of Bibas family uncertain

The fate of Hamas’ youngest hostages, Ariel, 5, and Kfir, 2, remains in limbo as the ceasefire deal rolls on

By Imogen Garfinkel

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Shiri Bibas (center) and her sons Ariel, 4, (left) and baby Kfir, who were kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Oz by Hamas on October 7, 2023. (Courtesy)

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Foreign Secretary David Lammy meet with the families of hostages and the bereaved at a commemoration event at 10 Downing Street in September 2024 (Picture: Lauren Hurley / No 10 Downing Street)

The KC speaking up for British hostage families: ‘It’s been quite a rollercoaster’

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Ohad Ben Ami being released by Hamas on Saturday, February 8

Hamas cancels all hostage releases until further notice

By Daniel Ben-David

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Israeli Police have raided two bookshops in East Jerusalem and arrested the owners (Image: Iyad Muna/CNN)

Two arrested in Israeli raids on East Jerusalem bookshops

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Eli Sharabi, whose wife and two daughters were killed on October 7, reunited with his mother, Hanna, and his sister, Osnat, on Saturday. (Credit: IDF Spokespersons' Unit)

Hostages were choked, hung from the ceiling and starved by Hamas, freed captives claim

By Imogen Garfinkel

3 min read

PA President Mahmoud Abbas has signed a decree to end the controversial 'pay to slay' scheme (Image: Getty)

Palestinian Authority

PA to end controversial ‘pay to slay’ programme

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Idit Ohel (centre), mother of hostage Alon Ohel, has called for his release after receiving a first sign of life in 492 days from released captives who were held with him (Image: Getty)

Hostage mother calls for special release as she receives son’s first sign of life in 492 days

By Daniel Ben-David

2 min read

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‘Hamas cannot exist’ – Trump’s pick for Israel ambassador sets out ‘day after’ plans

Mike Huckabee predicted changes ‘of biblical proportion’ under the new president’s Middle East policy

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February 10, 2025 12:08

Mike Huckabee has predicted change 'of biblical proportions' in the Middle East during President Trump's second term (Image: Getty)

Thai hostages freed from Gaza arrive home in Bangkok

The five men were welcomed by Thailand's foreign minister, Israel's ambassador and family members

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February 10, 2025 09:38

BANGKOK, THAILAND - FEBRUARY 09: Bannawat Saethao, one of the recently released Thai hostages, reunites with his family after arriving to Suvarnabhumi Airport on February 09, 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. Five of the remaining Thai hostages, who were released after 482 days in captivity in Gaza following their abduction by Hamas on October 7, have arrived at Bangkokâ€™s Suvarnabhumi Airport, while one Thai national remains captive in Gaza. Approximately 30,000 Thai migrant workers reside in Israel, primarily from Thailand's northeastern Isaan region, attracted by the high earning potential of farm work in Israel. (Photo by Lauren DeCicca/Getty Images)

Calls grow in Israel for all hostages to be released together

Hostages suffering from malnutrition, says health ministry

By Daniel Ben-David

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February 9, 2025 13:19

Or Levy reunites with his 3 year old son

QPR owner shared posts calling for Israel to be ‘dismantled’ and praising Hezbollah

Ruben Gnanalingam also reposted conspiracy theories that Israel ‘owns’ the US, citing paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein as evidence

By Jane Prinsley

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February 7, 2025 17:14

QPR owner Ruben Gnanalingam (L) has reposted dozens of anti-Israel LinkedIn posts (Photo: YouTube)

Hamas names hostages for release following Gaza aid row delay

The announcement has deepened concern for the welfare of the Bibas children, who remain in Gaza

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February 7, 2025 16:18

Hamas has named the three hostages set for release tomorrow as Or Levy, Ohad Ben-Ami and Eliyahu Sharabi (Image: Getty)

Einat Wilf

What Trump sees about Gaza that others miss

It is potentially a valuable piece of territory – if only its inhabitants’ politics of destruction could change

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February 7, 2025 12:38

Gaza could be a hub for trade and tourism, but it has been blighted by the politics of destruction (Image: Getty)

Jacob Jaffa

Trump is not the friend Jews need

The US President just laid out – and appeared to row back on – a roadmap for ethnic cleansing

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February 6, 2025 12:14

Trump's Gaza plan may never happen, but it should prompt a shudder from Jews the world over

Jewish groups voice outrage, scepticism and praise over Trump’s Gaza remarks

Proposals must be workable and in-line with international law, the Board said

By Imogen Garfinkel

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February 6, 2025 11:50

Jewish community organisations have shared mixed reactions to President Trump's plans for Gaza (Image: Getty)

Netanyahu gifts Trump ‘golden pager’ in tribute to surprise attack against Hezbollah

At least 42 people were killed in the Mossad operation, which targeted the terror group’s communication networks

By Imogen Garfinkel

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February 5, 2025 17:06

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly gifted a golden pager to Donald Trump during the pair's meeting at the White House (Image: Getty)

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