HostagesUpdate: Hostage releases completed as Keith Siegel freed in Gaza CitySiegel, as well as Ofer Kalderon and Yarden Bibas, was forced to participate in another sick ceremony before being handed over to the Red CrossBy Jacob Jaffa1 min read
HostagesHamas names three hostages to be released tomorrow as Ofer Kalderon, Keith Siegel and Yarden BibasThe announcement deepens concern over the fate of the Bibas childrenBy Jacob Jaffa1 min read
HostagesWho are the three Israeli and five Thai hostages set to be released today?Agam Berger has already been freed this morning after 482 days in captivityBy Imogen Garfinkel1 min read
Hostage NegotiationsHostage deal moved Trump to tears, says new US Middle East envoy WitkoffWashington’s man in the Middle East said the agreement, which he helped broker, was the ‘most worthy thing’ he could do in his lifetimeBy Akiva van Koningsveld2 min read
Kfir BibasBibas family ‘nightmare’ as children and mother left off hostage list for another week‘World came crashing down’ when Shiri, Kfir and Ariel’s names were left off list of captives to be releasedBy Jane Prinsley2 min read
HostagesHamas fails to detail status of 26 hostages slated for release in breach of dealAll fall into the humanitarian category – female, children, elderly and sickBy JC Reporter2 min read
HostagesHamas names four female hostages to be released tomorrowThe group of women will be exchanged for dozen of Palestinian prisoners, according to Israeli officialsBy Ellie Grant1 min read
Emily Damari thanks ‘amazing’ Spurs fans for unwavering supportThe British hostage also called on Hamas to release the remaining 94 captives ‘as soon as possible’By Ellie Grant1 min read||January 22, 2025 11:13
What happens next in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal?The fragile agreement has clear plans for stage one of the ceasefire, but leaves unanswered questions about hostages and long-term peaceBy Eliana Jordan3 min read||January 21, 2025 11:40
‘I was certain that I’d die in Gaza’ – freed hostages share their testimony after 471 days in Hamas captivityThe three women recalled being held in underground tunnels, undergoing medical procedures without anesthesia and seeing their families campaign for their release.By JC Reporter1 min read||January 21, 2025 11:25
Hamas gives hostages ‘gift bags’ in propaganda stunt after 471 days in GazaThe ‘goodie bags’ reportedly contained a map of the Strip and photos of the women in captivityBy Imogen Garfinkel1 min read||January 20, 2025 13:46
‘I’m the happiest person in the world’ Emily Damari says after freedom from GazaThe British hostage was held by Hamas for 470 daysBy JC Reporter1 min read||January 20, 2025 09:19
Who are the Palestinian prisoners being freed in return for the hostages?The new ceasefire deal will see the initial release of 33 hostages in exchange for up to 1,904 Palestinian prisoners, many of whom have been charged with terrorism and murderBy Eliana Jordan3 min read||January 19, 2025 14:27
What awaits the three hostages due for release in today’s ceasefire deal?Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher and Emily Damari will be taken to private hospital suites and treated for what health ministry anticipates to be severe mental and physical complicationsBy Eliana Jordan4 min read||January 19, 2025 11:14
Hostage families share their pain as baby captive Kfir Bibas turns two‘Since October 7 we have had to put all our emotions aside because otherwise, we wouldn’t be able to function’By Nicole Lampert6 min read||January 17, 2025 17:24
Emily Damari is on the list, but I won’t believe she’s free until I see her, says her motherMandy Damari has been campaigning tirelessly for her daughter’s releaseBy Imogen Garfinkel2 min read||January 17, 2025 12:25
