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Bibas 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 released

By Jane Prinsley

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The nine-month-old was abducted from Kibbutz Nir Oz alongside his parents and brother during the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks (Picture: Getty)

Yasser Abu Bakr reportedly speaking to Abbas

Abbas ‘congratulated’ man accused of murder of nine-month-old

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Hamas has named the next set of hostages to be released under the ceasefire deal

Hamas fails to detail status of 26 hostages slated for release in breach of deal

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Released hostage Karina Ariev is seen with her parents after being freed from Hamas captivity on January 25, 2025 (Israel Defense Forces)

First photos show tears and hugs as hostages are reunited with their parents

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People react and hold up photos at Hostages square while watching live streaming of the release of the hostages on January 25, 2025 in Tel Aviv, Israel (Photo by Amir Levy/Getty Images)

Joy and tears for friends and families of released hostages

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Four Israeli hostages stand on a stage before Hamas fighters hand them over to a team from the Red Cross in Gaza City (Photo by OMAR AL-QATTAA/AFP via Getty Images)

Hostages Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy and Liri Albag return to Israel

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(Clockwise) Liri Albag, Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa and Naama Levy

Hamas names four female hostages to be released tomorrow

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Filling the void: Hostage families share the healing power of art and music

A new exhibition in London showcases the work of those struggling through the cruel reality of their loved ones being abducted by Hamas

By Eliana Jordan

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January 24, 2025 15:21

From left: Kamim Foundation CEO Shay Shoham, Idit Ohel, and Noam Sagi at the Omer Tiroche Gallery in Soho on 23 January, 2025.

Claudia Mendoza

By Claudia Mendoza

The Gaza conflict has exposed the challenges our community faces

They require our ongoing attention and engagement

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January 23, 2025 10:00

Emily Damari

Pro-Gaza MP seemingly refers to Palestinian prisoners as ‘hostages’ during PMQs

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer didn’t immediately reject Iqbal Mohamed’s claim in the Commons but it was later repudiated by his officals spokesperson

By Lorin Bell-Cross

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January 22, 2025 14:22

Independent pro-Gaza MP Iqbal Mohamed seemingly referred to Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails as 'hostages' during PMQs (Image: Parliament TV).

Emily Damari thanks ‘amazing’ Spurs fans for unwavering support

The British hostage also called on Hamas to release the remaining 94 captives ‘as soon as possible’

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January 22, 2025 11:13

Emily Damari wants to thank Tottenham Hotspur, together with its fans and players, for all their unwavering support

Hen Mazzig

We choose humanity even when the costs are high

Hope feels fragile in this broken world, but without it we risk losing hold of who we are

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January 22, 2025 10:18

Supporters and relativeswatching a live television broadcast on the release of Israeli hostages, at the Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, on January 19 (Getty Images)

Starmer thanks Netanyahu for work to secure Emily Damari release

Both leaders agreed to cooperate to combat the threat posed by Iran

By Lorin Bell-Cross

2 min read

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January 21, 2025 16:31

Sir Keir Starmer offered his thanks to Benjamin Netanyahu for his help in securing the release of Emily Damari, a Downing Street spokesperson said (Image: Getty)

‘I was certain that I’d die in Gaza’ – freed hostages share their testimony after 471 days in Hamas captivity

The three women recalled being held in underground tunnels, undergoing medical procedures without anesthesia and seeing their families campaign for their release.

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January 21, 2025 11:25

(L-R) Released hostages Romy Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher and Emily Damari

Trump halts funding to Unrwa and revokes sanctions on settlers in executive orders

Hostage families also joined Trump on the podium at his inauguration on Monday

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January 21, 2025 10:53

US President Donald Trump greets relatives of Israeli hostages taken by Hamas during the inaugural parade (Image: Getty)

A day of ‘mixed emotions’ for hostage campaigners as three captives are freed

Hundreds of activists have been putting up posters and yellow ribbons for the past 15 months

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January 20, 2025 14:52

Hostage campaigners in Golders Green after the release of three female hostages, including British Israeli Emily Damari (Photo: Gaby Wine)

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