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Emily Damari and two other former hostages ‘fulfil dreams together’ watching England at World Cup

Three friends ‘conquer the worst' and fly to US to see England beat Panama 2-0

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June 29, 2026 18:22

Ziv Berman, Emily Damari and Gali Berman in New York (Emily Demari Instagram)

‘Why were you silent?’ Former hostage confronts UN gender-based violence rapporteur

Ilana Gritzewsky told the UN Human Rights Council: ‘I was beaten and mutilated before blacking out. I woke up half naked with seven terrorists standing over me, not knowing what happened to me in those lost moments.’

By Melanie Swan

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June 25, 2026 10:40

Former hostage Ilana Gritzewsky at a protest outside the home of Defence Minister Israel Katz in Moshav Kfar Ahim on August 15, 2025 (Flash90)

Manchester synagogue shows their ‘adopted’ freed hostage to his seat

Shaare Hayim had been praying for Almog Meir Jan, who was abducted from Nova on October 7

By Alma Green

2 min read

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June 15, 2026 16:17

Almog Meir Jan sitting at last in the reserved seat held for him in the men's section of Shaare Hayim until his release from captivity (Photo: Jonathan Hunter)

IDF eliminates Hamas terrorist who captured four hostages

Yousef Ayesh Awad Ramadan served as a deputy commander of Hamas’ elite Nukhba cell

By Lianne Kolirin

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June 3, 2026 11:48

Former hostages Eliya Cohen (L) and Alon Ohel on the day of their release (Flash90)

By Natalie Lisbona

‘It devastates us’: Families of October 7 victims react as full extent of horrors are revealed in historic report

Evidence and testimony gathered by commission catalogues shocking extent of savagery and sexual violence during attacks

6 min read

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May 13, 2026 14:30

‘It devastates us’: Families of October 7 victims react as full extent of horrors are revealed in historic report

Rachel Goldberg-Polin speaks to the JC about her powerful new book, When We See You Again

The mother of Hamas October 7 victim Hersh tells British Jews, ‘We are with you’ at this difficult time

By Daniel Ben-David

4 min read

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April 29, 2026 15:32

Rachel Goldberg-Polin speaks to the JC about her powerful new book, When We See You Again

By Natalie Lisbona

Want to know the future of Israel? Ask the fearless teenagers who have grown up with war

In a week of Independence Day and Remembrance Day, the nation's children look ahead with confidence and resilience

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April 22, 2026 13:54

Want to know the future of Israel? Ask the fearless teenagers who have grown up with war

First images of ‘Orange Garden’ in memory of Bibas family released

The new landmark will also be dedicated to all child victims of October 7 and promote ‘national healing’

By Jacob Jaffa

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April 20, 2026 15:29

First images of ‘Orange Garden’ in memory of Bibas family released

Season of freedom: a heart-to-heart with four former hostages

From making a cup of tea to laughing out loud, Emily Damari, Doron Steinbrecher, Aviva Seigel and Danielle Aloni share how it feels to be free women back home in Israel

By Natalie Blenford

12 min read

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March 25, 2026 14:55

Emily Damari has got engaged and launched a clothing line since her release (Picture: Shai Franco)

Former hostage Sagui Dekel-Chen performs deeply moving concert of songs conceived in Gaza

IDF eliminates PIJ commander who took hostages on October 7

Jewish children ‘are showing anxiety about being taken hostage’

Sagui’s concert from Kibbutz Nir Oz is a must-see

JNF UK to livestream concert of former hostage Sagui Dekel-Chen at London event

Former hostage Noa Argamani reunites with rescuer at Entebbe commemoration

Former hostages kidnapped together marry in Israel

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Emily Damari and two other former hostages ‘fulfil dreams together’ watching England at World Cup

‘Why were you silent?’ Former hostage confronts UN gender-based violence rapporteur

Manchester synagogue shows their ‘adopted’ freed hostage to his seat

IDF eliminates Hamas terrorist who captured four hostages

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Rachel Goldberg-Polin speaks to the JC about her powerful new book, When We See You Again

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First images of ‘Orange Garden’ in memory of Bibas family released

Season of freedom: a heart-to-heart with four former hostages