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Israelis protest calling for the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, at Azrieli Mall in Tel Aviv Feb. 21, 2024. (Photo/JTA-Miriam Alster-Flash90)
Posted inUncategorized

U.S. and 17 other countries with hostages in Gaza call for their release in exchange for a ceasefire

by Ron Kampeas April 25, 2024April 25, 2024
A protester holds a poster with a photo of 23-year-old  Hersh Goldberg-Polin as people gather with signs calling for the release of hostages held by Hamas since Oct. 7, during a rally in Tel Aviv, Oct. 28, 2023. (Photo/JTA-Jack Guez-AFP via Getty Images)
Posted inNews

Berkeley-born hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin seen alive in apparently recent video released by Hamas

by JTA April 24, 2024
Zehava Dahan behind place settings for relatives of her best friend in Israel who were taken hostage by Hamas, part of a public Shabbat dinner-themed installation in front of San Francisco City Hall, Nov. 10, 2023. (Photo/Andrew Esensten)
Posted inIsrael

Hamas says it cannot produce total of 40 hostages needed to meet criteria for cease-fire deal

Beth Harpaz by Beth Harpaz April 10, 2024
Billboard at night at Times Square
Posted inIsrael

New report details extent of Hamas sexual assaults on Oct. 7

Louis Keene by Louis Keene February 23, 2024
Elderly couple hugging
Posted inIsrael

2 Israeli Americans missing since Oct. 7 confirmed killed in Hamas attack

by JTA December 28, 2023
Relatives of hostages and others rally for a prisoner swap in Tel Aviv on November 21, 2023. (Photo/JTA-Eliyahu Freedman)
Posted inNews

At a small Tel Aviv protest ahead of the Israel-Hamas hostage deal, families feel hope and uncertainty

by Eliyahu Freedman November 21, 2023
Screenshot from “Disaster,” an 80-second film from animator Yoni Goodman.
Posted inFilm

The story of a mother whose sons were taken hostage by Hamas is now an animated film

PJ Grisar by PJ Grisar November 1, 2023November 1, 2023
Ori Megidish (center) with her family after her rescue from the Gaza Strip, Oct. 30, 2023. (Israel Security Agency)
Posted inNews

Israeli forces rescue kidnapped soldier, the first since Oct. 7

by Ron Kampeas October 30, 2023October 30, 2023
Students supporting Israel
Posted inBay Area

Hundreds rally at UC Berkeley to demand action on Gaza hostages

by Sue Fishkoff October 27, 2023October 28, 2023
A photo of Natalie and Judith Raanan (Photo/JTA-Courtesy the family)
Posted inIsrael

Hamas releases mother-daughter American hostages

by Ron Kampeas October 20, 2023

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