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Israel recovers bodies of six hostages in Gaza including Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin

Family of Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin says he has been killed in the Gaza Strip

The Independent UK

American Hostage Captured By Hamas In Israel

Emotional speech at DNC sheds light on the harrowing ordeal faced by American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin and the human toll of conflicts.

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Democratic convention day three: Tim Walz’s big pep talk and an Oprah surprise

The party mounted a compelling and diverse spectacle as Bill Clinton, Nancy Pelosi and Stevie Wonder all took to the stage

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American Parents Of Kidnapped Son Speak At Democratic National Convention

Parents of abducted Israeli hostage speak at DNC, urging diplomatic solutions for safe return of captives.

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Israeli Hostages Video Released By Families Forum

Video release of Hamas kidnapping of three Israelis, Netanyahu's proposal, and Biden's ceasefire plan discussed in ongoing crisis.

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An American hostage is seen alive for the first time since Oct. 7 in a Hamas video

Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who turned 24 last month while in captivity, has spent more than 200 days in captivity. His left arm was partially blown off by a grenade during the Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7.

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Leaders of 18 countries urge Hamas to release hostages held in Gaza

UK and US leaders among those calling for release, as families renew pressure on Netanyahu to restart negotiations

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Hamas video of Gaza captive Hersh Goldberg-Polin triggers Israel protests

The 23-year-old Israeli American criticises Israeli PM Netanyahu in the undated three-minute clip.

Al Jazeera

Ahead Of Feared Rafah Invasion, Palestinians Mourn Bombardment Dead

Palestinians on Thursday mourned over people killed in Israeli bombardment of Rafah, the southern Gaza city where Israel says it is advancing plans for a ground invasion.

International Business Times

Hamas releases video of Israeli-American hostage

Hamas released a hostage video on Wednesday showing a well-known Israeli-American man who was among scores of people abducted by the militants in the attack that ignited the war in Gaza.

France 24

Hamas Releases Hostage Video Of Israeli-American Captive

Hamas releases video of Israeli-American hostage, sparking protests in Jerusalem. Efforts to secure hostages' release face challenges amid ongoing conflict.

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Israeli Defense Minister Claims Half Of Hezbollah Commanders Killed

Recent developments in Israel-Hamas conflict and broader Middle East tensions, including disputed claims, hostage video release, US stance on settlements, ...

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President Biden Meets With Former Gaza Hostage Abigail Edan

President Biden meets former hostage Abigail Edan, highlighting efforts to secure captives' release and address ongoing hostage situations.

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Biden Administration Receives Video Of Israeli-American Hostage

Biden administration informed of video featuring Israeli-American hostage before public release by Hamas, sparking FBI analysis and confirmation of Hersh G...

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Israel thought to be preparing to send troops into Rafah

Two reservists brigades mobilised for Gaza missions while rows of tents put up in Khan Younis

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Israeli-American Hostage Criticizes Israeli Government In Video Released By Hamas

Israeli-American hostage criticizes Israeli government in Hamas video, likely under duress. Family urged to stay strong.

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Hamas Releases Video Of Israeli-American Hostage Surviving Capture

Hamas video shows Israeli-American hostage surviving with missing arm after abduction during Gaza attacks.

The Independent UK

Counting the days: Families of Hamas hostages prepare to mark loved ones' 100th day in captivity

Every morning, before she’s even out of her pajamas, Rachel Goldberg-Polin tears a piece of masking tape off the roll, grabs a pen and writes the number of days her son has been held hostage in Gaza

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Feel alone? Check out these quotes on what it's been like to be human in 2023

To feel 2023 is to listen closely and think on the words of awe, dread, anger, disconnect, loss — and yes, love — that flowed from people directly involved in the world’s most recent turns of history

The Independent UK

The US hostages that won’t be released in Hamas prisoner swap

As Israel prepares for release of women and children held in Gaza, father of captured American man tells The Independent of the 'living hell' his family is facing

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago area reacts to Israel-Hamas four-day truce, hostage release

Some called it “good news” that the warring parties agreed to release 50 Israeli hostages in exchange for 150 Palestinian prisoners. Others were grateful that more humanitarian aid will be allowed into Gaza.

Chicago Sun-Times

Big Chicago contingent at March for Israel rally in Washington

Chicago native Rachel Goldberg, whose son Hersh Goldberg-Polin is held by Hamas, spoke at the rally. ‘We hostage families have lived the last 39 days in slow motion torment.’

Al Jazeera

‘Bring Hersh Home’: Football club waits for Israeli ‘leftie’, Hamas captive

A much-loved member of an antiracist football community in Jerusalem, Hersh was taken hostage by Hamas on October 7.

Chicago Sun-Times

Son of Chicagoans, Hersh Goldberg-Polin among five Hamas hostages with Illinois ties

The parents of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin were raised in Chicago. Of the 12 U.S. citizens seized by Hamas, five have Illinois connections — more than previously known.

The Guardian - UK

Who are the hostages taken by Hamas from southern Israel?

Among those believed to be captives in Gaza are children, festival-goers, peace activists, caregivers, elderly people and soldiers. Here are some of their names and stories

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