The announcement came after the Spanish and Belgian leaders criticized Israel for the suffering of civilians amid its operations in Gaza. Israel accused the two of 'not placing full responsibility for crimes against humanity' on Hamas
Thailand did not release the kidnapped people’s names or conditions, but thanked Qatar, Israel, Egypt, Iran, Malaysia, and the Red Cross. Getting medical information about the Thai hostages' pre-existing conditions has been trickier than Israelis'
The first group of Israelis freed from captivity in Gaza returned to Israel on Friday, on the first day of a planned four-day truce during which further exchanges of hostages for Palestinian detainees are due to take place. Follow Israel Hayom on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram The 13 released included four small children and their mothers as well as […]
Hamas terrorists released 24 hostages on Friday during the first day of the war's first truce, the Red Cross said, including Israeli women and children and Thai farm workers. Follow Israel Hayom on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram Nine hours after guns fell silent for the first time in seven weeks, the Red Cross said it […]
The Israeli hostages, who were kidnapped 49 days ago from kibbutzim near Gaza and dragged into the enclave during Hamas' assault, were released as part of a limited cease-fire deal amid Gaza war
Contrary to the prevailing view, an agreement that will halt the shooting plays a significant role that goes beyond the battlefield. No wonder the government and the army are trying to avoid it
The way to win a war is to vanquish the foe, but the way to end a conflict is to allow the rival side to share positions of power, according to sociologist and political philosopher Andreas Wimmer, a world authority on ethno-political conflicts
HOSTAGE AFFAIRS: Although some Israelis families may be reunited this weekend with their loved ones held hostage by Hamas in Gaza, others face an arduous wait.
HOSTAGE AFFAIRS: Although some Israelis families may be reunited this weekend with their loved ones held hostage by Hamas in Gaza, others face an arduous wait.