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Haaretz - 18:56 Feb 08, 2025
Neighbors of Ohad Ben-Ami and Eli Sharabi gathered at the Kibbutz pub to celebrate their return from Hamas captivity, but were struck into silence when they saw them, gaunt and pale. 'It looked like they came from the world of the dead,' said one -
Haaretz - 18:45 Feb 08, 2025
The release of three emaciated men on Saturday sparked protests across Israel. 'Don't let Netanyahu fool you,' families urged Trump, accusing the prime minister of refusing to commit to advance the next stage of the hostage deal -
Israel Hayom - 18:29 Feb 08, 2025
What happened to the hostages during 491 days in hell of Gaza? With the return of Ohad Ben Ami, Ori Levi, and Eli Sharabi from Hamas captivity on Saturday, new details are emerging about their harrowing ordeal, both psychologically and physically, as evidenced by the images that shocked the world. The three hostages were held […] -
Haaretz - 17:02 Feb 08, 2025
Or and his wife hid in a bomb shelter where 16 people were murdered by Hamas on October 7, before being kidnapped. Eli Sharabi, also released on Saturday, didn't know that his brother, wife and children were killed too -
Haaretz - 16:35 Feb 08, 2025
'I've never been so excited in my life,' Or Levy's brother said upon their reunion ■ Ohad Ben Ami joked with his family, saying, 'I left in size XXL and came back to you in size M' ■ Eli Sharabi was greeted by his mother and sister after his wife and daughters were killed on October 7, 2023 -
JPost.com - Antisemitism - 15:48 Feb 08, 2025
The suspect allegedly robbed the victim of his mezuzah necklace.
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Haaretz - 15:34 Feb 08, 2025
Netanyahu has spent decades of his career using the memory of the Holocaust as a political issue. But on Saturday morning, Israelis woke up to Holocaust-like images on their TV screens – three pale, limping, emaciated hostages being released from Gaza -
Haaretz - 15:21 Feb 08, 2025
The three hostages released Saturday appeared gaunt and pale, with families fearing time is running out. 'Netanyahu, do you see what they look like?' asked one mother, adding, 'Do you see the consequences of your obstructions?' -
Haaretz - 14:41 Feb 08, 2025
The new prime minister pledged to implement UN Resolution 1701, mandating a cease-fire with Israel, the withdrawal of armed groups from southern Lebanon, and the reinforcement of the Lebanese army in the region -
Israel Hayom - 13:06 Feb 08, 2025
"A Gut Punch". This is how an Israeli official involved in the negotiations described the reaction to the images of the three released hostages Ohad Ben Ami, Eli Sharabi, and Or Levy, after 491 days in Hamas captivity. "They were held underground most of the time in harsh conditions. Testimonies from those who have already […] -
Haaretz - 12:59 Feb 08, 2025
Last week, a major drag festival in central Tel Aviv attracted thousands of attendees. Despite the absence of international performers and a lack of support from gay politicians, the drag queens and kings remained undeterred and raised awareness of HIV -
Israel Hayom - 12:00 Feb 08, 2025
Shock. A tightening in the chest. A heart that so desperately wanted to rejoice, to celebrate the return of Ohad, Eli, and Or, became paralyzed for a few moments in a wave of collective terror. A real shudder. "At least they're on their feet," everyone muttered, clinging to small comforts, to a measure of relief. […] -
Haaretz - 11:58 Feb 08, 2025
111 of those released were Gazans detained after October 7, 2023. Out of 72 security prisoners released, 18 were given life sentences -
Haaretz - 11:17 Feb 08, 2025
Eli Sharabi and Ohad Ben Ami were kidnapped from Kibbutz Be'eri, while Or Levy was taken hostage from the Nova festival. The three looked weak and thin upon their release, sparking outrage from hostages' families and politicians about the fate of those still in captivity -
Israel Hayom - 09:00 Feb 08, 2025
After 491 days in captivity, Or Levy, Eli Sharabi, and Ohad Ben Ami were transferred to the IDF and are now (Saturday) in Israel. Photos of their release show them stepping out of Hamas vehicles and onto the stage, appearing in severe medical condition. The three hostages, held for nearly a year and a half, […] -
Haaretz - 07:07 Feb 08, 2025
The French comics artist Joann Sfar has created a graphic novel about the October 7 massacre and its impact on the Jewish community in France. He refrained from drawing the atrocities of that day, and explains why -
Haaretz - 06:03 Feb 08, 2025
State commissions of inquiry don't oust prime ministers, but are the only tool in Israel to investigate failures and also the only one the public still believes in. Why is Netanyahu so afraid of the process? -
Haaretz - 05:25 Feb 08, 2025
New research cracks the myth of biblical Tel Aviv: How a dark metaphor evolved into a persistent urban legend -
Israel Hayom - 04:10 Feb 08, 2025
After 491 days in captivity, following the most recent release as part of the hostage deal, three more hostages held by Hamas were freed this morning (Saturday): Ohad Ben Ami, Eli Sharabi, and Or Levy. The three are now back home, after crossing the border into Israel together with IDF forces, where they will receive […]