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Israel must not end war yet despite Sinwar success

We, who want this war to end yesterday, must keep fighting tomorrow and tomorrow, until the aggressors – Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran – cave in. 

23/10/2024

Why Jews must dance on Simchat Torah during this year's holiday

Perhaps, as difficult as it feels, we are celebrating and dancing for the future. If we want to celebrate Simchat Torah in the future, those of us who can, must celebrate it this year. 

By KENNETH BRANDER
23/10/2024

Hostages will not return until Gaza 'aggression' stops, Hamas official says

Naim also placed doubt on Israel's ability to dismantle the organization by killing off leadership.

 People ride their bicycles on Yom Kippur, in front of a wall featuring hostage posters

A year of captivity: World ambassadors call to bring the hostages home

British Ambassador to Israel Simon Walters reiterated the urgency of the hostage situation, also calling for an end to the fighting and more humanitarian aid for Gazans.

Shin Bet chief’s secret Cairo visit seeks to revive stalled hostage deal talks

Past talks did not lead to any progress in returning the hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

By WALLA!
14/10/2024

A hallowed or hollow institution? Bereaved hostage father speaks out

Bereaved father Rabbi Doron Perez speaks at the UN October 7 Remembrance Ceremony on behalf of the hostages.

By DORON PEREZ
13/10/2024

Parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin share their grief in heartfelt interview

His parents said that they were happy that so many people felt they had gotten to know Hersh.

Yarden Bibas turns 35 in second birthday as Hamas hostage

Bibas's family - his wife Shiri and two young children Kfir and Ariel, were also taken hostage on October 7 and are still held captive.

  Nitzan Peled.

Three artists, three questions: One year since Oct. 7

Israeli artists have taken it upon themselves to showcase the ongoing horrors taking place in Israel and become the voices of those still held hostage who cannot yet speak for themselves. 

09/10/2024

'A duty of the highest order': Top religious Zionist rabbis tell gov't to push for hostage deal

A group of some of the leading rabbis in religious Zionism wrote a letter urging the government to free the hostages by any means necessary, including a "reasonable" hostage deal.

08/10/2024
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