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U.N. finds ‘clear and convincing’ information that hostages have been raped in Gaza

A senior United Nations official found “clear and convincing” information that hostages have been raped and sexually abused in Gaza and found “reasonable grounds” to believe sexual violence, including rape and gang rape, occurred during the Oct. 7 terrorist attack led by Hamas.“Based on the information it gathered, the mission team found clear and convincing information that sexual violence, including rape, sexualized torture, cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment has been […]

todayMarch 5, 2024 4

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‘Nothing is moving:’ Families’ anger grows in Israel as hostages mark 100 days in Hamas captivity

CNN  —  For the families of those seized by Hamas, Sunday marks a grueling milestone. The hostages have been held for 100 days by the militant group – and while some families have had proof of life, others still don’t know their loved ones’ fate. A hostage release deal agreed between Israel and Hamas in late November ended after six days, with more than 100 freed. There’s been little to […]

todayJanuary 14, 2024 4

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Family members blast words of support for hostages over the Israel-Gaza border

RE’IM, Israel — Armed with just a microphone and loudspeakers, they delivered a message of hope for their loved ones held hostage by Hamas for almost 100 days.“We’re turning the entire world upside down for you,” said Meirav Gonen, whose 23-year-old daughter Romi remains in captivity, as she stood on Israel’s border with Gaza on Thursday.“We’re here. We’re here on the fence, we’re here for you and for the rest […]

todayJanuary 13, 2024 1

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IDF zeroes in on Hamas tunnel in Gaza, recover bodies of five hostages

The Israel Defence Forces on Sunday released a video saying that they have recovered the bodies of five hostages who were killed while in Hamas captivity. The video shows a part of the Hamas tunnel network in Gaza City from where three bodies were recovered on Sunday, following the retrieval of two others from a different area two weeks ago. The IDF identified the dead as WO Ziv Dado, SGT […]

todayDecember 25, 2023 9

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IDF mistakenly killed 3 Israeli hostages in Gaza

Three Israeli hostages were shot and killed by Israel Defense Forces troops on Friday during combat with Hamas in the Gaza district of Shijaiyah, the IDF said.The three were “mistakenly” identified as a “threat,” an IDF spokesperson said on X at 1:17 p.m. ET on Friday. The grave mistake has since prompted an outpouring of anger and grief from Israelis.Here is a timeline of the events that unfolded, starting with […]

todayDecember 17, 2023 4

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IDF says it mistakenly killed 3 Israeli hostages during fighting

The 3 mistakenly killed hostages had likely escaped or were abandoned by captors, IDF saysThe three Israeli hostages mistakenly killed by the IDF are believed to have “either fled or were abandoned by terrorists,” IDF spokesperson Daniel Hagari said today. “During the last few days, or this day, they reached the point they reached,” he said, answering reporters' questions. “Unfortunately the tragic results of the event ended in their deaths.”When asked […]

todayDecember 15, 2023 6

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Bodies of 2 hostages recovered in Gaza, Israel says

Civilians bearing brunt of fighting in Gaza Civilians bearing brunt of fighting in Gaza between Israel and Hamas 05:16 The Israeli military says it has recovered the bodies of two hostages in Gaza and that they were brought back to Israel on Tuesday.In a statement, the Israel Defense Forces said the two have been identified as Eden Zakaria, 27, and Ziv Dado, 36. The IDF said Zakaria was at the music festival […]

todayDecember 12, 2023 1

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Israel-Hamas deal: These are the 12 hostages released on Wednesday

Israel has confirmed the identities of the 10 hostages who were released on Wednesday evening, after 53 days of being held captive by Hamas in the Gaza Strip.An additional two Russian citizens were released by Hamas on Wednesday.Raya Rotem Raya Rotem, released from Hamas captivity November 29, 2023 (credit: BRINGTHEMHOMENOW)Raya Rotem, 54, mother to Hila Rotem, was taken captive by Hamas terrorists during an attack on their community in […]

todayNovember 29, 2023 2

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Blinken pushes for truce extension in Gaza to allow more aid in and hostages out

Comment on this storyCommentAdd to your saved storiesSaveBRUSSELS — As a fragile truce held Wednesday in Gaza, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the United States wanted Israel to extend a pause in its military offensive to secure the release of more hostages, including Americans, and allow humanitarian aid to reach Palestinians.An extension of the pause “by definition means that more hostages would be coming home, more assistance would be […]

todayNovember 29, 2023 3

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