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Monday Briefing

President Biden's Middle East coordinator is traveling to Cairo for talks aimed at securing the release of hostages held by Hamas.

Hamas's desire for a permanent cease-fire complicates efforts to arrange a new hostage release. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

4 months ago

Two British hostages are still held by Hamas, Lord Cameron confirms

Two UK nationals are still being held hostage by Hamas in Gaza.

Lord Cameron called on Israel to restore water supplies to northern Gaza. [ more ]

www.france24.com

4 months ago

Israel in mourning over three Gaza hostages mistakenly killed by IDF

Israel mourns deaths of three Gaza hostages killed by mistake

Protests in Tel Aviv over the incident [ more ]

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The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com

2 months ago

NYC politics

NYC Mayor Eric Adams on Israeli hostages: bring them home

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators confront NYC Mayor Eric Adams

Adams responds by calling for the release of hostages held by Hamas [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Sunak outlines pathway to peace' in Israel-Hamas war

Rishi Sunak outlines pathway to peace in Israel-Hamas war

Hamas must release all hostages and Palestinian Authority must return to provide governance, services and security [ more ]

www.france24.com

Live: Nine Palestinian militants killed in Gaza Strip, says Israeli military

Israeli forces kill nine Palestinian militants in Gaza

Thousand continue protest in Tel Aviv calling for release of hostages [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Tuesday Briefing

Israeli special operations forces freed two hostages in Gaza, prompting elation in Israel.

The rescue fueled mourning and panic among Palestinians in Rafah. [ more ]

www.france24.com

Live: Fears for Rafah, new talks for a truce between Israel and Hamas

Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu rejects Hamas's demands for a truce and vows to continue the military offensive in Gaza.

A poll shows that the majority of Israelis believe that recovering hostages should be the main goal of the war, rather than toppling Hamas. [ more ]

www.nature.com

Science

As Israel Floods Gaza's Tunnels with Seawater, Scientists Worry about Aquifer Contamination

The Israeli military has begun flooding Hamas-built tunnels under Gaza with seawater in an attempt to neutralize terrorist infrastructures.

Water researchers warn that flooding the tunnels could have a devastating effect on Gaza's already scarce freshwater supplies and might destabilize buildings.

There are concerns that flooding the tunnels could endanger the approximately 130 remaining Israeli hostages who were abducted by Hamas. [ more ]

www.dw.com

World news

Israel-Hamas war: US names group behind Jordan attack DW 01/31/2024

The US vows a 'consequential' response to a drone attack blamed on Iran-backed proxies.

The UN warns of 'catastrophic' consequences to aid funding cuts in Gaza. [ more ]

www.france24.com

Live: Qatar says truce proposal will be sent to Hamas

A framework to halt the Gaza fighting and for hostage releases is being relayed to Hamas by mediator Qatar.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will meet UNRWA donor nations to address funding cuts affecting ordinary Palestinians. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

World news

Widening Mideast Crisis: Israel to Make Case for War Before E.U. Amid Growing Criticism

Israel's foreign minister is seeking support from the European Union amid criticism over the human toll of the war and Netanyahu's refusal to consider Palestinian statehood.

Israel wants international support to defeat Hamas and secure the release of hostages from Gaza. [ more ]

Chicago Tribune

Letters: Response to Oct. 7 by Netanyahu and his right-wing government has been grossly disproportionate

The writer criticizes the Israeli government's disproportionate response to terrorist attacks and the destruction caused in the West Bank.

The writer questions the lack of action by the Biden administration in reining in the Israeli government. [ more ]

www.france24.com

France politics

Young French-Israeli hostages suffering 'psychological shock' after captivity

French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna says freed hostages are physically well but suffering "psychological shock".

A French-Israeli boy, Eitan Yahalomi, was reunited with his mother in Tel Aviv after being released from Hamas captivity.

Hostages were subjected to horrors, including threats with weapons and forced to watch videos of Hamas attacks. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

London

Thousands march in London against antisemitism

Thousands of people attended a march against antisemitism in London.

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson joined the crowd at the demonstration.

English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson was escorted away by police when he tried to join the march. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Europe news

Friday Briefing

Fighting continues after truce between Israel and Hamas was scheduled to begin.

Cease-fire includes release of hostages and prisoners and increase in humanitarian aid for Gaza.

Finland closing land border crossings with Russia over influx of migrants blamed on Moscow. [ more ]

www.dw.com

Parenting

Children in Israel and Gaza feel impact of Hamas conflict DW 11/20/2023

Hamas is holding 38 children and teenagers as hostages, with the youngest being a 9-month-old baby.

The attack left 21 children orphaned, with 16 of them having both parents murdered. [ more ]

www.dw.com

Parenting

Israel-Hamas war: Children bear the consequences DW 11/20/2023

Hamas is holding 38 children and teenagers hostage, including a nine-month-old baby.

The attack by Hamas left 21 children orphaned in Israel. [ more ]

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Black Lives Matter

Pro-Palestinian protesters flood Valley Fair Mall in South Bay on Black Friday

Pro-Palestinian protesters flooded Westfield Valley Fair mall in Santa Clara on Black Friday.

The protest comes as a brief pause to the violence in Gaza takes effect while hostages are exchanged. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

3 days ago

US news

Hamas's Offer to Hand Over 33 Hostages Includes Some Who Are Dead

Hamas may release remains of hostages in a potential cease-fire deal with Israel. [ more ]

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US news

As freed hostages return to Israel, details of captivity emerge

Hostages freed after seven weeks of Hamas captivity have emerged with details of their confinement.

Conditions of captivity included irregular meals, sleeping on chairs, and waiting hours for the bathroom.

Released hostages have lost weight and discovered their homes were ravaged by militants. [ more ]

forward.com

1 week ago

JavaScript

We have failed': A conversation with the parents of an Israeli hostage | amNewYork

The Neutra family shares their story about their son who is held hostage in Gaza, emphasizing the need for attention and action to be directed towards the hostages. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

1 month ago

London

Family members call for release of Gaza hostages at London vigil

Vigil held in London for hostages taken by Hamas in October.

129 hostages are still missing, with some presumed dead; situation linked to Israeli military offensive in Gaza and humanitarian crisis. [ more ]

Washington Post

1 month ago

World news

Middle East conflict live updates: Israeli protesters call for Netanyahu's ouster as war in Gaza hits 6-month mark

Thousands protested in Tel Aviv against Netanyahu's government and demanded the release of hostages in Gaza.

Israeli military recovered the body of kidnapped hostage Elad Katzir; sister blames leadership for 'abandoning' hostages. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Angela Rayner explains why she abstained from vote on Gaza ceasefire

Angela Rayner abstained from a ceasefire vote in November 2023.

Labour wants to see Hamas release Israeli hostages and increase humanitarian aid to Gaza. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Suella Braverman joins minute's silence at pro-Israel rally in London

Former home secretary Suella Braverman joined a pro-Israel rally in London.

Braverman expressed solidarity with Israel and called for the release of hostages. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Thousands take to central London for demonstration in solidarity with Israel'

Thousands of people gathered in London for a pro-Israel rally to mark 100 days since Hamas launched its attack.

Demonstrators demanded the release of hostages held by Hamas and showed support for Israel. [ more ]

Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn

Jewish community rallies to bring home Israeli hostages 100 days after Hamas attack * Brooklyn Paper

Jewish community in Brooklyn rallies for the release of hostages in Gaza

Community members face backlash and harassment from activist groups demanding ceasefire in Gaza [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Black Lives Matter

Hostage families storm Israeli parliament demanding release of their relatives video

Family members demand release of hostages

Over 130 people still held captive in Gaza [ more ]

www.france24.com

Live: Fighting rages across Gaza as Israeli troops push into Khan Younis

Fighting rages across Gaza with reports of gunfire, airstrikes, and tank shelling in Khan Younis.

Thousands of Israelis protest for the return of hostages in Gaza and early elections to oust Benjamin Netanyahu. [ more ]

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US politics

GOP Senator Calls Out Trump For Labelling Jan. 6 Rioters 'Hostages'

Sen. Joni Ernst disagrees with Trump calling Jan. 6 rioters 'hostages' but says he has the prerogative to pardon them.

Ernst highlights the difference between the Jan. 6 rioters and American hostages in the Middle East.

Ernst says it would be within Trump's right to pardon Jan. 6 rioters if he is re-elected. [ more ]

www.france24.com

Social justice

All hostages held captive by rioting prison inmates in Ecuador now freed

All remaining prison guards and administrative workers who were hostages in Ecuador's prison riots have been freed.

President Daniel Noboa praised the armed forces and police for their work in achieving the release of the hostages. [ more ]

New York Post

Austin

Gunman who killed Texas SWAT cop and 2 hostages was reportedly on FBI terror watchlist

The gunman who killed a Texas SWAT officer and two hostages was on the FBI's terror watchlist.

The suspect's home contained bomb-making materials and he was wearing body armor and night vision goggles during the shootout. [ more ]

New York Post

Austin

Married Austin SWAT cop killed trying to rescue hostages who were also shot dead

Senior Police Officer Jorge Pastore was killed in a shootout with a barricaded gunman, along with two hostages.

This is the first time an Austin police officer has been killed in the line of duty in 10 years.

Pastore was a member of the SWAT Gold team and the CAST division, and had joined the Austin Police Department in 2019. [ more ]

New York Post