Unlike many families who blame Israel’s government for not getting their loved ones released from captivity in Gaza, Adi Alexander is hesitant to point fingers. Pragmatic and measured, the father of the last living American being held hostage by Hamas just wants his son to come home. “I don’t want to get into who came … Read more
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that freeing Palestinian prisoners under the Gaza ceasefire deal will be delayed until Hamas ends its “humiliating ceremonies” while releasing Israeli hostages. Since the ceasefire came into effect on January 19, Hamas has released 25 Israeli hostages in well-rehearsed handovers, with masked operatives parading the captives on … Read more
Hamas has proposed a significant development in the ongoing ceasefire negotiations with Israel, offering to release all remaining captives in the Gaza Strip in “one go”. This move is contingent upon a lasting truce and the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from the besieged enclave. Hazem Qassem, Hamas spokesman, emphasised the group’s commitment to this … Read more
Israel has warned Hamas of serious consequences as tensions over the ceasefire put the fragile truce at risk.On Wednesday, Israel’s defence minister issued a stark warning, declaring that “all hell will break loose” if the militant group fails to release hostages as scheduled this weekend. His comments came as mediators rushed to save the deal.The … Read more
US President Donald Trump on Monday warned Hamas that “all hell will break loose” following its threats to postpone exchange of hostages under ceasefire deal with Israel.Trump gave the militant outfit an ultimatum to release all remaining hostages by noon Saturday, or he would allow Israel to cancel the ongoing cease-fire.“But as far as I’m … Read more
After enduring 491 days in Hamas captivity, Eli Sharabi was finally freed on Saturday morning. His long-awaited return to Israel was marred by unimaginable heartbreak after he learned that his wife, Leanne, and daughters, Noya (16) and Yahel (13), were killed during the October 7 Hamas attack.In a heart-wrenching moment captured on video, Sharabi was … Read more