Families

Hostage families sail toward Gaza calling for Israel to end the war

Families of some of the Israeli hostages still held in Gaza have sailed towards the Palestinian enclave on Thursday, in a desperate attempt to put pressure on the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as it contemplates expanding the war in Gaza. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum, as well as the opposition and a …

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Egypt Independent August 9, 2025

Families of Italian nationals held in Alligator Alcatraz plead for their release

Rome CNN — Two Italian nationals living in the United States are among the inmates currently being held at the ICE detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” in Florida, according to Italy’s foreign ministry. Fernando Eduardo Artese, 63, and Gaetano Cateno Mirabella Costa, 45, were both sent to the facility, said to be surrounded by …

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Egypt Independent July 23, 2025

Jordan: Families demand justice in case tied to Muslim Brotherhood crackdown

Jordan: Families demand justice in case tied to Muslim Brotherhood crackdown Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 06/26/2025 – 13:34

Middle East Eye June 27, 2025

October 7 families demand to know the number of Gaza hostages still alive, after Trump said 3 more have died

CNN — Families of October 7 hostages held in Gaza demanded any new information from the Israeli government after US President Donald Trump said three more captives had died. “As of today, it’s 21. Three have died. So, this is a terrible situation,” Trump said on Tuesday. The remark was a shock to the families …

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Egypt Independent May 8, 2025