Hostage

Biden: “We’re in the middle of negotiations” on a possible hostage deal

President Joe Biden deflected questions about his comments earlier Monday on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, telling CNN they were “in the middle of negotiations” on a possible hostage deal. CNN’s Arlette Saenz asked the president what more he wanted Netanyahu to do, hours after telling reporters the prime minister wasn’t doing enough. “We’re in …

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Egypt Independent September 3, 2024

Far-right National Security Minister Ben Gvir pledges to stop “reckless” hostage deal

Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir said he will use his powers to prevent a “reckless” hostage and ceasefire deal. The death of six hostages in Gaza has sparked mass protests in Israel, with demonstrators calling for the government to strike an agreement to bring home around 100 hostages, 35 of whom are believed …

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Egypt Independent September 2, 2024

Hostage families call for public to mobilize after Israeli military reports finding several bodies in Gaza

CNN — A group representing the families of Israeli hostages held in Gaza has called for the public to mobilize after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported finding “a number of bodies” in the war-torn territory. The demands by the Hostages and Missing Families Forum came as thousands rallied across Israel on Saturday demanding that …

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Egypt Independent September 1, 2024

Frail and malnourished, rescued hostage hopes war in Gaza ends ‘for all Palestinian and Israeli families’

Negev, Israel CNN — After more than 300 days in Hamas captivity, a frail and malnourished Farhan Al-Qadi sat in a large tent set up by his family and friends in the Negev desert, where loved ones came by to welcome him home on Wednesday. “I am well,” Al-Qadi told reporters, adding that he wishes “that the war ends …

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Egypt Independent August 29, 2024

Ceasefire and hostage talks set to resume in Cairo as sticking points remain

Negotiators are gathering in the Egyptian capital Cairo for a renewed push to secure an end for fighting in Gaza in exchange for the release of hostages. A Hamas delegation arrived in Cairo Saturday evening, a Hamas official said, while an Israeli delegation is also expected to head there for the talks. There are still …

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Egypt Independent August 25, 2024

Israeli hostage families to boycott October 7 memorial as ceasefire talks drag on

CNN — A group representing the families of Israeli hostages held in Gaza plans to boycott the government’s commemoration of the first anniversary of the October 7 attack, frustrated by the slow progress in negotiations to bring back their loved ones. “The Israeli government’s glaring inability to secure the hostages’ return makes any attempt to …

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Egypt Independent August 22, 2024

Crowds gather in Tel Aviv to demand ceasefire and hostage release deal 300 days after Hamas attack

Israeli protesters gathered in Tel Aviv Thursday to demand the government reach a ceasefire and hostage release deal as they marked 300 days since Hamas’ devastating October 7 attack on Israel. Hostages’ families were joined by a sea of supporters holding images of their loved ones at Hostages Square as they urged Prime Minister Benjamin …

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Egypt Independent August 3, 2024

US and 16 other countries whose citizens were taken hostage urge Hamas and Israel to ‘close this deal’

CNN — The United States and 16 other countries whose citizens were taken hostage by Hamas on October 7 are set to release a joint statement Thursday calling on Israel and Hamas to come to an agreement on the most recent ceasefire and hostages proposal, according to a US official – marking the latest move …

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Egypt Independent June 6, 2024

American-Israeli hostage appears in Hamas video for first time

CNN — Hamas on Saturday published a video of two hostages, American-Israeli Keith Siegel and Israeli Omri Miran. In the video, Siegel, who appears to be speaking under duress, pleads for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to negotiate a hostage release deal with Hamas. This is the first video released of Siegel since he was …

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Egypt Independent April 28, 2024

Negotiators race to secure Israel-Hamas hostage and ceasefire deal ahead of Ramadan

CNN — The Biden administration is racing against the clock as it attempts to secure a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war before Ramadan next month, with senior US officials believing that the release of Israeli hostages from Gaza is the only plausible way to bring the first pause to the deadly conflict since a seven-day truce in late November – and possibly, an eventual end to the …

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Egypt Independent February 25, 2024