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Israel mourns return of bodies of 4 hostages, February 20, 2025
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Israel Mourns
Israel mourns four hostages – Oded Lifshitz, and Shiri, Kfir, and Ariel Bibas – who died in terrorist captivity.
Pictures of Shiri Bibas and her children Kfir and Ariel who are held hostage in Hamas captivity hang outside the protest tent calling for the release of Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip, outside the Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem, February 19, 2025.
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Slain Hostages Oded Lifshitz, Shiri, Kfir and Ariel Bibas to
A day of deep sorrow for Israel, as officials confirm the deaths of four hostages.
A rally marking 500 days since the hostages were kidnapped to the Gaza Strip, at "Hostage Square" in Tel Aviv, February 17, 2025.
Yael's Holy Land Reflections
Israel's 500th Day of War
Yael Eckstein says that Israel’s war against Hamas is not a war over land, but a war over existence.
man in brown T-shirt and hat walking down tunnel, seen from rear - cement wall covered in flyers
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Six Living Hostages Set to Be Released Saturday
Here’s what we know so far about the six living hostages coming home to Israel on Saturday.
A military helicopter with released hostages Sagui Dekel-Chen and Sasha Troufanov arrives at the Sheba Medical center.
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Hamas to Release More Hostages This Week
While we rejoice over the return of more hostages from Gaza, this week brings some sad news – not all of them will be returning alive.
Friends of released hostage Sasha Troufanov seen as he arrives at the Sheba Medical center in Ramat Gan.
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‘He Prayed I Would Find Someone Else to Love’
On this 500th day of war in Israel, one recently released hostage reunites with his girlfriend who held onto hope that they would finish their love story.
Released Israeli hostage Ohad Ben Ami seen after leaving the hospital, arriving with his family to an apartment his family is renting in Tel Aviv
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Three More Hostages Set to Be Released Saturday
Sagui, Sasha, and Yair are coming home tomorrow.
Israelis rally for hostage deal, February 12, 2025
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Israel Optimistic Hostage Deal Will Go On as Planned
Despite last minute uncertainty, Israel is hopeful that more hostages will come home this weekend.
Israeli tanks near the Israeli-Gaza border, southern Israel, June 4, 2024.
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IDF Bolsters Forces at Gaza Border
The IDF is preparing for any scenario if the hostages aren't returned.
Moran Ben David, IFCJ Staff, arms around Zohara, white blanket on her shoulders
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Caring for Zohara
92-year-old Zohara lives in the Holy Land and has relied on The Fellowship for over 10 years!
Yael Eckstein and spokesperson of Shamir Medical Center sitting on couches with two of the Thai hostages released from Hamas, flowers in jar, Israeli and Thailand flags, arms in laps, smiling, happy
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Grants for Released Thai Hostages
Yael Eckstein distributes Fellowship grants of 4,000 shekel (or about $1,120 USD) to the released Thai hostages.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a plenary session of the opening day of the winter session at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on October 28, 2024.
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Netanyahu Responds to Hamas
Netanyahu says that there will be “intense fighting” in Gaza if Hamas doesn’t release the hostages by Saturday.