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Released hostage Emily Damari arrives at Tel haSHomer medical center, January 19, 2025.

Freed Hostage Emily’s Wounded Hand Becomes Symbol of Defiance

Stand for Israel  |  January 22, 2025
Freed hostage Emily Damari posted a photo of her unbandaged hand after losing two fingers in Hamas captivity, and it’s become a message of hope and Israeli defiance.
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Four Wounded in Tel Aviv Stabbing Attack

Stand for Israel  |  January 21, 2025
Despite the current temporary ceasefire in Gaza, terror attacks remain a brutal reality in Israel.
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Four More Hostages Set to Be Released on Saturday

Stand for Israel  |  January 21, 2025
All of Israel, and all her friends around the world, pray for the safe return of more Israeli hostages during the first stage of the deal.
Israelis watch the release of three hostages from Hamas captivity as part of a deal between Israel and Hamas, at hostage square in Tel Aviv, January 19, 2025.

‘Blessed are You, Lord, Who Frees the Captives’

Stand for Israel  |  January 19, 2025
Emily, Doron, and Romi, the first three Israeli hostages held by Hamas since October 7, 2023, have been turned over to the IDF.
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A List of the First Hostages to Be Freed

Stand for Israel  |  January 17, 2025
Israel has published a list of the 33 hostages to be released in the first stage of the deal struck between Israel and the Hamas terrorist group.
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'Deal Is Underway'

Stand for Israel  |  January 16, 2025
Israeli officials say that the crisis preventing an agreement between Hamas and Israel is resolved and the Israeli government is set to meet Friday to discuss the plan.
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Israel Holds off on Approving Hostage Deal

Stand for Israel  |  January 16, 2025
Though the agreement is still likely to move forward, PM Netanyahu’s office says that Hamas is “creating a last-minute crisis that is preventing an agreement."
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More Details Emerge About Hostage-Ceasefire Deal

Stand for Israel  |  January 15, 2025
The ceasefire deal will be carried out in three phases, with a gradual return of all Israeli hostages.
Reaction after ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas was announced, January 15, 2025

‘We Have a Deal for the Hostages’

Stand for Israel  |  January 15, 2025
Our prayers have been answered–the hostages are coming home–as a hostage-ceasefire deal has been struck between Israel and Hamas.
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Israeli Officials: Deal Will See 33 Hostages Freed in 1st Stage

Stand for Israel  |  January 14, 2025
Israel is in negotiations with Hamas for a hostage deal that might see 33 hostages freed in the first stage.
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Israeli Officials Say Hostage-Ceasefire Deal Is Close

Stand for Israel  |  January 13, 2025
Israeli officials say a hostage-ceasefire deal is really close as they wait for approval from Hamas.
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Hundreds of Drones Fired From Yemen at Israel Have Been Thwarted

Stand for Israel  |  January 9, 2025
Since the beginning of the war, about 40 missiles and hundreds of drones have been fired at Israel from Yemen.