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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.
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‘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.
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Netanyahu Calls Meeting to Discuss Possible Third Iran Strike

Stand for Israel  |  January 9, 2025
Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu organized a meeting to discuss if Israel should carry out a third attack on Iran.
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Body of Hostage Youssef Ziyadne Found in Gaza

Stand for Israel  |  January 8, 2025
We are saddened to report that the IDF just confirmed the body of 53-year-old hostage Youssef Ziyadne was found in Gaza.
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First Sergeant Ido Samiach Falls in Gaza

Stand for Israel  |  January 7, 2025
Just 20-years-old, Ido Samiach was killed in an anti-tank missile attack in Gaza after returning to war to defend his country.

3 Israelis Killed, 8 Wounded in Terror Shooting

Stand for Israel  |  January 6, 2025
Terror returned to the Holy Land on Monday as terrorist gunmen opened fire at two civilian cars and then a bus in the West Bank.