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Slain Hostages Oded Lifshitz, Shiri, Kfir and Ariel Bibas to Return to Israel

Stand for Israel  |  February 19, 2025
A day of deep sorrow for Israel, as officials confirm the deaths of four hostages.
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Six Living Hostages Set to Be Released Saturday

Stand for Israel  |  February 19, 2025
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.

Hamas to Release More Hostages This Week

Stand for Israel  |  February 18, 2025
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.

‘He Prayed I Would Find Someone Else to Love’

Stand for Israel  |  February 17, 2025
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.
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Three More Hostages Set to Be Released Saturday

Stand for Israel  |  February 14, 2025
Sagui, Sasha, and Yair are coming home tomorrow.
Israelis rally for hostage deal, February 12, 2025

Israel Optimistic Hostage Deal Will Go On as Planned

Stand for Israel  |  February 13, 2025
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.

IDF Bolsters Forces at Gaza Border

Stand for Israel  |  February 12, 2025
The IDF is preparing for any scenario if the hostages aren't returned.
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.

Netanyahu Responds to Hamas

Stand for Israel  |  February 11, 2025
Netanyahu says that there will be “intense fighting” in Gaza if Hamas doesn’t release the hostages by Saturday.
Hamas, Islamic Jihad and thousands of Gazans seen outside the house of Sinwar in Khan Younis, Gaza, where two Israeli hostages were released to the Red Cross on January 30, 2025.

Hamas Suspends Gaza Hostage Release

Stand for Israel  |  February 10, 2025
Hamas is blaming Israel for breaking terms of the ceasefire agreement, and so the terror group has decided to pause the hostage deal.
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Trump: Patience With Hamas Is Running Out

Stand for Israel  |  February 10, 2025
As Israel expresses shock and dismay at the condition of the hostages being released from Gaza, U.S. President Trump has indicated that patience with Hamas has grown thin.
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Three Hostages Slated for Release From Gaza Saturday

Stand for Israel  |  February 7, 2025
Praise God, we now know the names of the hostages that will be released from Gaza on Saturday: Eli Sharabi, Or Levy and Ohad Ben Ami.
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Ex-Hostage Gadi Mozes, 80, Leaves Hospital: ‘Thrilled and Astounded’

Stand for Israel  |  February 7, 2025
We are so happy that recently released hostage Gadi Mozes is finally returning to his home after getting clearance to leave the hospital.