Hostage News
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Father of youngest American hostage holds out sliver of hope after Trump secures Gaza peace deal
The father of Itay Chen believes his son’s body is being held by Hamas but has never received confirmation.
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Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza: a timeline of the crisis
20 of the hostages in Hamas captivity are believed to be alive.
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Trump meets former Hamas hostage Edan Alexander on Oct. 7 anniversary
Edan Alexander previously visited the White House in July following his release from Hamas captivity.
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On 2nd Anniversary of Oct. 7 Attacks, Gottheimer Announces Bipartisan Legislation to Honor American Victims & Hostages with Congressional Gold Medal
U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer announced new bipartisan legislation to honor the American victims and hostages in Hamas captivity.
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Hamas hostage Keith Siegel on how he survived torture, kidnapping
The former hostage is “optimistic” about the captives’ release and praised President Trump’s commitment to seeing their freedom restored.
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Father of American hostage credits Trump and Witkoff for Hamas agreement
Ruby Chen, father of American hostage Itay Chen, said President Trump and Steve Witkoff, special envoy to the Middle East, contributed to the success.
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Freed American hostage Keith Siegel thanks Trump for saving his life, remains hopeful for remaining captives
A former Israeli-American hostage who was freed earlier this year said he was thankful to President Trump for securing the deal that saved his life.
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Hostage’s family pleads for ceasefire: ‘We need to end this war’
Ronen and Orna Neutra, parents of Israeli-American Omer Neutra, 21, a Long Island native and Israeli soldier killed by Hamas, said they’ve spent two years…
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U.S. Officials See Hostage Release as Promising Sign for Deal With Taliban
American officials involved in hostage negotiation efforts saw the Taliban’s release of a U.S. citizen as an encouraging sign for a broader deal.
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Freed Hamas hostage Eli Sharabi on rebuilding his life after 491 days in captivity
“You know, 50 meters underground, you actually understand the meaning in life,” said Eli Sharabi.
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Turkey must hand over critical evidence in Jamal Khashoggi’s murder
Hanan Elatr Khashoggi writes an opinion on her husband, Jamal Khashoggi, a journalist who was assassinated in Turkey in 2018.
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Taliban Frees American Citizen in Gesture Amid Broader U.S. Negotiations
Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban released U.S. citizen Amir Amiri, marking the fifth American freed from detention in the country this year.