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Armed group in Syria's Suwayda takes governor hostage for prisoner's release

The prisoner, who was previously convicted of stealing several vehicles, was released for the safety of the hostages.

By REUTERS
22/05/2025

'No national revival without return of hostages': Israelis criticize Netanyahu's press conference

"Netanyahu needs to listen to the will of his entire nation—to sign an agreement that will immediately bring back all hostages and end this war," said the Hostages Families Forum.

The price of Edan Alexander’s release: Giving Hamas control of humanitarian aid

Netanyahu's office: Israel did not commit to a ceasefire or the release of any Palestinian prisoners, only to 'a safe corridor that will allow for Edan’s release.'

By PESACH WOLICKI
21/05/2025

Held in isolation and in critical health: Matan Zangauker's condition revealed by released hostages

The Zangauker family reported that Matan is "foggy and drowsy," and that he can barely walk without having tremors in his legs.

20/05/2025

Eurovision head defends vote system that gave Israel first place in televotes

“The televoting system currently used in Eurovision is considered the most advanced in the world today," Eurovision director said.

Freed hostage Keith Siegel: Hard to describe horrors, abuse, violence of Hamas captivity

"We want this war to end, and we want President [Donald] Trump to bring them all back - all the 58," freed hostage Aviva Siegel said.

20/05/2025
 US President Donald Trump seen over protests for release of hostages (illustrative)

Former hostages, political activists thank Trump in social media post

Naama Levy, Omer Shem Tov, Arbel Yehoud, Doron Steinbrecher, and Ohad Ben-Ami expressed gratitude to the president for helping secure their release.

  A participant at New York City's Israel Day Parade waving a US flag, Israel flag with yellow hosta

Released hostages attend 'Hatikvah'-themed Israel Day Parade NYC amid heightened security

Several former Gaza hostages attended, including Andrey Kozlov, Ilana Gritzewsky, Aviva and Keith Siegel, Eliya Cohen, and Doron Steinbrecher.

 Hamas terrorists in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip. February 20, 2025.

Hamas reportedly offers half of living hostages for two-month Gaza truce

Hamas doubted whether the US was able to compel Netanyahu to abide by the terms of any agreement, following the release of Edan Alexander last week.

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