In a tiny room that could barely contain a mattress, freed hostage Omer Wenkert said he would try to pace away the hunger and dread during his days in captivity, speaking alongside his mother, Niva, at the Israel Bar Association annual conference in Eilat. “I had a mirror only three times in captivity where … Read more
US President Donald Trump arrived in Qatar on May 14. This is the second stop on his Middle East trip. He already received massive applause in Saudi Arabia for his comments about the region. He also made history by meeting the new Syrian president, Ahmed al-Sharaa. Trump’s visit has so far gone as … Read more
Shifting sands: Hamas Signals Willingness too Negotiate a Prolonged Gaza Truce Table of Contents Shifting sands: Hamas Signals Willingness too Negotiate a Prolonged Gaza Truce Exploring a Long-Term Ceasefire: Hamas’s Conditions Potential Leadership Changes as Part of a Deal Hamas Ceasefire & Hostage Deal: Analyzing Defense Implications 5 Years Later – Defense News A Retrospective … Read more
Israel’s Envoy to the UN Danny Danon told the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Friday that Hamas can either come back and negotiate the hostage and ceasefire deal or wait and watch its leadership fall “one by one.” “Hamas has a choice,” Danon said. “They can come back to the table and negotiate, … Read more
Archyde US and Hamas Move Closer to Resolving Hostage Crisis Table of Contents 1. US and Hamas Move Closer to Resolving Hostage Crisis 2. Hostage Negotiations: A Pivotal Moment in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict 3. How might the involvement of international actors like the United States, Qatar, and Egypt influence the outcome of the hostage negotiations? … Read more
Aviv Gefen, a prominent Israeli musician, took to Instagram on Saturday to call out Roger Waters, the former Pink Floyd musician and vocal supporter of the BDS movement, following the release of four female hostages from Hamas captivity in Gaza. Waters is widely known for his harsh criticism of Israel, often stirring controversy with … Read more
Hamas Releases Video of Hostages Thanking Their Captors; Families Reunite After 455 Days In a move that has sparked controversy, Hamas’ military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, released a video showing four Israeli hostages expressing gratitude towards their captors. The video, which surfaced on Saturday, shows the women thanking Hamas members in Arabic. The hostages, Daniella … Read more
With the hostages now in Israel’s custody, one of the main concerns is preventing life-threatening complications such as salt imbalances and refeeding syndrome. Therefore, the nutrition protocol for the released hostages will be implemented gradually and meticulously, to ensure that deficiencies are addressed. In the initial days, the primary focus is on the hostages’ … Read more
The body of hostage Youssef al-Ziyadne , 53, was discovered in the Gaza Strip, his family was told on Wednesday. The IDF confirmed Ziyadne was discovered in an underground tunnel in Rafah adding that it discovered “findings relating to Youssef’s son (Hamza).” Youssef’s body was reportedly discovered alongside the body of two terrorists who … Read more
The Shin Bet released new footage on Tuesday of the separate rescues of Ori Megidish in October 2023 and Fernando Marman and Luis Har in February 2024 as part of a new report and data on the year after October 7. In one recording, captured shortly after the rescue of Ori Megidish by the … Read more