How Omer Shem Tov, who was 20 years old and not particularly religious when taken hostage, survived 505 days in captivity.
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West Bank Residents Survey Destruction as Israeli Forces Withdraw
A 10-day raid by Israeli troops into the occupied territory has been one of the most devastating in years, with at least 39 people killed, according to Palestinian officials.
Hamas’s Release of Hostage Videos Inflames Divisions in Israel
The fourth recording in as many days of a hostage killed in Gaza has added to pressure on the Israeli government to reach a cease-fire deal with Hamas.
Netanyahu Stands Firm on Cease-Fire Terms Amid Growing Outrage in Israel
In his first news conference since the bodies of six killed hostages were recovered, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refused to budge on his conditions for any truce in Gaza.
Thousands Gather in Israel for Funeral of Hersh Goldberg-Polin
It was reminder of the perilous situation facing dozens of remaining hostages still thought to be alive in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip.
Thousands Gather in Israel for Funeral of Hersh Goldberg-Polin
It was reminder of the perilous situation facing dozens of remaining hostages still thought to be alive in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip.
Discovery of 6 Dead Hostages in Gaza Spurs Protest and Division in Israel
The Israeli military said Sunday that Hamas had killed the hostages before they were discovered by Israeli troops on Saturday.
Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin Among 6 Hostages Killed in Gaza
One of the hostages, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, was an American citizen.
Israel’s Military Says Hostages Were Killed by Hamas
One of the victims, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, was a dual Israeli American citizen.
Ailing Hamas Hostages Desperately Need Care, Doctors Say
Many of the more than 200 people seized by Hamas when it raided Israel had serious medical conditions. Some were badly injured in the attack. Doctors say they need medical care urgently.