Israel has failed to achieve its two primary goals of the war, while the suffering of Palestinians erodes support even among its allies.
Tag: Kidnapping and Hostages
Israelis Prepare to Mark Passover With Hostages Still in Gaza
Many Jews say they will adapt their Passover rituals around the Seder table this year to fit the somber mood of a country at war.
Qatar Says It Is Reviewing Its Mediator Role as Israel-Hamas Talks Stall
U.S. and Israeli officials have urged the Gulf state to exert more pressure on the Palestinian armed group to reach a deal.
She Was Kidnapped a Decade Ago With 275 Girls. Finally, She Escaped.
Their capture set off a global campaign to “Bring Back Our Girls.” But many are still missing, and kidnappings in Nigeria have proliferated.
Hamas Does Not Have 40 Hostages Who Meet Terms of Potential Swap With Israel, Official Says
The claim raised fears that more hostages may be dead than previously believed.
Active Fighting Subsides in Gaza, but the War Is Not Over, Officials Say
Israeli troops have left southern Gaza, and some Palestinians returned to the area, where there was a sense of horror at the scope of destruction.
At Rally for Hostages, Nadler Is Booed After Calling for Gaza Aid
A speech by Jerrold Nadler, a long-serving Jewish Democrat and supporter of Israel, was met with a mixed response at a New York rally calling for the release of hostages in Gaza.
Another Israeli Hostage’s Body Recovered, the Death Angering His Family
Like the families of other hostages, they are outraged that the Israeli government has yet to reach a deal to halt the fighting and bring home loved ones held in Gaza.
Israel Says It Recovered Body of Elad Katzir, an Oct. 7 Hostage
Elad Katzir lived near the border with the Gaza Strip. His sister said Israel’s government should have done more to get him back alive.
Biden Urges Egypt and Qatar to Push Hamas to Agree to Hostage and Cease-Fire Deal
During a call on Thursday, Mr. Biden also pressed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to make a concerted effort for a deal.