Israeli officials told Itay Chen’s family last year that he was probably killed on Oct. 7, 2023, but relatives put off mourning until his body had come home.
Tag: Kidnapping and Hostages
What to Know About Kataib Hezbollah, the Iraqi Militia That Held Tsurkov Captive
Kataib Hezbollah, a hard-line Iraqi militia linked to Iran, held Elizabeth Tsurkov, a citizen of Israel and Russia, hostage for more than two years.
What to Know About Kataib Hezbollah, the Iraqi Militia That Held Tsurkov Captive
Kataib Hezbollah, a hard-line Iraqi militia linked to Iran, held Elizabeth Tsurkov, a citizen of Israel and Russia, hostage for more than two years.
Elizabeth Tsurkov Recounts 2 1/2 Years of Captivity
Elizabeth Tsurkov, a citizen of Israel and Russia, recounts a harrowing story of cruelty, survival, U.S. diplomatic pressure and, finally, release from the grip of a group backed by Iran.
A Nepali Town Mourns a Native Son Who Died a Hamas Captive
The family of Bipin Joshi, a student, had campaigned internationally for his release and had held out hope until the end that after two years in Gaza, he would return alive.
A Nepali Town Mourns a Native Son Who Died a Hamas Captive
The family of Bipin Joshi, a student, had campaigned internationally for his release and had held out hope until the end that after two years in Gaza, he would return alive.
After ‘Horrors,’ Israeli Hostages Taste Freedom and Savor Family Reunions
Some former captives have been sent home from the hospital. But a doctor said they all had “endured untold adversity,” as details emerge of their time in Gaza’s tunnels.
Where Does the Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Stand?
Unresolved issues — mainly over the exchange of the remains of hostages and prisoners — threaten to destabilize the fragile agreement.
Hamas Says It Has Returned All Hostage Remains It Can Recover, Putting Fragile Truce at Risk
The Palestinian militant group said it needed special equipment to locate and extract the remaining remains.
Hamas Says It Has Returned All Hostage Remains It Can Recover
The militants said they would need special equipment to retrieve more bodies in Gaza. The announcement could put the truce with Israel at risk.