Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel appeared to rebuff the Biden administration’s request, saying that any cease-fire would be contingent on the release of Israeli hostages taken by Hamas.
Tag: Kidnapping and Hostages
As Gaza War Enters New Phase, Israel Faces Pressure Over Civilian Deaths
Fears are rising that the conflict could spread to the occupied West Bank, where tensions are soaring among Palestinians angered over deadly Israeli airstrikes in Gaza.
U.S. Drones Are Flying Over Gaza to Aid in Hostage Recovery, Officials Say
The military has been sending weapons and advisers to Israel, but the flights suggest a more active American role.
American Commandos Are in Israel Helping to Locate Hostages, Pentagon Says
A Defense Department official, Christopher P. Maier, declined to say how many U.S. Special Operations forces were currently in Israel. But other U.S. officials say the Defense Department has dispatched several dozen commandos in recent weeks.
Israel Faces Hostage Dilemma in Gaza
The country has said there are two main goals in the war: Destroy Hamas and free the hostages held in Gaza. But are those goals compatible?
Suspected Gunman Holds a Hostage in Post Office Near Tokyo
The suspect, said by the Japanese media to be 86, was held after the police stormed a post office once two employees had reached safety.
Shani Louk, believed kidnapped on Oct. 7, was likely already dead when she was taken into Gaza, family says.
Shortly after the Oct. 7 attacks, Hamas released a video showing a woman lying face down and mostly naked in the back of a pickup truck. Ms. Louk’s mother said the woman was likely her daughter.
Gaza’s Tunnels Loom Large for Israel’s Ground Forces
Hamas is believed to hide weapons, fighters and even command centers in miles of subterranean pathways and chambers.
Israeli Forces Raid Gaza as Pressure Builds for Cease-Fire
Cellular and internet service abruptly vanished for much of the territory, stoking fears that a full-scale invasion was imminent — or already underway.
Yocheved Lifshitz, Israeli Hostage Freed by Hamas, Details Captivity in Gaza
Yocheved Lifshitz, a grandmother and Israeli peace activist, was kidnapped, beaten and held in tunnels built by Hamas for 17 days.