Hundreds of troops entered cities in the occupied territory, targeting Palestinian militants. It was a significant escalation after months of raids that have unfolded alongside the war in Gaza.
Tag: Kidnapping and Hostages
Family of Bedouin Hostage Celebrates His Release and Prays for Cease-Fire
The marginalized Bedouin community suffered deaths and abductions during the Hamas-led Oct. 7 attack, and also ache for their Palestinian relatives in Gaza.
At an Israeli Hospital, Rescued Hostage Tells of His Ordeal
Farhan al-Qadi, who was recovering in a medical center in southern Israel, told relatives and friends he had spent much of his captivity in darkness.
Hostage’s Rescue Shines a Spotlight on Israel’s Bedouins
The Bedouins of the Negev desert suffered painful losses on Oct. 7, but less attention has been focused on their plight than on some of the other victims of the Hamas-led attack.
Who is Farhan al-Qadi, the Israeli Hostage Found in Gaza?
Mr. al-Qadi, a member of Israel’s Bedouin minority, was working as an unarmed guard at a kibbutz near the Gaza border when he was abducted, a member of his family said. His family was overjoyed at his return.
Israel’s Hostage Rescues During the War in Gaza: What to Know
Israeli forces have freed eight hostages in military operations in Gaza since Oct. 7, out of the approximately 250 abducted in the Hamas-led attacks.
Hostage Families and Others in Israel Say They’ll Boycott Oct. 7 Government Memorial
Relatives of hostages being held in Gaza and some communities on Israel’s southern border argue the Israeli government should focus on freeing their loved ones.
Some Oct. 7 Victims Say They Won’t Participate in Government Memorial
Relatives of hostages being held in Gaza and some communities on Israel’s southern border argue the Israeli government should focus on freeing their loved ones.
Families of Dead Hostages Vent Anger at Israeli Leaders Over War
After Israel recovered the bodies of six men who died in Hamas captivity in Gaza, survivors accused the government of sinking the chances of hostages returning alive through a cease-fire deal.
Families of Dead Hostages Vent Anger at Israeli Leaders Over War
After Israel recovered the bodies of six men who died in Hamas captivity in Gaza, survivors accused the government of sinking the chances of hostages returning alive through a cease-fire deal.