Israeli protesters say airstrikes are ‘cover’ for Benjamin Netanyahu to keep power Groups representing Israeli hostages plan protests and issue statements calling for an immediate ceasefire The Guardian - UK · Mar 18, 2025
Hostages’ families wait for news of releases as Israel approves ceasefire There has been no confirmation on the status of British-linked hostages, including Emily Damari, Eli Sharabi, Oded Lifschitz and Avinatan Or. Evening Standard · Jan 18, 2025
‘No closure until last hostage is home’, say families of killed British citizens A ceasefire and hostage deal has been agreed between Israel and Hamas. Evening Standard · Jan 15, 2025
From Berlin to Karachi, thousands demonstrate in support of either Israel or the Palestinians From Berlin to London and Limassol to Karachi, thousands of people took to the streets to mark the 100th day of Israel’s war with Hamas The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2024
‘It’s like living in a nightmare’: British relatives of Gaza hostages speak out Family at London press conference say slow release of hostages creates more pain than hope The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2023
Woman’s release ‘gives hope’ to UK families of Hamas hostages Ayelet Svatitzky, whose mother and brother were taken and whose brother was murdered, said it gave 'some hope' Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2023
‘Psychological torture’: British families describe their pain as loved ones remain hostages of Hamas Families have been ‘living in a nightmare’ ever since the massacre in south Israel on October 7 The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023
Woman’s release ‘gives hope’ to families of Hamas hostages Ayelet Svatitzky, whose mother and brother were taken and whose brother was murdered, said it was a beginning. The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023
‘My nightmare as I pray my mother and brother will be freed’ Ayelet Svatitzky describes how she felt ‘numb’ when told about her oldest brother's death Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2023
'Tel Aviv feels like Kyiv in the first days of war: eerie and fearful' Joe Biden and Rishi Sunak have flown into Israel for meetings with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu — but what's the situation for civilians on the ground? Tom Mutch reports Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2023