Former Hostages Meet Pope, Urge Action For Gaza Captives Former hostages held by Hamas meet Pope Francis to seek help for remaining captives in Gaza amidst conflict and humanitarian crisis. Top News · Nov 14, 2024
How many Israeli captives have been released or rescued? More Israeli captives have been released through diplomacy than through war, but Israel insists its assault is essential Al Jazeera · Feb 14, 2024
South Africa urges ICJ to consider Rafah intervention Country says Israel’s decision to extend operations could mean a further breach of rights of Palestinians The Guardian - AU · Feb 13, 2024
Biden joins international calls for Israel to halt planned Rafah offensive Politicians say Palestinians sheltering in the southern city in Gaza have nowhere else to go The Guardian - UK · Feb 12, 2024
Thin, pale, but happy: freed Israeli hostages reunited with family Fernando Simon Marman and Louis Har’s family say they did not know about rescue before being told to go to hospital to see them The Guardian - UK · Feb 12, 2024
IDF rescues two hostages, kills dozens Heavy airstrikes that provided cover for the operation killed at least 67 Palestinians, AP reports Salon · Feb 12, 2024
Israel says two hostages freed in raid Gaza officials say killed 67 Palestinians Israeli army says hostages, named as Fernando Simon Marman, 60, and Louis Har, 70, freed during raid in Rafah The Guardian - AU · Feb 12, 2024
First Thing: Chiefs stun 49ers in overtime for second straight Super Bowl title Mahomes leads winning touchdown drive in overtime in 25-22 NFL win. Plus: mummified monkeys The Guardian - UK · Feb 12, 2024
Relatives Of Rescued Hostages Appeal For Gaza Deal To Free Others Relatives of two hostages rescued overnight from Gaza appealed Monday for a broader deal between Israel and Hamas to secure the release of other captives still held in the Palestinian territory. International Business Times · Feb 12, 2024
Middle East crisis: international concern grows over looming Rafah offensive as death toll from airstrike reportedly rises – as it happened Pressure grows on Israel to avoid what UN human rights chief called ‘further atrocity crimes’ as reports say 74 people were killed in Rafah airstrikes The Guardian - AU · Feb 12, 2024
Israel Announces it Rescued two Argentine Hostages Following Operation in Southern Gaza They are Fernando Simón Marman and Louis Har. They are in good condition and have been taken to Israel, the IDF said Latin Times · Feb 12, 2024