3 h. ago Columbia students describe ‘shocking’ library takeover after masked protesters chanted pro

Columbia students reported feeling threatened when masked protesters stormed the campus library, chanted anti-Israel slogans, and mocked the Israeli hostage crisis.

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11 h. ago Former Israeli hostage slams Pulitzer board for awarding prize to 'modern

Former Israeli hostage Emily Damari is speaking out after a Palestinian writer who attacked her on social media was awarded a Pulitzer Prize.

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60 h. ago New Pulitzer Prize winner disparaged Israelis kidnapped by Hamas on Oct 7, questioned their 'hostage' status

Pulitzer Prize winning Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha has multiple posts attacking Israeli hostages on social media, calling them "killers."

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3 d. ago Israel says Trump’s Middle East visit is the ‘window of opportunity’ for hostage deal

Israel says President Donald Trump's Middle East visit is the "window of opportunity" to secure a hostage deal before it launches a massive military operation to take over the Gaza Strip.

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8 d. ago Parents of Hamas hostages urge Trump to be 'tough with enemies and friends' amid Israeli siege in Gaza

Parents of American hostages still held in the Gaza Strip urge President Trump to be "tough" not only on Hamas but on Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and return to peace negotiations.

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2 w. ago John Ondrasik rewrites his song 'Superman' to remember Israeli hostages held in Gaza

John Ondrasik talks about the new version of his song "Superman." In 2001, the song became an anthem honoring 911 first responders. He's rewritten it to remember Israeli hostages still held in Gaza.

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3 w. ago Five for Fighting reimagines ‘Superman’ in powerful tribute to Israeli hostages

Five for Fighting’s John Ondrasik released a new version of his hit song “Superman" to honor Israeli hostages held in Gaza and raise global awareness.

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3 w. ago Hamas rejects Israeli ceasefire, hostage return deal over disarmament demands

Hamas has reportedly rejected Israel's latest ceasefire offer, which included the return of humanitarian aid in exchange for nearly a dozen hostages and Hamas' complete disarmament.

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3 w. ago Freed Israeli hostage calls on Trump to act as 'modern Moses' to save brother from Hamas 'lunatics'

Freed Argentinian-Israeli hostage Iair Horn on the urgent fight to bring his brother Eitan home from Hamas captivity and the conditions he suffered before being freed months ago.

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3 w. ago Hostages Still Held in Gaza Cast Shadow Over Passover in Israel

The holiday is usually a celebration of the liberation of ancient Israelites from slavery in Egypt. But for many Israelis, the suffering of the captives still in Gaza is tempering the joy.

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