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Families reveal hostages’ secret military service after release from Hamas captivity
For two years, relatives of freed hostages kept their loved ones’ military pasts secret to protect them; Now, as the last hostages return, families share stories of how soldiers hid their service from their captors in Gaza.
Gal Ganot
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10.16.25
Pro-Palestinian riots rock Barcelona despite Gaza ceasefire: McDonald’s and Starbucks vandalized
Despite the ceasefire in Gaza, pro-Palestinian protests in Europe continue to turn violent; In Barcelona, masked rioters vandalized stores, banks and offices, clashing with police, who responded with tear gas and arrested 15 suspects
ynet Global, News Agencies
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10.16.25
The torture, the starvation and the request that surprised his mother | Bar's captivity
Bar Kupershtein suffered from starvation and abuse, and was often in immediate danger of death; Despite this, his mother Julie said that he managed to rise above it all, arranged for hostages to have a cesspool and electricity, and slept for many hours to keep sane: The moment he escaped from an exploding building, the promise he made to himself in captivity - and why he became close to religion
ynet
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10.16.25
Hostage families offer thanks and describe feelings on being reunited with their loved ones
Idit Ohel told of the first moments with her son in the hospital, after which Alon played the piano again: 'These sounds are our victory'; 'My family is whole again and I can breathe' says Sylvia Cunio after her two sons restored; father of returned hostage Eitan Mor demands return to fighting: 'After all the fallen return, Hamas must be destroyed'
Eitan Glickman, Shira Kadari-Ovadia
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10.16.25
Returned hostages' bodies identified as Inbar Hayman and Sgt. Maj. Muhammad el-Atrash
Identification process of all bodies completed as 19 hostages remain in Gaza: Hayman, kidnapped from Nova and murdered on Oct. 7, was the last remaining female hostage, returned alongside remains of Bedouin tracker who fell in battle that day
Itamar Eichner
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10.16.25
A reward to Gazans for locating hostages' bodies and the fear of 'civil war': This is what is happening in Gaza now
US official claims 'patience will be required' in returning the hostages, whose 'remains are buried under rubble and unexploded ordnance'; In an attempt to encourage Gazans to help, a 'rewards plan' is being considered; After the executions of rivals by Hamas in Gaza, the US is considering 'safe zones' without Hamas; Meanwhile, Gazans are hoarding food, prices have soared and the terrorists have returned to power
ynet, Reuters
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10.16.25
US advisers say planning is underway for international force in Gaza
Two senior US advisers said the goal is to help stabilize Gaza, a key part of President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan, with countries like Egypt, Qatar and Indonesia in talks to join
Reuters
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10.16.25
Remains of two hostages transferred to Israel, Hamas claims it returned all it can access
After 7 hostages returned for burial, terror group hands 2 more bodies to Red Cross, claiming 19 remain unreachable; Israel disputes claim, saying Hamas can recover at least 10 more and has given mediators possible burial sites
Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari, Einav Halabi
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10.15.25
Trump says Israel could resume Gaza offensive 'as soon as I say the word' if Hamas breaks ceasefire
After Hamas claimed it had returned all hostage remains within reach, US president warns he could let Israel reenter Gaza, saying the situation 'will be straightened out quickly,' and added he allowed Hamas to target gangs, not innocent civilians after spate of public executions
Ynet
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10.15.25
Greta Thunberg accuses Israel of abuse, humiliation during Gaza flotilla detention
Speaking to Swedish media, climate activist claims jailers abused her during five-day detention after flotilla arrest, mocked her with an Israeli flag and cursed in Swedish; blasts 'racist' coverage of Israeli hostage releases
ynet
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10.15.25
US military tells Hamas to stop violence against Gaza civilians, disarm 'without delay'
CENTCOM urges terror group to halt violence, disarm without delay as Hamas reasserts control in Gaza, executes suspected collaborators; Trump plan envisions demilitarized enclave under international supervision with Palestinian-led policing
Reuters
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10.15.25
Thousands mourn Nova festival hostage Guy Illouz, laid to rest two years after Hamas abduction
Respected sound engineer's father recalls identifying him by his smile, and thanks fellow hostage survivor Maya Regev for being by his side in his final moments
Raanan Ben-Zur
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10.15.25
Hamas expected to return five hostage bodies on Wednesday, report says
After 7 hostages returned for burial, Israel prepares for 3rd transfer of 2–5 bodies; terror group expected to hand over more than planned as 'compensation' for mistakenly returning Palestinian corpse; US officials: 'Witkoff won’t let Hamas play games'
Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari, Einav Halabi
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10.15.25
Mother of freed hostage says son was tortured, pressured to convert to Islam
Freed hostage Rom Braslavski was tortured, denied basic needs and pressured to convert to Islam by Islamic Jihad captors, mother Tami says; terrorists promised food if he renounced Judaism and falsely told him Israel had been bombed and nearly destroyed by Iran
Or Hadar
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10.15.25
Italian sportscasters spark uproar by calling Gaza war ‘genocide’ during match against Israel
RAI commentators wearing black ribbons during live World Cup qualifier cite UN findings on journalist deaths, triggering political backlash and street clashes; critics call televised gesture antisemitic and divisive
Ran Boker
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10.15.25
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