Arab-Israeli conflicts
As the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement nears its two-year milestone, Palestinian militants have released the remains of 15 hostages held in Gaza. However, the process of returning the bodies of the last 13 remaining hostages has been slow, with militants releasing one or two bodies every few days. Hamas blames the
Mediation
Turkey's diplomatic efforts have played a pivotal role in persuading Hamas to accept a ceasefire and hostage-release plan, as proposed by Donald Trump. This move marks a significant shift in Turkey's position on the Middle East chessboard, earning it a central role in the region. Ankara&
Family
Avishag Shaar-Yashuv and David Guttenfelder Eitan Horn, a freed hostage in his late 30s, lost about half his body weight and was forced to walk for about 12 hours through the tunnels beneath Gaza when his captors wanted to move him, his sister-in-law, Dalia Cusnir, said in an interview. The
Family
Avishag Shaar-Yashuv and David Guttenfelder Eitan Horn, a freed hostage in his late 30s, lost about half his body weight and was forced to walk for about 12 hours through the tunnels beneath Gaza when his captors wanted to move him, his sister-in-law, Dalia Cusnir, said in an interview. The
Arab-Israeli conflicts
Palestinian militants had agreed to return the bodies of the remaining 15 hostages, a promise made as part of the ceasefire deal following the Israel-Hamas war. However, the process has stalled, with militants citing the difficulty in reaching some remains buried under rubble left behind by Israel's two-year
Family
Avishag Shaar-Yashuv and David Guttenfelder Eitan Horn, a freed hostage in his late 30s, lost about half his body weight and was forced to walk for about 12 hours through the tunnels beneath Gaza when his captors wanted to move him, his sister-in-law, Dalia Cusnir, said in an interview. The
Hostages
A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas has been in place since October 8, following two years of violence that reportedly killed more than 67,000 people in Gaza and about 1,200 in Israel, and left over 200 taken hostage. The agreement, proposed by President Trump on September 29,
Mediation
Families of the hostage victims, including that of Israeli photographer Ronen Engel and Thai farm worker Sonthaya Akrasri, have expressed their gratitude for the return of their loved ones' remains, but also emphasized their demand for the return of all deceased hostages. The release of 12 bodies by Hamas,
Hostages
A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas has been in place since October 8, following two years of violence that reportedly killed more than 67,000 people in Gaza and about 1,200 in Israel, and left over 200 taken hostage. The agreement, proposed by President Trump on September 29,
Hostages
As the war in Gaza comes to an end, Jewish New Yorkers are grappling with complex emotions, ranging from celebration and grief to deep divisions within their community. The past two years have been marked by a surge in antisemitism and a growing rift among friends and family who disagree
Mental health services
A new study conducted by researchers at the City University of New York (CUNY) Hunter College has shed light on the prevalence of compassion fatigue and satisfaction among Israeli therapists providing mental health services following the October 7 Hamas attack. The research aimed to identify key factors that predict levels
Hostages
The families of the slain hostages have expressed disappointment and frustration as only 12 bodies have been returned from Hamas, leaving 16 remaining in the Gaza Strip. The delay has threatened to derail Donald Trump's fragile cease-fire agreement. The Israeli government has reaffirmed its commitment to bringing back
