Hostages
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‘Clear and convincing information’ that hostages held in Gaza subjected to sexual violence says UN Special Representative — Global Issues
Pramila Patten added in a press release issued along with the report, that there are also reasonable grounds to believe…
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Relief over rescued hostages as Tedros warns of ‘ocean of need’ — Global Issues
“So far, we have delivered 447 metric tons of medical supplies to Gaza, but it’s a drop in the ocean…
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At Non-Aligned Movement summit, Guterres repeats call for Gaza ceasefire, release of hostages — Global Issues
Leaders from the 120-member bloc met amid deep division globally, including rising geopolitical tensions, climate catastrophe, widespread poverty and raging…
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Israel says five Gaza hostages found dead in tunnel, circumstances being probed
By Dan Williams JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Five Israeli hostages killed in Hamas captivity were recovered from an underground tunnel network…
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UN expert on sexual violence in conflict reiterates grave concern for hostages — Global Issues
Pramila Patten, the Secretary-General’s Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, called for the immediate, safe, and unconditional release of…
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Israel’s Netanyahu hints new deal under way to release Gaza hostages | Israel-Palestine conflict News
The Israeli leader’s comments came after Qatar confirmed talks are on for a possible new truce. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…
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What ‘tunnels’ and ‘hostages’ mean in Gaza | Israel-Palestine conflict
I spent most of my life on a strip of land not much bigger than Manhattan, surrounded by a massive…
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Freed Israeli hostages tell families of ordeal in Gaza captivity | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Israeli women and children on their return from captivity in Gaza have spoken of being beaten and threatened, moved from…
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Israel releases more Palestinian prisoners on sixth day of Gaza truce after Hamas frees 16 hostages
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel released another group of Palestinian prisoners early Thursday in exchange for 16 hostages freed hours earlier…
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Irregular meals, benches as beds. As freed hostages return to Israel, details of captivity emerge
JERUSALEM (AP) — Plastic chairs as beds. Meals of bread and rice. Hours spent waiting for the bathroom. As former…
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