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Philissa Cramer

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With hostages home, the filmmaker behind ‘Torn’ says his documentary about NYC’s poster wars remains sadly relevant

A Q&A with Israeli Nim Shapira

By Philissa Cramer Oct 14, 2025 | 4 min read
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Hamas releases remains of just 4 deceased hostages, leaving 24 still unaccounted for

The group is supposed to release all hostages’ remains under the ceasefire deal

By Philissa Cramer Oct 14, 2025 | 2 min read
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Iran, Abraham Accords and Bibi’s trial: What Trump said in his historic Knesset speech

Speaking as the hostages returned from Gaza, Trump celebrated the ceasefire and made more news of his own

By Philissa Cramer Oct 14, 2025 | 8 min read
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All 20 living hostages back in Israel, 2 years after Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack

Scenes of joyful reunions played out in public and private

By Philissa Cramer Oct 13, 2025 | 2 min read
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As Israelis rally for hostages — for the last time, they hope — Trump’s name is cheered and Netanyahu’s is booed

Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump drew applause

By Philissa Cramer Oct 12, 2025 | 3 min read
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Trump plans Israel trip as IDF withdrawal in Gaza triggers 72-hour clock for hostage release

Trump has reportedly given assurances that Israel will not resume fighting as it did after a March ceasefire

By Philissa Cramer Oct 10, 2025 | 2 min read
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Nadler accuses RFK Jr of antisemitism over claim that ‘early’ circumcisions lead to autism

The claim has no basis in science, according to the consensus of the medical establishment

By Philissa Cramer Oct 10, 2025 | < 1 min read
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Trump shares pictures of Tel Aviv protests as negotiators hunker down on Gaza ceasefire talks

Trump said talks over the weekend had been “very successful, and proceeding rapidly"

By Philissa Cramer Oct 6, 2025 | 2 min read

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