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Israel summons Spain and Belgium ambassadors after they denounce Israel before hostage release
After Spain’s ambassador was summoned for a reprimand, Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares summoned Israel’s ambassador to Spain
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Vermont Jewish groups condemn shooting of 3 Palestinian students being investigated as a hate crime
Rabbis and university Hillels were among the Jewish voices denouncing hate
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Israel and Hamas extend truce for 2 days, paving way for release of 20 more hostages
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British Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis said Jews “will not be intimidated” by the spike in antisemitism since Oct. 7
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Elon Musk, under fire for antisemitism on X, visits Israel and tours ravaged kibbutz with Benjamin Netanyahu
Musk’s visit comes as he faces criticism for letting antisemitism and Oct. 7 misinformation spread on X, his social media platform
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Investigation underway after Queens high school students reportedly riot over a teacher’s support for Israel
Mayor Eric Adams called the incident at Hillcrest High School “a vile show of antisemitism"
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17 additional hostages released by Hamas to Red Cross en route to Israel
In total, the terror group has now released 40 Israeli hostages — nearly all of them women and children — to Israel as part of an agreement that includes a ceasefire in Gaza
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After delays, Hamas releases another 13 Israeli hostages and 4 foreign nationals
Hamas scheduled the release for the afternoon and then delayed it. International intervention salvaged the deal
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Massive Israeli rally for hostages — and different views on how long Netanyahu should lead
Some who don't want him to stay in power said he shouldn't leave before the hostages are all home
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Hugs, slinkies and trauma care: How the Israeli health system will treat the released hostages
The medical response for each hostage will be individualized, and involve extensive. monitoring
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