Israel and Hamas mulling latest hostage deal as unrest roils region
An Israeli Arab citizen stabbed a soldier to death in northern Israel
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Fast Forward Netanyahu recommits to Biden’s proposed hostage deal after families release grim video
Netanyahu had come under fire for saying he was ready for a partial deal but planned to press ahead with the war
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Opinion Our relatives are held hostage in Gaza. We are begging American Jews to pressure Netanyahu to make a deal now
Instead of doing everything he can to bring our families home, Israel's prime minister is attacking us
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Opinion ‘Bring them home’ means different things to Israelis and American Jews
The messaging behind the “free the hostages ” activism range from harsh criticism of the Netanyahu government to apolitical calls for solidarity
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Opinion The hostage rescue is a joyous distraction. A deal is still key
To save the rest of the hostages, push Hamas and Israel to negotiate
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Opinion The hostage rescue brought unity to Israel — and underscored a great paradox about the country
Internal divisions continue to rock Israel. But Saturday was a day of nationwide joy
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Fast Forward Israeli operation rescues 4 hostages from Gaza, including Noa Argamani
A commander of the operation was killed in rescue battle
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Opinion ‘They are the real men of Israel’: My cousin was held captive with hostages who died in Gaza — hear her words
This week's news that four hostages had died in captivity was a blow to those who hoped for their return — and those, once held with them, who survived their ordeal
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