Hamas should release all the hostages. But it’s foolish to think that would end the war
Israel's commitment to territorial expansion is what keeps the hostages in captivity
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Fast Forward Israel broadcasts Hamas’ video of hostage Evyatar David in Times Square
“Ignored by the media too busy echoing Hamas propaganda,” said a caption next to the video.
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Fast Forward Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s father expresses frustration with Netanyahu as latest truce talks falter
The Israeli prime minister denounced a New York Times report laying out how he has scuttled deals to stay in power
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Fast Forward Netanyahu arrives in Washington as Trump says ‘good chance’ of Gaza ceasefire this week
Netanyahu said Hamas had made “unacceptable” demands in its latest response to an offered deal
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Fast Forward ‘And now — the hostages’: Families and advocates for the missing want Israel to refocus on their plight
Advocates worry that an explosion of hostilities with Iran was distracting from what some believe should be their country’s singular mission
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Fast Forward Israeli forces retrieve bodies of three hostages from Gaza
Ofra Keidar, Jonathan Samerano and Staff Sgt. Shay Levinson were killed on or about Oct. 7, 2023
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Fast Forward Edan Alexander, freed from Hamas captivity after 584 days, feted on return home to New Jersey
It was the second time that residents of Tenafly, which has a large Israeli community, gathered to celebrate Alexander’s freedom
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Fast Forward Parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin call for a ‘day of good deeds’ to mark 613th day of captivity
Israeli President Isaac Herzog also made a call Tuesday to hold a day of fasting and prayer for the hostages
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