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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Opinion Why are American Jewish institutions ignoring the hostage families?
Most major American Jewish organizations have stopped short of criticizing the Netanyahu government or calling for an end to the war
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Fast Forward 4 more hostages held in Gaza are dead, Israeli army announces
The army said it would seek to understand the circumstances of the men’s deaths months after being taken hostage
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