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AP News — Feb. 10, 2025

Hamas Delays Planned Hostage Release

Hamas announced that it would delay the planned release of Israeli hostages, falsely citing alleged Israeli violations of the hostage-ceasefire deal. Israeli officials responded by confirming that Israel has upheld the terms of the deal, arguing that Hamas’s delay is a significant violation of the deal. Hostage families are concerned that any delay will jeopardize the release of the remaining 76 hostages, many of whom may need critical medical care.

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Central Michigan Life — Feb. 9, 2025

Hillel at Central Michigan University Celebrates Third Annual Jewish Heritage Week

Central Michigan University (CMU) Hillel hosted its third annual Jewish heritage week in celebration of Jewish life on campus. Planned in partnership between CMU Hillel and the university, the week included a talk from a Holocaust survivor, a campus-wide Shabbat dinner, and an Israeli cooking class.

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Times of Israel — Feb. 8, 2025

Three Hostages Released from Hamas Captivity

After 491 days in captivity, three hostages who were kidnapped by Hamas on October 7, 2023, have been released. Eli Sharabi (52), Or Levy (34), and Ohad Ben Ami (56), appeared frail and emaciated as they were escorted back into Israel by the IDF. Levy and Sharabi returned to learn that their family members had been murdered on October 7 — Levy’s wife and Sharabi’s wife and two daughters.

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Times of Israel — Feb. 7, 2025

Three Male Hostages to be Released on Saturday

Israeli officials have confirmed the names of three male hostages who are set to be released on Saturday- Eli Sharabi (52), Or Levy (34), and Ohad Ben Ami (56). This announcement follows a delay from Hamas in disclosing the names of the hostages, a violation of the hostage-ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.

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Fox 35 Orlando — Feb. 6, 2025

University of Central Florida Fraternity Suspended Following Reports of Antisemitic Hazing

The University of Central Florida (UCF) has suspended fraternity Phi Gamma Delta, amid allegations of antisemitic hazing in which a student was blind-folded and forced to hold up a swastika. The fraternity’s national organization temporarily suspended the chapter and released a statement condemning the incident. UCF has the third largest population of Jewish students in the United States and has seen a rise in antisemitic incidents since October 7, 2023.

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The Jerusalem Post — Feb. 6, 2025

Anti-Israel Protesters Vandalize Home of Jewish University of California Regent

Anti-Israel UCLA protesters surrounded and vandalized the home of University of California Regent Jonathan Sures, who is Jewish. The group, linked to Students for Justice in Palestine, shared footage of the incident online, drawing condemnation for their harassment of the Jewish regent.

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