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Times of Israel — Jan. 24, 2025
Hamas Confirms Four Female Hostages Will Be Released Saturday
Hamas confirmed that four female hostages will be released on Saturday as part of the ongoing hostage release and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Amongst the four are Liri Albag (19), Daniella Gilboa (20), Karina Ariev (20), and Naama Levy (20). Following this release, three additional hostages are scheduled to be freed each Saturday for the next four weeks.
Haaretz — Jan. 21, 2025
Four Wounded in Tel Aviv Terrorist Attack
Four people were stabbed during a terrorist attack on Tuesday evening in Tel Aviv. Police confirmed that the attacker, a Moroccan citizen who entered Israel on a tourist visa, had been killed. The wounded individuals have been provided with medical treatment. This is the second attack of its kind in Tel Aviv this week.
AP News — Jan. 19, 2025
Three Hostages Arrive Safely in Israel After Release from Hamas Captivity
After 471 days in Hamas captivity, three hostages who were kidnapped on October 7, 2023 have been released, and have crossed safely into Israel, escorted by the IDF. Emily Damari (28), Romi Gonen (24), and Doron Steinbrecher (31) have been reunited with their families.
Times of Israel — Jan. 19, 2025
Wikipedia Bans Editors for Spreading Antisemitic Rhetoric and Misinformation
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) reported that Wikipedia has officially banned several editors who used the free, community-edited platform to spread antisemitic rhetoric and misinformation about Zionism, Israel, and the Israel-Hamas war.
Times of Israel — Jan. 17, 2025
Israel and Hamas Agree to Hostage Release Deal and Ceasefire
After over 15 months since the October 7 attack, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a hostage and ceasefire deal, which includes the release of hostages held by Hamas, a phased withdrawal of Israeli soldiers from the Gaza strip, and the return of displaced Gazan civilians. The deal will include the release of 33 Israeli hostages over the coming weeks.
NBC News — Jan. 8, 2025
Israeli Troops Recover Body of Hostage in Gaza, Confirm Son Also Killed
The body of Youssef Ziyadne, an Israeli Bedouin taken hostage by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023, has been found in a tunnel in Gaza, along with evidence suggesting his son may also have been killed.