New agony for Israel’s hostage families

New agony for Israel’s hostage families as Gaza ceasefire talks drag on
The Israeli military this week found and recovered the remains of Youssef Ziyadne, just days after his name appeared on a Hamas list of hostages to be released.
Israeli Security Chiefs Join Critical Talks for a Cease-Fire in Gaza
Pressure is on to reach a deal that would see Hamas release at least some hostages before President-elect Donald J. Trump takes office.
Israeli military confirms hostage killed alongside father in Gaza
Israel confirmed on Friday that the remains of a hostage found killed in Gaza were of Hamza Ziyadne, the son of deceased hostage Youssef Ziyadne, whose body was found beside him in an underground tunnel near the southern city of Rafah.
Israeli military confirms identity of hostage killed in Gaza
The recovery two bodies comes amid renewed efforts by mediators Qatar, the U.S. and Egypt to reach a deal to halt fighting in Gaza and free the remaining Israeli hostages.
Israel IDs Hostage's Body Amid Pressure for Gaza Ceasefire Talks
Hamzah AlZaydani's body was retrieved with that of his father, Yosef AlZaydani, who were taken together by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023.
Ambassadors to Israel join rally to demand Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
The protest comes on the same day that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was sending the director of the Mossad foreign intelligence agency to ceasefire talks in Doha. View on euronews
Hamas Urges Swift Agreement for Gaza Ceasefire Talks
A senior Hamas official has expressed the group's desire to reach a ceasefire agreement in Gaza as swiftly as possible. Indirect negotiations have resumed in Doha, Qatar, with Hamas emphasizing its commitment to achieving a deal promptly.
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IDF confirms death of hostage Hamza Ziyadne, day after father Youssef laid to rest
Kibbutz Holit on October 7, 2023; his siblings Bilal, 18, and Aisha, 17, also kidnapped, were released after 54 days in ...
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IDF and ISA confirm: Body of hostage Hamza al-Ziyadne positively identified
The IDF and ISA notified the Ziyadne family that Hamza was killed in Hamas captivity after his body was recovered earlier in ...
Body of hostage Youssef Ziyadne found in Gaza
The IDF confirmed Ziyadne was discovered in an underground tunnel in Rafah adding that it discovered "findings relating to ...
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IDF says body of hostage Youssef Ziyadne found in Gaza, ‘grave concerns’ for son’s life
Remains of Ziyadne, 53, brought back to Israel, along with findings linked to his son Hamza, 22; troops located the body in ...
Israeli Hostage Declared Killed in Gaza as Fears for Captives Grow
Hamza Ziyadne, 23, was abducted in the 2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel alongside his siblings and father, whose body was also ...
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Tragedy in Gaza: Fathers-In-Suffering
Israeli hostages, Hamza Ziyadne and his father Youssef, were found dead in Gaza. Their deaths highlight ongoing struggles ...
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Family and friends mourn death of hostage Youssef Ziyadne, blame government inaction
Relatives say they had held out hope the 53-year-old father of 19 would be freed alive in an imminent deal; released hostage ...
Dad taken hostage by Hamas along with three of his kids on October 7 found dead in Gaza terror tunnel
A DAD-of 19 who was taken hostage along with three of his kids during the October 7 massacre has been found dead inside a ...