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One Hostage's Family Had an Ordeal Like No Other

Bipin Joshi was the only foreigner whose fate remained unclear prior to Monday

(Newser) - As celebrations erupted in Israel over the return of hostages taken by Hamas, a mother in Nepal was told her son, Bipin Joshi, was not among them . Bipin, 22, was the only Nepali national taken during the October 7, 2023, attack on Kibbutz Alumim, where he worked as part of...

4 More Bodies of Israeli Hostages Expected to Be Released Soon

7 of the 8 released so far have been identified

(Newser) - Israel on Wednesday identified more bodies of dead hostages that were handed over by Hamas a day earlier to ease pressure on a fragile ceasefire in its war with Israel. The handover came after an Israeli military agency warned it would slash aid deliveries to Gaza as the militant group...

Israel Cuts Gaza Aid in Clash Over Hostage Remains

'The job IS NOT DONE,' Trump says

(Newser) - Israel is pressuring Hamas to return the remains of hostages still believed to be in Gaza, but the widespread devastation in the territory is making the process difficult. Under the ceasefire agreement, Hamas was supposed to immediately return all remaining bodies, but on Monday, only four of the 28 dead...

Hamas' New Problem: Finding Hostages' Remains in Rubble

Red Cross warns recovery of all bodies may not be possible, a threat to ceasefire deal

(Newser) - The Red Cross warned Tuesday that returning the remains of hostages killed during the Israel-Hamas conflict will be a "massive challenge" that could take days or weeks—and may never be fully completed, reports Reuters . One huge obstacle: locating bodies amid the widespread destruction in Gaza. So far, only...

Hamas' Grisly New Message: Public Executions

Militant group is looking to quickly reassert its control over Gaza

(Newser) - Hamas has sought to reassert its authority in Gaza in graphic fashion, carrying out public executions of alleged Israeli collaborators just after after its ceasefire with Israel took effect. A video shared widely on Monday showed Hamas fighters executing seven or eight men in Gaza City, report Reuters and the...

A Look at the Freed Israeli Hostages

'We did not give up,' says one family

(Newser) - "After two years of suffering, he is here," says the family of Evyatar David, 24, in a statement cited by the BBC . "We did not give up faith, we did not lose hope," says the family of Bar Kupershtein, 23. Those two men were among the...

In Speech, Trump Ad-Libs a Plea for Netanyahu

'Why don't you give him a pardon,' Trump says to Israel's president

(Newser) - President Trump didn't always stick to the script in his speech Monday to the Israeli parliament, and one of the more notable ad-libs came in regard to the long-running corruption investigation of Benjamin Netanyahu.
  • "Hey, I have an idea," Trump said, turning to Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
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Trump in Israel: It's the 'Dawn of a New Middle East'

President addresses the Knesset after the release of hostages

(Newser) - President Trump was addressing the Israeli parliament on Monday to celebrate the release of the remaining hostages taken by Hamas, and he proclaimed the "dawn of a new Middle East" to lawmakers. Highlights:
  • "After so many years of unceasing war and endless danger, today the skies are calm,
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'You Are Coming Home!' All Israeli Hostages Are Freed

The 20 are being reunited with their families as part of ceasefire deal

(Newser) - All 20 of the living hostages held by Hamas are free. The militant group released them on Monday as part of the ceasefire deal brokered last week by the US, reports the AP . In exchange, Israel began sending busloads of freed Palestinian prisoners to the West Bank city of Ramallah,...

The Countries With the Most American Expats

Mexico tops the list of nations hosting the most Americans

(Newser) - Millions of Americans live outside of the United States, according to the Association of Americans Resident Overseas, which recently updated its stats to see which countries host the most former residents of the USA. AARO's analysis used census data culled by the UN and from the US Census Bureau,...

Israeli Military Says Ceasefire Is in Effect
Ceasefire Takes Hold in Gaza
Oct 10, 2025 6:01 AM CDT

Ceasefire Takes Hold in Gaza

Thousands of Palestinians return to northern Gaza after Israeli troops pull back

(Newser) - Palestinians began returning to the north of Gaza on Friday after Israel's military said a ceasefire was in effect and its forces were shifting positions inside the territory as part of the agreement. The ceasefire at noon local time came after the Israeli government approved the deal early...

Ahead of Nobel Peace Prize, Trump Dominates the Chatter
Trump's Push for a Nobel
Comes to a Head on Friday
the rundown
Oct 9, 2025 11:57 AM CDT

Trump's Push for a Nobel Comes to a Head on Friday

Israelis, Palestinians praise him, though panel's selection came before peace deal

(Newser) - The winner of the Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on Friday, and the big question is whether it will go to President Trump. The president and the White House have made no secret of his desire to win it, with repeated references to his role in ending conflicts...

What Happens Next With the Gaza Deal, Hostages
What Happens Next
With the Gaza Deal, Hostages
the rundown
Oct 9, 2025 6:09 AM CDT

What Happens Next With the Gaza Deal, Hostages

Captives may be freed Sunday or Monday, and Trump is expected to travel to Israel

(Newser) - The broad strokes of a deal between Israel and Hamas has been struck, one that holds promise for the release of hostages and the end of two years of fighting. Details:
  • In Israel: Israel's government meets Thursday to formally consider the first phase of the deal, and approval is
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Greta Thunberg Describes Her Detainment in Israel

Activist says detainees lacked water and medicine; Israel disputes claims

(Newser) - Greta Thunberg says she and other activists were "kidnapped and tortured" by the Israeli military after she and 478 others who were part of a Gaza aid flotilla were detained and held in Israeli custody before some were expelled from Israel Monday. At a Stockholm press conference Tuesday,...

Israel Marks 2 Years Since Hamas Attack

Families rally as negotiations stir hopes for hostage release

(Newser) - On Tuesday, Israel marked two years since the deadly Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023 which left roughly 1,200 Israelis dead and 251 taken hostage. Low-key memorials unfolded in southern kibbutzim hit hardest by the violence, while a larger rally was held in Tel Aviv, with families pleading for...

Loomer Finds New Targets Among Trump's Allies

Podcaster says she's the most America First of all

(Newser) - Laura Loomer, known as a fierce defender of President Trump's agenda, is now setting her sights on fellow MAGA figures—igniting new battles within the movement she has championed. Her attacks are unsettling allies and reshaping the dynamics inside Trump's inner circle, the Wall Street Journal reports....

Israel Deports 171 Flotilla Activists; 150 Remain in Prison

40 of whom are reportedly on hunger strike amid accusations of mistreatment

(Newser) - Israeli authorities said Monday that they have deported to Greece and Slovakia another 171 people detained for taking part in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, including prominent Swedish activist Greta Thunberg. Israel's foreign ministry posted on X that "the deportees were citizens of Greece, Italy, France, Ireland, Sweden, Poland,...

The Strange Tale of Israel's Singing Hitman
The Strange Tale of
Israel's Singing Hitman
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Oct 5, 2025 8:03 PM CDT

The Strange Tale of Israel's Singing Hitman

Mafia figure Avner Harari, imprisoned at 70, is still trying to make it as a crooner

(Newser) - It's age-old advice for aspiring singers: Because the odds of success are long, it's wise to have a fallback career. Teaching, maybe. Or accounting. Or, in the case of Avner Harari, mafia hitman. The Financial Times tells the incredible tale of Harari, who earned the nickname of "...

Netanyahu Tells Israel 'Great Achievement' Is Near

Military stops ground offensive in Gaza but continues airstrikes

(Newser) - Israel halted its ground invasion of Gaza on Saturday, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the nation later in a speech that a deal with Hamas is so close that he hopes to be able to announce the release of the hostages held in Gaza soon. Significant issues remain unsettled,...

After Trump Ultimatum, Hamas Partly Accepts US Plan

Militant group says it's OK with releasing hostages and giving up power, but wants further negotiations

(Newser) - Hamas said Friday that it has accepted some elements of President Trump's plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip, including giving up power and releasing all remaining hostages, but that others require further consultations among Palestinians. The statement came hours after Trump said that Hamas must agree...

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