Israeli hostages held in Gaza since October 7, 2023, including an American and a Russian, are set to be released by Palestinian militants, resolving a dispute that threatened the ceasefire deal. In exchange, Hamas expects Israel to release Palestinian prisoners and return arrested Palestinians to Gaza. Freed hostages express concern for those still held captive. Mediators from Egypt and Qatar are working to prevent further conflict and ensure the ceasefire agreement is upheld. Israel is also pressing for the release of additional hostages in the future.
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Sarah Milgrim’s family says she was “striving for peace” and urges end to violence: “What does it accomplish?”
Sarah Milgrim, a 26-year-old who worked for the Israeli Embassy, was fatally shot alongside her boyfriend, Yaron Lischinsky, outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., after attending a diplomatic event focused on aid to Gaza. Her family described her as a compassionate person dedicated to peace, while her father expressed that she had the strength to mold their lives positively. Following their tragic deaths, it was revealed that Lischinsky had planned to propose to...
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