In the hours after Hamas blew through Israel's heavily fortified separation fence and crossed into the country from Gaza, Ahal Besorai tried desperately to reach his sister. There was no answer.Soon after, he learned from witnesses that militants had seized her, her husband...
JERUSALEM — In the hours after Hamas blew through Israel’s heavily fortified separation fence and crossed into the country from Gaza, Ahal Besorai tried desperately to reach his sister. There was no answer.
As Israel strikes back with missile attacks on targets in Gaza, the families grapple with the knowledge that it could come at the cost of their loved ones' lives. Hamas has warned it will kill one of the 130 hostages every time Israel’s military bombs civilian targets in Gaza without warning. For Israel, locating hostages in Gaza may prove difficult. Although the strip is tiny, subject to constant aerial surveillance and surrounded by Israeli ground and naval forces, the territory just over an hour from Tel Aviv remains somewhat opaque to Israeli intelligence agencies.Yosi Shnaider has wrestled with worry since his family members were kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Oz, just over a mile from the Gaza fenceline. He saw video of his cousin and her two young boys, held hostage.
Israel’s foreign minister, Eli Cohen, said the country is committed the bringing the hostages home and issued a warning to Hamas, which controls Gaza.Hamas has also said it seeks the release of all Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails — some 4,500 detainees, according to Israeli human rights group B’Tselem — in exchange for the Israeli captives.
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As Israel pummels Gaza, families of those held hostage by militants agonize over loved ones' safetyThe families of some 130 Israelis kidnapped by Hamas are anxiously waiting to find out if their loved ones are safe.
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As Israel pummels Gaza, families of those held hostage by militants agonize over loved ones' safetyThe families of some 130 Israelis kidnapped by Hamas are anxiously waiting to find out if their loved ones are safe
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As Israel pummels Gaza, families of those held hostage by militants agonize over loved ones' safetyThe families of some 130 Israelis kidnapped by Hamas are anxiously waiting to find out if their loved ones are safe. Hamas has warned it will kill one of the hostages every time Israel’s military bombs civilian targets in Gaza without warning. Yosi Shnaider has wrestled with worry since his family members were kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Oz, just over a mile from the Gaza fenceline. He saw video of his cousin and her two young boys, held hostage. Also missing, his aunt who requires medicine to tr
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As Israel pummels Gaza, families of those held hostage by militants agonize over loved ones' safetyThe families of some 130 Israelis kidnapped by Hamas are anxiously waiting to find out if their loved ones are safe.
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As Israel pummels Gaza, families of those held hostage by militants agonize over loved ones' safetyThe families of some 130 Israelis kidnapped by Hamas are anxiously waiting to find out if...
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As Israel pummels Gaza, families of those held hostage by militants agonize over loved ones' safetyThe families of some 130 Israelis kidnapped by Hamas are anxiously waiting to find out if their loved ones are safe.
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