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Yehud is thought to be held by Islamic Jihad, leading to apparent concern that Hamas may attempt to put off her release; IDF ...

Arbel Yehud was abducted from Kibbutz Nir Oz on Oct. 7, 2023, and is reportedly being held in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza, by a Salafi group affiliated with Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

AN Israeli woman who was kidnapped with her boyfriend from her home during the October 7 bloodbath is set to be the next ...

Netanyahu speaks with mothers of three hostages released Sunday, vows not to give up on other captives; Israeli envoy says ...

House G.O.P. Floats Medicaid Cuts and More to Finance Trump’s Huge Agenda President Trump wants a massive tax cut and immigration crackdown bill. Republicans must decide what to cut to help pay ...

Their names, faces and stories have resonated around the world, on posters and in prayers, since they were taken hostage on Oct. 7, 2023. Now, some of the 98 remaining hostages abducted that day, when ...