Author: Ran Shimoni

Haaretz | Israel News 82 Hostages, 482 Days in Captivity | Based on the most recent information, twins Gali and Ziv, who were abducted from Kfar Azza, were separated in captivity. ‘They always did everything together. We hope they’ve met up at some point because we know how strong they are together,’ said their older…

Haaretz | Israel News 100 Hostages, 455 Days in Gaza | For many hostage families, the announcement of their beloved relatives’ death marks the tragic end of a chapter. For IDF soldier Ron Sherman’s mother, Maayan, it was the start of the battle for recognition that her son wasn’t murdered by Hamas but rather killed…

Haaretz | Israel News Windows covered with plastic sheet and repair workers are common sights around the Jaffa playground where a missile fired from Yemen landed in mid-December. Given the dizzying pace of events in Israel, the incident seems like a distant memory – but for those forced to live in the middle of the…

Haaretz | Israel News 101 Hostages, 418 Days in Captivity | ‘I Can’t Believe I’m Saying This, but the Only One Who Can Save Them Is Donald Trump’ Family members of hostages held in Gaza are wondering how the cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah would advance the release of their relatives. ‘There was a pressure…