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- 1Israel releases footage of strike that killed Noa Argamani's abductor▼Watch: Israel releases footage of strike killing terrorist who abducted Noa Argamani
Israel has released footage of an airstrike it says killed the terrorist who abducted Noa Argamani during the October 7, 2023 attack. Argamani, a hostage taken from the Nova music festival, was rescued by Israeli forces in June 2024, making her one of the most high-profile former captives. The strike footage has drawn wide attention across Israeli and international media.
- 2Likud candidate's remark to freed Gaza hostage sparks outrage●'I wish there was a way to return you to Hamas': Likud candidate blasts freed Gaza hostage
A Likud candidate said of a freed Gaza hostage that she 'wished there was a way to return you to Hamas', according to the Jerusalem Post. The comment, directed at a former captive released during the Gaza conflict, has drawn sharp criticism as an attack on a hostage survivor and has fueled controversy inside Israeli politics over how freed hostages are treated by political figures.
- 3Former hostages hail killing of Hamas captor in Gaza▼‘Rot in hell’: former hostages hail killing of Hamas terrorist who held them in Gaza
Former hostages held in Gaza are publicly celebrating the killing of the Hamas terrorist who guarded them, with some saying 'rot in hell'. The remarks reflect lingering anger among freed captives and their families over their treatment in captivity. The identity of the militant and details of the killing were not immediately clear.
- 4Former Gaza Hostage Faces Backlash Over Social Media Post●Ex-Hostage's Gaza Post Draws Fierce Backlash
A former hostage freed during the Gaza conflict is facing fierce criticism after publishing a post that many readers found offensive or insensitive. The backlash has spread quickly, with users condemning the message while others defend the freed captive's right to speak about their ordeal. Details of the post's exact content remain limited.
- 5Israeli president attends wedding of ex-Gaza hostage's daughter●Isaac Herzog, wife Michal, attend wedding of daughter of former Gaza hostages
Israeli President Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal attended the wedding of the daughter of former Gaza hostages, the Jerusalem Post reports. The presidential couple's presence at the celebration is being noted as a gesture of solidarity with families who spent time in captivity in Gaza and with the community of released hostages and their relatives.