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Missing link in IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack had one “very important” European passenger — one the Netflix show surprisingly didn’t highlight

This is the story of Roberto Giori — a special passenger on IC 814 who might’ve played a huge role …

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Israel will allow more aid into Gaza in exchange for medicine deliveries to hostages, Qatar says

Qatar and France announced they brokered a deal between Israel and Hamas to deliver medicine to hos…

Hannah Getahun   


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Israel and Hamas agree to hostage deal in a major diplomatic breakthrough

In a statement, Israel's government said it approved the outline of the first stage of an agreement…

Jake Epstein,Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert   


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Why some 40 Israeli hostages may have gone missing in Gaza

About 40 Israeli hostages are missing, according to Qatar. The fog of war and rival militant groups…

Joshua Zitser   


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Hostages who escaped Texas synagogue say lessons in security training helped save their lives

Hostages said they knew to shield their bodies and position themselves near exits because of traini…

Morgan Keith   


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The first US hostages in Gaza could be released by Hamas soon, White House says

President Joe Biden has been criticized for the absence of US citizens released in the hostage deal.

Rebecca Rommen   


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Hamas released a 13-year-old hostage but not her mom, despite promising not to separate them

Hamas released Hila Rotem Shoshani, 13, on Saturday. But her mom, Raya, remains in captivity, viola…

Joshua Zitser   


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Israeli hostages released by Hamas have undergone initial medical tests and are in good condition, says IDF

The hostages released by Hamas have undergone initial medical tests and are in good condition, Isra…

Alia Shoaib   


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The last time Hamas released a hostage, it took 5 years for him to be freed

Hamas released Gilad Shalit after five years of captivity, and after Israel agreed to swap over 1,0…

Sonam Sheth,Thibault Spirlet   


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3 Israeli hostages mistakenly killed by the IDF were shirtless and holding a white flag, military official says

The killings happened in Shejaiya, a war-torn area in Gaza City where Hamas militants often attempt…

Rebecca Rommen   


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Israel can't yield to Hamas threat to kill hostages, says Henry Kissinger

Kissinger said responding to Hamas' threat to kill hostages presents a "heartbreaking decision" for…

Mia Jankowicz   


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Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan could be home by end of year, hostage negotiator Bill Richardson says

The former UN ambassador said he's "cautiously optimistic" that the WNBA superstar and ex-Marine co…

Meredith Cash   


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Hamas' armed wing says it is ready to free 70 Israeli hostages in return for a 5-day cease-fire

A spokesperson for al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas' armed wing, said the militant group has offered to fr…

Joshua Zitser   


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Hamas offered Israel 50 hostages for a 5-day cease-fire but the deal got rejected, reports say

Hamas proposed exchanging 50 Israeli hostages for a five-day cease-fire in Gaza, but Israel rejecte…

Joshua Zitser   


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Hamas released a 4-year-old American hostage orphaned after her parents were killed in the October 7 attack

Abigail Edan, a 4-year-old American, was among the hostages released by Hamas on Sunday. Her parent…

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A veteran US hostage negotiator is reportedly headed for Moscow to help in securing Brittney Griner's release

Former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson previously played a role in securing the freedoms of hos…

Matthew Loh   


Ayelet Sheffey,Juliana Kaplan   


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Former FBI hostage rescue team member rates 10 hostage-rescue scenes in movies and TV

Former FBI HRT member Chris Whitcomb breaks down the rescue tactics portrayed in movies such as "Di…

Carter Thallon,David Ibekwe   


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Dennis Rodman says he's going to Russia to help free Brittney Griner, but hostage negotiators think it's 'a terrible idea'

The former NBA star "is likely to complicate and hinder release efforts" by speaking with Putin, a …

Meredith Cash   


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5 hostages were released after police and FBI negotiated for 8 hours during a bank robbery in St. Cloud, Minnesota

All hostages are believed to be bank employees, according to authorities, and no injuries have been…

Azmi Haroun