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A photo of Gadi Mozes, who was released from Israeli captivity on Thursday, Jan. 30, has gone viral in Israel. (X/Twitter)

In Gadi Mozes, the octogenarian freed from Gaza, Israelis see an icon of their country’s hardy ‘kibbutznik’ spirit

Several of the posts emphasized that Mozes is a kibbutznik, an identity that to many Israelis connotes a hardy work ethic and pioneering spirit.

By Ben Sales January 30, 2025 4:43 pm

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8 hostages, including 5 Thai nationals, return to Israel following chaotic scenes in Gaza

Israeli officials says they are delaying the release of Palestinian prisoners until Hamas can assure them future hostages will be freed safely.

January 30, 2025 8:42 am

Jewish women are braiding challah and hair to mark the release of Israeli hostage Agam Berger

The “Braids for Agam” movement responds to reports that Berger, 20, has braided other hostages’ hair in captivity.

January 30, 2025 8:20 am

The Jewish community's focus shifted from mourning and shock, to advocating for the hostages. Some rallies demanded action from the international community with protests at the United Nations, Oct. 24, 2023. (Luke Tress)

Arbel Yehud, Agam Berger and Gadi Moses reportedly to be released Thursday, along with 5 Thai nationals

By Ben Sales January 29, 2025 11:03 am

Ariel, Kfir and Shiri Bibas remain hostages in Gaza. A nation is hoping against hope for their return.

By Deborah Danan January 29, 2025 8:48 am

Benjamin Netanyahu says he will meet Donald Trump at the White House on Feb. 4

By Ben Sales January 28, 2025 2:32 pm

American hostage Keith Siegel reportedly to be released from Gaza in coming days

By Ben Sales January 25, 2025 7:16 pm

Report: Freed hostage Emily Damari asked if American-Israeli Keith Siegel could take her place

By Philissa Cramer January 24, 2025 4:53 pm

At the shiva for Yuval Shoham, a graduate of Himmelfarb killed in Gaza. (Deborah Danan)

Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s high school has lost 10 graduates in the Gaza war. Where does it go next?

By Deborah Danan January 24, 2025 11:54 am

Hamas releases four female Israeli hostages in a ceremony in Gaza City on January 25, 2025. (Majdi Fathi/NurPhoto)

Hostages Daniela Gilboa, Liri Albag, Naama Levy and Karina Ariev released from Gaza in choreographed ceremony

By Ben Sales January 24, 2025 10:54 am

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