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Hostage Negotiations Israel: Hope, Advocacy, and the Fight to Bring Everyone Home
Shanna Fuld, CEO of Israel Daily News, reporting live from the ground of Israel. As spring arrives, Israel is beginning to emerge from a long and emotionally difficult winter. Purim is approaching, bringing reminders of resilience, courage, and the power of individual action. The devastating loss of Shiri Bibas and her two sons continues to weigh heavily on the nation. Yet many Israelis remain focused on the goal of bringing the remaining hostages home. At our latest Sunset S

Shanna Fuld
Mar 8, 20253 min read


Israeli Hostages in Gaza Remain at the Center of Israel’s Pain and Hope
lair Horn and members of his family, upon their arrival at Ichilov I'm back in Israel and settling into my Sunday night routine—the quiet moment when I allow myself to be honest with newsletter readers about what I'm feeling. The tea is on, Akon is playing, and my thoughts return to the reality facing this country. The fate of the Israeli hostages in Gaza weighs heavily on many of us. While life continues, it often feels like we're moving through the day while carrying the we

Shanna Fuld
Feb 15, 20252 min read


Bibas Family Hostages: Israel Awaits Answers as More Captives Return Home
Yarden Bibas, October 7th Hostage Survivor on his way home back to Israel What a heartbreaking week. Across Israel and beyond, many are asking the same question: Will the Bibas family be reunited? The fate of the Bibas family hostages remains uncertain, leaving families and supporters anxiously awaiting answers. Yarden Bibas returned to Israel after nearly 15 months in captivity. Many are wondering how he will cope with the uncertainty surrounding his wife, Shiri, and their t

Shanna Fuld
Feb 1, 20252 min read


Released Israeli Hostages Displayed in Gaza Before Returning Home
Karina Ariev, a October 7 Hostage Survivor emotional reunion with family Hamas released four female IDF surveillance soldiers on Saturday as part of the ceasefire arrangement with Israel. The released Israeli hostages—Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy, and Liri Albag—experienced freedom after 477 days in captivity. They were abducted during the October 7, 2023 attack on the Nahal Oz military base where they were stationed. Before the released Israeli hostages were han

Shanna Fuld
Jan 26, 20251 min read


Israeli Hostage Release Brings Joy, Grief, and Difficult Questions
Emily Damari October 7 Hostage, Reunited with Her Family Every night since October 7, I go to bed feeling fortunate. As I tuck myself in, I think about the hostages—many close to my age—who do not know whether it is day or night. I think about their families, especially their parents, who have endured unimaginable uncertainty. Today, three young female hostages were returned to Israel. This Israeli hostage release allowed them to reunite with their mothers after months in cap

Shanna Fuld
Jan 18, 20251 min read
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