#israel #palestine : #war / #gaza / #hostages / #islamicjihad / #suicideattempt / #solidarity

»“That was the last time I tried,” she continued, noting she attempted to kill herself at least three times while in captivity. “When I saw the drone footage and understood that people who I don’t know are fighting for me as if I were their sister or daughter, I have a duty to return to Ariel and my family, but also to those fighting for me.”«

https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-hostage-reveals-she-tried-to-kill-herself-in-gaza-says-view-of-protests-saved-her/

Credible hostage rescue

#israel #palestine : #war / #gaza / #hostages / #detainee / #civilianvictim

„Hatem Ismail Rayyan, 59, was pronounced dead at #Negevprison, the Palestinian Authority's Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs and the Palestinian Prisoners' Society announced on Thursday.

The medic and his wounded son, Muath, were arrested on 27 December 2024 at Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza, after Israeli forces stormed the facility.“

https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/palestinian-paramedic-gaza-dies-israeli-custody

Palestinian paramedic from Gaza dies in Israeli custody

Hatem Ismail Rayyan, 59, was taken from Kamal Adwan Hospital in December 2024

Middle East Eye

#israel #palestine : #war / #gaza / #family / #hostages / #remains / #transfer / #doublestandards / #unequaltreatment

(A belated look into the Le Monde archive, but also a small step forward.)

„More than 670 bodies of #WestBank residents have been confiscated by Israel for years, in violation of #internationallaw. Their families hope that the return of all the bodies of Israelis held in Gaza by #Hamas will prompt the Israeli authorities to soften their stance.“

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/02/10/israel-s-retention-of-palestinian-bodies-a-silent-hostage-taking_6750326_4.html

Israel's retention of Palestinian bodies: A silent 'hostage-taking'

More than 670 bodies of West Bank residents have been confiscated by Israel for years, in violation of international law. Their families hope that the return of all the bodies of Israelis held in Gaza by Hamas will prompt the Israeli authorities to soften their stance.

Le Monde

“Hostage-taking is back, but this time, it’s governments doing the #kidnapping. This video explains how prisoner swaps have become a quiet weapon of modern #geopolitics, and why trading #hostages is shaping a new kind of Cold War.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWT4UyTUDCo

Why Putin loves taking hostages

YouTube

🎮 Random Retro Game:

Title: Hostages
Released: 1988-01-01
Platforms: NES
Also released on: PC, Commodore / Amiga, Atari ST

#Hostages #NES #Retrogames

Tomorrow, #Helsinki will demonstrate.

Release the #Palestinian #hostages.

Let the international aid reach the people of #Gaza #Palestine.

Sanction #Israel for the #genocide #WarCrimes and #apartheid.

#israel #palestine : #war / #gaza / #truce / #hamas / #hostages / #remains / #uspeaceplan

„Israeli Prime Minister … Netanyahu announced that the body of Ran Gavili, described as the last Israeli hostage in Gaza, has been recovered. Speaking in Jerusalem, Netanyahu declared that “there are no more hostages in Gaza” and said the next phase of Israel’s strategy would focus on the disarmament of Hamas and the demilitarisation of the Gaza Strip, rather than reconstruction.“

https://www.hindustantimes.com/videos/world-news/no-hostages-in-gaza-netanyahu-confirms-phase-two-of-ceasefire-after-hamas-returns-last-captive-101769519557282.html

'No hostages in Gaza...': Netanyahu confirms phase two of ceasefire after Hamas returns last captive

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the body of Ran Gavili, described as the last Israeli hostage in Gaza, has been recovered. Speaking in Jerusalem, Netanyahu declared that “there are no more hostages in Gaza” and said the next phase of Israel’s strategy would focus on the disarmament of Hamas and the demilitarisation of the Gaza Strip, rather than reconstruction. The Israeli military said Gavili’s remains were identified through forensic and police coordination after being discovered in a cemetery near Gaza City. According to the army, examinations were conducted on around 250 bodies. Hamas, meanwhile, stated that it had shared information with mediators and guarantor states regarding the location of the remains and called for the full implementation of the ceasefire agreement, including reopening the Rafah crossing.

Hindustan Times