U.S. and Israel Resume Hostage Talks Amid Controversy

U.S. and Israel Resume Hostage Talks Amid Controversy

The U.S. has confirmed that hostage envoy Adam Boehler’s direct talks with Hamas were a “one-off” effort that has so far “not borne fruit,” according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Moving forward, negotiations will be led by Trump’s Middle East envoy, Steve...
Purim Gift Highlights Hostages’ Plight in Gaza

Purim Gift Highlights Hostages’ Plight in Gaza

Ahead of Purim, Israeli lawmakers received a symbolic package—one piece of pita bread and a quote from freed hostage Eli Sharabi—to draw attention to the suffering of those still held captive in Gaza. Purim is traditionally marked by exchanging baskets of food, but...