The Israel-Hamas war|The negotiations
Source: Hersh, Eden and Carmel would have been released at new truce - were on the list
Three of the six hostages now found dead in Gaza would have been released in the first phase of the ceasefire currently being negotiated. This is stated by an Israeli source for Haaretz.
- They were on the lists that were handed over at the beginning of July. It was possible to get them home alive, says the source.
The three were Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eden Yerushalmi and Carmel Gat. Carmel Gat's cousin Gil Dickmann confirms that the family received a sign of life last month.
- For several months we have been shouting that they must go home now, otherwise they will be murdered in captivity, he says in an interview with the Kan radio channel.
The relatives association "Hostages families forum" states that all six "were murdered in the last days, after surviving almost eleven months of abuse, torture and starvation in Hamas captivity".
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesman Daniel Hagari stated on Sunday morning that the six hostages were killed by Hamas shortly before the IDF reached them. He said the bodies were found in a tunnel under Rafah.
Three of the six hostages now found dead in Gaza would have been released in the first phase of the ceasefire currently being negotiated. This is stated by an Israeli source for Haaretz.
- They were on the lists that were handed over at the beginning of July. It was possible to get them home alive, says the source.
The three were Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eden Yerushalmi and Carmel Gat. Carmel Gat's cousin Gil Dickmann confirms that the family received a sign of life last month.
- For several months we have been shouting that they must go home now, otherwise they will be murdered in captivity, he says in an interview with the Kan radio channel.
The relatives association "Hostages families forum" states that all six "were murdered in the last days, after surviving almost eleven months of abuse, torture and starvation in Hamas captivity".
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesman Daniel Hagari stated on Sunday morning that the six hostages were killed by Hamas shortly before the IDF reached them. He said the bodies were found in a tunnel under Rafah.
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Netanyahu: Whoever kills the hostages does not want a truce
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accuses the terrorist group Hamas of "callously" killing the six hostages whose bodies were found in Gaza, according to Israeli and American reports, in a tunnel in Rafah. This is reported by AP.
- Whoever murders the hostage does not want an agreement, he says.
Critics at home accuse Netanyahu of being the one who does not want to see a cease-fire, because it would risk his power.
Izzat al-Rishq, a senior Hamas official, blames the hostages' deaths on Israel and the United States, saying they would still be alive if Israel had accepted the cease-fire proposal the group agreed to in July.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accuses the terrorist group Hamas of "callously" killing the six hostages whose bodies were found in Gaza, according to Israeli and American reports, in a tunnel in Rafah. This is reported by AP.
- Whoever murders the hostage does not want an agreement, he says.
Critics at home accuse Netanyahu of being the one who does not want to see a cease-fire, because it would risk his power.
Izzat al-Rishq, a senior Hamas official, blames the hostages' deaths on Israel and the United States, saying they would still be alive if Israel had accepted the cease-fire proposal the group agreed to in July.
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Six dead hostages found in a tunnel under Rafah - Hersh, 23, is one of them
Six people who were taken hostage by Hamas on October 7 have been found dead in a tunnel under Rafah, the White House said in a statement. One of the dead is American-Israeli Hersh Goldberg-Polin, 23.
In a statement, the family said they were "devastated" and grieving a beloved son and brother.
Goldberg-Polin was one of the most famous people taken hostage as his parents publicly fought for his freedom. Among other things, they have met with world leaders such as Joe Biden and Pope Francis to get support. As recently as a couple of weeks ago, they spoke at the Democratic convention, AP reports.
The other five identified are Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarusi and Ori Danino.
Six people who were taken hostage by Hamas on October 7 have been found dead in a tunnel under Rafah, the White House said in a statement. One of the dead is American-Israeli Hersh Goldberg-Polin, 23.
In a statement, the family said they were "devastated" and grieving a beloved son and brother.
Goldberg-Polin was one of the most famous people taken hostage as his parents publicly fought for his freedom. Among other things, they have met with world leaders such as Joe Biden and Pope Francis to get support. As recently as a couple of weeks ago, they spoke at the Democratic convention, AP reports.
The other five identified are Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarusi and Ori Danino.
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The Israel-Hamas war|The situation in the West Bank
"Israel has begun to starve the West Bank like Gaza"
Israel appears to have started using starvation as a war strategy in Jenin in the occupied West Bank in the same way it has done in Gaza. That's what Kenneth Roth, who for many years led the human rights organization Human Rights Watch (HRW), writes on X.
In an interview with Al Jazeera, Roth says that Israel must not cut off food, water, electricity and medical care for the civilian population.
- Although there are extensive battles between Israeli forces and militants in Jenin's refugee camp, this does not mean that there are no rules, the Geneva Conventions still apply.
Since Wednesday, Israel has stepped up the military offensive in the occupied area and describes it as an "anti-terrorist operation". The UN has called for a de-escalation.
Israel appears to have started using starvation as a war strategy in Jenin in the occupied West Bank in the same way it has done in Gaza. That's what Kenneth Roth, who for many years led the human rights organization Human Rights Watch (HRW), writes on X.
In an interview with Al Jazeera, Roth says that Israel must not cut off food, water, electricity and medical care for the civilian population.
- Although there are extensive battles between Israeli forces and militants in Jenin's refugee camp, this does not mean that there are no rules, the Geneva Conventions still apply.
Since Wednesday, Israel has stepped up the military offensive in the occupied area and describes it as an "anti-terrorist operation". The UN has called for a de-escalation.
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