Hostage

Father of 19-year-old Israeli-American held hostage by Hamas praying for miracle of son's return

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(Photo: Unsplash/Taylor Brandon) Ruby Chen, the father of a 19-year-old Israeli-American who has been held hostage by Hamas for over 80 days, asked that families celebrating the Christmas season to leave an empty seat at the table for his son and other remaining hostages. Chen’s son, Itay Chen, is a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen and solider for … Read more

Family Member of Youngest American Hostage Speaks Out: 'We Are Praying for These Families'

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This week, family members of Americans who were taken hostage by Hamas on Oct. 7 were in Washington, D.C., meeting with members of Congress and President Joe Biden to advocate for the release of their loved ones.   “We still have people that need to come home,” Liz Naftali, a family member of one of … Read more

Israeli Sources Say Hostage Deal Nearer, as Sirens Sound, Fighting Intensifies Around Gaza and North

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JERUSALEM, Israel – Families of Israeli hostages gathered Monday outside Israeli’s military headquarters in Tel Aviv ahead of their meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his war cabinet. The prime minister told the families that the return of the hostages is a “sacred mission,” and that he and his “friends” are responsible for their return. … Read more

Israeli-American mother recalls last phone call with her son before Hamas took him hostage

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Doris Liber, the mother of Hamas hostage Guy Iluz, tears up as she speaks with The Christian Post in Washington, D.C. on Nov. 8, 2023. (Photo: The Christian Post/Nicole Alcindor) An Israeli-American mother remembers hearing the sound of gunshots during her last phone call with her son, who called to say his last words before … Read more

'Hamas Won't Give Them Up': CNN Reporter Chokes Up During Live Report on Horrific Hostage Situation

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As the world reels in horror following Hamas’ unprecedented attack on Israel, the raw emotion emerging as videos expose the terror group’s ghastly abductions and murderous acts is almost palpable. Listen to the latest episode of CBN’s Quick Start podcast: Journalists covering the catastrophe, which has left at least 1,100 dead and 100+ held hostage, continue … Read more

Biden Admin, Iran Reach $6B Deal: 'Largest Hostage Ransom Payment' in US History

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The Biden administration has agreed to pay Iran $6 billion for the release of five imprisoned Americans, but experts say this will only encourage Iran to seek more hostages as a “lucrative means of international extortion for Iran’s supreme leader.” The United States and Iran reached a deal on August 10 for Tehran’s release of … Read more