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Russian-held town is a 'death trap' with starving residents, says Ukraine FM

Oleshky had a pre-war population of 24,000 people and is now home to around 1,700 residents, including 47 children, according to the United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine.

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Children use a flashlight as they go to play at the playground during a power blackout after critical civil infrastructure was hit by Russian missile and drone attacks, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine October 14, 2026.
A boy collects water from a charity tank in a makeshift camp for people displaced by clashes between Iran-aligned Houthi fighters and Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces, near Aden, Yemen October 7, 2026.

Yemen fighting overwhelms hospitals, cuts aid to 800,000 people, relief agencies say

More ⁠than 200,000 people have ⁠been displaced from their homes since fighting ​in the country began in recent weeks, according to ‌the United Nations' International ‌Organization for Migration.

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International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) President Mirjana Spoljaric speaks during a meeting with Russia's Foreign Minister in Moscow on July 1, 2026.

Red Cross chief says she tried to arrange Gaza hostage visits through talks with Hamas's Haniyeh

She cited the organization's "strict insistence on neutrality" as having been vital in the eventual return of many of the Gaza hostages to Israel.

|ByAARON GLICK
Directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor pose with the Special Jury Award for "Naza" during the closing ceremony of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, Italy, September 12, 2026.

Hamas harvests civilian casualties. The media should never be complicit - opinion

Gaza’s civilian deaths have become a weapon in the information war, creating a dangerous incentive to put civilians in harm’s way.

|ByLEAH BENOZ

Hostages Or Levy, Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben Ami freed from Hamas captivity in 'dire' condition

Hostages Or Levy, Eli Sharabi, and Ohad Ben Ami are set to be released on Saturday after spending 491 days in captivity.

FEBRUARY 8, 2025BySAM HALPERN, GADI ZAIG
From left to right: Former hostages Or Levy, Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben Ami.

My Word: Mixed images of war and victory during the hostage deal

The hostages want to rebuild their lives and communities. The released terrorists want to continue to destroy everything Israel has built. 

FEBRUARY 7, 2025ByLIAT COLLINS
Palestinian terrorist surround hostage Arbel Yehoud, held in Gaza since the deadly October 7 2023 attack, on the day they hand her to members of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) as part of a ceasefire and a hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel, in Khan Yunis.

Letters to the Editor, February 3, 2025: Building new lives

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

FEBRUARY 3, 2025ByLETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters

The chaos in Khan Yunis proves Hamas can't govern Gaza - editorial

Hamas's failure demonstrates how quickly years of diplomatic work can be jeopardized by chaos on the ground, which could derail future releases.

JANUARY 31, 2025ByJPOST EDITORIAL
Palestinian terrorist surround hostage Arbel Yehoud, held in Gaza since the deadly October 7 2023 attack, on the day they hand her to members of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) as part of a ceasefire and a hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel, in Khan Yunis.

Netanyahu's hidden intentions in hostage deal are concerning - opinion

We appear to be forced to put our full trust in President Donald Trump to once again push Netanyahu to do what he ought to do of his own volition.

JANUARY 27, 2025BySUSAN HATTIS ROLEF
RELEASED HOSTAGE Liri Albag is reunited with loved ones at Bellinson Hospital in Petah Tikva on Saturday.

Released hostages return to Israeli territory, to receive medical assessment

The four female IDF soldiers taken hostage by Hamas were transferred, in military uniform, to the Red Cross in Gaza City on Saturday.

JANUARY 25, 2025ByGADI ZAIG, DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD, SAM HALPERN
Four female Israeli soldiers released by Hamas in Gaza City, January 25, 2025

Hostage families demonstrate in Tel Aviv, as reunited families celebrate

Liri Albag, Daniella Gilboa, Karina Ariev, and Naama Levy released from Hamas captivity • IDF: Concern over Bibas family's wellbeing

JANUARY 25, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Families of four released hostages reunite with the returned hostages, January 25, 2025.

France claims hostages in Gaza received medical supplies sent last year

“Reports suggest that recently released hostages from Hamas captivity acknowledged receiving some medical treatments during their imprisonment,” the source explained.

JANUARY 22, 2025ByANNA BARSKY
Visitors at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv. September 25, 2024.

Hamas confirms next phase of hostage release to occur on Saturday as planned

An Israeli official told The Jerusalem Post: "The agreement said that the release needs to be on Saturday, and that's the date that the release will happen."

JANUARY 20, 2025ByAMICHAI STEIN, JERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
A Hamas terrorist in front of hostage posters. (Illustrative)

Ninety Palestinian prisoners released as part of ceasefire deal

The prisoners had been transferred from various prisons across the country to the Ofer Prison in the vicinity of Jerusalem.

JANUARY 20, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Palestinian prisoners arrive at the Ofer prison, outside of Jerusalem as part of the deal between Israel and Hamas. January 19, 2025.