Hamas, Israel

Families in New York, New Jersey anxious about Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
CLIFTON, N.J. - Palestinian and Israeli Americans in the Tri-State Area are eagerly awaiting the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, which could begin Sunday. Israeli media says the last-minute dispute with Hamas has been resolved,
Father of American Hamas hostage says he’s ‘optimistic’ for the first time in wake of Hamas and Israel’s cease-fire deal
The father of one of the three Americans still alive in Gaza said he feels “optimistic” for the first time in 15 months following the Israel-Hamas hostage exchange agreement, but he’s doubtful his son will be among the first captives released.
Statements on the hostage and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire and hostage deal, potentially ending the conflict between the two after 15 devastating months; below are
Tri-State Area families impacted by Israel-Hamas war hopeful while waiting on ceasefire deal approval
Families in the Tri-State Area impacted by the Israel-Hamas war are waiting for Israel's full cabinet to vote on the ceasefire deal with Hamas.
NJ family of Hamas hostage Edan Alexander hopes 'the nightmare is over' after ceasefire deal announced
The family of Israeli American soldier Edan Alexander, who is being held hostage by Hamas, is anxiously awaiting his return as a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas awaits ratification by Israel’s government.
North Jersey activists are hand-wringing, and hopeful, about ceasefire in Gaza
We also want to caution that diplomacy doesn't end with the signing of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, said a member of ...
ABC 7 New York on MSN2d
Palestinian American community in New Jersey reacts to tentative ceasefire in Gaza
There is a sense of optimism among members of the Palestinian community in New Jersey that a peace settlement will begin this ...
Palestinians, Israelis in Tri-State Area cautiously optimistic about ceasefire deal
American families of Israeli hostages being held in Gaza have been in contact with negotiators as a draft deal for a ...
For Palestinian Americans, ceasefire news sparks joy and worry
The losses suffered in the Palestinian American community have been immense. They felt the ceasefire should have happened ...
ABC 7 New York on MSN3d
Loved ones of hostage from New Jersey hold out hope for his release amid Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
In the wake of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, the fate of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander of Tenafly is still uncertain. Hamas released a video not long ago in which he ...
‘Hope is mandatory’: NJ family awaits release of Israeli soldier son
A New Jersey family is patiently waiting for their son, Edan Alexander, to return home as Israel and Hamas get closer to signing a ceasefire deal. Israel has agreed to pull ...
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New regulations hinder donations of gear to Israeli soldiers, charities say
“This policy change creates insurmountable bureaucratic hurdles for volunteer organizations like ours,” Adi Vaxman, head of Operation Israel, a New Jersey-based charity that has provided ...
Jewish Insider5d
New York, New Jersey lawmakers urge expedited approval of additional Israeli flights
The lawmakers emphasized that U.S. airlines’ suspended flights have given El Al ‘a monopoly on direct flights’ creating ...