Israel announces death of kidnapped hostage

IANS | December 22, 2023 6:07 PM

Tel Aviv, Dec 22 (IANS) The Israeli community of Kibbutz Nir Oz on Friday announced the death of a 73-year-old resident of their community who was kidnapped by Hamas on October 7 during the attack.

Israel advocacy group files legal complaint against Red Cross

IANS | December 22, 2023 10:06 AM

Tel Aviv, Dec 22 (IANS) The Shurat HaDin -- an Israeli advocacy group -- has taken legal action against the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) accusing the humanitarian organisation of inaction over Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

Hamas demands full stop to war before hostage release

IANS | December 21, 2023 10:26 AM

Tel Aviv, Dec 21 (IANS) The Hamas militant group which is engaged in a battle with the state of Israel has reportedly backed out of a partial ceasefire to hostilities for the release of hostages held by it.