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Israel | Nov 17, 2023
ALM Feature

Why an Israeli hostage negotiator cut contact with Hamas

Gershon Baskin, who helped negotiate the release of Israeli solder Gilad Shalit in 2011, says his contacts in Hamas have no influence over the fate of the Israeli hostage.

Former Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit (R) and Israeli peace activist and hostage negotiator Gershon Baskin.
Oct 24, 2023
ALM Feature

'They’re here': Survivors of Hamas attack recount horrors, wait for missing

Survivors of the Hamas attack in Israel are still reeling from the Oct. 7 massacre, mourning loved ones and hoping for the release of those who have been taken hostage.

An Israeli soldier patrols near Kibbutz Re'im in southern Israel on October 12, 2023, close to the place where 270 revellers were killed by militants during the Supernova music festival on October 7.

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