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Freed Israeli hostages are leaning on faith for strength. From daily prayers with a worn Psalms book to blessings shared at reunions, Jewish rituals have played a vital role in their endurance and recovery after nearly two years underground.
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Faith and resilience: Hostages’ spiritual journey home | The Jerusalem Post

As the 20 living hostages return, faith plays a pivotal role in their survival and reunion. From prayers in captivity to blessings on release, spirituality shaped their journey home.

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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa will use talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin to formally request that Moscow hand over Bashar Assad to face trial over alleged crimes against Syrians, sources say.
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Al-Saraa uses Vladimir Putin talks to request Assad extradition | The Jerusalem Post

The Assads now live discreetly in Moscow, according to Russian media.

The Jerusalem Post @thejerusalempost.bsky.social · 22m

After the June war, Iran faces growing uncertainty. Despite government efforts to project stability, citizens grapple with daily hardships, from economic struggles to censorship. Many, especially youth, challenge official narratives and wait for change.
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Iranians navigate uncertainty, change after Israel war | The Jerusalem Post

Amid post-war unrest, Iranians face daily hardships, balancing government pressures with a growing sense of change. Citizens remain uncertain about the future, yet cultural expressions persist.

The Jerusalem Post @thejerusalempost.bsky.social · 22m

Israel loses 3-0 to Italy in World Cup qualifiers. Coach Ben Shimon praises team resilience, while Solomon reflects on mistakes.

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Israel falls 3-0 to Italy in World Cup qualifying | The Jerusalem Post

Mistakes proved costly in the qualifier in Italy, with a 3-0 defeat officially eliminating the Israelis from contention.

The Jerusalem Post @thejerusalempost.bsky.social · 25m

Former Gaza hostage Guy Illouz was laid to rest in Ra’anana on Wednesday after being returned during phase one of US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan.
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'Rest now, my darling': Israel pays final respects to fallen hostage Guy Illouz

"My Guychuk, it’s hard to see and imagine the future without you. They took you from me – they murdered you – they took me and stole my identity, murdering my soul and heart."

The Jerusalem Post @thejerusalempost.bsky.social · 33m

WATCH: Shlomo Artzi, one of Israel’s most beloved musicians, serenaded returned hostages Omri Miran, Eitan Horn, and Matan Angrest at Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv.
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Israeli singer performs for freed hostages | The Jerusalem Post

Artzi has taken an active role in using his music to pay tribute to those killed on October 7, to comfort the survivors, and to call for the return of the hostages.

The Jerusalem Post @thejerusalempost.bsky.social · 52m

Israel's judo delegation shines at the Grand Prix in Lima, bringing home four medals, including two gold.

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Israel wins 4 medals at Lima Judo Grand Prix | The Jerusalem Post

Raz Hershko captures blue-and-white’s 2nd gold, Yuli Mishiner earns bronze among 4-medal haul.

The Jerusalem Post @thejerusalempost.bsky.social · 59m

Released Israeli hostages recount years of torture, isolation, and psychological abuse in Gaza. Many were shackled, starved, and kept in tunnels, with some even forced to convert to Islam for food.
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Freed hostages recount torture and abuse in Gaza captivity | The Jerusalem Post

Released Israeli hostages describe torture, starvation, and psychological abuse during their captivity in Gaza.

The Jerusalem Post @thejerusalempost.bsky.social · 1h

Hamas is expected to release several deceased hostage bodies on Wednesday evening, according to various reports.
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Israel-Hamas talks stall until all hostages released | The Jerusalem Post

Professional teams in Egypt are currently discussing methods for locating the remaining 21 hostage bodies, officials told The Jerusalem Post.

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Hamas released the body of a Gazan resident in place of a fallen hostage while delivering four bodies to Israel on Tuesday.
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Benjamin Netanyahu slams Hamas after release of gazan as hostage | The Jerusalem Post

Israeli sources have estimated that this was a mistake, as the body belonged to a Gazan man in an IDF uniform, who was suspected to be a fighter killed in the war.

The Jerusalem Post @thejerusalempost.bsky.social · 2h

A pro-Palestinian rally in Boston led to violence, with protesters assaulting police and sending four officers to the hospital. The protest on October 7 lacked the necessary city permit, drawing criticism from city councilors for escalating into anarchy.
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Boston rally lacked permit, led to violence and arrests | The Jerusalem Post

Boston City Councilors criticize the unpermitted October 7 pro-Palestinian rally that turned violent, sending four officers to the hospital and prompting arrests.

The Jerusalem Post @thejerusalempost.bsky.social · 2h

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang welcomed Avinatan Or from "two unimaginable years in Hamas captivity" in Gaza, saying a number of the chip giant's families had suffered losses during the war.
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Nvidia CEO Huang welcomes return of employee held in Gaza for two years

After 738 days in captivity, Avinatan Or is welcomed home by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, while acknowledging the toll the war has had on Nvidia's employees.

The Jerusalem Post @thejerusalempost.bsky.social · 2h

Negotiations for the second phase of Trump's Israel-Hamas peace plan have not begun, and will not begin until every hostage has been returned, several senior Israeli officials confirmed to The Jerusalem Post.
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Israel-Hamas talks stall until all hostages released | The Jerusalem Post

Professional teams in Egypt are currently discussing methods for locating the remaining 21 hostage bodies, officials told The Jerusalem Post.

The Jerusalem Post @thejerusalempost.bsky.social · 2h

A German foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday that reported executions by Hamas in Gaza in clashes with local clans constitute acts of terror against the population. www.jpost.com/israel-news/...

Live Updates: Gaza terror group to release more hostages | The Jerusalem Post

Four slain hostages returned to Israel • Doctors at Rabin Medical Center-Beilinson Campus describe hostage rehabilitation process • Netanyahu meets with released hostages

The Jerusalem Post @thejerusalempost.bsky.social · 3h

Two men were taken into custody this week in separate incidents after allegedly threatening to kill Netanyahu.
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Two men arrested for allegedly threatening to kill PM Netanyahu, police say

Two men from Rishon Lezion and Jerusalem were arrested this week for allegedly threatening Prime Minister Netanyahu, one in person at a Tel Aviv military base and the other on social media.

The Jerusalem Post @thejerusalempost.bsky.social · 3h

A car bombing killed Safaa al-Mashhadani, a Sunni-Iraqi parliamentary candidate who was running in the upcoming elections scheduled for November, on Wednesday.
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Iraqi parliamentary Sunni lawmaker al-Mashhadani killed | The Jerusalem Post

This is the most high-profile assassination of these elections and the most high-profile attack in Iraq in recent memory.

The Jerusalem Post @thejerusalempost.bsky.social · 3h

The growing criminalization of expressions of solidarity with Palestine constitutes a violation of fundamental freedoms, the International Federation for Human Rights alleged in its new report.
@MathildaHeller reports
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Jew-hate claims used to regulate Palestine support | The Jerusalem Post

France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States were chosen for the report as they all took "public positions supportive of Israel’s actions in Palestine."

The Jerusalem Post @thejerusalempost.bsky.social · 3h

Netanyahu canceled his schedule, including his appearance at his trial, for the remainder of the day after being diagnosed with bronchitis.
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Live Updates: Gaza terror group to release more hostages | The Jerusalem Post

Four slain hostages returned to Israel • Doctors at Rabin Medical Center-Beilinson Campus describe hostage rehabilitation process • Netanyahu meets with released hostages

The Jerusalem Post @thejerusalempost.bsky.social · 3h

Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara’a arrived in Russia on October 15. He is expected to hold important talks with President Vladimir Putin. This is important because Shara’a overthrew the Assad regime in December 2024. Assad was backed by Russia. | Analysis
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Syria's president Shara’a visits Russia for historic trip | The Jerusalem Post

Syrian President Shara’a embarks on a groundbreaking visit to Russia, marking a key moment in international diplomacy and Middle Eastern relations.

The Jerusalem Post @thejerusalempost.bsky.social · 4h

A motorcyclist opened fire, wounding three, while riding on Highway 443 near Modi'in on Wednesday afternoon.
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Motocyclist opens fire on highway near Modi'in, three wounded

A motorcyclist opened fire on Route 443 near Modiin, critically injuring three men. Police say the incident is likely criminal and investigations are ongoing.

The Jerusalem Post @thejerusalempost.bsky.social · 4h

Analysis: Are Arab states paying lip service to the Israel-Hamas deal while inwardly expecting not much to change in Gaza? Regional media reports seem to indicate so. But why?
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Arab states seem to doubt efficacy of Gaza deal | The Jerusalem Post

Many countries are wary of the future and wonder if the deal agreed to in Egypt on October 8 can actually change the situation in Gaza.

The Jerusalem Post @thejerusalempost.bsky.social · 5h

Argentinian President Javier Milei delivered a letter from the families of Israeli ex-hostages with Argentinian citizenship to US President Donald Trump, as the two leaders met on Tuesday.
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Javier Milei delivers letter from Cunio, Horn families to Donald Trump | The Jerusalem Post

The families of the former hostages Eitan Horn, Ariel, and David Cunio thanked Trump for his diplomatic efforts to secure their release on Monday.

The Jerusalem Post @thejerusalempost.bsky.social · 5h

American commentator Ben Shapiro praised US President Donald Trump for the peace deal he brokered between Israel and Hamas, calling it “extraordinary.”
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Shapiro, Friedman praise Trump’s historic peace deal | The Jerusalem Post

Ben Shapiro and David Friedman hailed Trump's peace deal with Hamas as historic for Israel ahead of his Knesset address.

The Jerusalem Post @thejerusalempost.bsky.social · 5h

Newly released footage and images of freed hostages reuniting with their loved ones.
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In pictures: New footage and images of freed hostages reuniting with loved ones

October 14, 2025, in pictures.

The Jerusalem Post @thejerusalempost.bsky.social · 7h

Explainer: Who was Uriel Baruch, the kindhearted family man who was killed and kidnapped at the Nova festival before finally returning to Israel on Tuesday?
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Former Gaza hostage Uriel Baruch returned to Israel | The Jerusalem Post

He was 35 at the time of his murder. Baruch is survived by his wife Racheli, his two children Shalev and Ofek, as well as his parents and siblings.