Father of Hamas hostage details family's ordeal

Father of Hamas hostage says Israel needs Trump 'even more now' to push cease-fire deal over finish line
Families of U.S. hostages held in Gaza touted President-elect Trump's role in Israel-Hamas cease-fire negotiations as they anxiously await the possible return of their loved ones.
Father of Hamas hostage details family's ordeal as they await further word on son
With a potential ceasefire deal in the Middle East, Ruby Chen, father of US-Israeli IDF soldier Itay Chen, about his efforts to bring the body of the 19-year-old home.
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.
Father of American hostage: ' I hope my son walks into a room, sees his three little girls'
Jonathan Dekel spoke with NBC News’ Joe Fryer and Savannah Sellers about his son Sagui Dekel-Chen, who is believed to be held hostage in Gaza by Hamas. Dekel said he implores the Biden and Trump administrations to continue applying at least as much pressure on all sides to complete the peace agreement.
Sarasota father hopes son taken hostage by Hamas will be released as part of ceasefire
The possible return of Sagui Dekel-Chen comes as Israelis and Palestinians across Tampa Bay react to the hostage-prisoner exchange.
‘The story is not over’: Father waits to reunite with son held hostage by Hamas
Alexander spoke with Alaska’s News Source via Zoom on Wednesday, describing the feeling of auto-pilot his family has experienced for the last 464 days, as he waited for the news that his son can return home.
The father of a hostage taken by Hamas talks about his son's potential return
As cease-fire talks continue, NPR's Leila Fadel talks with Jonathan Dekel-Chen, whose son Sagui is believed to be alive and among the Israeli hostages who were seized by Hamas in the Oct. 7 attacks.
A mother's anguish: One son to be freed from Gaza, another left behind
By Michal Yaakov Itzhaki and Janis Laizans KFAR SAVA, Israel (Reuters) - News that Israel and Hamas have reached a hostage ...
My Son Hersh Died in Gaza. I Won’t Stop Speaking Out Until All Hostages Are Home
Before being killed in a Gaza tunnel, my son Hersh was twice on a list to be freed, writes Rachel Goldberg-Polin.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire live updates: Israel delays vote; more than 70 killed in Gaza since deal
Follow NBC News' live coverage as Israel and Hamas agree to a ceasefire deal to halt the Gaza war and release hostages, while ...
Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal hangs in balance as key vote is delayed
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused Hamas of backing out of a cease-fire deal to release hostages and end ...
Israeli troops recover body of Gaza hostage - with signs son also killed
The body of Youssef Ziyadne, and possibly that of his son, was found after a "complex and difficult operation," an official ...
Gaza ceasefire 'closer than ever', Hamas says it is still awaiting Israeli maps
Negotiators were trying to clinch agreement on Tuesday on the final details of a ceasefire in Gaza after marathon talks in ...
Cousin of a Hamas hostage who died fears the cease-fire will collapse before he gets his relative's remains
The cousin of a slain hostage whose remains are being held in Gaza says the Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal may not last long ...
Biden-Trump Teamwork Advanced Gaza Ceasefire, Says Outgoing US Ambassador to Israel
Significant progress was made on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal once the administrations of Joe Biden and Donald ...