OR AKIVA, Israel: Liran Berman hasn’t had much to keep hopeful over the 629 days of his twin brothers’ captivity in Gaza. Ceasefire deals have collapsed, the war has dragged on, and his siblings remain hostages in the Palestinian enclave. But the war between Israel and Iran, and the US-brokered ceasefire that halted 12 days of fighting, have sparked fresh hope that his brothers, Gali and Ziv, may finally return home.

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Kobi Ohel's 24-year-old son, Alon, was taken hostage by Hamas at the Nova music festival 628 days ago. His father hopes the cease-fire with Iran will lead to a breakthrough in…

OR AKIVA, Israel: Liran Berman hasn’t had much to keep hopeful over the 629 days of his twin brothers’ captivity in Gaza. Ceasefire deals have collapsed, the war has dragged on,…

Israelis kidnapped by Hamas and other Palestinian factions on October 7, 2023, have been held in captivity for 629 days now.