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63 hostages are still held in Gaza by Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad. 24 are expected to be alive. There is no time to waste. Hamas and the PIJ must release all of them, NOW!

Since Inauguration Day, of all the G7 stock market ETF’s, the US $SPY is the worst performer. The best? China $MCHI +19.7%. (via Bespoke)

Did you know that 72 MILLION Americans rely on Medicaid for healthcare? The Trump Administration and MAGA Republicans in Congress want to take it away to give tax breaks to billionaires. Don't let them take away our healthcare. Let them know you didn’t vote for this shit.

Emotional moments: After 505 horrific days, Omer Wenkert, a survivor of Hamas captivity in Gaza, is reunited with his parents and safe in Israel. Credit: IDF

“Freedom of speech for me and not for thee,” sounds like something a king would say. As many of us have noted this week, we don’t do kings in America. Some thoughts on the AP’s lawsuit: open.substack.com/pub/jimacost...

🚨BREAKING: Hisham Al-Sayed has been released from Hamas captivity in Gaza and has arrived safely in Israel. He will reunite with family members shortly and undergo thorough medical examinations.

Aboard an IDF helicopter, Avera Mengistu, who survived over 10 years in Hamas captivity in Gaza, is back with his family and safe in Israel. Credit: IDF

Emotional moments: After 505 horrific days, Omer Shem Tov, a survivor of Hamas captivity in Gaza, is reunited with his parents and is finally safe in Israel. 🇮🇱🎗️ Credit: IDF

There have never been kings in America. The monarchy doesn't start now.

Folks are asking, “what should I do in this moment?” One of the most passionate, progressive voices in Congress for 30 years, Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden answers that question. Here’s our conversation, inside a replica of the Senate chamber at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute: youtu.be/n_nQ-Moa9fI?...

The two Israeli hostages longest held by Hamas - Hisham al-Sayed (held since 2015), and Avera Mengistu (since 2014), are scheduled to be released this weekend as part of the ceasefire deal. Ynet.

🧵1/2 Israeli hostages Eliya Cohen, Omer Shem Tov, Tal Shoham, Omer Wenkert, Hisham al-Sayed and Abera Mengistu are all expected to be released from captivity in Gaza on Saturday

Hamas has announced that hostages Kfir (2) and Ariel Bibas (5), along with their mother Shiri, who were kidnapped and taken to Gaza on October 7, are dead. Their bodies are expected to be returned to Israel on Thursday. Their father, Yarden, was released alive earlier this month. Heartbreaking.💔😭

LIVE UPDATES: Released hostages Eliya Cohen, Omer Shem Tov and Omer Wenkert have arrived back in Israel

LIVE UPDATES ■ Released hostages Abera Mengistu and Tal Shoham have arrived back in Israel ■ Four more Israeli hostages set to be released from captivity in Gaza

Hamas releases six hostages as part of Gaza ceasefire deal: Six Israeli hostages were released by Hamas on Saturday as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal. Why it matters: All living hostages who were part of the first phase of the ceasefire deal have been now been released. --- * The bodies of…

Buses explode in attacks on Tel Aviv, as the bodies of murdered hostages are released. This is the work of terrorists who do not want peace. apple.news/AOOKZIxLbRG6...

Feeling a lot of sadness over the hostages whose remains were released today, layered with the sadness of what has been done in their names since they were taken. Endless cycles of brutality

Emotional moments: After 3,821 horrific days, Avera Mengistu, a survivor of Hamas captivity in Gaza, is reunited with his family in Israel.

🚨BREAKING: The 3 Israeli survivors of captivity—Eliya Cohen, Omer Shem Tov, and Omer Wenkert—have been officially handed over to the Red Cross in Gaza from Hamas terrorist captivity they are now on their way to be transferred to the IDF to be returned to Israel.

Family and friends of Omer Shem Tov watch his release after surviving 505 days in Hamas terrorist captivity in Gaza.

Moments of joy: First video call between Tal Shoham and his brother following Tal’s release after surviving 505 days in Hamas captivity in Gaza.

🚨BREAKING: The 3 Israeli survivors of captivity—Eliya Cohen, Omer Shem Tov, and Omer Wenkert—have been officially handed over to the IDF forces in the area. They will now be transported to Israel to reunite with family members after surviving Hamas terrorist captivity in Gaza.

Emotional moments: After 3,821 horrific days, Avera Mengistu, a survivor of Hamas captivity in Gaza, is reunited with his family in Israel.

🚨BREAKING: The 3 Israeli survivors of captivity—Eliya Cohen, Omer Shem Tov, and Omer Wenkert —have been released from Hamas captivity in Gaza and have arrived safely in Israel. They will reunite with family members shortly and undergo thorough medical examinations.

Family and friends of Omer Wenkert watch his release after surviving 505 days Hamas terrorist captivity in Gaza. Photo by Yossi Aloni/Flash90

Tal Shoham, freed after surviving 505 days Hamas terrorist captivity in Gaza, asks for the van transporting him to the hospital in Israel to open its door so he can see the crowds gathered to welcome him home. 🎗️🇮🇱

Tal Shoham, freed after surviving 505 days Hamas terrorist captivity in Gaza, asks for the van transporting him to the hospital in Israel to open its door so he can see the crowds gathered to welcome him home. 🎗️🇮🇱

🚨BREAKING: The Red Cross is on their way to receive Hisham Al-Sayed from Hamas in Gaza, before he is transferred to the IDF to be returned to Israel.

Families of Omer Shem Tov, Omer Wenkert, and Eliya Cohen watch their release after surviving 505 days of Hamas terrorist captivity in Gaza. Credit: IDF

Emotional moments: After 3,821 horrific days, Avera Mengistu, a survivor of Hamas captivity in Gaza, is reunited with his family in Israel at the hospital.

Since 2014, Israeli citizen Avera Mengistu was held illegally in Gaza by Hamas terrorists. Hamas denied Avera, who has a serious mental health condition, access to medical and psychological treatment, thus violating all humanitarian ideals. Finally, Avera is home and free! 🎗️🇮🇱

🚨BREAKING: It has been confirmed that hostage Shiri Bibas, who was murdered by Palestinian terrorists in Gaza, has been returned to Israel after 504 days in captivity. Her identification was completed through a complex forensic process.