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The American media often portrays Palestinians as subhuman, ignoring the massive civilian casualties in Gaza. This bias is evident in the lack of empathy for Palestinian hostages compared to Israeli ones.

Noah Schnall described the abuse detainees faced, including strip searches, physical assaults, and threats of sexual violence. This treatment of detainees, including Jewish journalists, underscores the severe human rights violations occurring in Israeli detention centers.

The 1,700 Palestinians taken hostage by Israel have never faced charges, not even in the kangaroo courts, highlighting a severe media bias where American media largely ignores their plight.

Christiane Amanpour faced backlash for stating that hostages returned to Israel had a better fate than some in Gaza, highlighting the media's reluctance to acknowledge Palestinian suffering.

The emotional reunion of the 20 Israeli hostages with their families after more than 700 days in captivity is a poignant reminder of the human impact of geopolitical conflicts. These reunions provide a rare moment of joy amidst the broader context of ongoing violence.

Hamas is claiming that they don't have the bodies of the 28 deceased hostages. The remaining hostages who are supposed to be handed over those corpses apparently are dispersed across the Gaza Strip.

The Hostage Square in Tel Aviv has become a living, interactive memorial for the hostages taken on October 7th. It features photos, messages, and mementos, including a piano that anyone can play in honor of a hostage who loved music.

Noah Schnall, a Jewish photojournalist, was detained and brutally treated by Israeli forces while reporting on the Gaza Freedom Flotilla Coalition. She was hung from metal shackles and beaten, highlighting the Israeli government's harsh treatment of even Jewish journalists who criticize their actions.

The return of each hostage is not only a moment of homecoming and relief, it's a triumph of faith, of courage, and of our shared humanity. We pray, and so many people are working so hard. One of healing as we begin and embark on the next chapter, which God willing, after far too long, will be a lasting and enduring peace.

Hamas was supposed to release all 28 bodies of deceased hostages under the ceasefire deal, but only four have been returned, leading to international outrage.