#ceasefire deal

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After 491 horrific days, Ohad Ben Ami, a survivor of Hamas captivity in Gaza, reunites with his daughters in the hospital in Israel. 

🎥: GPO

[eretzyisrael]

🚨BREAKING: The three Israeli hostages—Ohad, Eli, and Or—have been released from Hamas captivity after 491 days and have arrived safely in Israel. They will reunite with family members shortly and undergo thorough medical examinations. Eli’s wife (Lianne), two daughters (Noiya and Yahel), and family dog were murdered by Hamas terrorists that day. His brother (Yossi) was also kidnapped and was murdered in captivity. Ohad was kidnapped along with his wife (Raz) however she was released as part of the November 2023 hostage-ceasefire deal. Or’s wife,  Eynav, was murdered that day and he has a three-year-old son, Almog, who has been waiting for his safe return.

We stand with the families that have finally been reunited, and our hearts go out to those still waiting in agony for the safe return of their loved ones. Hamas continues to hold 76 hostages in Gaza.

[destielmemenews]

"The deal, coming after weeks of painstaking negotiations in the Qatari capital, promises the release of dozens of hostages held by Hamas in phases, the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in Israel and would allow hundreds of thousands of people displaced in Gaza to return to what remains of their homes. It also would flood badly needed humanitarian aid into a territory ravaged by 15 months of war."

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[gaza-giving-tree]

Imagine being forced to choose between feeding your starving children or putting a roof over their heads.

Images: Hossam Al-Qazzaz and his family live atop the ruins of their beloved home in Gaza, which was destroyed by the conflict.

@hanon-qazaz

@hanoon-gaza

Written by @visionsofaselfmademan (new blog @rumiandroses )

This is cruel reality for the Al-Qazzaz family in Gaza: Hossam, his wife Hanan, their four young children (Bashar, age 9; Hani, age 8; Diana, age 4; and Habiba, just 4 months old), and Hossam’s elderly parents (both in their seventies, one of whom was badly burned and requires constant care). Their lives were forever changed when their home was destroyed by war. Now, they live amidst the rubble of their former life, sheltered only by a flimsy tent that fails to protect them from roaming wild animals and the ever-present threat of violence. The winter rains soak their makeshift shelter, leaving them all cold and vulnerable.

Images: (Left) Baby Habiba cries from hunger, as the family cannot afford milk or even disposable diapers. (Right) Little Bashar has been bitten by rats that invaded the family's tent in the night.

The Al-Qazzaz family once dreamed of escaping Gaza to rebuild their lives in safety, but the costs of evacuation—estimated at €5,000 per person—are insurmountable. So far, their GoFundMe fundraiser hasn't raised even enough to get one of them to safety, let alone all eight.

Realizing that escape was out of reach for the moment, they shifted their focus to building a modest room amidst the ruins of their home. But even that small hope has proven unattainable. With donations coming in too slowly to make any substantial change to their living situation, and prices for food and basic necessities skyrocketing to astronomical heights, the donations to their GoFundMe campaign must now go toward survival, leaving no resources for rebuilding or dreaming of a safer future.

My name is Bethany Grace. (Though some of you might also know me as "Liam.") I am the founder of The Gaza Giving Tree. I have encountered so many amazing people since I began this project, but the Al-Qazzaz family's humility and selflessness, despite overwhelming hardship, have earned my deepest respect. They ask for nothing beyond the bare essentials—food, shelter, and safety for their children.

This second campaign was not their idea (though I DID get their blessing to create it!). This precious family was fully prepared to patiently struggle on their own, and use their GoFundMe donations to merely survive.

NO FAMILY should have to endure this. NO PARENT should have to decide between feeding their child or giving them a safe place to sleep. The Al-Qazzaz family deserves more than this relentless struggle for survival. They deserve a chance to rebuild their lives, to live with dignity, and to dream of a future free from fear.

That’s why I have created a separate Chuffed campaign for them, dedicated solely to raising enough money to either help them evacuate to safety, or rebuild a secure home. This gives the Al-Qazzaz family a designated fund to help save for their future, while allowing them to continue to survive on the GoFundMe campaign in the interim.

Every donation, no matter how small, moves the Al-Qazzaz family closer to the stability and peace they so desperately need. If you cannot donate, sharing their story can make an enormous difference, as it can help their story reach people who can assist financially.

Let’s show the Al-Qazzaz family that they are not alone in their struggle. Let’s give them the chance to dream, to rebuild, and to live with the dignity that EVERY HUMAN BEING DESERVES.

Thank you for reading, caring, and keeping their voices alive. Together, we can make a difference.

You can donate to the Al-Qazzaz family's Chuffed campaign [HERE].

You can also donate to the Al-Quzzaz family's original GoFundMe campaign [HERE].

This campaign has been vetted by @gazavetters and is (#287) on their list of verified campaigns.

[screamingfromuz]

FINE, I'm going to say it.

No matter how good the hostages look, no matter if they stood on their own, that we cannot see marks on the skin, we cannot know the length of the damage until they leave survival mode. The human body can endure immanence damage for long period of time as long as they are in a situation the mind marks as dangerous.

Only when people reach a safe place things starts to collapse as the body knows it is possible to let go. This is one of the reasons shock is dangerous- your own body is hiding the effect of the damage thank to Adrenalin and repression.

The moment they crossed the border home the clock started ticking to the inevitable moment the physical recertifications will catch up with them.

We are not the medical teams, and if you have fucking dignity you will not stalk them for further information, so we can never know how bad the situation is.

[vettedfundraiser]

Rafah crossing will open tomorrow to allow patients and the wounded to receive medical treatment. Finally, a chance for those in need of urgent care, but not everyone has an easy way out.

Islam has been asking for help since the beginning of the war. He and his family have been living in a tent, enduring the freezing cold of winter and the unbearable heat of summer, with barely any aid reaching them. Imagine surviving for months without a roof over your head, without enough food, without a job or any source of income.

And now, things have gotten even worse.. His mother has cancer. They don’t have access to proper medical care. No hospital. No treatment. And he has no money to even try to save her.

If there was ever a time to donate, it’s now. Every dollar, every contribution makes a difference. Help Islam save his mother.

#332 on vetted fundraiser list by el-shab-hussein and nabulsi!

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[the-garbanzo-annex-jr]

The IDF releases videos showing released hostage soldiers Karina Ariev, 20, Daniella Gilboa, 20, Naama Levy, 20, and Liri Albag, 19, reuniting with their parents a short time ago at an IDF facility near the Gaza border.

They were reunited shortly after they were released from 477 days in Hamas captivity, as part of the first stage of a ceasefire deal with the Palestinian terror group.

Videos show released hostage soldiers Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy, and Liri Albag meeting their parents at an IDF facility near the Gaza border after 477 days in Hamas captivity.

Ariev runs into her parents’ arms, as her mother says, “You came back, our darling, you came back.”

Another clip shows her on a video call with other family members.

Gilboa, showered and changed out of the mock IDF uniforms in which Hamas dressed the hostages for their release, shrieks with joy as she too runs to hug her mother and father.

“Mom, you’re a lioness,” she tells her mother through her tears.

Previously freed hostages have said they saw news footage of their families protesting for their release during their captivity in Gaza.

Levy’s mother, Dr. Ayelet Levy Shachar, who has also been a vocal advocate for her daughter over the past 15 months, is seen throwing her bag aside as her daughter runs through the hallway of the facility toward her parents.

“I’ll take care of you, everything will be okay,” her father can be heard saying gently in his daughter’s ear as they hug.

Albag is seen making a heart shape for the camera with her hands as she is led by IDF officers through the military facility to meet her parents.

“Liri, baby!” her father shouts joyfully as the 19-year-old jumps into a warm embrace with both of her parents.

“That’s it, you’re home, you’re home,” Albag’s mother comforts her daughter as she sobs.

“I love you, all of the citizens of Israel, who supported our families and to the IDF who did everything for us,” Liri says to the camera.

[vettedfundraisergaza]

There are campaigns that attract a lot of attention and receive significant donations and I feel happy for them knowing they've reached or are close to reaching their goal

But unfortunately there are many forgotten campaigns that no matter how much they try to share their story don’t get enough attention and it’s our duty to support them because they truly need help

Islam started his campaign in July and until now he hasn’t even raised 4000 euros in total despite his father his cancer-stricken mother his younger sisters his brother and his grandfather with a physical disability caused by previous bombing all depend on this

He desperately needs our support right now to raise enough money for his mother’s treatment before cancer progresses any further

Please pay attention to Islam’s campaign and donate as sometimes he receives as little as 5 euros in an entire week

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[psychologeek]

Official confirmed: Israel got The List.

In the next few days, we'll find out how many survived. And how many families will have to say Kadish.

Apperently, Arbel would be released by Thursday, alongside 2 other kidnapped (current assumptions are Agam Berger and Keith Segal.)

And there will be another exchange on Saturday, of another 3 kidnapped.

As part of the agreements, residents could come back to northern Gaza tomorrow morning.

On a less optimistic note:

We don't have any official information about the Bibas kids or their mother.

HAMAS has claimed, months ago, that they were killed. But Hamas also claimed other people are dead. Like Danielle- and she had been released last Saturday, so this is all unclear.

[destiel-news-channel]

A ceasefire and hostage release deal has been reached in the Israel-Hamas War.

"The ceasefire deal will be implemented in three phases over several weeks.

Biden, who described the talks as "one of the toughest negotiations" he's ever experienced, said the agreement's first phase will take more than six weeks as Hamas releases hostages, including women, elderly and the wounded.

That first phase would also see the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli custody and the repopulation of certain areas of Gaza. Hundreds of trucks of humanitarian aid would also be sent into Gaza daily during this time.

"During the next six weeks, Israel will negotiate the necessary arrangements to get phase two, which is a permanent end of the war," Biden said.

Biden vowed that even if the negotiations for a permanent end take longer than a month-and-a-half, both parties would hold to a ceasefire with leaders in the Middle East committed to keep those negotiations moving forward.

Phase two would include an exchange of remaining living hostages, including male soldiers. Remaining Israeli forces would be withdrawn from Gaza, Biden said. Earlier, documents released by a senior Hamas officials said that Israeli troops would withdraw to Gaza's "perimeter."

During phase three, the remains of deceased hostages would be returned home and reconstruction plans for Gaza would begin." - source link

[sayruq]

btw now is the best time to keep boycotting. the israeli economy has never been weaker. don't stop the protests or the demands for divestment. keep supporting organisations like the Hind Rajab Foundation and the Accountability Archive. ofc don't stop boosting and donating to Palestinians as Gaza is still uninhabitable.

enjoy this moment but the work has not ended

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[eretzyisrael]

[autisticdoomslayer]

Something I think people don't understand, particularly in the wake of the ceasefire, is that the general Israeli public really does want peace.

Bibi has been dropping bombs left and right and the general Israeli response has been "what the fuck are you doing".

In-depth talk under the cut.

Hostages were killed in tunnels because of Netanyahu's gross irresponsibility and refusal to make a hostage deal. The Israeli response was to protest outside his house.

Particularly notable was a protester saying that since Oct 7, there has been a “devastating abandonment of our communities by our government" and that "nobody in our government takes responsibility.”

Not too long after, Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant tried to keep Netanyahu from going full scorched earth on Gaza. Netanyahu fired him so he could keep going "bombs away" on Gaza. The Israeli response?

One protester said, "As if a huge massacre in Gaza can compensate the awful massacre that we had in Israel. I cannot accept it."

Israelis are currently celebrating the ceasefire deal and return of hostages.

Are there a lot of right wing Bibi supporters in Israel? yes. Should they be representative of the entire Israeli population? No. No more than Trump supporters should be representative of the American population.

In the wake of a horrible war, we need to remember that usually, no matter the country, citizens want peace. Governments want war. NEVER forget that.

[gaza-giving-tree]

Imagine watching your children suffer as their basic rights—food, water, and education—are stripped away, leaving you desperate to provide them with safety and hope.

Image: (Top) Haifa's children. (Middle) The destroyed remnants of Haifa's home. (Bottom, left) The camp Haifa and her children live in. (Bottom, right) Haifa's daughters, in the tent the family lives in.

@haifahomeid123

Story written by @rumiandroses

This is reality for Haifa Homeid, a devoted mother fighting to protect her children in Gaza. The relentless conflict has deprived them of the simplest necessities, forcing them to endure hunger, thirst, and an uncertain future. Haifa's children, like countless others, have been denied the opportunity to grow, learn, and thrive in a safe environment.

With limited resources and no steady income, she needs $50 a day just to ensure their safety and survival. This small amount covers their essential needs, like food, clean drinking water, and basic education—rights every child deserves but are so difficult to secure in the dire conditions of Gaza.

Haifa’s plea is simple yet devastating: "Please consider them your children. Help me save them.”

Every donation, no matter the size, brings Haifa's family closer to safety and a future filled with hope. Will you stand with Haifa and help her rebuild her children's lives? Your contribution could be the difference between despair and a chance at a brighter tomorrow.

You can donate to Haifa’s GoFundMe [HERE].

Haifa's campaign has been vetted by @gazavetters, and is (#356) on their list of verified campaigns.

[personal-blog243]

Holy shit this is huge!

Unfortunately it can be easily politicized as being to Joe Biden’s credit for happening while he is still technically in office, or it can be in trump’s favor for him being the “tough, strong, bad boy” that Hamas is supposedly scared of🙄