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Imogen Garfinkel

Imogen Garfinkel

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Imogen Garfinkel is a reporter at the Jewish Chronicle

You can reach her at igarfinkel@thejc.com

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Israel hopes for the best, but prepares for the worst as fate of Bibas family still uncertain

The fate of Hamas’ youngest hostages, Ariel, 5, and Kfir, 2, remains in limbo as the ceasefire deal rolls on

By Imogen Garfinkel

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Shiri Bibas (center) and her sons Ariel, 4, (left) and baby Kfir, who were kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Oz by Hamas on October 7, 2023. (Courtesy)

A home in Kibbutz Beeri damaged during the October 7, 2023 attack (Getty)

Donald Trump to watch raw footage of Hamas atrocities before Netanyahu meeting

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Students with sweet potatoes at Kibbutz Ketura (courtesy of the Arava Institute)

In the desert oasis of Kibbutz Ketura, Israelis and Palestinians work together together to build a green future

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Former Palestinian prisoner Zakaria Zubeidi, 49, flashes victory signs as he is lifted by the crowd in Ramallah (Getty Images)

Who are the Palestinian prisoners that were released on Thursday?

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Agam Berger reunited with fellow soldiers and family following Gaza release

The 20-year-old embraced Naama Levy, Liri Albag, Karina Ariev and Daniella Gilboa in a tearful group hug

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January 30, 2025 14:48

Agam Berger reunites with fellow soldiers Naama Levy, Liri Albag, Karina Ariev and Daniella Gilboa after her release from Gaza (Image: X)

Who are the three Israeli and five Thai hostages set to be released today?

Agam Berger has already been freed this morning after 482 days in captivity

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January 30, 2025 10:54

Left to right: Arbel Yehoud, 29, Agam Berger, 19, and Gadi Moshe Mozes, 80, are the hostages set for release on January 30, 2025 (Courtesy)

Gadi Mozes named as third Israeli hostage to be freed tomorrow

The 80-year-old will be released alongside Arbel Yehoud and Agam Berger

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January 29, 2025 16:26

Left to right: Arbel Yehoud, 29, Agam Berger, 19, and Gadi Moshe Mozes, 80, are the hostages set for release on January 30, 2025 (Courtesy)

The people who are choosing to become Jewish after October 7

Hate is on the rise, but some special people are flocking to be part of the tribe

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January 29, 2025 12:27

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‘No need’ for more Gaza marches if ceasefire holds, says London mayor

Sir Sadiq Khan also remarked on the increase of antisemitism since October 7

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January 28, 2025 15:03

Sir Sadiq Khan said he was "angry" and "distressed" knowing that Jewish Londoners don't feel in the city when Gaza marches are taking place (Getty)

Obituary: Ann Kirk

She waved goodbye to her parents aged 10 as she took the Kindertransport to freedom

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January 28, 2025 13:03

Ann and Bob Kirk received British Empire Medals (BEM) for their contribution to Holocaust education and remembrance in 2019

‘We’re looking after each other’ through hostage trauma, says Rachel Riley on Orthodox community visit

The Countdown host said she’s thinking about the captives ‘every single day’

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January 28, 2025 10:43

Rachel Riley visited Ezra Umarpeh, a provider of patient support services for the ill and disabled, on her tour of the Charedi community in Stamford Hill (Photo: The JC)

Two IDF reservists arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran

The primary suspect served in the Iron Dome air defence unit

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January 27, 2025 12:43

Superintendent Sarit Peretz, an officer in the police Internal Investigations Unit, investigating two IDF reservists accused of espionage on behalf of Iran (Screenshot from Police Spokespersons Unit)

Arbel Yehoud and Agam Berger among six hostages due for release this week

The deal will also see displaced Palestinians allowed to return to the northern Gaza Strip after a row sparked by Hamas breaching the unfolding ceasefire agreement

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January 27, 2025 12:04

Civilian Arbel Yehoud, left, and soldier Agam Berger will be released on Thursday alongside a third hostage

The Holocaust survivor who rebuilt his lost world thanks to DNA testing

Jackie Young didn’t even know he’d survived the Nazi genocide until he was in his twenties

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January 25, 2025 15:00

(From left to right) Jackie Young, his wife Lita, Dr. Adina Newman and Jennifer Mendelsohn (Credit: Dr. Adina Newman and Jennifer Mendelsohn)

Pro-Palestine protesters accuse BBC editor of ‘killing babies’ at London demonstration

Raffi Berg has previously received death threats from activists accusing him of pro-Israel bias in his reporting

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January 24, 2025 17:16

Pro-Palestine demonstrators gathered outside the BBC to rally against the broadcaster's alleged pro-Israel bias (Photo: West London PSC)

Shas Party Chair visits UAE for Gaza ‘day after’ talks

The proposed plan could see the Palestinian Authority assume control of the hotly-contested Rafah crossing

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January 22, 2025 13:40

Shas Party Chairman Aryeh Deri arrived in the UAE on Tuesday for an official visit as a guest of the Deputy Prime Minister (Photo by Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90/Jewish News Syndicate)

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