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British woman speaks of relief after hostage mother released by Hamas

A British national has spoken of her relief after her mother was released from Gaza by Hamas. Yocheved Lifshitz and Nurit Cooper were handed over to the Red Cross at the Rafah crossing on Monday evening and will be transferred shortly to Israel. The ...

23 Oct 2023 at 23:17

Grandmother released by Hamas ‘very sharp’ and ‘keen to share information’

Grandmother released from Hamas captivity ‘very sharp’ and keen to share details

A grandmother released as a hostage by Hamas militants is “very sharp and is very keen” to share information, her daughter has said, as efforts continue to free the other captives and supply aid to Palestinians. Sharone Lifschitz, who is based in ...

24 Oct 2023 at 13:32

Daughter of hostages says some Britons ‘almost celebrating’ Hamas attacks

A British-Israeli woman whose parents were taken hostage by Hamas said it “pains” her to see some Britons “almost celebrating” the October 7 attacks on Israel. Sharone Lifschitz’s 85-year-old mother, Yocheved, was among the first hostages to be ...

29 Jan 2024 at 00:01

Foreign Office to work for more hostage releases as British woman’s mother freed

The Foreign Office has said it will “continue to work tirelessly” on securing the release of more hostages after a British citizen confirmed her mother had been freed by Hamas. Sharone Lifschitz spoke of her relief that her mother Yocheved ...

24 Oct 2023 at 08:32

Daughter of one of the oldest Gaza hostages calls for all kidnapped to be freed

The British-based daughter of one of the oldest Gaza hostages has called the gradual release of prisoners “a reality show from hell”. Dr Sharone Lifschitz, 53, said it is crucial that all hostages held in Gaza are freed and warned that ...

09 Feb 2025 at 19:01

Last British hostage in Gaza freed after more than 15 months of captivity

The last British hostage in Gaza has been released by Hamas after more than 15 months of captivity in what was described as “ongoing torture” for her family. British-Israeli Emily Damari was named as one of three hostages Hamas ...

19 Jan 2025 at 16:32

Families of hostages wait for news after three freed on first day of ceasefire

Families of remaining Israeli hostages are waiting for news on their loved ones after three women were reunited with relatives following their release by Hamas on the first day of a ceasefire deal. British Israeli Emily Damari,...

20 Jan 2025 at 05:06

Hundreds attend funeral of UK-linked hostage Oded Lifshitz, 84

Huge crowds of mourners have paid their final respects at the funeral in Israel of 84-year-old peace activist and British-linked hostage Oded Lifshitz. Wellwishers came out in force to accompany the path of his casket on ...

25 Feb 2025 at 15:31

Last remaining British hostage named by Hamas as one of three set to be released

The last remaining British hostage in Gaza has been named by Hamas as one of three people set to be released on Sunday, after 470 days of captivity in what has been described as “ongoing torture” for her family. A ...

19 Jan 2025 at 13:50

Daughter of Israeli hostage says it would be a ‘miracle’ if he was freed alive

A London-based filmmaker whose father was taken hostage from Israel by Hamas said it would be a “miracle” if he was released alive. Sharone Lifschitz, 53, said she thought a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas ...

22 Jan 2025 at 17:53

Family of UK-linked hostage confirm ‘bitter news’ of Hamas returning his body

The family of a UK-linked Hamas hostage have confirmed the “bitter news” that his body is among those to have been returned to Israel. The body of 84-year-old Oded Lifshitz was identified as one of the four ...

20 Feb 2025 at 16:03

Body of UK-linked hostage believed to be among those returned by Hamas

The body of a UK-linked Hamas hostage is among those believed to have been returned to Israel, a lawyer representing British hostage families has said. The body of Oded Lifshitz, 84, is thought to be one ...

20 Feb 2025 at 14:57

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