Johnatan Reiss

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Johnatan Reiss |Isabel Kershner

From the first haircut to emotional support, a regularly updated guide covers what health professionals have learned about helping ex-hostages transition from captivity to freedom. A woman recently released after more than 15 months of captivity in Gaza refused any medical tests one day at the Israeli hospital that received her. The doctors were delighted. "We canceled a whole day's schedule," said Prof.

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Patrick Kingsley |Johnatan Reiss |Ronen Bergman

Mr. Urich and Mr. Feldstein were arrested on Monday and a judge extended their detention by three days on Tuesday. Lawyers for both men declined to comment. Mr. Urich is a former media officer for the Israeli military who has become one of Mr. Netanyahu's most trusted strategists. He helped mastermind the prime minister's communications strategy through several recent elections.

2 months ago | nytimes.com | Aaron Boxerman |Fatima Karim |Johnatan Reiss

Hamas freed three more Israeli hostages on Saturday as Israel released 369 Palestinian prisoners, prolonging a fragile cease-fire in the Gaza Strip that appeared to be teetering only days ago. The hostages - Alexander Troufanov, 29, known as Sasha; Iair Horn, 46; and Sagui Dekel-Chen, 36, one of the few Americans still held in Gaza - were noticeably thinner and paler after spending 16 months in captivity.

2 months ago | nytimes.com | Lara Jakes |Johnatan Reiss

On this sun-drenched morning there appeared to be fewer people gathered in Hostages Square than on previous release days. Naama Moses, a volunteer selling merchandise to support the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, which represents relatives of the captives, ascribed this to the pain that many felt when they saw the three men who were freed last week. "Perhaps containing your disappointment would be easier at home in front of the telly, on your own," Ms. Moses said.

Feb 11, 2025 | sanjuandailystar.com | Lara Jakes |Ronen Bergman |Adam Rasgon |Johnatan Reiss

By Lara Jakes, Ronen Bergman, Adam Rasgon and Johnatan ReissHamas has indefinitely postponed the release of Israeli hostages who were set to be freed from the Gaza Strip this weekend, a spokesperson said Monday, accusing Israel’s government of violating an already fragile ceasefire agreement. The move threatens to derail both the six-week truce agreed to last month and the prospects for agreement on a lasting end to the war.