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StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 4d

🚨 BREAKING: The U.S. has officially announced that the first phase of its plan to end the war that began with Hamas’ brutal October 7, 2023, massacre in southern Israel has been reached.
The agreement, expected to be signed officially on Thursday,

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StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 22m

🚨BREAKING: Omri Miran, Gali Berman, Ziv Berman, Eitan Mor, Matan Angrest, Guy Gilboa-Dalal, and Alon Ohel, survivors of more than 2 years in Hamas captivity in Gaza, have been officially handed over to the Red Cross in Gaza and are now on their way to be transferred to the IDF for return to Israel.

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StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 25m

Friends and family of Matan Angrest, held hostage by Hamas in Gaza for over two years, gather at the Angrest family home as they await Matan’s release.

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StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 41m

Friends of Gali and Ziv Berman, held hostage by Hamas in Gaza for over two years, gather for a joint screening event as they await their release.

Credit: courtesy of the family

StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 45m

🚨BREAKING: The Red Cross is on their way to the release point in Gaza to receive the hostages, who have been held in Hamas captivity in Gaza for more than 2 years. This is the first time that the hostages will see the Red Cross in over year years.

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StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 51m

An entire nation awaits their return after more than 2 years in Hamas captivity in Gaza. 🎗️🇮🇱

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StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 1h

Festival in southern Israel for prayers as the nation anxiously awaits the return of the 48 hostages still held in captivity since Simchat Torah 2023.🎗️🇮🇱

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StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 1h

At 6:29 a.m. (Israel time) two years ago on the Jewish holiday of Simchat Torah (October 7, 2023) Hamas terrorists launched a wave of horrific attacks on southern Israeli communities, the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust.

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StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 2h

Around 1,200 people were brutally murdered, more than 4,800 were injured, and over 250 were kidnapped into Gaza.
After two long years, the 48 hostages still held in captivity since Simchat Torah 2023 are expected to finally return home.🎗️🇮🇱

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StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 2h

It began at dawn, when Hamas fired over 5,000 rockets from Gaza into Israel, using the barrages as cover to breach the border. In the massive surprise onslaught, Hamas terrorists carried out unimaginable atrocities.

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StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 2h

At 6:29 a.m. (Israel time) on the Jewish holiday of Simchat Torah (October 7, 2023) Hamas terrorists launched a wave of horrific attacks on southern Israeli communities, the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust.

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StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 7h

May he soon return home, and play this piano himself. 🎹🎗️

Photo by Miriam Alster/FLASH90

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StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 7h

In Hostage Square, Tel Aviv, a piano stands in honor of gifted 24-year-old pianist Alon Ohel, one of 48 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza for more than two years. Israelis play it as a symbol of hope and solidarity. Alon is expected to be released within the next day.

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StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 8h

Powerful words from the niece of Palestinian Islamic Jihad captivity survivor Gadi Moshe Mozes, as Israel awaits the return of the 48 hostages still held in Gaza, part of the first phase of the U.S.-brokered peace plan. 🎗️🇮🇱

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StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 9h

Director General of the Israeli Ministry of Health shares a powerful statement as the nation and its medical teams await the return of hostages, both alive and murdered, from Hamas captivity after more than 2 years. 🎗️🇮🇱

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StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 10h

“Roei was murdered on October 7 [2023] and died yesterday [October 10].”
•⁠ ⁠Maayan Adam, sister of Mapal Adam

Even as the war comes to an end, the wounds of that horrific day continue to run deep.
Never forget. Never forgive. 💔🕯️

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StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 11h

Powerful words from Einav Zanguaker, mother of hostage of Hamas, Matan, who is expected to be released. Israel awaits the return of the 48 hostages still held in Gaza, part of the first phase of the U.S.-brokered peace plan. 🎗️🇮🇱

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StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 12h

Will the mainstream media tell this story, or does it not fit the narrative?

StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 12h

The people of Gaza have suffered terribly under Hamas’ brutal rule and will continue to suffer as long as Hamas remains in power. Hamas crushes dissent with violence, targeting and even brutally murdering those who dare to speak or act out against its regime or terror.

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StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 13h

The compound set up at the Re’im IDF base in southern Israel to receive the hostages released from Hamas captivity after more than two years in Gaza.
Credit: IDF

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StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 13h

On October 11, more than 400,000 people gathered at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, Israel, for a rally brimming with hope and anticipation for the release of the 48 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. 🎗️🇮🇱

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StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 14h

Once the remains arrive, experts at the Abu Kabir Institute will deploy advanced CT scans, dental records, DNA matches and other forensic methods to confirm identities and causes of death. We stand with the people of Israel and the families of the victims at this difficult time.

StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 14h

In one of Israel’s most challenging forensic missions, a specialized team has completed final preparations to receive and identify the more than 20 murdered hostages planned to be released from Hamas captivity after more than 2 years.

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StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 15h

Recovered earlier this year during an IDF raid on infrastructure tied to Sinwar’s successor, the memo appears to mirror real-time field orders intercepted on the day of the attack. Among its instructions: target civilians, breach the Israel–Gaza border, take hostages, and use media to terrorize.

StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 15h

In a newly surfaced six-page document from August 2022, by Hamas’s now-dead Gaza terror leader Yahya Sinwar, chilling directives emerge outlining the planned October 7, 2023, massacre: “burn entire neighborhoods,” “slaughter everyone encountered,” and “broadcast images … as fast as possible.”

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StandWithUs @standwithus.bsky.social · 23h

We have reached 2 million followers on Facebook, and we couldn't have done it without YOU! Thanks to you, our followers, for Standing With Us! 👏🥳🇮🇱

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