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Houston relative of Israeli hostage Eitan Avraham Mor: “It just seems like the world is silent”

Andrew Schneider

Posted on November 20, 2023 · Dr. Alan Kellerman of southwest Houston is the cousin of Mor, who was kidnapped by Hamas just over the Israeli border with Gaza on October 7.

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Houston-area families reunite after imprisoned Citgo executives freed from Venezuela

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on October 4, 2022 · The remaining five members of the "Citgo 6," along with two other Americans who had been jailed by the Venezuelan government, were released Saturday as part of a prisoner swap.

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Gunman Kills 3, Takes Hostages in Southern France Before Being Killed By Police

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Posted on March 23, 2018 · The man reportedly entered a grocery in Trebes yelling, "Allahu Akbar, I'll kill you all." Officials say the suspect was a petty criminal from a nearby city who had been under police surveillance

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Pause in war gives hope to families of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners

Scott Neuman, NPR / DANIEL ESTRIN, NPR

Posted on November 22, 2023 · Hamas and Israel agreed to a four-day pause in fighting and to release at least 50 Israeli hostages held in Gaza and 150 Palestinians held by Israel, beginning as early as Thursday.

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As third special session on school vouchers end, Gov. Greg Abbott travels to Israel

Atirikta Kumar

Posted on November 3, 2023 · While his trip might not be politically motivated, an expert says he is likely to see some benefit in voters from the Jewish community. 

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Pulitzer Prize-winning author who signed letter calling for ceasefire in Gaza has event moved from Houston synagogue

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on October 31, 2023 · It was the second time in less than two weeks that a Jewish organization scrapped an event featuring Viet Thanh Nguyen, who was among 750 artists and writers in North America and Europe who signed an open letter that expressed criticism of Israel.

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The challenges facing the U.S. House Speaker-elect

Troy Schulze

Posted on October 27, 2023 · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.

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