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Israel’s Hostage Tragedy Reveals the Grim Cost of Hamas Terror and the Fragility of Gaza Ceasefire

By National Security Desk | October 22, 2025

As Israel identifies two more bodies of hostages killed in Hamas’ brutal attack, the fragile Gaza ceasefire faces uncertainty with ongoing violence and shaky international involvement.

The somber identification of two more Israeli hostages—Arie Zalmanovich and Tamir Adar—brutally murdered by Hamas militants during the October 7, 2023 attack, underscores the tragic human cost of sustained terrorism against Israel. Coming amid a fragile ceasefire brokered on October 10, this latest grim confirmation exposes both the ongoing security challenges facing Israel and the complex geopolitical maneuvering that threatens to undermine American and Israeli interests alike. How Long Will Washington Allow Hamas to Hold Hostages While Claiming Progress? While U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s optimistic tone about ceasefire progress might suggest forward momentum, facts on the ground paint a...

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