Stepmother says man believed to be held hostage by Hamas fought for his family before he was taken

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A parent who spoke to News4JAX said her stepson is believed to be one of the hundreds of people still being held hostage by Hamas. Family members…

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Survivor of Hamas music festival attack describies terrifying escape

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – For the first time since Hamas terrorists invaded Israel, killed hundreds of people, and kidnapped hundreds more, News4JAX spoke to a survivor who described the carnage and…

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St. Johns County family home from Israel after Hamas attack

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla — Amir and Brianna, who asked us not to use their last names, were in central Israel with their baby and toddler when Hamas attacked without…

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Jacksonville City Council stands with Israel amid Hamas attacks

The resolution introduced by City Council member Nick Howland put the blame on Hamas saying “Jacksonville stands with Israel and condemns these terroristic attacks.” JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville City Council…

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State, local leaders speak out against Hamas attack on Israel

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – After the militant group Hamas launched an unprecedented incursion from Gaza into Israel this weekend and Israel formally declared war on Sunday, federal, state and local leaders…

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Jacksonville Jewish leader reacts to Hamas attacks in Israel

The Jewish Federation and Foundation of Northeast Florida plans to rally local support for Israel. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The conflict in Israel is weighing heavily on the hearts of the…

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