Published 2 days ago • loading... • Updated 23 hours ago

Day of Reflection and Hope Along Fifth Avenue During Israel Day Parade

On May 18, 2025, thousands marched along Fifth Avenue in New York City during the Israel Day Parade, a major event supporting Israel and the Jewish people.
The parade occurred amid ongoing negotiations in Doha led by Israel to end the war with Hamas through a hostage release agreement and possible ceasefire.
The event expressed hope for the return of all 58 hostages held by Hamas, highlighting personal stories of victims and freed hostages amid heightened tensions and military actions.
Up to 40,000 participants marched under the theme 'Hatikvah,' symbolized by a yellow ribbon to represent the hostage release fight, with officials calling it a moment of pride and resolve.
The parade underscored ongoing support for Israel despite security concerns, while negotiations continue to explore a deal that could end hostilities and secure hostage freedom.

Insights by Ground AI

Does this summary seem wrong?

11 Articles

All

Left

Center

Right

abc 7 NY

Center

Day of reflection and hope along Fifth Avenue during Israel Day Parade

The smiles and cheers fall on a painful backdrop as 58 hostages remain in captivity by Hamas.

23 hours ago·New York, United States

Read Full Article

Haaretz

Lean Left

Freed Israeli hostages bring their fight to Israel Day Parade in New York

Tens of thousands marched in Manhattan's pro-Israel parade – the second since Oct. 7 – with the hostage crisis front and center. Despite lively youth groups, the lack of bystanders reflected Israel's growing isolation amid the expanding Gaza offensive

1 day ago·Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

Read Full Article

New York Post

Lean Right

Former Hamas hostages recall horrific torture in Gaza as they call for remaining captives’ freedom at NYC Israel Day parade

Former hostages Keith and Aviva Siegel recalled the torture they and others endured in Gaza as they joined the thousands marching at New York City's Israel Day parade on Sunday.

1 day ago·New York, United States

Read Full Article

Jerusalem Post

Center

Released hostages to attend NYC Israel Day Parade

Several former Gaza hostages will be attending, including Andrey Kozlov, Ilana Gritzewsky, Aviva and Keith Siegel, Eliya Cohen, and Doron Steinbrecher.

2 days ago·Jerusalem, Israel

Read Full Article

The Media Line

Lean Right

PMO: Israel Willing To End War if Hamas Frees Hostages, Disarms - The Media Line

Israel is exploring a potential agreement that could […] The post PMO: Israel Willing To End War if Hamas Frees Hostages, Disarms appeared first on The Media Line.

2 days ago

Read Full Article

Arutz Sheva

Lean Right

PMO admits: Israel prepared to end war to return all hostages

Netanyahu's office admitted that the Israeli negotiating team in Doha is discussing the possibility of an agreement to end the fighting and release all the hostages while disarming Gaza and Hamas.

2 days ago·Israel

Read Full Article

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/year