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He thought his daughter was killed by Hamas. Now he says she may be held hostage

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:35:41 GMT

Tel Aviv (CNN) — Mourning his 8-year-old daughter believed killed in Hamas’ October 7 attacks on Israel, Thomas Hand said he was at least partially consoled militants had not taken her hostage.Of all the terrible possibilities for her, death was the least painful, he said.But then the Israeli military gave him the news that nearly made him collapse.Emily might still be alive.“She is more than likely in a tunnel somewhere under Gaza,” Hand told CNN, recalling how the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) recently shared new intelligence.“It’s her birthday on the 17th of [November]. She will be 9,” he said. “She won’t even know day it is. She won’t know it’s her birthday. There will be no birthday cake. No party, no friends. She will just be petrified in a tunnel under Gaza. That is her birthday.”CNN has reached out to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) for comment.Emily was sleeping at her friend’s house in the kibbutz of Be’eri when Hamas milita...

Police investigate burglary at West Miami-Dade smoke shop

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:35:41 GMT

A recent business burglary at a West Miami-Dade smoke shop has left local police searching for answers.Surveillance footage from Holy Smokes store on Southwest 57th Avenue near 20th Street captured an unidentified individual arriving on a motorcycle before breaking into the store, stealing multiple items and making a quick getaway. If you have any information on this crime, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

4-year-old girl remains in critical condition after being accidentally shot after gun found at home in NW Miami-Dade

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:35:41 GMT

A child is still fighting for her life after being accidentally shot.The 4-year-old girl remains in critical condition after, police said, her even younger brother grabbed a loaded gun, and pulled the trigger.The incident happened near Northwest 21st Avenue and 82nd Street, Sunday afternoon.Rescue crews rushed her to the hospital after officers found her suffering from a gunshot wound to the head.According to police, 25-year-old Quavanta Ennels, a convicted felon, was in possession of the gun.He’ll be under house arrest after posting bond.

No injuries reported after small plane crashes near Marathon

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:35:41 GMT

A small plane crashed into the Gulf of Mexico, about 4.5 miles north of Marathon, officials said.According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the U.S. Coast Guard and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission responded to the incident at around 2:15 p.m., Tuesday. The pilot was safely transported to U.S. Coast Guard Station Marathon. No serious injuries were reported.

Hialeah Police, SWAT respond to barricaded subject in mental crisis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:35:41 GMT

Hialeah Police are responding to a barricaded subject that may be experiencing a mental crisis. Authorities arrived at the scene at the Alture Westland complex, located at 1950 W. 49th St., Tuesday afternoon. 7Skyforce hovered over the scene as officers surrounded the area. According to preliminary information from officials, the subject is home alone. Hialeah’s SWAT team and Crisis Negotiation Team are currently on the scene in an effort to make contact with the individual. Details remain limited at this time, and the situation is ongoing. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

US confident Israel is inching toward its view on humanitarian pause

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:35:41 GMT

The Biden administration is confident Israel has moved, ever so slightly, closer to its view that there must be humanitarian pauses throughout the war against Hamas to help civilians, senior U.S. officials said.For weeks, the U.S. has engaged in a flurry of diplomacy with Israel to push for temporary halts in fighting so hostages can be safely rescued, Palestinians in Gaza can move freely and humanitarian aid can get into the enclave. A chasm has persisted between the two countries, as Israeli leaders insisted any pause would benefit Hamas, the militant group that killed 1,400 people in Israel on Oct. 7.But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to shift his stance during a Monday night interview.“There’ll be no cease-fire, general cease-fire, in Gaza without the release of our hostages,” he told ABC News’ David Muir, repeating Israel’s long-held stance. But Netanyahu added: “As far as tactical little pauses, an hour here, an hour there. We’ve had them before, ...

‘I pray for him’: Man accused of shooting bride, bishop during wedding in Pelham, NH found guilty on most counts

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:35:41 GMT

A 41-year-old man accused of shooting a bride and bishop during a wedding in Pelham, NH back in 2019 was found guilty on most all of the charges he faced.A week after the trial of Dale Holloway got underway, a jury found the suspect guilty of six of the seven charges filed against him.Holloway, who represented himself during the trial, had been accused of opening fire inside the New England Pentecostal Church. He also allegedly struck the groom in the head during the incident, and faced charges that included attempted murder, convicted felon in possession of a firearm, second-degree assault and simple assault.All victims survived the assault, with both the bride and bishop giving testimony during the trial four years later.Prosecutors said Holloway opened fire because, days earlier, the groom’s son was charged with murdering Holloway’s stepdad.On Tuesday, the jury returned its verdict, finding Holloway guilty of nearly all charges except one count of attempted murder with regards to...

Emergency crews respond to crash involving person on scooter in Salem

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:35:41 GMT

Emergency crews were on scene in Salem Tuesday afternoon after a crash involving a person on a scooter. SKY7-HD was over the scene in the area of Lafayette and Leach streets shortly before 4 p.m.The area was blocked off as first responders could be seen investigating near a scooter that was on the side of the street. A medical helicopter was spotted taking off from the area. No further information was immediately available. This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Jewish man dies from head injury following ‘interaction’ with pro-Palestinian demonstrator in California, authorities say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:35:41 GMT

(CNN) — A 69-year-old Jewish man died after suffering a head injury Sunday following an “interaction” with a pro-Palestinian demonstrator during dueling rallies in Southern California, the Ventura County Sheriff said Tuesday, adding authorities had not ruled out the possibility of a hate crime.The death of the man, identified by law enforcement as Paul Kessler, has been ruled a homicide, authorities said. The 50-year-old suspect was detained but later released and has not been arrested, Ventura County Sheriff James Fryhoff said in a news conference, and Kessler’s death remains under investigation.Witnesses say Kessler was “involved in a physical altercation” with at least one counterprotester while pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian rallies were being held in Thousand Oaks, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release Monday.“There was clearly an interaction between the two, but what that level of interaction is, is still unclear,” Fryhoff said, asking members o...

Officials believe Revere apartment building fire was intentionally set

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:35:41 GMT

Investigators now believe a two-alarm fire in a Revere apartment building over the weekend was intentionally set, state and local officials said Tuesday.The fire drew emergency crews to the scene on Park Avenue shortly before 6 p.m. Sunday. Two people were ultimately rescued and taken to a hospital, according to a joint statement from Revere’s fire chief, the city’s police chief and the state fire marshal. Officials said the fire displaced dozens of other people.Images on Sunday showed firefighters reaching one woman and guiding her to safety during their fire response. In their update Tuesday afternoon, officials said investigators determined the fire was intentionally set after examining the scene, interviewing witnesses and reviewing other evidence.“This incident could have caused a devastating tragedy,” said Revere Fire Chief Christopher Bright.Officials said investigators returned to the scene of the fire and posted flyers seeking information. Bright in his comments asked ...