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PhD Student Faces Threats After Removing Hostage Ribbons

10/14/2025

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Nadia Yahlom, a PhD student, faced threats against her and her family after cutting down yellow ribbons.
The ribbons honored Israeli hostages linked to the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks.
Yahlom described her actions as a peaceful protest and said the ribbons felt intimidating.
Scotland Yard is investigating the threats and reviewing footage for potential hate crimes.
Meanwhile, 20 hostages were released under a US-brokered deal involving 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.

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Story summary

Nadia Yahlom, a PhD student, faced threats against her and her family after cutting down yellow ribbons.
The ribbons honored Israeli hostages linked to the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks.
Yahlom described her actions as a peaceful protest and said the ribbons felt intimidating.
Scotland Yard is investigating the threats and reviewing footage for potential hate crimes.
Meanwhile, 20 hostages were released under a US-brokered deal involving 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.