Ruby Chen
Ruby Chen is the father of Itay Chen, a dual citizen of the United States and Israel, who is presumed to have died during the Hamas-led attack in October 2023. Following reports of direct negotiations between the United States and Hamas for the release of hostages, Ruby expressed hope that the U.S. efforts would lead to the liberation of his son, highlighting the emotional toll of the ongoing conflict.
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Ruby Chen is the father of Iti Chen, a soldier who is a hostage, and he expresses his emotional struggle regarding the situation.
"צריך לומר 'ושבו חלק מהבנים לגבולם'"
Israel· 2025-10-19
Ruby Chen expressed his frustration over the celebratory moment regarding the hostages.
Fury grows in Israel over delayed release of deceased hostages
United States· 2025-10-15
Ruby Chen, whose son Itay's body remains in Gaza, said he had experienced a similar mix of emotions.
Son of hostage Amiram Cooper, whose body remains in Gaza, says 'it's not over'
United Kingdom· 2025-10-14
Ruby Chen, father of IDF soldier Itay Chen, expressed nervousness about the fate of hostages.
Celebration and trepidation in Gaza and Israel following ceasefire plan agreementUnited States· 2025-10-09
Ruby Chen is the father of Itay Chen and actively speaks about his son's fate.
Familien hoffen auf baldige Rückkehr
Switzerland· 2025-10-07
Ruby Chen criticized Netanyahu for not showing respect to himself or his family.
Dün salonu terk etmişlerdi... Netanyahu'ya tepkiler sürüyor: Halkını sattı
Turkey· 2025-09-27
Chen expressed concern for her son who remains in the hands of Hamas.
Ataque al hospital Nasser intensifica la presión sobre Netanyahu: ¿puede Israel cambiar su estrategia en Gaza? | MUNDO
Peru· 2025-08-28
Ruby Chen is the father of Itay Chen, who was killed by Hamas, and he is calling for a hostage agreement.
Proteste für ein Geiselabkommen verändern Netanyahus Kriegskurs nichtSwitzerland· 2025-08-27
Ruby Chen is the father of Itay Chen, advocating for negotiations to bring hostages back from Gaza.
Protesters in Israel call for ceasefire to free hostages
Taiwan· 2025-08-26
Ruby Chen is the father of Itay Chen and is advocating for a hostage deal.
Protesters in Israel demand ceasefire, release of hostages
Canada· 2025-08-26
Ruby Chen, the father of 19-year-old American Israeli Itay Chen, who was abducted by Hamas during its October 7, 2023, attack in southern Israel.
Israel’s PM vows to expand military operations to occupy all of Gaza
New Zealand· 2025-08-05
Ruby is the father of a hostage and attended the meeting with Rubio.
הכלובים, הסוד, הנשק מהמחבל ו"ברית ההתאבדות"Israel· 2025-07-25
Ruby Chen, 55, the father of 19-year-old American-Israeli Itay, urged Netanyahu to return from meeting with Trump with a deal that brings back all hostages.
Hamas says it responds to Gaza ceasefire proposal in ‘a positive spirit’
Guyana· 2025-07-05
Ruby Chen, 55, the father of 19-year-old American-Israeli Itay, urged Netanyahu to return with a deal that brings back all hostages.
Hamas says it responds to Gaza ceasefire proposal in a ‘positive spirit’Canada· 2025-07-04Ruby Chen, whose son Itay was killed in the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, expressed concern about the new manoeuvring.
Israel may seize all Gaza in expanded operation, officials sayGuyana· 2025-05-06
Ruby Chen, the father of hostage soldier Itai Chen, demanded a political commitment from Israel’s leaders to pursue a deal for the return of all hostages.
Hamas rejects ceasefire proposal as Israeli strikes kill at least 47 – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-04-18
Ruby Chen expressed hope that his son Itay might still be alive.
El futuro del acuerdo de alto el fuego en Gaza es incierto. Esto es lo que hay que saber.
Argentina· 2025-03-08
