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1st sign of life after 517 days: Freed hostage calls out to captive Rom Breslavski — even in Arabic
Sasha Troufanov revealed that he was held in captivity with Rom Breslavski, marking the first confirmation that Breslavski is alive; 'Rom, I hope my voice brings you light and hope in the dark place where you are," Troufanov said in an emotional message; Meanwhile, the mother of kidnapped soldier Tamar Nimrodi, who has yet to show any sign of life, told Ynet: 'This is the moment of truth—we must bring them home'
Yael Ciechanover, Sharon Kidon, Shilo Freid | 03.06.25
הנשיא טראמפ עם שורדי השבי
US envoy, mediators cite progress on second phase of hostage deal; Israel denies breakthrough
As Trump issued an ultimatum to Hamas, his envoy met with the group's leaders and mediators from Egypt and Qatar to discuss Gaza's post-war future; sources call talks 'positive'; Israeli official says 'not aware of any progress'
Itamar Eichner, Reuters | 03.06.25
Emily Damari and the special pin in her honor
WZO to honor ex-hostage Emily Damari with special pin as symbol for resilience
Ahead of International Women’s Day, the World Zionist Organization honors story of 28-year-old former hostage who survived 471 days in Hamas captivity and became a global symbol of strength and triumph
Itamar Eichner | 03.06.25
רגע החטיפה של גיא גלבוע-דלאל
'My life was taken from me': Hostage’s mother ties failing health to heartbreak
Merav Gilboa-Dalal, who underwent open-heart surgery, which she attributes to the agony of her son Guy's abduction, says she must trust decision-makers are doing all they can to free him and other hostages; 'I will not lose hope—otherwise, I am doomed'
Dina Haluts | 03.06.25
עידן אלכסנדר, עומר נאוטרה, איתי חן, גדי חגי, ג'ודי ווינשטיין חגי
Who are the US-Israeli hostages? The names behind Trump's diplomatic push
Edan Alexander stayed on base by choice; Capt. Omer Neutra and Staff Sgt. Itay Chen fell in battle; Gad and Judi Weinstein-Haggai, both in their 70s, shot while out for a walk; Trump administration holds talks with Hamas to free them; these are their stories
Hagar Kochavi, Gaya Zohar | 03.06.25
משפחות חטופים במועצת זכויות האדם של האו״ם בז׳נבה
Hostages' families visit UN Human Rights Council after being recognized as victims of torture: 'The world fails, over and over again'
Hostage families spoke at a Geneva event following a UN report recognizing them as victims of torture; 'Forced separation of children from parents is moral and legal crime'
Yael Ciechanover | 03.05.25
שחרור חטופים - פעימה חמישית
Returned hostages suffered up to 40% weight loss, broken teeth due to poor conditions
Dr. Hagar Mizrahi, head of the Health Ministry’s medical division, says the freed hostages suffered severe muscle mass loss along with extreme weight loss; She also expressed concern for those still in captivity, warning: 'Everyone still in captivity must be brought back — they are in life-threatening danger'
Or Hadar | 03.05.25
גל גדות נואמת בטקס קבלת האות ההוקרה של הליגה נגד השמצה
'My name is Gal, I am Jewish and we have had enough of this hate'
In a powerful ADL speech, Gal Gadot called for hostage release and shared how she found solace in a synagogue after October 7; Declaring she could not stay silent, she urged Jews to stand up for themselves: 'We cannot hold our breath and beg for support from others'
Ran Boker | 03.05.25
אוהד יהלומי שנמצא בשבי חמאס, ליווי שיירת ארון הקבורה של אוהד יהלומי ז"ל בראשון לציון
'They took my diamond': Slain hostage Ohad Yahalomi laid to rest
Yahalomi was abducted wounded from his home in Nir Oz on October 7, held captive for 510 days before body was returned; Wife and daughters escaped captors near Gaza’s border, while son Eitan was freed after 52 days in captivity
Meir Turgeman | 03.05.25
טראמפ בנאום לאומה
Zelensky ready to make a deal, Trump tells Congress
Trump reads out from a letter sent by the Ukrainian president, adding that Zelensky is ready to sign a mineral deal at any time; the president barely mentions the Middle East in a 100-minute speach as freed hostages listen on
News Agencies | 03.05.25
עומר שם טוב ומשפחתו מגיעים חזרה לביתו לאחר שחרורו מביה"ח בילינסון
‘He was completely alone’: Hostage’s father shares son's harrowing ordeal
Omer Shem Tov spent more than a year in Hamas captivity, most of it underground; his father, Malki, describes his harsh conditions and the family’s fight for his release, culminating in emotional reunion after 505 days
Yael Ciechanover | 03.04.25
עמית סוסנה מדברת בפורום מיכל סלה
Ex-hostage Amit Soussana: 'I fought off many men'
After receiving a special award for sharing her sexual assault experience, captivity survivor says she understands the strength and determination needed to fight this battle
Nina Fox | 03.03.25
נתניהו בנאום במליאת הכנסת
Netanyahu warns Hamas of ‘unimaginable consequences’ if hostages not released
PM vows to continue war until Hamas dismantled and all hostages returned, accuses opposition of echoing Hamas rhetoric, defends hostage negotiations and credits Trump for supporting voluntary migration from Gaza
Sivan Hilaie | 03.03.25
מתן אנגרסט בשבי חמאס
Family releases footage of captive soldier Matan Angrest, urges government to finalize hostage deal
According to family, Angrest, captured while critically wounded, is enduring severe mistreatment in captivity, including torture during interrogations and held under 'inhumane conditions'
Yael Ciechanover | 03.03.25
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‘They talk to his picture’: Hostages' children struggle with fathers' absence
Nearly 18 months after their fathers were kidnapped by Hamas, children face ongoing uncertainty, emotional distress; experts say children are indirect terror victims, denied fundamental rights under international law
Hagar Kochavi | 03.03.25
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