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Israeli hostages held in Gaza

IDF chief says military prepared to expand war to bring hostages home

Speaking at a ceremony honoring outstanding service of soldiers Zamir highlights importance of unity among troops at a time of societal divisions

Itamar Eichner | 05.01.25

'Our tears dripped onto the candles': Former hostages reflect on first free Memorial Day back home

Hamas captivity survivors share powerful accounts of how they observed last year’s siren—from standing in silence at 11 a.m. to lighting candles; 'It was one of our most powerful moments there,' says ex-hostage Emily Damari

Nina Fox | 04.29.25

'Our actions will speak for themselves': IDF chief pledges to secure release of hostages, honor fallen

On the eve of Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and victims of terror, Eyal Zamir says in a letter to IDF forces, 'We will act decisively to secure our future and return our brothers and sisters held captive by the enemy'

Yoav Zitun | 04.29.25

הצהרה באנגלית בסימן ״100 ימים לכהונת הנשיא טראמפ״

'President Trump, I want my son back': Former hostages, families plead for U.S. aid in deal

Former hostages and families of those still held by Hamas urge Washington to renew efforts for agreement, saying, 'we won’t feel free until they all return,' during an emotional appeal marking 100 days of his second term

Yael Ciechanover | 04.28.25

Egypt demands Hamas provide full report on hostages' condition by early May

Terror group reportedly tells mediators that ramping up of ground operations in Gaza must halt 'to ensure safety of hostages'; Israel said to dismiss temporary ceasefire

Lior Ben Ari | 04.27.25

לוגו אירוויזיון 2025, שיתקיים בבזל, שווייץ

Eurovision revises flag policy, allowing Palestinian flags in audience

After regulation change, organizers say any flag legal in host Switzerland will be allowed in the audience but not on stage or in the green room

Ran Boker | 04.26.25

'Tragic twist of History': Holocaust Educator Alex Dancyg remembered in Auschwitz by former student

Dancyg, a scholar who dedicated himself to preserving Holocaust memory, was killed in Hamas captivity after being abducted during the October 7 attacks

Sharon Kidon | 04.24.25

הרמטכ"ל אייל זמיר בהערכת מצב וסיור שטח במרחב רפיח ברצועת עזה

IDF warns of Gaza escalation if no progress made in hostage talks

Mossad director David Barnea to meet with Qatar's Mohammed Al Thani, in first meeting since removal from negotiation team

Moran Azulay, Yoav Zitun | 04.24.25

Ministers call for hostage deal deadline, Netanyahu and Trump to hold phone call

Ahead of Cabinet meeting, members say failure to reach agreement should prompt a shift to what they describe as a 'decisive phase' in the ongoing war in Gaza

Gad Lior | 04.22.25

Hostage release not most important, Gaza must be occupied, minister says

Bezalel Smotrich calls on Netanyahu to bring a decision to the cabinet to impose military rule on the Strip and remove millions of its residents in accordance with the Trump plan; 'No more excuses," he tells the PM

Yuval Karni | 04.21.25

Mother of kidnapped soldier calls out at Gaza border: 'We're waiting for you'

Relatives of 59 hostages marked 562 days of captivity at the Gaza border, with emotional pleas, accusing prime minister of prioritizing political survival over their release; relatives and former captives call for swift, all-inclusive deal; Returned hostage calls out to partner: 'My soul is with you in that tunnel'

Lihia Gordon, Alexandra Lukash | 04.20.25

Father of American hostage calls for direct talks with Hamas to secure hostage release

In message to son Edan, Adi Alexander says, 'just believe that everyone is fighting for your release'; expresses frustration over stalled negotiations

Reuters | 04.20.25

'Seven hours in hell': Three women recall horrors of Nova Festival massacre

Esther dodged bullets and watched a man die beside her, Meital lost friends and hopes to see a kidnapped guard again and Shani was shot and survived for her daughter—still haunted 18 months later

Lihia Gordon | 04.18.25

חבורת ״חסמבה״ של צעירי מטה החטופים מחלקים לשרים וחברי כנסת ערכות לפסח

Hostages must be top of mind on holiday, families say

'It’s inconceivable that decision-makers can sit at the holiday table with their families and not give the hostages a second thought,' relatives say after delivering letters urging action to ministers and lawmakers

Lior Ohana | 04.12.25

משלחת משפחות החטופים ושורדי השבי נפגשה עם סגן נשיא ארצות הברית

Returned hostages, families of hostages meet Vice President JD Vance

Vance reiterates Trump administration’s commitment to securing release of all 59 hostages still held in Gaza, saying they 'remain hopeful' and emphasizing urgency of bringing them home as soon as possible

Daniel Edelson, New York | 04.10.25