Stories written by the Israel National News team have been compiled and edited by several news writers
Rabbi Doron Perez, father of Captain Daniel Perez z"l, shared the heartbreak and strength of his family’s journey, calling for the return of all fallen soldiers for burial in Israel.
Dr. Chen Kugel, Head of the Israeli Forensic Institute, announced the identification of seven deceased captives, 'National Center for Forensic Medicine experts will meet with the families to discuss and elaborate on the findings.'
President Isaac Herzog spoke at a memorial service for Elhanan Kalmanson, who fell in battle after October 7, praising his spirit, courage, and unifying character, 'You lived with an Israeli hero.'
Tami Braslavski speaks painfully of the attempts to break Rom's spirit, 'They told him that if he converted to Islam, he would receive food and gifts. But Rom replied - I am Jewish, I am strong, I will not break.'
Zevulun police arrested the grandmother of a right-wing activist who was under overnight house arrest after he was late returning due to a mechanical failure in his car. Attorney Adi Kedar: 'This is a violation of rights.'
Family of Nepalese citizen murdered in Hamas captivity releases a moving farewell after his body is returned to Israel: 'Every flower and field will remind us of you - you are part of the Land of Israel.'
Israeli officials said Hamas mistakenly returned a Gazan’s body instead of an Israeli hostage, but Arab sources claim it was intentional - part of Hamas’s ongoing psychological tactics.
Syrian President al-Julani arrives in Russia for his first official visit, 'President al-Julani demands the extradition of everyone who committed war crimes and is in Russia,' a Syrian source said.
'For two years I did not sleep from pain, and now I do not sleep from joy,' says father of released hostage Yosef Haim Ohana, describing his son’s miraculous survival and the faith that sustained his family.
Two people were killed and two critically wounded as a result of a criminal shooting earlier today.
Jerusalem resident arrested after writing that he wants 'to slaughter' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 'with a gun.'
Hamas captivity survivor Bar Kupershtein gifts Defense Minister Israel Katz a bracelet with the words, 'Always in the Creator's hands.'
Avi Ohana, father of released hostage Yosef Chaim Ohana, reveals that he had never publicly stated that his son was a soldier for fear of causing him greater harm.
Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee holds urgent meeting following rise in weapons-smuggling from Egypt, MK Tzvi Succot warns of 'existential threat.'
Released inmate Naji al-Jaafari said that in Israeli prison, he was given nothing to eat but two slices of bread a day.
National Institute of Forensic Medicine clarifies that one of the four bodies Hamas transferred to Israel is not that of a slain hostage but that of a Gazan in IDF uniform.
Former hostage Avinatan Or sent his friends his first video message in two years.
Hagai Angrest, father of newly-released hostage Matan Angrest, says his son asked for a prayer book in captivity, suffered severe torture. 'He was a soldier who fought against them.'
Latin American leaders unite in solidarity with Israel and launch joint action against antisemitism at Rio de Janeiro Forum.
The bodies of hostages Tamir Nimrodi, Uriel Baruch, Eitan Levy, and an additional hostage were transferred to Israel for burial.
Freed hostage Maya Regev, who met the late guy Illouz in a Gaza hospital while the two were both in Hamas captivity, shares memories of his final moments following his body's return to Israel.
Historic 'Shalom Lebahar' synagogue in Algiers destroyed after authorities claim it poses a risk to passersby.
"I came back in a heroic rescue operation, and Avinatan returned in a deal. But both of us, against all odds, came home and were reunited", Argamani wrote on social media.
Red Cross receives coffins containing the bodies of 4 hostages from Hamas, brings the coffins to the IDF.
When Kamala Harris was asked whether Israel committed genocide in Gaza, she responded, ‘We should all step back and ask this question and be honest about it.'
Hostage survivor Eitan Mor told Netanyahu that during his time in captivity in Gaza, he had conversations with Izz ad-Din al-Haddad, the head of Hamas' military wing.
'Second Hakafot' of Simchat Torah for Jews from around the world held in Jerusalem.
US President says Hamas knows 'I'm not playing games' in demanding the terror group's disarmament. 'It'll happen quickly and, perhaps, violently, but they will disarm.'
After Hamas transferred only four bodies, in violation of the hostage deal, Israel reduces the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza and prevents the departure of Gazans to Egypt.
US President says the mission of returning all of the hostages is not complete as long as the bodies of the last 24 hostages are still held in Gaza.
The family of hostage Yossi Sharabi confirmed that his body was returned to Israel and he was officially identified at the Institute of Forensic Medicine.
Avinatan was completely isolated. For two whole years - he did not meet other hostages and knew very little about what had happened in Israel since October 7.
The Hostages and Missing Families Forum sent an urgent letter to US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, expressing both profound gratitude and deep alarm that the bodies of 20 hostages remain in captivity.
The family of former hostage Alon Ohel said that for most of his captivity he was held in the same tunnel, chained and in pain.
CNN’s Christiane Amanpour apologizes for saying Hamas “probably” treated hostages better than Gazans. Critics condemned the remark as pro-Hamas and insensitive to victims.
Four deceased hostages’ coffins transferred to Israel after being received by the IDF and Shin Bet from the Red Cross. Military tribute held in Gaza before transfer to Israel for identification. Israel urges Hamas to release all the remaining hostage bodies.
Freed hostages share chilling details of Gaza captivity, including starvation, isolation, and emotional moments like Elkana Bohbot’s anniversary plea.
Evyatar David reunites with his family after being freed from captivity. A Hamas video showing him digging his own grave drew global condemnation two months ago.
President Trump joins Middle East leaders in Egypt for signing of Gaza Peace Deal, praising the historic moment. He also meets with PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas during the summit.
Freed after two years, Avinatan Or reunites with his parents and girlfriend Noa Argamani, both abducted by Hamas from the Nova Festival. Their story became a global symbol of the October 7 attacks.
