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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.
Wishing a joyous Shmini Atzeret and Simchat Torah to all our readers. News coverage ends this evening, resumes Saturday evening.
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.
Eitan Horn, freed from Hamas captivity, reunites with his brother Iair, also a former hostage. The two endured months together in harsh conditions before being released in separate hostage deals.
Shmini Atzeret and Simchat Torah about to begin in Israel. Our North America desk will update the site until they start in New York.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara, with President Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal, bid farewell to U.S. President Trump upon his departure at Ben-Gurion International Airport
Avi Ohana says Shema upon embracing his son after Yosef spent two years in Hamas captivity.
Hadash MKs shout "terrorist," hold signs demanding 'recognize Palestine' in middle of US President's address to the Knesset.
President Trump addressed the Knesset today and declared that 'This was not only the end of the war, but of the age of terrorism and of the beginning of the age of peace and of God.'
President Trump and Knesset members cheer for Ari Spitz, who was critically injured in a bomb explosion in the Zeitoun neighborhood in Gaza six months ago, losing a hand and both legs.
Has the war ended? In Gaza, the fighting goes on - this time between Palestinians themselves.
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Hamas officials directly to overcome long-standing deadlocks in the negotiations.
Prime Minister Netanyahu welcomes President Trump to Israel, 'on this special day that has been engraved in our national memory.'
US President Donald Trump made a special emotional gesture to Israel's ambassador who lost his son in the war in Gaza
President Herzog spoke with released hostage Alon Ohel - a talented pianist - and invited him to play the piano at the President’s Residence.
Marc Zell, Chairman of Republicans Overseas Israel, says that only President Trump could have brought on an entirely new Middle East.
![Marc Zell: 'We've talked about it, but Trump made it happen'](https://2.a7.org/files/pictures/203x125/1200909.jpg?autocrop=1 "Avi Ohayon/GPO\")
MK Ohad Tal thanked PM Netanyahu and President Trump for their roles in securing the release, emphasizing Israel’s determination not to accept partial deals and warning that Hamas must be dismantled to ensure Gaza no longer threatens Israel.
The 20 hostages released Monday from Hamas captivity are Guy Gilboa-Dalal, Matan Angrest, Gali and Ziv Berman, Eitan Mor, Alon Ohel, Omri Miran, Ariel Cunio, David Cunio, Avinatan Or, Bar Kupershtein, Eitan Horn, Elkana Bohbot, Evyatar David, Maxim Herkin, Matan Zangauker, Nimrod Cohen, Rom Braslvaski, Segev Kalfon, and Yosef Haim Ohana,
Einav Zanguaker, mother of hostage Matan, speaks with her son just prior to his release from Hamas captivity. 'The war is over, you're coming home.'
