Deceased hostage Guy Illouz managed two phone calls to his father and the police as he was captured by Hamas.
After the disruption of US President Donald Trump’s address in the Knesset, B’Tsalmo files a complaint with the Ethics Committee, demanding sanctions against MKs Cassif and Odeh.
Minister Itamar Ben Gvir speaks at a memorial for murdered hostage Uriel Baruch: “Terrorists must not be allowed to walk away alive.”
Captivity survivor Bar Kupershtein published a video for the first time after being released from captivity. 'I went through a pretty tough time, to put it lightly.'
Matan Angrest, abducted on October 7th, shared how prayer and faith sustained him through months of torture in Hamas tunnels, calling his survival a 'series of miracles.'
'We have learned that the Jewish nation might be the smallest nation in the world, but we are the biggest family,' says Rabbi Doron Perez, Daniel's father, calling for unity in the Jewish nation.
Two days after being released from Hamas captivity, Matan Angrest arrived to pay respects to his commander, Captain Daniel Perez, whose body was returned on the same day that he was.
British activist Tommy Robinson toured southern Tel Aviv with Shefi Paz and others to examine the impact of illegal infiltration, drawing parallels with the UK’s immigration crisis.
IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir met with the returned hostages Matan Angrest and Eitan Horn at Ichilov Hospital
In a funeral filled with grief and remembrance, Michel Illouz delivered a stirring eulogy for his son Guy, whose optimism and gentle soul were extinguished in Hamas captivity.
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.'
Videos obtained by Arutz Sheva show revelers dancing to the words: 'And the ransomed of the L-rd shall return, And come with song unto Zion.'
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.'
'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.
Yonatan Buzgalo, a student at the Karnei Shomron hesder yeshiva and an IDF soldier, returns to yeshiva bearing a plush Torah scroll found in Gaza.
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.
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.'
Prime Minister Netanyahu warned in an interview with the American CBS network that, 'the conditions are clear, Hamas must give up its weapons.'
"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.
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.
Avi Ohana, father of Yosef Chaim, released from Hamas captivity, said: 'Yosef Chaim’s return is a sign of Divine mercy, faith, and unity. I thank the Creator, the IDF, the people of Israel, and the nation’s leadership.
Rivka Bohbot, wife of released hostage Elkana, shared moving moments with her son Re'em, and called to bring the rest of the hostages home, 'I never gave up, this is my personal victory.'
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 bodies of Daniel Peretz, Yossi Sharabi, Guy Illouz and Bipin Joshi have been identified at the National Center of Forensic Medicine
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.
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.
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.
Aharon Mizrahi, 76, of Ramat Gan, died after four months of fighting for his life following an Iranian missile strike that also killed his partner, Eti Cohen Angel, during Operation Rising Lion.
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.
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.
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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.'
The family of hostage survivor Eitan Mor joyfully announce his return from Hamas captivity after two years, thanking the IDF, security forces, Israeli leadership, US support, and the people of Israel for their role in bringing Eitan home.
Rachel and Jon Goldberg-Polin, parents of murdered hostage Hersh, join the nation in gratitude and hope, echoing the words of Psalm 126: a song of return, laughter, and renewal after long months of pain.
President Trump arrives in Israel ahead of the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas. Ben Gurion Airport control tower: 'Welcome to the State of Israel, Mr. President. Your visit carries deep meaning for people in this time.'
Government statement welcomes returning hostages home, says families have been updated.
The special prayer is being held under the leadership of the Tikva Forum and the Association of Community Rabbis, with bereaved families, reserve soldiers, and Minister Amichai Eliyahu.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and wife Sara left a personal note for every returning hostage. 'We waited for you, we embrace you.'
Thousands of Jews arrive at the Western Wall for festive Hoshana Rabba prayers, thanking G-d for the hostages' release. Watch.
President Herzog to inform President Trump of his decision to award him the “Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor” in recognition of his efforts to bring the hostages home.
