hostages

Report:

Special IDF forces conduct intelligence op's abroad

IDF conducting intelligence operations in Africa due to concerns that the hostages may be transferred to hostile Arab countries.

Do not hold your breath: Red Cross and the hostages

The Red Cross indulged in Holocaust Denial while Jews were being gassed, so why should they care about Israeli hostages in Gaza? Op-ed.

Red Cross:

'Our goal is to alleviate suffering on all sides'

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) responds to allegations it told families of Israeli hostages that they should think of the suffering of Palestinian Arabs in Gaza.

Blinken:

'US hopeful that Hamas will resume negotiations'

Secretary of State tells NBC News the US remains hopeful Hamas will resume negotiations on hostage releases even after elimination of its second-in-command.

Israeli Amb. marks Kfir Bibas' 1st birthday at UN

Ambassador Gilad Erdan asks how the UN can ignore Kfir Bibas, who has turned 1 three months after being kidnapped by Hamas at just 9 months old.

New report:

Hostages in real and immediate danger of their lives

100 days in the tunnels: A new medical report from the Hostages Forum states: All hostages face immediate, life-threatening danger after three months in captivity.

Families of hostages to MKs:

'We support every decision to return the hostages'

Members of the Tikva Forum of families of hostages visit Knesset, meet Speaker Amir Ohana and other MKs.

Islamic Jihad publishes:

New video footage of hostage Elad Katzir

The Islamic Jihad publishes new video of Israeli hostage Elad Katzir, son of Hanna who was kidnapped and released in the hostage release deal last month.

In captivity in Gaza with a six-year-old girl

The brave Daniel Aloni, who was kidnapped by Hamas to Gaza with her six-year-old daughter Emelia and was released after 49 days, in a first interview.

100 days of captivity:

Romi's mother is dedicated to rescuing her

Meirav Leshem Gonen, mother of the hostage Romi, speaks about how she is coping with the situation as she approaches 100 days since her daughter was abducted.

Christian students march for hostages' safe return

300 Christian students march to the U.S. Capitol to pray for the safe return of the Israeli hostages.

'Don't forget them':

Daily Mail publishes photos of hostages

The British newspaper published photos of four hostages taken just hours after Hamas terrorists abducted them.

At Golden Globes:

Actress J. Smith-Cameron wears pin in solidarity with hostages

Bring Them Home movement distributes the pins at the Golden Globes as part of its effort to keep the hostages in public view.

Mother of hostage mistakenly killed: My son did not die in vain

Iris Haim, mother of hostage killed by IDF fire: "we are at war for our physical existence, but also for our existence as a united people"

Qatari PM:

'Elimination of Hamas leader makes talks difficult'

Qatari Prime Minister meets family members of six hostages in Doha, says killing of Saleh al-Arouri has made a new deal much more difficult.

Former Mossad chief's message to hostages' families

Former head of the Mossad Yossi Cohen urged families of hostages held in Gaza to pressure the government in order to secure their release.

Released hostage: Many of the girls were assaulted

Agam Goldstein-Almog, who was released from Hamas captivity during a prisoner swap, describes her time in captivity. 'You live death.'

Hamas publishes video clip of fallen hostages

Hamas publishes video clip of deceased hostage Alon Shamriz, who was mistakenly killed by friendly fire during combat in Shejaiya.

Families of hostages arrive in Qatar

Families of six hostages being held by Hamas land in Qatar, will meet top officials.

Kibbutz Nir Oz:

Tamir Adar was murdered by Hamas on October 7

Kibbutz announces that grandson of freed 85-year-old hostage Yaffa Adar, who was presumed to have been kidnapped as well, was killed.

Gideon Levy:

'Palestinian prisoners get much worse conditions than hostages'

Outrageous: Left-wing journalist Gideon Levy criticizes Israel's conduct, refers to Ben Gvir as a "settler with a criminal record".

No longer considered missing:

Hanan Yablonka, Idan Shtivi & Ilan Weiss abducted to Gaza

The families of the three, whose whereabouts had been unknown, were notified that they were abducted by Hamas on October 7th.

3 arrested for impersonating hostages' families to raise money

Suspects fraudulently raised over 100,000 NIS impersonating hostages' families while using their photos, which they took from social media.

Mother of hostage: 'All I want is unity amongst the people'

'They took my heart, I only sleep with a sleeping pill,' mother of hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal tells radio station.

The hostage who met Hamas officials in the tunnels

Nili Margalit, released from Hamas captivity, told her captors she is a nurse, and treated other hostages during her time in 'Lower Gaza.'

Egypt freezes involvement in Israel-Hamas negotiations

Egypt freezes its involvement in indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas following the elimination of Saleh al-Arouri.

IDF:

Hostage Sahar Baruch was killed during rescue attempt

Family informed by IDF that their loved one was killed during an attempt to rescue him about a month ago.

Six US citizens still being held hostage in Gaza

Biden administration believes six US citizens are still being held hostage in Gaza, but has limited knowledge of their conditions.

PM to hostages' families:

'There was an ultimatum from Hamas, it's been softened'

PM meets families of the hostages still held in Gaza, tells them efforts to secure their loved ones' release continue.

Analyst: Hamas is torpedoing Israel's goals for the war

Analyst Zvi Yehezkeli discusses reports that Hamas' position on future prisoner swap deal is softening.

Israel rejects Hamas proposal that includes withdrawal from Gaza

Senior Israeli official says Israel rejected a Hamas demand that Israel withdraw from Gaza in the first stage of a hostage release deal.

Parents of kidnapped soldier:

'We don't need sympathy, we need action'

The parents of hostage Omer Neutra say that everyone, both citizens and lawmakers around the world, needs to push for the hostages' release.

'Bring You Home':

New English single dedicated to hostages

Tamir Grinberg's 'Bring Them Home' calls for the release of the 133 hostages still in Hamas captivity.

New Year's Eve in Israel:

Buildings lit up in solidarity with hostages

Prominent buildings all over the country were lit up yellow under the slogan 'Every Second is Critical.'

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'Happy' New Year from the hostages' families

The Hostages and Missing Persons Families Forum headquarters sends 'wishes' to the world for the New Year.

President's New Year post:

'Work for the immediate, unconditional release of our hostages'

President Isaac Herzog called on leaders and people around the world to work for the immediate return of the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

Nir Barkat:

'Absurd for Israel to fight Hamas and give it humanitairan aid'

Former Jerusalem mayor questions why Israel allows so much aid to go into Gaza while Hamas continues to hold 133 Israelis hostage.

Israel confirms slight progress on talks for hostage deal

No breakthroughs, but slight progress, in attempts to achieve deal to free remaining hostages, report says.

Veteran diplomat Dennis Ross

'I know about Hamas - there must be military pressure'

Former White House Middle East advisor Dennis Ross talks about how the world can do more to secure the release of hostages.

Bnei Brak:

Thousands pray for hostages' release at grave of 'Chazon Ish'

Thousands pray for release of hostages, success of IDF soldiers, at gravesite of 'Chazon Ish' in Bnei Brak. Watch.

The Red Cross is an utter, hypocritical failure

In Toronto, they hid behind locked doors when we came. Hard to beleive they wrote the Geneva Conventions. Opinion.

Julia Haart at family rally:

I am proud to be a Jew, we will not be silent

Fashion designer Julia Haart took the stage at a rally for the hostages' families to deliver an impassioned message to the nation.

Rescued soldier:

'Hamas murdered us while we were still in pajamas'

Ori Megidish, IDF lookout rescued from Hamas captivity, shares: 'Despite the pain and loneliness, I had hope that they would rescue me.'

Report:

Hamas willing to discuss new hostage release deal

Hamas reportedly no longer insists on ending the war as a condition for moving forward with new deal. Several proposals being discussed.

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Ambassador Erdan reads names of hostages at the UN

Israel’s UN Ambassador reads names of hostages during Security Council meeting: We are fighting for their release and you should be too.

Hamas:

'No talks about deal before a complete ceasefire'

Hamas spokesman says there is nothing more important than a complete cessation of the war.

PM to hostages' families:

'We are holding negotiations even at this very moment'

PM Netanyahu met with families of hostages and listened to their questions and concerns.

Pres. Biden 'devastated' at Judi Weinstein's murder

US President releases statement in response to murder of elderly couple who were American citizens by Hamas terrorists.

Investigation:

Soldiers did not hear orders during shooting of 3 hostages

Chief of Staff concludes killing of 3 hostages by IDF forces could have been prevented, but soldiers acted according to their understanding.

Judi Weinstein, previously thought kidnapped, killed on Oct. 7

Hopes of family crushed as couple believed kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Oz confirmed to have been murdered, their bodies held by Hamas.

CNN presenter burst into tears when reading mother's plea

John Vause, CNN presenter, burst into tears when reading plea to President Biden, from Liora Argamani, mother of Noa, kidnapped to Gaza.

Biden speaks to Qatari Emir amid Gaza ceasefire talks

White House says the two discussed urgent effort to secure the release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas.

Hostage's mother to Biden:

'I want to see my daughter before I leave this world'

Liora Argamani, the terminally ill mother of Noa Argamani, writes letter to Biden, pleads for his help to secure her daughter's release.

Hamas told 12-year-old hostage Israel was destroyed

Eitan Yahalomi, freed in November, reveals how Hamas captors lied to him about the fate of his family, town, and nation.

Another day, another UNSC resolution. Yawn!

What happens when UN Security Council resolutions are ignored? Depends whether or not you are Israel. Op-ed.

TikTok refuses to run ads calling for return of hostages

Communications Minister contacts TikTok, demands it walk back its decision not to approve ads of the Hostages and Missing Persons Forum.

Sara Netanyahu to Pope:

'Please demand the unconditional release of all hostages'

Prime Minister's wife calls on the leader of the Christian world to intervene to bring about the release of the hostages being held in Gaza.

Chief Rabbi Yosef:

'Don't forget the hostages; pray for them'

The Sefardic Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, insisted that the Torah-observant public must not stop praying for their return.

Israeli official confirms:

Israel rejected an Egyptian proposal to release hostages

The proposed plan would see Israel end the war while a government of Fatah and Hamas members takes control of the Gaza Strip.

Mind games and hostages

Hamas manipulates our suffering, prolonging our painful anxiety for their sadistic pleasure. Why do we let them see our pain? Op-ed.