hostages

Defense Min.: 'Who is feeding baby Kfir? Who plays with him?'

Defense Min. Gallant: 10-month-old Kfir has been kidnapped to Gaza. Who feeds him? Who is taking care of this baby who cannot even walk yet?

Watch: Shlomo Artzi sings 'Hatikvah' with hostages' families

Singer Shlomo Artzi joins hostages' families in calling for their return, sings Israeli anthem Hatikvah together with the families.

Family learns: Oren Goldin was murdered, his body taken to Gaza

Oren Goldin, 33-year-old father of 2, was missing since the Oct. 7 massacre. After a month of uncertainty, his family learned of his death.

Report:

Qatar brokering deal to free 10-15 hostages for pause

Talks reportedly underway to allow for 1-2 pause in fighting in Gaza in exchange for freeing of about a dozen of Hamas' hostages.

On resigning from serving as advisor to the WHO

Dr. Ghebreyesus, what world do you inhabit? It seems to me one far different from the world in which I and Israelis live since October 7th.

Biden:

'I asked Netanyahu for a pause in the fighting in Gaza'

The comments follow report which said that Biden urged Netanyahu to agree to three-day pause to allow progress in releasing hostages.

Senator displays posters of Israeli hostages in his office

Senator John Fetterman announces the posters will stay up until every single hostage is returned home.

Live:

Prayer for the hostages at the Western Wall

Mother of hostage kidnapped from music rave by Hamas to light torch at Western Wall Plaza.

Die Welt:

'Every day we will publish a hostage's picture'

Die Welt announced that a photo of a different hostage held in Gaza will be published every day until all the hostages are released.

Welfare Committee approves law to support families of hostages

The new law is intended to provide the families secure financial backing to continue creating public support for the return of the hostages.

How Pvt. Ori Megidish was rescued from Hamas captivity

Soldier who was rescued last week after being kidnapped by Hamas terrorists on October 7 was held near Shifa hospital, Hamas' headquarters.

Netanyahu to ambassadors:

'This battle is your battle, our victory is your victory'

PM speaks to all foreign ambassadors in Israel, says if Middle East falls to 'axis of terror,' Europe will be next and no one will be safe.

University of Massachusetts Jewish student punched on Shabbat

Student assaults Jewish student at event with 240 empty seats at Shabbat tables representing the Hamas hostages, spits on Israeli flag.

Gideon Sa'ar:

Hamas uninterested in releasing hostages

Min. Gideon Sa'ar says war has not yet been decided, Hamas uninterested in releasing hostages.

Montreal suburb to fine those who take down posters of hostages

Jeremy Levi, mayor of Montreal suburb of Hampstead, announces $1,000 fines on anyone who removes posters of hostages held by Hamas.

'Identity mistake':

8-year-old was not murdered, but abducted to Gaza

Family of eight-year-old Emily Hand notified she is in Gaza. Her father recently said he was "relieved" to find out she was murdered.

Netanyahu demands Red Cross act on behalf of hostages

Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks President of Red Cross, demands the Red Cross seek immediate release of Israeli hostages.

'So far, so good'

The last message from Ofir's abducted grandparents

Granddaughter of two hostages tells Arutz Sheva: "Before the Disengagement the Kibbutz lived with Gaza as neighbors".

Pentagon confirms US is flying drones over Gaza

The move is part of the efforts to locate the more than 200 hostages being held by Hamas, including 10 Americans.

Netanyahu clarifies:

'No ceasefire without the return of our hostages'

Prime Minister makes clear that Israel will not agree to a ceasefire in Gaza without the release of the hostages being held by Hamas.

Former Mossad chief: Don't allow fuel into Gaza

Yossi Cohen, former Mossad chief, says there is no existential threat to Israel, Qatar is a worthy middleman between Israel and Hamas.

US flying drones over Gaza in search of hostages

US officials say US has been flying intelligence gathering drones over Gaza for over a week.

Psychological terror:

Hamas sends messages to relatives of hostages

Terrorist organization sends messages to families of hostages in an attempt to influence them to click on malicious links.

Watch:

Heartbreaking song calling for return of kidnapped Israelis

Singers Shiri Maimon and Tamir Grinberg perform "Coming Home" at Jerusalem Arena. Each of the hostages is a missing light.

FM Cohen:

'Red Cross must visit the hostages in Gaza'

Foreign Minister speaks to President of the Red Cross, demands the organization visit hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza.

Praying for Divine protection, light and hope

I choose to imagine our celebration after overcoming evil in our day,and seeing the safe return of our soldiers and innocent captives,

On front page:

British newspaper to feature Israeli babies kidnapped by Hamas

The front page of Thursday’s edition of the Sun will feature faces and stories of 32 Israeli children abducted by Hamas.

Bennett to CNN:

'Why don’t you ask “why is Hamas still holding babies hostage?"

Former Israeli PM says deaths in Gaza are Hamas' fault, asks why interviewers do not focus on the hundreds of Hamas hostages.

Wife and mother of hostages:

‘I want to go to Gaza; let them take me instead of Eitan’

Bat Sheva Yahalomi, who escaped from terrorists with 2 daughters, talks about her struggle after son Eitan & husband were abducted to Gaza.

Watch:

French parliament honors son of hostage family

Members of the Assemblée Nationale honored Alon Adar, whose grandmother Yaffa and cousin Tamir were kidnapped to Gaza

ICRC requests access to detainees; IPS: Allow access to hostages

International Red Cross requests access to detainees in Israel; Israel Prison Service: Likewise, allow access to Israeli hostages in Gaza

Berlin police apologize for removing posters of Israeli hostages

The Berlin police issued an apology after recordings showed police officers removing posters with pictures of Israeli hostages in Gaza.

'Chances for hostages being released are 50-50'

A senior US official commented that the negotiations for the release of the hostages held by Hamas are in progress, but uncertain.

Mossad chief visited Qatar as part of efforts to free hostages

The head of the Mossad, David Barnea, visited Qatar this past weekend as part of the efforts to free the hostages held by Hamas.

Gallant:

'Hamas has 2 options, unconditional surrender or death'

Defense Minister says that rescue of Private Ori Megidish demonstrates the importance of the ground operation in Gaza.

IDF rescues soldier kidnapped by Hamas on October 7

PVT. Ori Megidish is the first person abducted by Hamas and other terrorists in Gaza to be rescued by the IDF.

Psychological warfare:

Hamas publishes video of hostages criticizing Netanyahu

Terror group posts video showing 3 hostages saying that Netanyahu abandoned them. Arutz Sheva will not share the video.

Shani Louk, previously assumed captive in Gaza, declared dead

The family of Shani Louk, who was documented being dragged towards Gaza, has been informed of her confirmed death.

Simon Wiesenthal Center:

Germany, Austria, should grant citizenship to Israeli hostages

Simon Wiesenthal Center urges Germany, Austria, to take lead, grant joint citizenship to Israelis held captive by Hamas.

One day the world will thank us for fighting evil

Lessons from Parshas Lech Lecha in how to respond to the Hamas massacre of our people.

On redeeming captives

If we give in, terrorists will not worry about being caught, trusting that if in Israeli prisons, they will be freed in a prisoner exchange

22 days in captivity:

The faces and voices of the 29 children held hostage by Hamas

Channel 13 News airs presents video clips of the 29 children kidnapped by Hamas, with prayers for their safe return. Watch.

Netanyahu:

'We will exhaust every possibility to bring hostages home'

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets families of the hostages, promises, 'We will utilize and exhaust every possibility to bring them home.'

US officials:

'Talks on release of hostages will continue'

US government officials say talks will continue to pursue hostage negotiations, despite the intensification of Israeli strikes on Gaza.

Harris and Emhoff meet families of hostages

Vice President Harris tells the families there is no higher priority for her and President Biden than the safety of American citizens.

Office of the UK Chief Rabbi

Bring them home

The Chief Rabbi addressing thousands of people gathered in Trafalgar Square to call for the release of hostages taken by Hamas.

A silent prayer at the Kotel with hostage family members

Thirty seconds of a still small voice, a prayer from the heart.

Biden:

'We're working around the clock to bring the hostages back'

US President reiterates commitment to secure the release of all hostages being held by Hamas: We will not stop until we get them home.

Report:

Qatar will sanction Hamas after the release of the hostages

US and Qatar agree that Doha will re-examine its relations with Hamas after the end of the hostage crisis in Gaza.

Light a candle for Rachel's yahrzeit, pray for her sons' return

Jeremiah's promise to Rachel Imenu was:'Your sons will return'. On her yahrzeit, Cheshvan 11 (October 26), pray for its fulfillment.

Street art in Haifa calls for release of hostages

Street artist Bentzi Brofman was at the Supernova festival the day before the massacre, since then, he has been drawing the victims.

A letter to Greta

This letter was signed by over 100 environmental activists in Israel.

9 years later:

Families of captives to be recognized as victims of hostilities

Families of Avera Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed, held by Hamas since 2014 and 2015, will be recognized as victims of hostilities.

WHO calls for immediate release of hostages abducted by Hamas

WHO Director-General meets families of hostages, calls for the immediate release of the hostages along with urgent access to each of them.

Brandeis student senate votes down resolution condemning Hamas

Non-denominational Jewish university student government rejects resolution calling on Hamas to release its hostages.

After outrageous comments:

UN chief meets hostages' families, condemns Hamas

Antonio Guterres says "nothing can justify" abducting of civilians, after saying Hamas attack “did not happen in a vacuum”.

Ambassador Herzog:

'Order the return of all hostages unconditionally'

Israel’s Ambassador to the US visits Red Cross, delivers birthday greeting to 9-year-old Israeli boy being held hostage by Hamas.

Hamas used negotiations with PMO to hide massacre plans

Terror group which rules Gaza held high-level negotiations on release of captive IDF soldiers and Israeli civilians while plotting attack.

Hospital spokesman responds to uproar over captive's statement

Spokesman for Ichilov Hospital says 'I am not a censor and don't dictate to a person freed from captivity what to save.'

Israeli source:

'Hamas adopts the Nazis' methods of hiding its atrocities'

Israeli political source notes similarities between freed captive Yocheved Lifshitz's statements of her conditions and fake Nazi tours.