hostages

Freed hostage speaks:

'They abducted me on a motorcycle, beat me, I suffered horrors'

Yocheved Lifshitz, freed from Hamas captivity, describes what went on in Gaza.

Families of hostages travel to Italy to push for their release

Delegation of relatives of Israelis murdered and abducted by Hamas travels to Italy for meetings with key leaders.

Analyst: This is how Hamas is delaying the ground incursion

Channel 12's Nir Dvori says Hamas is releasing hostages slowly to delay ground incursion, stresses: 'Israel needs to be leading, not led.'

Biden and Netanyahu speak after Hamas releases two hostages

White House says Biden reaffirmed commitment to secure the release of all the remaining hostages.

US officials welcome release of two hostages by Hamas

Biden’s National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan: We continue to do everything possible to secure the release of all remaining hostages.

After 17 days:

Nurit Cooper and Yocheved Lifshitz freed from Hamas captivity

Nurit Cooper and Yocheved Lifshitz, who were kidnapped from Nahal Oz, have been released by Hamas, their husbands remain hostages.

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Nurit Cooper and Yocheved Lifshitz arrive at Rafah Crossing

Hamas releases 2 captives of the over 200 who were abducted to Gaza during Simchat Torah massacre.

New York Times:

Hamas likely to release 50 hostages with dual citizenship

Terror group uses its hundreds of hostages in attempt to forestall ground invasion by Israel following massacre of 1,400 Israelis.

NFL:

New York Giants pay tribute to hostages held by Hamas

Flags fly in 10 empty seats in MetLife Stadium to honor Americans currently being held hostage.

'My son is wounded in Gaza'

Father of hostage reveals footage of kidnapping

Hersh Goldberg-Polin's father reveals video of kidnapped son. Calls on the Red Cross to immediately visit the hostages.

A special message for the Jewish community from the Chief Rabbi

Lessons from the head of World Mizrachi who married off one son last week while another son was still missing in action.

John Bolton:

'Release of two hostages is a delay tactic by Hamas'

Former US National Security Advisor on release of two American hostages: I think this is an entirely cynical move by Hamas.

Blinken:

'10 Americans remain unaccounted for'

Secretary of State welcomes release of Judith Raanan and Natalie Raanan from Hamas captivity.

Nearly two weeks later:

Hamas frees mother and daughter who were abducted to Gaza

Duel Israeli-US nationals Judith Raanan, 59, and her daughter Natalie Raanan, 18, were abducted by Hamas from Kibbutz Nahal Oz on October 7.

'I thank Qatar and Israel':

Biden welcomes release of two American hostages

Biden on release of Judith and Natalie Raanan: I have no higher priority than the safety of Americans held hostage around the world.

Prayer gathering for the safe return of the hostages

Unifying gathering to be held at the Western Wall, with prayers for the safe return of the hostages and the success of the IDF.

Biden meets hostages families:

'US will do everything in its power to bring hostages home'

US President meets families of some of Hamas' captives in Tel Aviv, says US support for Israel is 'unconditional.'

Hamas attack victim Noam Elyakim's body found

Body of Kibbutz Nir Oz resident who was abducted together with his partner, her 17-year-old son and his two daughters found

The mitzva of rescuing hostages and the story of a hero pilot

No movie was made about Captain Uri Bar Lev, he was even accused of disobeying orders. Here is his story. May the IDF succeed, as he did.

Mom whose son was kidnapped:

'Freeing terrorists will bring more bereavement'

Ditza, mother of Avinatan: 'I love my son more than anything else, but I'm not willing for other children to pay for him with their lives.'

Following massacre:

1st unity cabinet meeting starts with moment of silence

Netanyahu: "We are working 24/7, together, in one united front." The PM will meet the families of the hostages and missing today.

Families of hostages:

'This is a crime against humanity'

The families demand the establishment of a humanitarian corridor to transfer medicines to the missing who need medical treatment.

During raids in Gaza:

IDF finds bodies of several missing Israelis

IDF Spokesperson's Unit states that IDF conducted raids in the territory of the Gaza Strip in an effort to locate hostages.

50 orgs demand Red Cross work to free Hamas hostages

Jerusalem Institute of Justice leads letter calling on International Committee of the Red Cross to do its job after Hamas massacre.

A ruthless response is absolutely legitimate

I can only add my voice of responsibility to confer legitimacy to as ruthless a military response as Israel can muster. Op-ed.

Hostage from Ofakim: "I don't know how we survived"

David Edri, held hostage with his wife by 5 terrorists in their home in Ofakim: "I don't know how we got out alive "

US citizens held as hostages by Iran arrive back in America

5 US citizens freed as part of deal which saw US free 5 Iranian prisoners and free up $6 billion in Iranian funds.

Trump: I brought 58 hostages home and never paid anything

Former president blasts deal in which Biden Admin. secured release of 5 US hostages in exchange for Iranian prisoners and $6 billion.

5 US hostages flown out of Iran after prisoner swap deal

Deal sees US release 5 Iranian criminals in exchange for its citizens, unfreeze $6 billion in Iranian assets.

'Moral travesty':

Biden pays $16 billion ransom to Iran, fails to free 3 Americans

The US administration has struck another deal with the Islamic Republic which will bolster Iran's economy and international standing.

Nuclear deal approaches, Iran’s terror continues

It is foolish to cut a deal with Iran. It is also unforgivable to ignore its terrorist acts and the hostages imprisoned there. Op-ed.

Hostage standoff inside Mississippi Walmart

Richland police fatally shoot woman who took Walmart employee hostage, demanding to speak to a news anchor.

British hostages held in Iran released after 5 years

Anoosheh Ashoori was convicted of spying for the Mossad; Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe was convicted of plotting to overthrow Iran's regime.

After Colleyville, US Jews are still hostage to the narrative

Ultimately, the most dangerous false narrative for Jews is the one we tell ourselves, but Coleyville can be a force for change. Op-ed.

Who is steering America's ship of state?

A Jihadist walks into a temple, takes hostages in order to free a known Jew hater and Jihadist and it has nothing to do with the Jews? Op-ed

Comments on the Colleyville synagogue hostage event

The talking point about this event not being “related to the Jewish community,” is absurd from the start. Opinion.

Hamas leader threatens additional kidnappings

Ismail Haniyeh, leader of Hamas, has threatened to kidnap additional IDF soldiers to serve as leverage in negotiations with Israel.

Gang leader who abducted French Jewish family gets 12yrs in jail

Well known Pinto family was held and beaten for hours in their house while assailants searched for money and valuables that weren't there.

9 suspects in French court over 2017 anti-Semitic home invasion

The family’s lawyer has “not a doubt” that the home invasion was motivated by anti-Semitism.

Iran presidential candidate: Fix economy with 1,000 US hostages

Mohsen Rezaei suggests trading American hostages for billions of dollars to fix Iran's ailing economy.

Watch: Attempted bank robbery modeled after Hollywood hit

Bank robber live-streams himself holding hostages, tossing dollar bills at onlookers & ordering pizza, with FBI surrounding the building.

'Prisoners must be freed - even by agreement with the enemy'

Former negotiator for missing persons: "There are brave young men among us ready to give their lives to bring their brothers home."

Hostage situation in Paris

Man reportedly holding three hostages in Paris building, demands to speak with Iranian embassy.

4 child hostages murdered in Florida

Gunman who shot police officer before taking 4 kids hostage murders children, turns gun on himself.

“Seven Days in Entebbe” misses the point

WATCH: Soldiers train to free hostages from hotel

IDF forces practice scenarios posing potential danger to life in vacation city of Eilat.

At least 22 dead in Mali hostage taking

At least 22 people dead after jihadists take over hotel in Mali's capital, holding more than 100 people hostage.

Gunmen on the Run after Taking Hostages in Store Near Paris

18 people were held in a Primark clothing store, in what appears to be a robbery gone awry.

US to Legalize Private Ransom Payments to Terror Groups

Washington's review of hostage policy to quietly sanction funding terror through private means; White House insists law has not changed.

U.S. to Compensate Families of Killed Hostages

The United States will compensate the families of two Al-Qaeda hostages killed in an operation near the Afghan-Pakistan border.

ISIS Issues New Threat to Kill Jordanian Pilot

ISIS threatens to execute Jordanian pilot if female suicide bomber not released by sunset, new recording by Japanese hostage states.

UN Security Council Condemns ISIS's Murder of Japanese Hostage

15-member council issues unanimous condemnation of Haruna Yukawa's murder as 'heinous and cowardly act.'

Who is the Woman ISIS so Desperately Wants Freed from Jordan?

Why did ISIS drop its demand for $200 million in ransom, and instead seek the release of a female terrorist in Jordanian custody?

Report: One of the Japanese ISIS Hostages Mentally Ill

Local media reveals Haruna Yukawa has a history of suicide attempts, may have gone to Syria to die.

ISIS threatens Japan

Japanese Gov't: 'We Will Not Give in to Terrorism'

'Taking people hostage is unforgivable and I feel strong anger,' Tokyo spokesman says after ISIS releases ransom video.

ISIS Gives Japan 72 Hours to Save Hostages

Japanese men become latest hostages in pre-beheading video, the first time ISIS has threatened Asia instead of the West.

Al-Qaeda Hostages Killed in Yemen During Failed Rescue Attempt

Journalist Luke Somers and teacher Pierre Korkie killed by Al-Qaeda terrorists in Yemen during a failed rescue bid.

Al-Qaeda Releases Video of French and Dutch Hostages

Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb releases a video showing two hostages begging for their lives.

Egypt Said Readying Sinai Operation to Free Hostages

Egypt sent hundreds of troops and dozens of tanks into Sinai, in apparent preparation for a military operation to free kidnapped officers

French Family Kidnapped by Islamist ‘Boko Haram’ Terror Group

A French family of seven with four children has been abducted by the Nigeria-based radical Islamist “Boko Haram” terrorist organization.