Following heartfelt hospital visit, former hostage Sagui Dekel-Chen recounts shared captivity with newly-released Edan Alexander, who revealed harrowing details of Hamas abuse and the moment he learned his family was fighting for him worldwide.
New framework proposes immediate release of 10 hostages, ceasefire of up to two months; release of terrorists remains a point of contention.
Newly freed Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander describes brutal conditions in Hamas captivity, says photograph of his family meeting US President Donald Trump gave him hope.
Ceasefire, hostage releases, and indirect talks expected as part of emerging deal mediated in Qatar, report says.
Released Israeli-American soldier cites medical needs after captivity; family says meeting with US President Donald Trump will happen later in the US.
Staff Sgt. Edan Alexander to be brought to Re'im upon release from Hamas captivity, footage will be released only with the family's permission.
Energy Minister Eli Cohen credits IDF pressure and US diplomacy for the expected release of American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, warns against temporary truces that allow Hamas to regroup.
Israeli source says families of the three hostages from whom signs of life were not received were informed of concerns for their loved ones' welfare early on in the war.
The video is Hamas' second of Maxim Herkin, after the terror group publicized a video him Herkin and Bar Kupershtein last month.
Qatar and Egypt propose six-month ceasefire, release of terrorists, in exchange for release of all hostages.
Senior Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo to discuss prisoner swap, full IDF withdrawal from Gaza.
Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas calls on Hamas to release hostages, hand its weapons over to the Palestinian Authority.
'Bringing hostages home is important, but we want to neutralize threat of another October 7 massacre,' Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich explains.
Ministers push to give Hamas a deadline to agree to Witkoff plan, re-arrest terrorists released in previous deals.
Hamas' hostage videos are part of its strategy to shake the foundations of Israeli unity, ignite division, and stir unrest. If they did not serve Hamas’ goals, the videos would never have been released. Op-ed.
'Right now we cannot make a single deal to bring all the hostages back,' says Omer Dostri, spokesman for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Hamas publishes third sign of life on one month from hostage Elkana Bohbot.
Hamas-affiliated analyst says Israel has two options: ending the war and bringing the hostages back, or continuing the political and military crisis with no end in sight.
Minister Ron Dermer, leader of the hostage negotiations team, enrages hostages' relatives: 'Don't you dare differentiate between hostages - all must be released together.'
US asks Egypt to find out condition of dual citizen hostage Edan Alexander following Hamas' claims that contact with the group holding him captive was lost.
US President grants Adam Boehler broad authority to coordinate across government agencies on hostage-related matters. The move follows controversy over Boehler’s meeting with Hamas and comes as efforts intensify to secure the release of American hostages in Gaza.
Gal Gilboa-Dallal, brother of hostage Guy Gilboa-Dallal, demands Israeli government end war only after clear agreement is signed to bring all hostages home.
Families of hostages call on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to meet them as soon as possible, hold meeting in Kibbutz Nir Oz.
Egyptian proposal would see 40-70 day ceasefire in Gaza, alongside release of 1,100 terrorists, Al Akhbar reports.
Families of hostages mark 18 months since October 7 massacre, demand all hostages released at once.
Hamas captivity survivor Omer Wenkert speaks of his time in captivity. 'I was held in extreme conditions in a narrow tunnel with a waste pit beside me.'
Hamas releases first sign of life from hostages Maxim Herkin and Bar Kupershtein, who were kidnapped from the October 7 massacre.
Family of kidnapped IDF soldier Matan Angrest says they will publish footage of his kidnapping. 'We have no choice, we need to prove that he is in danger of his life.'
The hostages' Muslim captors certainly do not love them, and equally certainly seek no love from them. Eid or no Eid, we offer no love to these monsters, and it is just as well they do not seek any from us. Opinion.
Delegation of released hostages and relatives of hostages still held in Gaza takes off for ten-day trip to the US.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds series of meetings following receipt of Hamas' ceasefire offer, counter-offer passed to mediators.
Israeli forces located remains of hostage Manny Menachem Goddard, did not succeed in retrieving body.
Egyptian sources say Hamas agreed to release five Israeli hostages, including dual citizen Edan Alexander and four others, some of whom are alive.
Hamas publishes additional sign of life from hostage Elkana Bohbot, who has been in captivity for 540 days.
Crowds gather in Tel Aviv calling for the release of the 59 hostages still held captive in Gaza.
Defense Ministry, National Security Ministry, coordinator for hostages and missing, promote legislative amendment providing those returned from Hamas captivity with expanded benefits.
Eliya Cohen, kidnapped by Hamas during the October 7 massacre and released in exchange for convicted terrorists, tells of an a epileptic seizure three years ago that changed his life.
Galia David, mother of hostage Evyatar David, tells of her meeting with released hostage Tal Shoham, who was held together with Evyatar and Guy Gilboa-Dalal. 'I saw how serious his condition is, it shook me, I can't sleep. I can't get the pictures out of my head.'
Following high-level meeting, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructs negotiating team to prepare to continue talks for hostages' release.
Released hostage Tal Shoham tells of severe physical abuse during his time in captivity, but says he vowed to never lose his humanity. 'I am not a victim.'
Captivity survivor Omer Shem Tov in first message to attendees at Hostages Square rally: 'I was alone 450 days, it's a terrible feeling. I came back thanks to you, but the task is not yet complete.'
Hamas captivity survivor Omer Shem Tov attends rally in Herzliya alongside friends and released hostages Maya and Itay Regev. 'Even when I was in the darkest place, I felt a spark of light.'
US envoy Steve Witkoff proposes Israel resume humanitarian aid to Hamas, release terrorists, in exchange for the release of several hostages.
Children in Israel and beyond are dressing as Batman for Purim to honor the slain Bibas brothers.
Grandfather of former hostage Eliya Cohen holds thanksgiving meal honoring his release from Hamas captivity. 'Down there, we feel every prayer.'
Al Hadath reports Hamas agreed to US initiative to extend first stage of ceasefire deal in exchange for the release of several living hostages; Hamas denies report.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office confirms Israeli delegation to leave for Qatar on Monday to negotiate advance negotiations to free hostages.
US holding negotiations with Hamas to extend ceasefire in exchange for release of some hostages. Israeli source: 'Negotiations are being held above our heads.'
Released hostage Karina Ariev sends Arabic-language message to hostages still held captive by Hamas, quoting from Isaiah.
Eliya Cohen, freed from Hamas captivity, thanks bereaved families for their sacrifice, says hostages were released because of them.
Hamas claims progress on negotiations for second stage of deal, Israeli source clarifies: 'Not familiar with progress on talks at this stage.'
Noga Weiss, kidnapped to Gaza during the October 7 massacre and released from Hamas captivity in a November 2023 deal, says she cannot find closure until Hamas releases her father's body for burial. 'I haven't yet said goodbye.'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and wife Sara meet released hostages Tal and Adi Shoham, listening to their experiences, offering support, and promising to do everything to free remaining hostages.
Released hostages Sasha Troufanov sends moving message to friend left behind in Hamas captivity, explains, 'I can't disconnect from the people who stayed behind.'
Margalit Moses, kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Oz during the October 7 massacre and released in November 2023, tells of her dream to return to her kibbutz and rebuild her home.
Former hostage Sasha Troufanov visits Western Wall, in a journey of hope and resilience.
Tikva Forum for hostages' families calls on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to seize opportunity offered by US President Donald Trump, set deadline for Hamas' release of all hostages at once, on a single bus. 'The ball is in your court.'
Funeral for Ohad Yahalomi, kidnapped to Gaza on October 7 and murdered in Hamas captivity, begins in Rishon Lezion; he will be buried in Kibbutz Nir Oz.
Omer Shem Tov's parents revealed that his captors gave him books that soldiers left behind including a pamphlet on the Torah portion and Psalms.
Kobi and Idit, parents of hostage Alon Ohel, bring Torah scroll into Alon's room, praying for his recovery and release from Gaza.
