Bring Our Boys Home

Defense Minister: I will not deal with Hamas for dead bodies

In private conversations leaked by Channel 10, the Defense Minister purportedly said he would not bring back Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul.

UN honors fallen IDF soldier in new exhibition

While family and activists are working to return his body held by terrorists in Gaza, Hadar Goldin's art will be exhibited at the UN in NYC.

Missing soldier's drawings to be displayed in special UN exhibit

Hadar Goldin's drawings will be displayed in one of the main exhibition areas of the UN headquarters during the upcoming General Assembly.

'Hamas terrorists get benefits while we can't get our sons back'

Family of fallen soldier demands government do more to pressure Hamas to return son's body, stop giving benefits to imprisoned terrorists.

'Hadar fought on behalf of the nation, we must bring him back'

Fallen soldier's teacher expresses hope soldier's body held by Hamas will be returned to Israel.

Shaked: We're looking into the possiblity of relocating Amona

Justice Minister toured Hevron area Monday, pledged to attend memorial for fallen IDF soldier, discussed plans for embattled town of Amona.

Government ministers MIA at memorial for murdered soldier

The fallen soldier's family will mark two years since Hadar Goldin's death, in Kfar Saba on Tuesday.

Bereaved mother slams MK: You know nothing about democracy

Mother of Hadar Goldin, whose body has been held by Hamas since 2014, blasts Yesh Atid MK's proposal to limit prisoner swaps.

'We are tired of empty words and hollow promises'

Family of Hadar Goldin, whose body is held by Hamas, attack government for inaction in getting back bodies of Hadar and Oron Shaul.

Hamas: Israel 'doesn't know' the status of the missing soldiers

Hamas continues psychological war against Israel, claims Israel doesn't really know that Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul died in battle.

Family asks gov't: Urge Egypt to help return Hadar Goldin's body

Goldin family wants Egypt to make Hamas return Hadar's body, which it has held since 2014.

Parents petition: 'Don't allow terrorists to watch Euro final'

Parents of Oron Shaul, whose body is being held by Hamas, petition Supreme Court to prevent imprisoned terrorists from watching Euro final.

Hamas: No negotiations on return of soldier's bodies

Terror organization denies reports negotiations underway for return of bodies of fallen IDF soldiers Hadar Goldin, Oron Shaul.

Parents protest: 'Don't allow terrorists to watch Euro 2016'

Parents of soldier Oron Shaul, whose body is being held by Hamas, outragde over decision to increase benefits of convicted Hamas terrorists.

Goldin family responds to Hamas: Israel should make them pay

Family of fallen soldier held in Gaza furious over Hamas' preconditions to negotiations.

Turkish aid for Gaza docks amidst protests

Protesters demand return of Hamas-held IDF soldiers as part of reconciliation agreement with Turkey.

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Hadar Goldin's brother's challenge to Diaspora Jews

Tzur Goldin says Israeli gov't of abandoned his brother in deal with Turkey; appeals to world Jewry: 'Help prevent the next kidnapping.'

Goldin family to Cabinet members: Are you rubber stamps?

Family of Hadar Goldin writes Cabinet members ahead of vote on the reconciliation agreement with Turkey.

Families protest: 'Our MIAs have been abandoned'

Families of captive Avera Mengistu and MIAs Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul disappointed after meeting with PM Netanyahu.

Netanyahu urges UN chief: Help free captive Israelis

PM u calls on Ban Ki-moon to help secure the release of Oron Shaul, Hadar Goldin and Avera Mengistu, held by Hamas in Gaza.

The seeds of Jewish destruction

Fallen soldier's comrade: 'Don't abandon him'

Soldier who fought alongside Hadar Goldin in fateful battle calls for 'golden opportunity' not to be wasted.

'The government was not honest with us'

Hadar Goldin's mother says it is a basic humanitarian value to have the return of her son's body included in an agreement with Turkey.

Families of missing soldiers blast PM over Turkey agreement

Relatives of Oron Shaul, Hadar Goldin excoriate Netanyahu over 'empty promises' as Israel and Turkey reconcile.

MIA’s family: No deal without our son

Family of Oron Shaul Hy”d erects protest tent outside Prime Minister’s residence as Turkey deal nears.

‘MIAs, Mengistu will be discussed in Turkey talks’

Minister of Internal Security says Gaza MIAs will come up in discussions with Turkey, but makes no promise.

Fallen soldiers' families protest agreement with Turkey

Shaul and Goldin families protest the fact that Israel's agreement with Turkey fails to include a demand to return their bodies.

Fallen soldiers held by Hamas recognized as captives MIA

Hadar Goldin, Oron Shaul killed by Hamas in 2014, whose bodies have yet to be returned, recognized as captives missing in action.

'If Liberman is a real man, let him approach Gaza'

Hamas leader challenges incoming Defense Minister over his vow to assassinate Hamas heads if soldiers' bodies aren't returned.

Hadar Goldin's father calls for unity on Memorial Day

'If on Memorial Day we remain divided, then we cannot move on to Independence Day," Prof. Simcha Goldin maintains.

For parents of soldiers missing in Gaza, the war never ended

Oron Shaul and Hadar Goldin were declared dead by the IDF, but with Hamas still holding their bodies their families live with daily agony.

Hamas: Netanyahu is a 'liar'

Hamas brands Israeli Prime Minister a “liar”, says there are no talks with Israel regarding the release of four Israelis being held in Gaza.

Leftist radio host's insulting 'apology' to bereaved families

Razi Barkai says he's sorry that he offended bereaved fallen soldiers' families - but doesn't take back comparison with terrorists' mothers.

Army Radio commander apologizes to bereaved families

Amid outrage over radio host who compared parents of slain IDF soldiers to families of terrorists, Yaron Dekel apologizes for station.

Yaalon: Deal with Turkey only if Hamas returns soldiers' bodies

Defense Minister insists Hamas return bodies of soldiers killed in Protective Edge as part of reconciliation deal with Turkey.

Radio host who likened terrorists to IDF soldiers won't be fired

Army Radio commander apologizes for Razi Barkai's 'outrageous' remark, but says the 'veteran' broadcaster doesn't deserve the heat.

Hadar Goldin's father clashes with radio host

After Army Radio host compares him with terrorists' families, father puts him in his place, notes 'we're trying to show UN we're not Hamas.'

Hadar Goldin's parents meet UN Assistant Secretary-General

Leah and Simcha Goldin hold meeting at UN HQ, in order to secure the return of the bodies of Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul from Hamas.

Israelis trek in New Zealand in honor of slain IDF soldier

150 Israeli tourists joined together for a hike in New Zealand to honor memory of Hadar Goldin, at initiative of his twin brother, Tzur.

'Until Hadar's body is returned, our dignity is missing'

Simha Goldin, father of slain IDF soldier Hadar, attends launch of Jerusalem art exhibition in his honor.

Report: Israel offered terrorist releases for soldiers' bodies

Israel offered to release Hamas terrorists for bodies of Oron Shaul and Hadar Goldin last year, senior source says - but Hamas rejected it.

Goldin family: State must stop pandering to Hamas

Family of slain IDF soldier Hadar Goldin joins Shauls' plea to return the two soldiers' bodies, says State should toughen up.

Hamas rejects Shaul family's calls for a deal

Hamas rejects family's plea for Gaza-Jerusalem deal in exchange for information on missing soldiers, holds out for terrorist releases.

Family urges Israel, Hamas to strike deal for son's body

Oron Shaul's family says they would 'turn over everything in this country and the world' to strike deal, find out son's fate.

Blood on blood: Chance encounter connects terror victims

Hadar Buchris met Hadar Goldin's bereaved fiancée at Chabad House in India.

Mashaal: Soldiers's bodies in return for Barghouti

Hamas kingpin wants Fatah arch-terrorist and PFLP's Saadat in exchange for remains of soldiers Oron Shaul and Hadar Goldin.

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'Why isn't Hamas paying for holding my son's body?'

Bereaved mother admits release of bodies of her son and Oron Shaul 'will cost' - but says 'we should define the cost, not Hamas.'

Mother of missing soldier slams return of terrorists' bodies

Zehava Shaul, mother of missing Oron Shaul, joins the parents of second missing KIA in condemning handover of terrorist bodies to Arabs.

Bereaved parents: what about our fallen sons?

Return of terrorists' bodies raise ire over Hamas's continuing hold on bodies of Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul.

Hadar Goldin's Family Supports Not Returning Dead Terrorists

Family of IDF soldier whose body remain captive in Gaza welcome Cabinet's decision not to return bodies of terrorists to their families.

'Israel is Obligated to Bring Back Hadar and Oron'

Father of Hadar Goldin takes part in memorial for his son, calls on the state to bring back his body for burial in Israel.

'More Electricity to Gaza? Free Hadar and Oron First'

Father of Hadar Goldin says Israel should not provide more electricity to Gaza until bodies of soldiers are returned.

Hamas Demands UN Secretary-General Resign for Believing Israel

Hamas spokesperson says he should resign for accepting 'false' Israeli narrative about kidnapped IDF soldier Hadar Goldin.

Hamas Propaganda Video Sheds Light on Soldier's Abduction

In new video, Hamas claims Israel picked up the body of a terrorist, thinking it was abducted soldier Hadar Goldin.

Hamas Showcases Terror Tunnel Unit in New Video

Lashing out at Israel, Hamas promises its 'anger will explode' and that new details on IDF soldier Hadar Goldin will be released.

Red Cross Won't Give Hamas's Response on Captives

ICRC says request for info by Israeli families relayed, but won't give Hamas reply; claims law doesn't require return of living captives.

Fallen Soldier's Father Says Son's Death 'On Kerry's Conscience'

Parents of slain IDF soldier blame John Kerry, UN for their son's death, describe difficult decision to break Shabbat to find out his fate.

Grafitti Writers Remember Slain IDF Soldier

To remember IDF soldier Hadar Goldin, hundreds of youths of all backgrounds gathered in Tel Aviv for a unique memorial.

'No to Reconstruction Unless Hamas Returns Soldiers' Bodies'

Tzur Goldin, the twin of slain soldier Hadar Goldin, demands that the int'l community halt funds to Gaza until his brother comes home.

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For Hamas, Civilians and Soldiers Two Separate Issues

Counterterrorism expert explains why the price for soldiers' bodies will be higher, offers a means for Israel to reciprocate pressure.