Oron Shaul

Family of slain soldier demands he be declared 'missing'

Oron Shaul's fate remains unclear, his parents insisted Thursday, and the State of Israel must change its policies to match.

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.

'Hamas playing a nasty game' with bereaved Israeli mother

MK Eliezer Stern, who is close to the family of Oron Shaul, notes that Hamas has been using the family's pain to their advantage.

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.

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.

Interview

'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.

'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.

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.

Hamas Taunts Israel: You'll Never Get Info on Fallen Soldier

One year after Oron Shaul was killed and his body taken captive, Hamas releases propaganda piece targeting Israeli public.

Interview

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.

Hamas: Israeli Media Will Allow Us to Empty Israeli Jails

Israel 'experts' quoted in Hamas paper saying media uproar over captives will allow Hamas to 'empty Israeli jails' of terrorists.

Hamas: Israel Asked for Return of Soldiers' Bodies

Senior Hamas source reveals European intermediary asked to start talks; ex-MK Ben-Ari: 'make this life-or-death for Hamas.'

'No Gaza Ramadan Gestures Without Return of IDF Fallen'

Mother of Hadar Goldin, who like Oron Shaul died in Hamas war and whose body is being held, decries unprecedented concessions to Gaza.

Hamas Claims Captured IDF Soldier Still Alive

In propaganda piece meant to stir Israeli public opinion to giving in on Hamas demands, terror group publishes account of Oron Shaul.

Sick Hamas Soccer Poster Features Dead IDF Soldiers

Gaza cup framed as 'Goldin vs. Shaul' in cynical poster; surfaces weeks after world debate on politics and sport.

Ya'alon: Returning Goldin and Shaul 'Our Top Priority'

Ya'alon stresses importance of returning soldiers killed in Gaza Op, but denies issue's connection to German Foreign Minister's visit.

Bereaved Family Demands: Return IDF Fallen Before Building Gaza

Familiy of Hadar Goldin, who with Oron Shaul died in Gaza and is held as bargaining chip, demand Rivlin stop lauding rehabilitation of Gaza.

Eizenkot: We Will Bring Oron Shaul Home

Speaking at "All Israel from Jerusalem" ceremony, IDF Chief of Staff promises to return former medal of excellence winner, Oron Shaul, home.

Hamas Toughens Conditions for Releasing Soldiers' Bodies

Hamas demands release of terrorists from 2014 deal, 63 terrorists rearrested since 2011 for bodies of Hadar Goldin, Oron Shaul.

In-depth report

'I Lay Injured with My Hand on the Grenade Pin'

Soldiers reveal what happened before Hamas took the body of Oron Shaul - and why the wrong choice of tanks mattered.

Israel Reportedly Asked Europe to Get Back IDF War Dead

Arabic media says Israel asked for European mediation to return bodies of Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul from Hamas.

'Haniyeh, I Demand that You Give Me Back My Son'

Zehava Shaul, mother of Oron Shaul who was declared dead by the IDF, has a message for Hamas's leader.

Hamas Says Terror Swap With Israel 'Very Soon'

Hamas terrorist from Jerusalem says 'good omens' coming - hundreds of jailed terrorists freed for fallen IDF soldiers.

'Shalit Deal 2'?

Hamas Says Prisoner Swap Deal with Israel is Imminent

Hamas official reveals Egypt said 'Shalit Deal 2' talks for IDF fallen to start soon separate from truce talks; Gaza prepares to celebrate.

Report: Israel, Hamas Close to Terrorist Swap Deal

Hamas official boasts of 'bargaining chip' ahead on Facebook page. Israeli officials mum.

MK Says: Use Terrorists' Bodies as Bargaining Chips

Foreign Affairs and Defense C'tee head MK Elkin says bodies should be bargaining chips for remains of soldiers.

Amended Ceasefire Proposal Includes Terrorist Releases

PA and Hamas delegation slips important changes into its amendments to Egyptian truce proposal.

Israel Lifts Gaza Fishing Ban in 'Gesture'

One-sided 'sign of goodwill' offered by Israel, even as Hamas refuses discuss returning two fallen IDF soldiers' bodies for now.

Hamas and PA Reportedly Refuse to Return Soldiers' Bodies

Delegations in Cairo at loggerheads over return of Lt. Hadar Goldin and Sgt. Oron Shaul's bodies; Hamas sticks to sea and airport demand.

Ya'alon Vows to Recover Body of Oron Shaul

Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon visits the home of First Sgt. Oron Shaul, promises Israel will do everything it can to retrieve his body.