Hostages in Gaza

IDF eliminates Hamas terrorist involved in soldier’s abduction

IDF eliminates Hamas commander Ibrahim Alam, who aided abduction of Sgt. Shaked Dahan's body; second Hamas terrorist also eliminated.

'I felt God was listening'

Terrorist held a gun to his head, Itay Regev prayed

Former hostage Itay Regev recalls being shot on October 7, his farewell call with his father, and the moment a terrorist held a gun to his head.

Adi Marciano to daughter Noa:

'You never taught me how to be a bereaved mother'

At the national memorial ceremony, Adi Marciano delivers a poignant tribute to her daughter, IDF lookout Noa Marciano, who was abducted alive on October 7 and murdered in Hamas captivity.

Eitan Mor: My father took the bravest stand during my captivity

Former hostage Eitan Mor says Hamas filmed him dozens of times but never released the footage, praises father Tzvika Mor for opposing a hostage deal 'at any cost.'

Three years later

Mia Schem: ‘I came back, but I carry those who didn’t’

Three years after October 7 kidnapping, former hostage Mia Schem thanks IDF soldiers and security forces for bringing her home, honors those who fell or never returned.

Former hostage recounts moment of October 7 abduction

Yosef Haim Ohana, held in Gaza for 738 days, releases footage of the first moments of his abduction and reflects on captivity, survival, and reclaiming control of his life.

'It can never be erased'

Israel marks October 7 anniversary at the UN

Israel’s UN mission marks three years since October 7 with Eliya Cohen and Ziv Abud sharing their story as US envoy Mike Waltz vows it won’t happen again.

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Bar Kuperstein returns to Nova site and puts on Tefillin

Captivity survivor Bar Kuperstein returned to the Nova festival site from which he was abducted, put on tefillin in memory of those murdered, and called on the public to join him.

Avinatan Or reveals: Terrorist promised another October 7

Hamas captivity survivor Avinatan Or shares terrorist's chilling message from just before his release - and his own powerful response.

Avinatan Or reveals:

'I opposed a hostage deal even deep in captivity'

Former hostage Avinatan Or says he opposed a deal that could lead to future abductions: “It was clear to me that Israel needed to emerge victorious from this war."

Rival fans, brothers in captivity:

Jerusalem mural honors Ori and Hersh

New Teddy Stadium mural honors Ori Danino and Hersh Goldberg-Polin, rival Jerusalem soccer fans who forged a powerful bond in Hamas captivity.

'It’s in my dreams'

Romi Gonen reveals footage of her kidnapping

In a podcast, former hostage Romi Gonen reveals footage of herself being taken to Gaza: “I wake up with it in the morning and go to sleep with it at night."

Three years later:

Recording of Noa Marciano in Hamas captivity revealed

Three years after October 7, Avi Marciano releases a recording of his daughter Noa, who was murdered in Gaza, filmed after just four days of captivity.

Emily Damari reveals: 'It's a miracle I'm alive'

Three years after she was kidnapped to Gaza during the October 7 massacre, former hostage Emily Damari shares disturbing photos from Shifa Hospital in Gaza, recalling her untreated wounds, terrifying captivity, and the miracle of her survival.

Nitzan Alon:

'We could have brought hostages home a year earlier'

Maj. Gen. (res.) Nitzan Alon says Israel could have ended the Gaza war earlier and brought hostages home, while calling for new, realistic leadership.

IDF reveals: Hamas commander held 15 Israeli hostages

DF and ISA reveal eliminated Hamas commander Izz al-Din Bik oversaw captivity of 15 Israeli hostages, participated in the October 7 massacre.

One year after release:

Matan Angrest joins Shlomo Artzi onstage in full-circle moment

While Matan Angrest was held in Hamas captivity, his family attended Shlomo Artzi’s concerts. Exactly one year after his release, Matan attended one himself.

From Gaza tunnels to the Sukkah

Bar Kuperstein recounts miracles & faith in captivity

Exactly one year after his release from Hamas captivity, Bar Kuperstein visited the sukkah of MK Yaakov Asher with his parents and spoke about the faith he discovered in the tunnels.

IDF eliminates terrorist who abducted 6 Israelis from Be'eri

Hamas terrorist Muhammad Abu Al-Shaar eliminated in Gaza City. Islamic Jihad commander who infiltrated Israel on October 7 also eliminated.

Itzik Bonzel to Arutz Sheva:

'I apologized, but Yocheved’s remarks are unforgivable'

Bereaved father and Likud candidate responds to the outcry over his comments about released hostage Yocheved Lifshitz: “How low can one go?"

Noa Argamani announces new role after 246 days in Hamas captivity

Noa Argamani announces on X that she has joined Israeli venture capital firm Vine Ventures, writing that she is “excited, a little emotional, and mostly grateful to continue living my life."

Bereaved father defends captivity survivor

Bereaved father Hagay Lober sharply rejects Yocheved Lifshitz’s claim that President Trump was responsible for bringing the hostages home, but then delivered a powerful defense of the former hostage amid harsh attacks against her.

'Give you back to Hamas'

Bereaved father launches scathing attack on former hostage

Bereaved father Itzik Bonzel lashes out at former hostage Yocheved Lifshitz over her criticism of Netanyahu: 'I wish I could turn back the clock and return you to Hamas,' then apologizes 'Caught up in emotion, I wrote something I didn’t mean.'

'Rot in hell'

Liri Albag reacts to captor's elimination

Liri Albag reacts to the elimination of Muhamma Gabain, who held her and eight other Israelis hostage in Gaza.

IDF eliminates Hamas commander who held nine Israeli hostages

Muhammad Gabain, who held nine Israelis captive in Gaza, eliminated in airstrike after working to rebuild Hamas capabilities, plan new attacks.

IDF confirms: Noa Argamani's kidnapper eliminated in Gaza strike

Terrorist filmed riding the motorcycle carrying Noa Argamani into Gaza on October 7 killed in Nuseirat, as Israel continues its hunt for the kidnappers.

IDF eliminates Hamas commander who held seven hostages

Hamas commander Mahmoud Abd al-Fattah Awad helped hold seven Israelis captive in a Gaza tunnel, planned new attacks, and rebuilt Hamas capabilities, IDF reveals.

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Captivity survivor moved by Four Species

Hamas captivity survivor Yosef Haim Ohana recalls how his father bought him the Four Species while he was held in Gaza - and the moment he finally got to make the blessing after his release.

Former Hostage:

'I am collateral damage too'

Omer Shem Tov denounced the film NAZA as unfairly minimizing the steps Israel takes to prevent collateral damage in Gaza.

Eliminated Hamas commander held Hadar Goldin, Israeli hostages

IDF, Shin Bet, reveal Rafah Brigade commander Nael Abu Obeid involved for years in holding Israelis captive, including Hadar Goldin and Nimrod Cohen.

Torah scrolls dedicated in memory of fallen police officers

Moving ceremony honors five members of the Southern District’s Sahar Unit, including three officers who fell in the battles of October 7.

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Captivity survivor Omer Shem Tov moves audience at Sultan’s Pool

Captivity survivor Omer Shem Tov closes David D’Or’s Selichot concert series with a moving performance of “Shmor Al HaOlam Yeled."

One year after return

Bar Kupershtein leads Selichot at Hostages Square

One year after returning home, captivity survivors gather at Hostages Square for an evening of thanksgiving and Selichot, alongside families of deceased hostages and bereaved families.

Closure:

IDF eliminates terrorist involved in kidnapping three soldiers

IDF eliminates Hamas Nukhba commander Jihad Ismail, who infiltrated Israel on October 7 and took part in the deadly attack on Tank No. 3 and abduction of its crew.

Rom Braslavski

'I’m afraid a Palestinian government will be established here'

Captivity survivor Rom Braslavski spoke with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and admitted that despite their disagreements, he is very apprehensive about giving his vote to the left.

Hostage survivor:

‘I prayed not to be moved - then the IDF bombed the building’

Bar Kupershtein recounts the miraculous moment during his Gaza captivity when a canceled transfer kept him from a building later destroyed in an IDF strike.

Sasha Troufanov reveals ‘switch’ that changed his Hamas captivity

Former hostage Sasha Troufanov recalls reaching a turning point in Hamas captivity, when faith helped him overcome fear and accept that his fate was in G-d’s hands.

'Spit on them'

Captivity survivor rages at NAZA producers

Former hostage Eliya Cohen accuses NAZA producers of spreading lies about Israel and IDF soldiers, calling for a lawful public protest against them.

Tzvika Mor

“The British are worse than the Nukhba terrorists"

The father of captivity survivor Eitan Mor and Religious Zionism Knesset candidate sharply attacks British sanctions on Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

Hostage's mother sues haredi provocateur

Haredi provocateur Dov Halbertal claimed that Iris Haim was planning to enter politics “on her son’s blood." Her attorneys have filed a lawsuit seeking approximately NIS 170,000.

Mother of last hostage joins Likud slate

Talik Gvili, mother of fallen Yassam officer and former captive Ran Gvili, joins Likud’s Knesset slate.

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Nova survivors and freed hostages dance at Auschwitz

Nova massacre survivors and hostages who returned from Gaza travel to Poland as part of a Selichot journey. At Auschwitz, they dance together.

Rom Braslavski responds to terrorist’s complaints to Ben Gvir

The National Security Minister visited a prison where female Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists are incarcerated and heard complaints about worsening conditions

Exclusive interview:

Former hostage: 'In Hamas tunnels I surrendered to G-d'

Omer Shem Tov, a survivor of Hamas captivity, tells Arutz Sheva about the moment he surrendered himself to G-d deep inside the tunnel, 'I felt warmth and light in the darkness.'

From Hamas captivity to new life:

Elkana Bohbot welcomes baby girl

Less than a year after returning from 738 days in Hamas captivity, Elkana Bohbot and his wife Rivka celebrate the birth of their daughter.

Terrorist who held 3 hostages captive eliminated

The IDF struck and eliminated Ismail Mohammed Ibrahim Barim, a commander in Hamas’ military wing, who held hostages Edan Alexander, Matan Zangauker, and Avera Mengistu

Dramatic moment in captivity

Rom Braslavski: “I was afraid, but I didn’t hesitate"

Captivity survivor Rom Braslavski recounted the moment in captivity when he was forced to reveal his identity as a soldier - about six months after the murderous attack. “I realize I’m done for."

Tens of thousands at Selichot

Hostage survivors join prayer at the Western Wall

Tens of thousands attend Selichot service at the Western Wall, joined by hostage survivors who recite a special prayer of thanksgiving for their return.

IDF eliminates Hamas terrorist who held Israeli hostages

Hamas commander Sabahi Sami Mahmoud Shahata, who participated in the October 7 massacre and held multiple hostages in captivity, eliminated in IDF strike in Nuseirat.

50,000 at Western Wall Selichot

Captivity survivors Bar Kupershtein and Agam Berger take part

Some 50,000 people attend second Selichot service at the Western Wall, praying for the safety of IDF soldiers and the security of Israel.

After 505 days in captivity

Eliya Cohen and Ziv Abud marry tonight

After ten years together, 505 days during which Eliya Cohen was held hostage, and a prolonged struggle to bring him home, he and Ziv Abud are getting married tonight.

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From Hamas tunnels to Jewish Gaza

Former hostage Yosef Haim Ohana visits the Gush Katif Museum and reflects on Jewish life in Gaza, his captivity, and an emotional mitzvah with his father.

'Just me, my thoughts, and G-d'

Omer Shem Tov recounts Hamas captivity

Omer Shem Tov releases a new book recounting his 505 days in Hamas captivity, including 50 days alone, and the faith that helped him endure.

Braslavski to Ben Gvir: 'Let me execute the terrorists myself'

Former hostage Rom Braslavski makes extraordinary request to National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, who responds by promising to 'move heaven and earth to make that happen.'

IDF confirms:

Terrorist who held numerous hostages eliminated

IDF confirms elimination of Muhammad Mushtaha, who infiltrated Israel and held Tsachi Idan, Corporal Noa Marciano, Ziv Berman, Omri Miran, Ori Megidish, Naama Levy, and Matan Angrerst hostage.

Father of Hostage:

'Terrorists at Nahal Oz spoke Farsi'

Eyal Eshel says testimony from those at Nahal Oz indicates terrorists were heard speaking Farsi during the October 7 attack.

'I am a father who sings':

Former Hamas hostage debuts songs from captivity

Former Hamas hostage Sagui Dekel-Chen performed nine songs he composed during 498 days in captivity, returning to the Nir Oz lawn where he grew up.

Ex-hostage's mother slams Yair Golan

Einav Zangauker claims that during a meeting with Yair Golan in February, she was offered a reserved spot near the top of the Democrats’ Knesset slate and that the agreement was subsequently reaffirmed.

Bereaved father:

Minister's daughter evacuated from Nova before Hamas massacre

Nissim Louk, father of Shani Louk, murdered at the Nova festival, recounts his confrontation with Minister Miri Regev and calls for fundamental change and building bridges among the people.

Inside Israel's endless manhunt for the October 7th terrorists

A special unit established after Oct. 7 operates around the clock to settle the score with Hamas militants who led the massacre, took part in it, and held hostages.