Heroic hostage survivor Emily Damari, who endured 471 days in Hamas captivity, shared with 50,000 worshippers at the Western Wall how hearing Selichot prayers during her imprisonment gave her hope.
President Trump says he firmly opposes Israeli annexation of Judea and Samaria, expresses hope for hostage release deal after having a "very good" conversation with Netanyahu.
President Trump introduced Arab and Muslim leaders to a Gaza ceasefire and post-Hamas governance outline, with reports of initial Arab support, but Hamas yet to respond.
The parents of hostage Alon Ohel responded to the psychological propaganda video released by the Hamas terrorist organization just before the Rosh Hashanah holiday.
A new proposal for a Gaza truce includes the release of Israeli hostages, US-backed guarantees for a two-month ceasefire, and humanitarian aid, but neither side has responded yet.
Family of hostage Alon Ohel, held hostage in Gaza for 717 days, comments on the new video released by Hamas which shows his declining health.
About two weeks after he was first seen in a video with Guy Gilboa-Dalal, Hamas has released a new video of the hostage Alon Ohel.
Terror group drafts letter to the US government offering a 60-day ceasefire in exchange for the release of half of the 48 hostages, but its leaders have yet to sign it.
French President says his country’s recognition of a Palestinian state won't include an embassy opening until Hamas frees hostages.
Plainview, NY dedicates a park to Omer Neutra, an American-Israeli soldier from the town who was murdered on October 7 and whose body is being held in Gaza.
U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee released a video message for Rosh Hashanah with his prayers for the return of the hostages - 'not a few, but all of them.'
Bar, daughter of Sagui Dekel-Chen, and Lia, cousin of Emily Damari, talk to Avri Gilad about their personal struggles.
Thousands gather at the Western Wall for Selichot service, praying for the safe return of hostages and offering support to their families and to captivity survivors.
Former hostage Emily Damari tells Mosab Hassan Yousef: 'Hamas leader Izz al-Din al-Haddad told us he is willing to leave leadership, leave Gaza, in exchange for safe passage.' Watch.
Qatar demanding Israel apologize for strike on Hamas, as precondition for renewing role as mediator in ceasefire talks.
U.S. President Donald Trump again claimed that more hostages than reported are no longer alive. Israeli sources have not commented on the remarks.
Trump calls October 7th “genocide at the highest level” after UN accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza. On the hostages who are still being held by Hamas: We have probably 20 that are living. It's a nasty situation.
Former hostage Edan Alexander gives his first public remarks. He thanks his supporters, calls for the release of remaining hostages, and announces his plan to rejoin the IDF.
Captivity survivor Naama Levy speaks at HostageAid Event in New York, recounts her horrific ordeal and implores diplomats at the UN to act immediately to save those still held hostage.
During a joint press conference, Trump and Starmer emphasized the urgent release of hostages in Gaza, condemned Hamas, and discussed a roadmap toward peace and a Palestinian state.
Brig. Gen. (res.) Avigdor Kahalani says in response to Western countries that criticize Israel that 'they’ve already lost their countries' and his concern is his children and grandchildren.
Mohammad Massad, ex-PLO member turned activist, claims he delivered detailed hostage locations from Gaza to Shin Bet, but officials ignored his messages.
Ilay David and Liran Berman delivered emotional video statements urging the UN and global powers to pressure Hamas and ensure the survival and release of hostages in Gaza.
Emily Damari described the days she spent in Hamas captivity and said, "I returned from captivity smiling because I knew our enemies were watching us. It was important for me to project a smile."
Living hostages at risk due to constant movement, Hamas source tells Al Jazeera.
Brig. Gen. (res.) Avigdor Kahalani urges commanders to press on with the capture of Gaza City. 'Hamas only understands only the language of force.'
Israeli Consul General in New York Ofir Akunis urges continued pressure on Qatar and Hamas to release all 48 hostages still held in Gaza, promises Israel 'will never apologize for defending the State of Israel and the Jewish people.'
Despite the elimination attempt in Qatar and the IDF’s expanded operations in Gaza, the terror group indicates it may return to negotiations over a hostage deal.
US President tells reporters: I hear Hamas is trying to use the old human shield deal, and if they do that, they're going to be in big trouble.'
Defense Minister Katz visited the Gaza Strip and spoke with the troops taking the city of Gaza.
Families of hostages camp outside Prime Minister’s Residence in Jerusalem, warning Gaza offensive endangers their loved ones and demanding a deal.
US President Donald Trump urges Hamas to release all hostages after reports they were moved above ground as human shields against an Israeli ground offensive, calls the move a "human atrocity."
Hostage families protest IDF strikes in Gaza City, fearing for loved ones. They accuse PM Netanyahu of sacrificing hostages for political gain and ignoring their pleas for answers.
Hamas now holds some hostages in tents and private homes, ahead of increased IDF ground operations.
Merav, mother of hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal, reveals her son is being held above ground in Gaza City and used as a human shield, and pleads for an end to the fighting.
Former IDF Personnel Directorate head and IDF Spokesperson Moti Almoz calls for Jewish presence in the Gaza Strip: "It brings more security than it requires."
Speaking to reporters before Israel visit, Secretary of State says the US wants Hamas defeated, all 48 hostages freed now, and a plan for Gaza's future.
Footage shows Sasha Troufanov, released from Hamas captivity, during the October 7 massacre, as he was led, injured, towards Gaza, surrounded by terrorists.
Hostage families and captivity survivors meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, urging him to prioritize a negotiated deal for the safe return of 48 hostages held in Gaza for 707 days.
President Donald Trump said 67 hostages were freed without ransom, contrasting his approach with Biden’s, 'Biden would pay $6 billion for 5 hostages ... I told Hamas, 'We want our hostages back,''
Captivity survivor Emily Damari, who was held captive by Hamas in Gaza for 471 days, made her first public appearance in Britain last night.
Trump asked by reporter how Israel's strike on Hamas leaders in Doha will affect hostage deal negotiations: Hopefully it won't affect it at all.
President Isaac Herzog speaks at Chatham House, emphasizing that 'unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state will not free one hostage, will not feed one Palestinian, and will only embolden Hamas and reward terror.'
Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman opened the US Senate with a prayer for unity, peace in Israel, and freedom for hostages, ahead of the approaching Jewish New Year.
President Trump reiterated his commitment to releasing all the hostages and reassured the families that his administration is working very hard and that they will get them out.
Families of the hostages held in Gaza meet the French President ahead of his recognition of a Palestinian while their loved ones remain in Hamas captivity.
Captivity survivor Eli Sharabi met singer-songwriter, actor, and IDF reservist Idan Amedi, who told him about his and his fellow reservists' efforts to locate the hostages.
Yosef Haim Ohana, kidnapped during the October 7 massacre, marks his 25th birthday in captivity; his father tells of Yosef Haim's courage on the day of the attack.
Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke about the attacks in Qatar at the American Independence Day event in Jerusalem, declaring 'At the beginning of the war, I promised that none of them would escape, and we are systematically eliminating them.'
Hamas captivity survivors and hostage families appeared before the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee to deliver impassioned pleas for the return of their loved ones still held in Gaza.
Qatar’s PM urges Hamas to “respond positively” to a US-backed Gaza ceasefire-hostage deal during talks in Doha.
Former MK and Ambassador Michael Oren weighs in on the Gaza war, IDF’s endurance, and the chances of a deal to bring Israel’s hostages home.
President Trump says a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal may be close, expresses hope that all hostages - living and dead - will be returned.
Hamas responds positively to Trump’s ceasefire proposal, welcoming talks but imposing conditions of Gaza withdrawal, prisoner release, and a commitment to uphold agreements.
The proposal would see all 48 hostages released on the first day, along with terrorists and Palestinian Arab detainees.
The United States has conveyed, via an Israeli intermediary, key principles for a comprehensive agreement to secure the release of hostages and end the war in Gaza.
Hamas captivity survivor Iair Horn, whose brother Eitan is still held captive in Gaza, bursts into tears at an event in Carmei Gat, telling of the enormous explosion he heard at night.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was interviewed on Saturday night on Meet the Press and addressed the conquest of Gaza, the worsening of conditions for terrorists in prisons and the propaganda videos Hamas distributes.
Anat Angrest, mother of hostage Matan, reported that she received a phone update yesterday saying her son is 'in immediate danger.'
At demonstration in Tel Aviv's Hostages Square, protesters fly enormous flag calling on US President Donald Trump to act to free the hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza.
