Hostages in Gaza

To protest Gaza City offensive

Hostages' families camp out at PM's residence

Families of hostages camp outside Prime Minister’s Residence in Jerusalem, warning Gaza offensive endangers their loved ones and demanding a deal.

Trump:

'If Hamas is using hostages as human shields, all bets are off'

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:

'Netanyahu sacrificing hostages for politics'

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 has moved some of the hostages above ground

Hamas now holds some hostages in tents and private homes, ahead of increased IDF ground operations.

Hostage's mother:

'Guy is being held above ground, used as human shield'

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 Spokesperson:

'Settlement brings quiet'

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."

Rubio:

'Trump wants Hamas defeated, all hostages home all at once'

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.

Newly-released footage:

Sasha Troufanov led to Gaza injured, surrounded by terrorists

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 meet with Rubio, urge action

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.

Donald Trump:

'We've got 67 hostages back without paying any money'

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,''

Emily Damari

'I told the terrorist - shoot me!'

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:

'I hope Doha strike won't affect hostage negotiations'

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.

Pres. Herzog:

Recognizing Palestinian state will not free a single hostage

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 Berman prays in Senate:

Peace for Israel, freedom for hostages

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.

Trump meets with hostage's families and captivity survivors

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.

Hostage families to Macron

'No new chapter in Middle East without return of hostages'

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.

Watch:

Captivity survivor and 'Fauda' star share moving moment

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.

Father of hostage: 'Prayers help us and give us hope'

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.

PM Netanyahu:

'Today, Israel and I have kept the promise'

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.'

Hostage survivor:

'Eitan said: 'Leave me here.'

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.

Report:

Qatar PM presses Hamas to accept US ceasefire-hostage deal

Qatar’s PM urges Hamas to “respond positively” to a US-backed Gaza ceasefire-hostage deal during talks in Doha.

Watch:

Michael Oren on whether breakthrough in hostage talks is possible

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.

Trump:

'I think we’ll have a Gaza deal very soon'

President Trump says a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal may be close, expresses hope that all hostages - living and dead - will be returned.

In response to Trump

Hamas stipulates terms for ceasefire

Hamas responds positively to Trump’s ceasefire proposal, welcoming talks but imposing conditions of Gaza withdrawal, prisoner release, and a commitment to uphold agreements.

'This is my last warning'

President Trump's proposal for a comprehensive deal with Hamas

The proposal would see all 48 hostages released on the first day, along with terrorists and Palestinian Arab detainees.

US moves to advance deal for release of all hostages

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.

Iair Horn bursts into tears:

'There was an enormous explosion, I prayed my brother was okay'

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.

Minister Ben-Gvir:

'Capture Gaza and encourage emigration'

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.

Mother of hostage:

'I was updated that my son is in immediate danger'

Anat Angrest, mother of hostage Matan, reported that she received a phone update yesterday saying her son is 'in immediate danger.'

Enormous flag at Hostages Square: 'Trump, save the hostages now!'

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.

First sign of life:

Ohel family greenlights publication of Alon Ohel's image

The image shows Alon with Guy Gilboa Dalal, 701 days into captivity; family warns of severe eye injury and calls for international action.

Report:

Netanyahu blocked one-phase plan to end war, free hostages

According to Kan 11 News, in May 2024, IDF proposed a deal to free all hostages and defeat Hamas. Netanyahu rejected it, calling it a “defeat”.

Trump warns Hamas:

Release hostages or face 'nasty' consequences

Trump says hostage talks with Hamas are underway, warning of “nasty” consequences if they refuse. He fears some hostages may have died, but hopes he's wrong.

Alon Ohel’s family:

'Alon has lost sight in his right eye'

Family of hostage Alon Ohel responds to the video showing him which was released by Hamas: No law permits holding an injured civilian without treatment. The responsibility lies with Hamas leadership.

Netanyahu:

'No evil propaganda video will weaken us'

Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke at length with the parents of hostages Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Alon Ohel and encouraged them, saying 'No evil propaganda video will weaken us.'

Consul General of Israel in NY:

Campaign in Times Square on 700th day since 10/7

On the 700th day since 10/7, Consul General in New York Ofir Akunis says: 'Anyone who condemns Israel is supporting Hamas. This was a heinous attack carried out by the successors of the Nazis.'

First sign of life from hostage Alon Ohel in Gaza

Hamas is trying to put pressure on Israel and prevent the IDF from entering Gaza City, this time by publishing a new video of two hostages.

Psychological terrorism:

Hamas publishes video of two hostages

Hamas publishes video of hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal and additional hostage, as part of effort to pressure Israel and prevent conquest of Gaza City.

Watch: Heartbreaking 'Kaddish' prayer at the Western Wall

Hundreds of bereaved families from around Israel attend last night of Selichot at the Western Wall to take part in the prayers and draw shared strength.

France recognizes Hostagestine

Reecognizing Hostagestine - or should we call it Rapestine? After all, it is murder, rape and hostage taking that is being rewarded by this move. Opinion.

Hostage's brother: 'We need to execute terrorists'

Idan Baruch, brother of kidnapped and murdered hostage Ariel Baruch, says there is no place to discuss terrorists' prison conditions, urges executing them instead. 'That's the minimum in a functional country.'

At Hostages Square: Demonstration marks 700 days since Oct. 7

Protesters at Tel Aviv's Hostages Square mark 700 days of hostages' captivity, sign 'SOS.' Watch.

Herzog meets Pope at Vatican, urges release of hostages

During a meeting at the Vatican, Israeli President Herzog urged Pope Leo XIV and global faith leaders to demand Hamas release hostages as a step toward regional peace.

Hostage's mother: The moment G-d wills it, they'll release him

Miri Ben-Haim, mother of hostage Yosef Haim Ohana, tries to remain optimistic, says she feels she must be strong - to give her son strength during his time in Hamas captivity.

Boehler to Hamas:

'Better pay attention to Trump'

US hostage envoy Adam Boehler advises Hamas to listen to Trump’s demands that it release all 20 living Israeli hostages, after the group claims interest in a deal but keeps its old preconditions.

'All 20, not 2, 5, or 7'

Trump's message to Hamas: 'Things will change rapidly'

US President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to call on the Hamas terrorist organization to release all 20 living Israeli hostages.

'My son is dying'

Father of hostage cries out at the Knesset

At a stormy Knesset session, families of hostages held in Gaza accused lawmakers of inaction, warning their children are tortured and 'running out of time' without a comprehensive deal.

Hostages' families call for police to prevent disruptive protests

Families of the hostages appealed to Police Commissioner Daniel Levi, demanding action against road blockages and disturbances that 'endanger the stability of the state and hinder the return of the hostages'

We all want total victory

There is intense debate over how we can defeat Hamas and recover the hostages - but there should be complete consensus as to how not to do it.

'Held like a dog'

Or Levy’s testimony shakes South African Jews

Or Levy, held by Hamas for 491 days, recounts starvation, shackles, and loss. His story, shared in South Africa, is a plea to remember the hostages and fight for their return.

Qatar: Takeover of Gaza will endanger the lives of hostages

Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesperson urges the international community to pressure Israel to end the war, particularly in light of intentions to apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

Love each other, don't judge:

Call for unity from Hostages Square

Hundreds gathered in Hostages Square on Tuesday evening for the 'Singing Together for Their Return' event; families of hostages and the fallen spoke about the importance of unity in the nation.

Eliminated

Terrorist who held Emily Damari, Romi Gonen, Naama Levy hostage

Senior terrorist Hazem Awni Naeem, who held multiple roles in Hamas, eliminated.

'Make history'

Hostage families stage mock Nobel Prize ceremony for Trump

The families of the hostages held in Gaza held a press conference outside the US Embassy in Tel Aviv, where they appealed to US President Donald Trump, urging him to make history by signing a US-backed agreement to bring home the hostages and end the war.

Right wing parties:

'We shut the water pipe to Gaza'

Hostage families, bereaved families, reservists, and representatives from the Gaza border area closed off the water supply to Gaza and called on Netanyahu to increase pressure on Hamas.

Recovered hostage's daughter

'No daughter should have to hope she'll bury her father'

Ilan Weiss, who was murdered and abducted during the October 7 massacre and whose body was recovered from Gaza last week, was laid to rest yesterday, nearly 2 years after his murder.

Brig. Gen. Avigdor Kahalani:

Hamas won't release hostages, Israel must fight to finish mission

Brig. Gen. (res.) Avigdor Kahalani said Hamas will not release the hostages and urged Israel to continue the fight until the mission is completed.

'I Miss My Brother':

Sister of hostage starts 1st grade

Tzvika and Efrat Mor accompanied their daughter Oria to her first day in first grade. Oria said: 'I miss my brother Eitan very much and I pray that he will return home healthy.'

Idan Shtivi's father:

'My prayers were not wasted, they went to the other hostages'

Idan Shtivi, who was murdered on October 7th, 2023, and whose body was recovered last week, was laid to rest.

Huckabee:

'Israel must decide how to bring back hostages, defeat Hamas'

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee visits school in Eshkol Region, supports efforts to bring hostages home. 'A lot of people are putting the pressure on Israel. The pressure needs to be directed at Hamas.'