Omer Shem Tov; Noa Argamani, partner of hostage Avinatan Or; Iair Horn, brother of hostage Eitan Horn; and Tzur Goldin, brother of Lt. Hadar Goldin, met with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and shared their harrowing experiences.
Ben-Gvir pushes for united front against hostage deal as Lapid pledges support to ensure it passes.
President Herzog speaks with Daniella Gilboa after she was denied restroom access at a Tel Aviv café: "I hope people will show more sensitivity - especially in such difficult times."
'On behalf of the remaining 50 hostages, I shout their pain and their pleas to return home,' says hostage survivor Omer Wenkert at the Hostages' Square in Tel Aviv.
President Trump announces on Truth Social that Israel has agreed to conditions for a 60-day Gaza ceasefire and hostage release. He urges Hamas to accept the deal, warning of worsening conditions if they refuse.
The Hostage Families Forum called on the Israeli government to use Netanyahu's visit to Washington DC next week to secure a permanent ceasefire that will bring all of the remaining hostages home.
A new proposal submitted to Israel calls for a 60-day ceasefire, on the first day of which eight live hostages will be released and two more on the 50th day.
Ohad Ben Ami describes a particularly chilling incident he experienced a few weeks before his release.
Captivity survivor Daniela Gilboa claims she was kicked out of a cafe in Neve Tzedek after she asked to use the restroom and was rudely turned away by the owner. The cafe owner responded: "We don't let people in who aren't customers of the restaurant. I didn't tell her I didn't care if she was kidnapped."
In emotional interview, father of fallen soldier Daniel Perez urges Israelis to unite beyond politics and pursue a responsible deal for the hostages.
A spokesperson for Qatar’s Foreign Ministry says no ceasefire discussions are currently underway and accuses Israel of obstructing humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Minister Smotrich hails strategic victories over Iran, Hezbollah, and Syria, urging total defeat of Hamas without concessions or negotiations to ensure lasting security.
IDF observer Liri Albag, held by Hamas for 477 days, is rejoining the military, after undergoing rehabilitation and traveling the world.
Dani Elgarat, brother of hostage Itzik Elgarat, says he died under Hamas interrogation, after being falsely accused of being a pilot. 'He never came back.'
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty announces that Egypt is working to secure an agreement that includes a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza. He accuses Israel of violating the previous agreement and warns that renewed fighting would become a source of regional instability.
The Hostages Families Forum responded to Trump's call for a ceasefire and hostage deal Hamas with an AI-generated picture of the American President receiving the Nobel Peace Prize
Shimon Or, uncle of hostage Avinatan Or, sharply criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu, calling to halt the expected hostage deal with Hamas, urged a full Israeli re-entry into Gaza until all hostages are returned.
Yael Sabrigo, whose uncle’s body is held by Hamas, calls on Defense Minister Israel Katz to stop humanitarian aid to Gaza, warning it empowers the terrorists.
US President makes all-caps call for ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas on his Truth Social platform.
At rally in Hostages Square, recently freed captives and families of those still held in Gaza urge for deal 'not in phases - not some now, some later. All of them. This is the only true victory.'
Speaking to reporters, President Trump says he believes a ceasefire in Gaza could be achieved within the next week.
Tzvika Mor, father of hostage Eitan, rejects calls to end the war: "It abandons the hostages and disrespects the fallen."
PM says Israel’s success against Iran paves way for broadening regional peace, urges swift action alongside efforts to defeat Hamas and free hostages.
Ofra Keidar was laid to rest in Kibbutz Be'eri today (Thursday) after being held captive for 625 days, and 629 days after her abduction and murder during the October 7 massacre.
Chairman of the Knesset National Security Committee, MK Tzvika Foghel, tells Arutz Sheva-Israel National News that Israel must now focus military efforts on eliminating Hamas in Gaza and returning the hostages.
Hana Cohen, aunt of Inbar Hayman - murdered by Hamas and whose body is held in Gaza - calls on the government in an interview with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News to advance a comprehensive deal for the return of all hostages, both living and dead.
Minister Ze'ev Elkin tells Arutz Sheva-Israel National News that the successful military operation in Iran will significantly impact Hamas in Gaza and its willingness to reach a hostage deal.
Families of Hamas hostages, joined by a survivor, urge the US government on Capitol Hill to secure a comprehensive deal for the remaining hostages in Gaza. They emphasize the urgency of the situation, especially after the ceasefire with Iran.
Yonatan Samerano will be laid to rest this evening, 627 days after he was murdered and kidnapped to the Gaza Strip.
Mother of hostage whose body was recovered from Gaza recounts symbolic moments, unwavering hope, and a call for unity in Yonatan’s memory.
Kibbutz Be'eri published a photo of the clock in the home of murdered hostage Ofra Keidar, which is stuck at 6:29 a.m., the time that Hamas began its massacre on October 7th, 2023.
In a special operation carried out by the ISA and the IDF, the bodies of the hostages Ofra Keidar, Yonatan Samerano, and Staff Sergeant Shay Levinson were recovered from the Gaza Strip yesterday
The IDF and Shin Bet have eliminated a senior member of the Kataeb al-Mujahideen organization, who was responsible for burying the bodies of Judi Weinstein-Haggai and Gadi Haggai. During the week, more than 300 targets were attacked in the Gaza Strip.
After a painful wait of 623 days, Yair (YaYa) Yaakov, who was murdered on October 7 and was held captive for 614 days, is laid to rest in the soil of Kibbutz Nir Oz.
Tenafly, NJ, erupts in cheers as freed American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, kidnapped by Hamas on October 7, 2023 and freed last month, returns home.
Families of 53 Gaza hostages implore President Trump to secure their loved ones' release amid escalating Middle East tensions, stress the urgency of seizing the current moment while Iran and Hamas are weakened.
Mediators approached Israel with a request to send a delegation to talks about a hostage and ceasefire deal in Sharm El-Sheikh, but an Israeli official claims the conditions have not yet been met.
Body of the deceased hostage, Warrant Officer Aviv Atzili, was recovered last week from Hamas captivity in Gaza, together with that of Yair Yaakov.
UN General Assembly passes a Gaza ceasefire resolution, omitting demands for hostage release and condemnation of Hamas. Israel's Ambassador Danon calls it a "grave abandonment" and "reward for terrorism".
The family of hostage Yair Yaakov urged the government to speed up the process of recovering the remaining 53 hostages as part of their eulogy for Yair.
At United Hatzalah Gala, US envoy Steve Witkoff vows unwavering support for Israel, denounces Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and affirms commitment to bringing hostages home.
In a joint IDF and ISA operation, the bodies of hostage Yair Yaakov, and an additional hostage whose name has not yet been cleared for publication were recovered from the Khan Yunis area.
During an emotional meeting in Jerusalem, President Javier Milei reaffirmed Argentina’s dedication to securing the release of Israeli hostages, as survivor Yarden Bibas thanked him for his personal support and national solidarity.
The IDF's newly released inquiry into the October 7 massacre in Yachini reveals critical security failures, including unfortified defenses and unprepared local forces.
Yifat Haiman, mother of hostage Inbar Haiman, warns: “If we proceed in stages, my daughter could disappear. I live in total uncertainty - I don’t know her condition.”
Omer Shem Tov, who was returned to Israel after over 500 days in Hamas captivity, describes his ordeal in an appearance on the Living Lchaim podcast.
Prime Minister Netanyahu said there was progress being made to achieve a hostage deal, but noted: 'It's early to give hope.'
The President of the State called on the Chief Rabbis to declare a day of fasting for the hostages.
After speaking to Netanyahu, President Trump reveals Iran's involvement in indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas for a hostage release. He calls Iranians "tough negotiators" on a nuclear deal, citing their unacceptable demands on uranium enrichment.
The family of kidnapped Israeli soldier Matan Angrest released a new segment Monday evening from footage documenting his abduction to the Gaza Strip during the October 7 massacre.
Mother of hostage Matan Angrest announces that the family will release another segment of the video tonight (Monday) showing the near-lynching of her son on October 7th.
Thousands gather at Boulder Jewish Festival and Run for Their Lives to honor the hostages, a week after a terror attack targeted the same location.
In a moving message, the rescued hostage reflects on a year of pain, unity, and the continued fight to bring loved ones home.
Days after a terror attack on US soil, thousands rally in Central Park demanding the return of all hostages and justice for October 7 victims—'We will not back down.'
Hamas told Matan Zangauker he would be freed with Edan Alexander—then heartlessly abandoned him, worsening his mental state, according to his family.
Hamas publishes new image of hostage Matan Zangauker, warning he won’t be rescued alive as IDF forces close in.
IDF eliminates As'ad Abu Shakriya, commander of the 'Al-Mujahideen Brigades,' and another senior official in the Salafi organization near a hospital in Gaza City.
Body of Nattapong Pinta, kidnapped during the October 7 massacre, brought to Israel following a special military operation.
Captivity survivor Liri Albag mourns her former classmate, Staff Sergeant Yoav Raver, one of four soldiers killed in Gaza. Remembered for his kindness and quiet strength, Yoav was also a national youth basketball player.
IDF Spokesperson Effie Defrin issues solemn statement following the tragic deaths of four IDF soldiers during combat operations in Gaza, shedding light on the challenging realities of the ongoing conflict and the IDF's multifaceted efforts.
