Israel's State Comptroller, Matanyahu Englman, revealed that in addition to auditing the failures that led to the October 7th Massacre, his office is looking into the government's treatment of the hostages and their families.
Qatar’s Prime Minister says after meeting with Mossad chief David Barnea that some progress has been made in efforts to end the war.
Yarden Bibas, a released hostage who lost his wife and two sons, displayed an emotional art piece at the exhibition at Ben Gurion Airport calling for the return of the hostages.
Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed Al Thani said that allegations that his government employed aides of the Israeli Prime Minister have 'no basis in truth.'
A flag bearing the symbol of the hostages complies with the rules, but it was clarified that any symbol inciting hatred or violence violates the law.
IDF lookout Ori Megidish, who was rescued from Hamas captivity, and Chief Military Cantor Shai Abramson lead the Havdalah ceremony at the conclusion of the "Israeli Shabbat" initiative held as part of the March of the Living.
Released hostage Ron Krivoi tells parents of kidnapped IDF soldier Matan Angrest that he was held with their son in a small cage in a tunnel, where they suffered extreme starvation.
Qatar and Egypt propose six-month ceasefire, release of terrorists, in exchange for release of all hostages.
Senior Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo to discuss prisoner swap, full IDF withdrawal from Gaza.
Released hostage Eliya Cohen celebrated his first birthday after being freed today, surrounded by his family and friends.
Chief of the General Staff conducts situational assessment in Rafah on Holocaust Remembrance Day.
The family of the hostage Omri Miran authorized the publication of parts of the Hamas psychological terror video of him. 'The situation here is very difficult.'
Daniel Weiss, who lost both his parents in the October 7th Massacre, and former hostage Agam Berger performed the song 'Shir L'Maalot' at the March of the Living in Poland.
After seeing a Hamas video of Omri Miran, who spent time with him in captivity, captivity survivor Keith Siegel turned to President Trump and called on him to help.
Released hostage Eli Sharabi joined the March of the Living, spoke near the Auschwitz crematoria and called for the release of all 59 hostages remaining.
Released hostage Tal Shoham shares that Hamas continued to threaten his wife even after setting her free.
Holocaust survivors and Hamas captivity survivors gather at the crematoria of Auschwitz, pray together for the remaining hostages, sing Israel’s national anthem "Hatikvah," and declare: "Am Yisrael Chai".
The Hamas terror organization published a sign of life on Wednesday from the hostage Ormi Miran.
Chaim Hayman, father of Inbar, murdered in Hamas captivity, speaks to Knesset Holocaust Remembrance Day Committee and connects the Holocaust to October 7 massacre.
Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas calls on Hamas to release hostages, hand its weapons over to the Palestinian Authority.
Sigi Cohen, mother of Eliya who returned from captivity, discusses in interview with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News the complex emotions accompanying the family since his return. "Eliya strengthened those who were with him in captivity."
US President firmly states that Hamas will not govern Gaza post-war, emphasizing US opposition to the group’s role.
Cabinet members are divided on the correct rate at which military pressure should be increased.
According to a Palestinian Arab official, the mediators proposed a deal that would include, among other things, a 5-7-year ceasefire and the release of all hostages.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared at a memorial ceremony for fallen Irgun fighters that Israel will realize its goals: overthrowing the Hamas regime, returning the hostages, and thwarting any future threat from Gaza.
Minister Miri Regev has announced that Eli Sharabi, who survived over a year in Hamas captivity and demonstrated extraordinary leadership to assist his fellow hostages, was selected to light an Independence Day torch.
'Bringing hostages home is important, but we want to neutralize threat of another October 7 massacre,' Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich explains.
Ministers push to give Hamas a deadline to agree to Witkoff plan, re-arrest terrorists released in previous deals.
Captivity survivor Emily Damari responds to the announcement that she will light a torch at the Independence Day opening ceremony.
Released hostage Emily Damari and Oren Smadja, who lost his son in Gaza, will jointly light a torch on Independence Day.
Released hostage Eliya Cohen returned to the roadside bomb shelter where he was captured to don Tefilin and pray.
The grandmother of Edan Alexander states at the Gaza border, "Grandma doesn't give up on her grandson! Grandma is strong for her grandson."
Adi Alexander calls on the Trump administration to hold direct negotiations with Hamas for release of the hostages and sends a message to his son: 'No one has forgotten you, we are fighting for your release.'
Hamas' hostage videos are part of its strategy to shake the foundations of Israeli unity, ignite division, and stir unrest. If they did not serve Hamas’ goals, the videos would never have been released. Op-ed.
Released hostage Omer Shem Tov turns to US President Donald Trump, asking him to use his power to bring the remaining 59 hostages home to their families. 'They need a miracle, too.'
'Right now we cannot make a single deal to bring all the hostages back,' says Omer Dostri, spokesman for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Hamas publishes third sign of life on one month from hostage Elkana Bohbot.
Roi Baruch, the brother of hostage Uriel Baruch whose body is held in the Gaza Strip, asked MK Tzvi Succot to exert pressure on the government not to carry out a partial deal.
Families of hostages held in Gaza hold demonstration demanding deal with Hamas include only one stage and bring home everyone who is still held captive. 'No stages, no division into groups!'
Hamas-affiliated analyst says Israel has two options: ending the war and bringing the hostages back, or continuing the political and military crisis with no end in sight.
White House condemns Hamas for rejecting Israel’s latest ceasefire and hostage release deal, reaffirming Trump’s demands that it release the hostages or face consequences.
Minister Ron Dermer, leader of the hostage negotiations team, enrages hostages' relatives: 'Don't you dare differentiate between hostages - all must be released together.'
The terror organization stressed that it is ready to release all hostages in return for the release of Palestinian prisoners and an end to the war.
Captivity survivor Keith Siegel revealed new details about the abuse and starvation during his time in captivity with abducted soldier Matan Angrest.
No military, no country, no people has ever sacrificed collective victory for individual pain — not because the individuals don’t matter, but because the welfare of the whole trumps the welfare of the few. Opinion.
US asks Egypt to find out condition of dual citizen hostage Edan Alexander following Hamas' claims that contact with the group holding him captive was lost.
Russian President Vladimir Putin hosts former hostages, including Sasha Troufanov, who was released in the most recent deal, at the Kremlin for the first time.
Representatives of the Tikva Forum met with Minister Ron Dermer to receive an overview of the state of negotiations for the release of the remaining hostages.
Moshe Or, the brother of Hamas hostage Avinatan Or, called on Hamas to release all information on his brother's condition and on the govt. to end the war as part of a deal to release all remaining hostages.
Noa Argamani, who was abducted by terrorists on October 7th, 2023, freed in a daring military operation, and has since become one of the more vocal activists for the hostages' release, was chosen as one of TIME Magazine's 100 most influential people of 2025.
Islamic Jihad's militant wing published a propaganda video of hostage Rom Braslavski to pressure Israel. Braslavski saved dozens of partygoers at the Nova music festival on October 7 before he was abducted.
Billie, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who was abducted on October 7th, 2023, and was found this week by soldiers in Rafah, had an emotional reunion with her family from Nir Oz.
Gal Gilboa-Dallal, brother of hostage Guy Gilboa-Dallal, demands Israeli government end war only after clear agreement is signed to bring all hostages home.
Hamas captivity survivors Moran Stella Yanai and Noga Weiss share details about their time in Hamas captivity at Passover event in Tel Aviv.
Families of hostages call on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to meet them as soon as possible, hold meeting in Kibbutz Nir Oz.
Letters signed by various groups hinting at refusal to serve and calling to free the hostages at any price, including giving up all the gains of the war and allowing Hamas to rule Gaza, are becoming routine. A bereaved father has had enough.
Senior Hamas official says terror organization would not surrender and will not wave a white flag, but will use every bargaining chip to pressure Israel.
Released hostage Eliya Cohen, who is of a priestly family, visited the Western Wall on Tuesday and delivered the Priestly Blessing to tens of thousands praying there.
Prime Minister Netanyahu told the mother of hostage Avinatan Or that Hamas is the one that decides which hostages it will release and promised that Israel will keep working until all hostages are home.
The terrorist organization continues to insist on a complete end to the war and that it will not disarm.
