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Hostages' families: Deal must bring everyone home, in one stage

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!'

Hostages' families: Deal must bring everyone home, in one stage

Hamas interested in single-stage deal

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.

Hamas interested in single-stage deal

White House slams Hamas:

'Release the hostages or face hell'

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.

'Release the hostages or face hell'

Hostages' families fume: Our loved ones have been abandoned

Minister Ron Dermer, leader of the hostage negotiations team, enrages hostages' relatives: 'Don't you dare differentiate between hostages - all must be released together.'

Hostages' families fume: Our loved ones have been abandoned

Hamas rejects Israel's hostage deal proposal

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.

Hamas rejects Israel's hostage deal proposal

Keith Siegel reveals:

Hamas tried to convince us to convert to Islam

Captivity survivor Keith Siegel revealed new details about the abuse and starvation during his time in captivity with abducted soldier Matan Angrest.

Hamas tried to convince us to convert to Islam

Do not use the hostage tragedy to diminish Israel's victory

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.

Do not use the hostage tragedy to diminish Israel's victory

Report: US asked Egypt to investigate condition of Edan Alexander

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.

Report: US asked Egypt to investigate condition of Edan Alexander

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Putin hosts captivity survivor Sasha Troufanov, thanks Hamas

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.

Putin hosts captivity survivor Sasha Troufanov, thanks Hamas

Hostage families to Dermer:

'Free all hostages at once, don't select between them'

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.

'Free all hostages at once, don't select between them'

Hostage's brother appeals to Hamas on Al Jazeera

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.

Hostage's brother appeals to Hamas on Al Jazeera

Noa Argamani chosen as one of TIME Magazine's top 100

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.

Noa Argamani chosen as one of TIME Magazine's top 100

Islamic Jihad releases propaganda video of hostage Rom Braslavski

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.

Islamic Jihad releases propaganda video of hostage Rom Braslavski

After being found in Rafah

Watch: Billie the dog returns to her family in Nir Oz

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.

Watch: Billie the dog returns to her family in Nir Oz

Hostage's brother:

End the war only when there is a deal to bring everyone home

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.

End the war only when there is a deal to bring everyone home

Captivity survivor:

They told me I'd be released - and brought me to a house in Gaza

Hamas captivity survivors Moran Stella Yanai and Noga Weiss share details about their time in Hamas captivity at Passover event in Tel Aviv.

They told me I'd be released - and brought me to a house in Gaza

The hostage families' new demand from Netanyahu

Families of hostages call on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to meet them as soon as possible, hold meeting in Kibbutz Nir Oz.

The hostage families' new demand from Netanyahu

Hagai Luber:

A response to the letter signers

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.

A response to the letter signers

Hamas:

Release of all hostages for Israeli withdrawal from Gaza

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.

Release of all hostages for Israeli withdrawal from Gaza

Western Wall

Released hostage blesses tens of thousands of worshippers

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.

Released hostage blesses tens of thousands of worshippers

Hostage's mother to PM:

Israel's moral obligation to bring all hostages back on one bus

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.

Israel's moral obligation to bring all hostages back on one bus

Hamas:

'We'll respond to Israeli proposal as soon as possible'

The terrorist organization continues to insist on a complete end to the war and that it will not disarm.

'We'll respond to Israeli proposal as soon as possible'

Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks with hostages' mothers

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on the phone with the mothers of the hostages Tamir Nimrodi, Avinatan Or, and Eitan Horn.

Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks with hostages' mothers

Porat Yosef Yeshiva dean:

The hostages reached true faith

Rabbi Shmuel Bezalel spoke about the discovery of faith by the hostages while in captivity.

The hostages reached true faith

Report:

This is the ceasefire deal Israel presented to Hamas

45-day ceasefire deal would see Hamas release 15 hostages, 9 living, including Edan Alexander. Israel continues to demand the disarmament of Hamas, which demands the end of the war without disarming.

This is the ceasefire deal Israel presented to Hamas

Hamas official:

'Egypt proposed we disarm - we won't accept this'

Hamas says it has agreed to release more hostages in a deal, but insists that any deal must end the war on its terms.

'Egypt proposed we disarm - we won't accept this'

Herzog visits hostages' family:

'On Passover, all hostages deserve freedom & must be released'

President Isaac Herzog visited the family of twin brothers Ziv and Gali Berman, who remain in Hamas captivity in Gaza.

'On Passover, all hostages deserve freedom & must be released'

Ritchie Torres:

'Enslavement of Jews not merely memory, unfolding in Gaza'

Democratic Congressman calls for the liberation of the 59 remaining hostages on Passover.

'Enslavement of Jews not merely memory, unfolding in Gaza'

Hostage's mother:

'Matan held together with Edan Alexander, will die if left alone'

Einav Zangauker, whose son Matan was abducted during the October 7 massacre, says her son is being held in tunnel together with American hostage and is in poor health. 'If Matan is abandoned, the PM will have imposed a death sentence.'

'Matan held together with Edan Alexander, will die if left alone'

Captivity survivor:

'I started believing in God during captivity'

Hostage survivor Sasha Troufanov shares harrowing details of his captivity in Gaza, 'I learned Arabic and discovered God in captivity, I want people to thank God for what they have.'

'I started believing in God during captivity'

Hamas seeking end of war in any hostage deal

Terrorist organization now refusing to release any hostages without a guarantee of the end of the war and a full Israeli withdrawal, willing to release 9 out of 24 living hostages in exchange for end of war and release of more terrorists.

Hamas seeking end of war in any hostage deal

Agam Berger on Passover in captivity:

'When I saw the Haggadah that Liri made, I cried'

Released hostage Agam Berger shares how she and her friend Liri Albag celebrated holidays in captivity. 'Liri made a Haggadah and paper chains for Sukkot.'

'When I saw the Haggadah that Liri made, I cried'

PM to hostage family:

'We are holding negotiations to return 10 hostages'

PM Netanyahu speaks with the family of hostage Eitan Mor and informs them that negotiations are being held for the return of ten hostages.

'We are holding negotiations to return 10 hostages'

Egypt's proposal: Hamas will release 11 living hostages

Egyptian proposal would see 40-70 day ceasefire in Gaza, alongside release of 1,100 terrorists, Al Akhbar reports.

Egypt's proposal: Hamas will release 11 living hostages

Sign of life:

Hamas publishes sign of life from Edan Alexander

The terror organization published a video showing the American-Israeli hostage.

Hamas publishes sign of life from Edan Alexander

Nobel Prize Winner:

'Campaign for the release of the hostages raises their price'

Professor Yisrael Aumann, winner of the Nobel Prize in economics, says that the broad campaign and the intense public discourse in Israel signals to the enemy how sensitive this issue is.

'Campaign for the release of the hostages raises their price'

Pres. Herzog visits ex-hostage:

'In heart of storm, you bring humanity, hope, and great light'

President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal Herzog met today with Liri Albag who recently returned from Hamas captivity in Gaza and her family.

'In heart of storm, you bring humanity, hope, and great light'

Jewish group urges Red Cross to help hostages observe Passover

Ayelet Hashachar on the International Committee of the Red Cross to facilitate delivery of matzahs to the hostages still held in Gaza for Passover.

Jewish group urges Red Cross to help hostages observe Passover

At Main March of the Living:

Ex-hostage Agam Berger and Daniel Weiss to perform together

The October 7 Delegation to the March of the Living will be led by Menomadin Foundation Founder and President Haim Taib and World Zionist Organization Chairman Yaakov Hagoel.

Ex-hostage Agam Berger and Daniel Weiss to perform together

Washington DC:

Hamas captivity survivors on board during plane collision

Former hostages Keith and Aviva Siegel were frightened but unhurt as American Airlines planes collide on ground at Reagan Airport. 6 Congresspeople also onboard aircraft during collision.

Hamas captivity survivors on board during plane collision

‘I chose the path of faith’

Freed hostage reflects on 482 days in Hamas captivity

Freed Israeli hostage Agam Berger shares her story of faith, resilience, and spiritual freedom during her 482-day captivity in Gaza. As Passover approaches, she reflects on survival, religious devotion, and the ongoing plight of those still held by Hamas.

Freed hostage reflects on 482 days in Hamas captivity

Parents of hostages meet Defense Secretary, urge continued action

Families of US citizens Omer Neutra and Edan Alexander, held by Hamas in Gaza, meet with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who reaffirms the US commitment to securing the release of all 59 hostages.

Parents of hostages meet Defense Secretary, urge continued action

Jon Polin to Arutz Sheva:

How do we celebrate a holiday of redemption when we don't have it

Jon Polin, the father of murdered hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, shares what keeps him fighting for the other hostages as well as his thoughts ahead of the passover holiday

How do we celebrate a holiday of redemption when we don't have it

Trump:

'Getting closer to returning hostages, Hamas are very bad people'

US envoy Steve Witkoff tells hostage families a deal to return their loved ones could be "a matter of days.

'Getting closer to returning hostages, Hamas are very bad people'

Israel must link Hostage release to territory annexation in Gaza

Every week we do not see the hostages released, we will see a one kilometer deep strip of Gaza territory annexed to Israel. Opinion.

Israel must link Hostage release to territory annexation in Gaza

'Let my people go'

UK Red Cross HQ lit up in yellow to call for action for hostages

Combat Antisemitism Movement lights up British Red Cross headquarters in campaign to have the organization finally act on behalf of the 59 remaining hostages after 18 months of inaction.

UK Red Cross HQ lit up in yellow to call for action for hostages

Report:

Trump Admin. officials met Hamas leaders 3 times in March

The New York Times revealed that Trump administration officials met with Hamas leaders in a secure compound in Qatar three times in March.

Trump Admin. officials met Hamas leaders 3 times in March

Liri Albag responds to attacks

'Let’s fight our enemies, not each other'

Liri Albag, a survivor of Hamas captivity, responds to the attacks against her after she accused Netanyahu of failures which led to the October 7 massacre.

'Let’s fight our enemies, not each other'

‘We remain hopeful’:

Vance meets Hamas captivity survivors and hostage families

Vice President JD Vance meets with Hamas captivity survivors and families of hostages still held in Gaza, reaffirming the US commitment to securing the release of all 59 remaining hostages and expressing hope and urgency in ongoing efforts.

Vance meets Hamas captivity survivors and hostage families

'You saved my life'

Freed hostages thank Trump, call for efforts to free others

Keith Siegel, Aviva Siegel and Iair Horn, former hostages released from Hamas captivity, thank Trump during a Republican event, crediting him with saving their lives and urging him to keep working to secure the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza. Trump: We’ll not rest until your loved ones have been returned home.

Freed hostages thank Trump, call for efforts to free others

Hostage families:

'At threshold of the Festival of Freedom, we must not give up'

Crowds gathered this evening for the "Singing Together for Their Return" rally in Hostages Square just before Passover, praying for the release of the 59 hostages who remain in Hamas captivity.

'At threshold of the Festival of Freedom, we must not give up'

Liri Albag's story of survival

Released hostage Liri Albag recounts her 477 days in captivity, telling of how they observed holidays in Gaza and the moment she found out she was going home.

Liri Albag's story of survival

Captivity survivor blasted online after criticizing Netanyahu

Liri Albag claims that the Prime Minister is responsible for the Hamas massacre on October 7 and faces criticism and insults from his supporters.

Captivity survivor blasted online after criticizing Netanyahu

Trump:

'I don't understand why Israel gave up Gaza'

Netanyahu promises to cut the trade deficit between the US and Israel. Trump explains plan for Gaza and adds: 'I don't understand why Israel ever gave it up...They took ocean-front property and gave it away for peace - how did that work out? Not good.'

'I don't understand why Israel gave up Gaza'

Israeli official:

'Egyptian ceasefire proposal is not acceptable'

An Israeli source said that Israel will not accept the latest Egyptian proposal because of the demand for guarantees for a permanent ceasefire and a complete withdrawal of IDF forces from the Gaza Strip.

'Egyptian ceasefire proposal is not acceptable'

Captivity survivors to Trump:

'We endured hell, every minute is torture for remaining hostages'

Following a week of high-level meetings in Washington, D.C., survivors of Hamas captivity— Iair Horn, Aviva Siegel, and Keith Siegel — shared a message ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s expected meeting with US President Donald Trump.

'We endured hell, every minute is torture for remaining hostages'

World Health Day Report:

'Year and a half later, remaining hostages face imminent death'

A comprehensive medical report released by the Health Team of the Hostages and Missing Families Forum reveals alarming deterioration in the physical and mental health of the 24 living hostages still held captive in Gaza after a year and a half.

'Year and a half later, remaining hostages face imminent death'

Abducted soldier's mother: 'My son is wounded and forgotten'

Anat Angrest, the mother of captive IDF soldier Matan Angrest, spoke to Arutz Sheva and called on the government to make a deal to free her son and all captive soldiers.

Abducted soldier's mother: 'My son is wounded and forgotten'

Egyptian proposal:

Release of 8 hostages in exchange for 70-day ceasefire

After Hamas refuses previous ceasefire proposals and offers to release only 2 hostages, Egypt attempts to bridge the divides with the Israeli demands for the release of dozens of hostages.

Release of 8 hostages in exchange for 70-day ceasefire

Hostages' families: Bring them all home - together

Families of hostages mark 18 months since October 7 massacre, demand all hostages released at once.

Hostages' families: Bring them all home - together