Hostages in Gaza

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.

Porat Yosef Yeshiva dean:

The hostages reached true faith

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

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.

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.

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.

Ritchie Torres:

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

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

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.'

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.'

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.

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.'

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.

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.

Sign of life:

Hamas publishes sign of life from Edan Alexander

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

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

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

‘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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hostages' families: Bring them all home - together

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

Bridges of Hope:

Official logo unveiled for Israel’s 77th Independence Day

'Logo is a declaration that despite our differences and pain, a profound unity binds us together,' Independence Day organizer Minister Miri Regev says.

Captain Omer Neutra's Way

Road in Long Island named for abducted fallen soldier

Manetto Hill Road in Plainview was renamed Captain Omer Neutra's Way, commemorating the late Captain Omer Neutra, an American-Israeli citizen whose body is being held by Hamas.

Family of hostage:

'He has a name, bring him home'

The family of hostage Omri Miran, who holds Hungarian citizenship, criticized Prime Minister Netanyhau for referring to him as 'the Hungarian hostage.'

Hamas video appears on basketball league website

A few hours after the publication of the most recent sign of life by Hamas, the video appeared on the website of the Premier League for basketball.

Captivity survivor Omer Wenkert:

For 505 days, I was starved, humiliated, and beaten

Hamas captivity survivor Omer Wenkert speaks of his time in captivity. 'I was held in extreme conditions in a narrow tunnel with a waste pit beside me.'

Sign of life from Maxim Herkin and Bar Kupershtein

Hamas releases first sign of life from hostages Maxim Herkin and Bar Kupershtein, who were kidnapped from the October 7 massacre.

Terrorist who kidnapped Bibas family eliminated in Gaza

IDF and Shin Bet announce that terrorist Mohammed Hassan Mohammed Awad, who infiltrated Nir Oz on October 7 and was likely personally involved in the abductions and brutal murders of Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas, was eliminated.

Orange butterfly named in honor of Ariel Bibas

Academy of the Hebrew Language renames orange butterfly Melitaea ornata in memory of Ariel Bibas, who was murdered with his mother and brother in Hamas captivity.

Trump:

'I'd like to get as many hostages as we can'

President Trump says he aims to free as many Gaza hostages as possible, notes the progress in hostage releases since his involvement.

Sasha Troufanov prays at Lubavitcher Rebbe’s resting place

After 498 days of captivity in Gaza, Alexander "Sasha" Troufanov visits the US, beginning his journey at Chabad World Headquarters in Brooklyn, praying at the Rebbe’s Ohel and reflecting on his captivity.

Hostages' father shares moving moment with special needs children

During the emotional meeting, one of the students at ALEH’s special education school approached Tzvika Mor and handed him a gift to give his son Eitan when he returns from Hamas captivity.

Sa'ar to French counterpart:

War can end tomorrow, it's simple: hostages back, Hamas out

Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa'ar met with French Minister of Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot and discussed Iran, Lebanon, Syria, Gaza, and the hostages in Gaza.

'He was lynched'

Family of hostage Matan Angrest to reveal footage from kidnapping

Family of kidnapped IDF soldier Matan Angrest says they will publish footage of his kidnapping. 'We have no choice, we need to prove that he is in danger of his life.'

Hamas will not respond to Israel’s ceasefire counter-proposal

Hamas declines to engage with Israel’s ceasefire counter-proposal, reaffirming its commitment to a plan brokered by Egypt and Qatar.

Senior Hamas official: We are ready to release Israeli hostages

Suhail al-Hindi, a member of Hamas's political bureau, conveys a positive message regarding the organization's willingness to advance a deal with Israel.

Chief of Staff in Gaza:

'The only thing that can stop us is the release of our hostages!'

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir and ISA Director Ronen Bar visited the Tel al-Sultan area of the Gaza Strip, where they met with field commanders and were briefed on operational readiness.

'Changing gears'

Netanyahu: 'We are taking control of the Morag Corridor in Gaza'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel will continue increasing the pressure on Hamas until all the hostages are returned.

The abductee who tried to flee as terrorists took him to Gaza

Survivor of Hamas captivity Eliya Cohen revealed for the first time that Raz Bokovza jumped from the terrorists' pickup truck and was shot dead.

Senior intelligence officer:

Military action led to hostage release deal

Senior intelligence officer reports to Defense Committee on IDF's actions to pressure Hamas into releasing more hostages, tensions in Persian Gulf.

Michael Rapaport:

'I will continue to fight on behalf of Jews'

In interview with i24NEWS, Jewish American actor Michael Rapaport shares his emotional meeting with freed hostage Yarden Bibas, condemns the hypocrisy surrounding the conflict and expresses solidarity with Jews worldwide, vowing to continue fighting for Israel.

Hostage's family's message:

'You will celebrate your next birthday with us'

On the birthday of Bar Kupershtein, who is still held in Gaza, his family appeals to Prime Minister Netanyahu to prioritize the hostages' return.

Testimony of Eliya Cohen:

Torture, starvation, and abuse in Hamas tunnels

Hostage survivor Eliya Cohen recounts the brutal abuse he endured at the hands of terrorists, the hostage who tried to escape and was murdered, and the moment he discovered his girlfriend was still alive.