Hostages in Gaza

Ohad, Or and Eli watched one of the hostages collapse

Terrorists choked the hostages, tied them up, tied their mouths with rope and strangled them, hung them by their legs and burned them with hot objects.

Pres. Herzog shows Fox News before and after photos of hostage

During an interview to Fox News, President Isaac Herzog displays photographs of Eli Sharabi before and after captivity, 'Israel, as the only democracy in the Middle East, fights for the entire free world.'

'Wounded, not being treated'

Sign of life from hostage Alon Ohel

The family of Alon Ohel, who was abducted by Hamas terrorists on October 7th, received for the first time a sign that he is alive.

New York City:

Councilwoman quits Caucus for silence on Hamas treatment of women

Councilwoman Inna Vernikov left the NYC Council's Women's Caucus after it failed to unequivocally condemn Hamas's actions against Israeli women.

Father of Oct. 7th hero:

'We want to hug each one that Aner saved'

'Or Levy's release from captivity was very emotional; we want to meet him, we feel close to all survivors,' Father of Aner Shapira, murdered at the Nova Festival on 10/7, says.

Until they all return:

Daily vigil to be held at Western Wall for return of hostages

Tehillim vigil will be held daily at 1:00 PM at the Western Wall to pray for the return of all the hostages until the very last one comes home.

President Herzog to BBC:

'Hostages were starving and badly bruised'

President Herzog told BBC about the harsh conditions the hostages endured for 491 days of captivity.

Footage from Bangkok:

Released Thai hostages return home, reunite with their families

The five Thai hostages released last week from Hamas captivity reunited with their families after nearly 500 days apart.

'The hostages were in locations where there was humanitarian aid'

Dr. Einat Yehene, head of rehabilitation in health for the Hostages Famly Forum, says Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben-Ami, and Or Levy were 'intentionally starved.'

Gallant charges:

'Gantz and Eisenkot's resignation harmed return of hostages'

Former Defense Minister claims that the military pressure exerted by the defense establishment was not translated into diplomatic achievements, partly due to changes in leadership.

UN chief calls for ceasefire, silent on freed hostages

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for permanent ceasefire in Gaza, does not mention frail condition of freed hostages. Former Israeli Ambassador to the UN: You don’t give a damn about the security of the people of Israel. Shame on you. Resign!

British PM on Eli Sharabi:

'I was dismayed to see his frail condition'

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who met with family of freed hostage Eli Sharabi, comments on his release: We must continue to see all the hostages freed. These people were ripped away from their lives in the most brutal circumstances and held in appalling conditions.

Eli receives horrific news: His wife and daughters were murdered

Eli Sharabi, returned to Israel after 491 days in captivity, is informed that his wife Leanne and daughters Noya (16) and Yahel (13) were murdered in the October 7 massacre, and his brother Yossi was killed in captivity.

First hug - after 491 days:

Or and his son Almog meet for the first time

Or Levy, released from Hamas captivity after 491 days, reunites with his three-year-old son Almog.

Pres. Herzog on hostages' state:

'This is what a crime against humanity looks like'

'Whole world' must see how Ohad, Eli, and Or starved and emaciated, were exploited in a cynical and cruel spectacle by Hamas, Israeli President Isaac Herzog says.

Hostages' testimonies:

'They did not see daylight, they were starved and abused'

Testimonies reveal that hostages Eli Sharabi and Or Levy were held in a tunnel during their entire time in captivity, were not exposed to media and did not know about the events of the October 7th massacre.

Former Hostage:

'It was a nightmare, I will not forget IDF's sacrifices'

Former hostage Karina Ariev gave a recorded address to a rally in Hostages Square: 'I do not forget for a moment the sacrifice of the IDF soldiers. Do not forget this unity, it is what saved us.'

'They will pay the price'

Netanyahu: We have again seen the monsters of Hamas

We will do everything to return all of our hostages, but Hamas will not be there. We will eliminate Hamas, and we will return our hostages,' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promises.

Wrapped in a tallit:

Sharon Sharabi meets his freed brother Eli, says 'Shema Yisrael'

Heartbreaking: Sharon Sharabi meets his brother Eli in Sheba Medical Center after Eli returns from Hamas captivity, wraps Eli in his tallit and says, 'Shema Yisrael.'

Hamas' brutal show:

World horrified by hostages' condition, Hamas's show

British, US, and German representatives rush to condemn Hamas' cruel 'release ceremony,' note emaciated states of released hostages Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben-Ami, and Or Levy.

Israel to mediators: 'We will not ignore this'

Gal Hirsch, Israeli Coordinator for the Hostages and Missing, promises that Israel will not ignore the conditions of released hostages Ohad Ben-Ami, Eli Sharabi, and Or Levy, who were filmed gaunt and pale at their 'release ceremony.'

Eighty years later:

Medical source: 'Just like the Jews in concentration camps'

Health Ministry's General Medicine Division head responds to condition of returning hostages, says, 'We saw malnutrition which proves the horrors they suffered.'

Watch: Eli Sharabi arrives at hospital, wrapped in Israeli flag

Released hostage Eli Sharabi arrives at Sheba Medical Center, walking erect and wrapped in an Israeli flag.

Or Levy meets his family: 'We waited so long for you, sweetie'

Watch the moving moments when released hostage Or Levy first meets his family in Sheba Medical Center.

Ohad Ben-Ami after his release: 'I have a ton to make up'

Watch the emotional reunification of Ohad Ben-Ami with his daughters and brother, after he and his wife arrive at Ichilov Hospital.

Thin and pale:

Eli Sharabi, Or Levy, and Ohad Ben-Ami released from captivity

The Hamas terror group held a cynical 'ceremony' leading Ohad Ben-Ami, Eli Sharabi, and Or Levy onto a stage in Deir al-Balah in central Gaza.

Yarden Bibas:

'As long as my family is still in Gaza, everything here is dark'

Yarden Bibas, who was freed from Hamas captivity and whose wife and two young boys remain in captivity, in first public message: Unfortunately, my family has not yet returned to me. As long as they are there, everything here is dark. Help me bring the light back into my life.

After 491 days in captivity

Or Levy, Eli Sharabi and Ohad Ben Ami to be freed

Hamas to free hostages Or Levy, Eli Sharabi and Ohad Ben Ami from captivity on Saturday.

Moving meeting:

Former hostages identified aunt's voice in captivity

Professor Ruhama Albag, aunt of former hostage Liri Albag, gave an interview to Kan Reshet Bet about the Shavuot holiday. Liri, Naama, Karina, Daniella, and Agam heard her voice and drew strength from her message.

Israel waits for names of fifth group of hostages to be released

Israel waiting for Hamas to announce names of hostages to be released Saturday, as Hamas fumes over Trump announcement and Israeli delegation readies for talks in Qatar.

New testimonies from captivity:

Hostages tell of severe physical and psychological violence

Released hostages say they were subjected to severe physical violence, forced to eat rotten food and were humiliated.

Resolving the Gaza “Custody Battle”

This might be the capstone of Trump’s Mideast Peace Negotiations harkening back to the successes of his first term. Opinion.

Trump to hostages' families:

'I will not rest until they return'

President addressed captivity survivor Noa Argamni, who was in the crowd, calling her an inspiration.

Gadi Mozes returns to Nir Oz:

'I hope to soon return and work the fields'

A week after being released from Hamas captivity, Gadi Mozes returns to his home in Nir Oz. 'I hope to soon return and work the fields and contribute to the rebuilding of Kibbutz Nir Oz.'

'I'm finally home'

Daniella Gilboa comes home and plays the piano

IDF lookout Daniella Gilboa returns to her home in Petah Tikva, after being released from Beilinson Hospital, where she had been since being freed from Hamas captivity in Gaza.

Watch:

Released hostages plant trees as they leave hospital

In a moving ceremony, the five IDF lookouts who returned from Hamas captivity planted olive trees at the entrance to Beilinson Hospital.

Hostage's parents in DC:

'US and Israeli leaders both must focus on recovering hostages'

Ronen and Orna Neutra, parents of hostage Omer Neutra, explained their message to President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu in an interview with Arutz Sheva from Washington DC.

Watch:

Released hostages leave hospital and return home

The five IDF lookouts who returned from Hamas captivity were discharged from Beilinson Hospital and were met with great excitement by crowds that waited outside their homes.

Times Square video highlights Bibas family's suffering

Video ad featured in Times Square features Kfir and Ariel Bibas with their mother, demands: 'Hamas, where are the Bibas babies?'

'Am Israel chai'

Romi Gonen pens post-captivity post on Instagram

Romi Gonen, released last month from Hamas captivity, pens social media post, says her healing won't be complete until all hostages are home. 'Am Israel chai.'

On the next stages of the hostage deal -- Dai!

Dai, means "enough". It is time to dictate terms to Hamas, not the other way around. Opinion.

Freed IDF lookouts ask to resume their army service

Despite the long captivity, the five female soldiers who were released in the deal decide to return to serve, but not in the role of lookouts.

Romi Gonen's mother:

'This is the reason Romi kept Shabbat after being freed'

Meirav Leshem Gonen, mother of Romi who was freed from Hamas captivity, talks about the use her daughter made and continues to make of Judaism during her captivity and since her return.

Israeli source:

'Trump does not want Hamas in Gaza'

Ahead of meeting between US President and PM Netanyahu Israeli source reports that Israel is willing to consider extending first phase of hostage deal.

New details:

Senior Hamas figure used five women soldiers as a human shield

Liri, Naama, Karina, Daniella, and Agam were held in an apartment in Gaza City by a senior Hamas figure, who used them as a human shield and attempted to encourage them to provide IDF intelligence information.

Hostage's mother to Trump: 'Don't stop, bring them all back'

'I came to D.C. this week to thank President Trump and to caution him about those who seek to destroy the hostage-ceasefire deal that he secured,' Einav, whose son Matan Zangauker was taken hostage, says.

Liri Albag celebrates 20th birthday and shares her wish

IDF lookout Liri Albag, who was released from Hamas captivity last week, celebrated her 20th birthday on Tuesday.

Released Thai hostages reunite with family members

Four out of the five Thai hostages who were released by Hamas last week reunited in Israel with their loved ones.

Netanyahu meets Steve Witkoff

Israel to send delegation to Qatar to discuss hostage deal

Prime Minister's Office says the meeting was positive and friendly. Israel preparing to send a delegation to Doha to discuss further implementation of the hostage deal.

Bibas family:

Yarden is asking about Shiri and the kids & we don't have answers

Family of released hostage Yarden Bibas speaks to media about his condition, calls on government to act to free his wife Shiri and children Ariel and Kfir.

Israel is bracing for an unimaginable requiem

Israelis remain haunted, as should all human beings, by the two tiny red-headed boys last pictured in their Batman pajamas. Op-ed.

Yarden Bibas was held alone, lied to about his family's fate

The Hamas terrorists holding hostage Yarden Bibas refused to allow him to stay with other hostages, allowing him out of the tunnel only once a day to eat; he lost 15 kilograms during his time in captivity.

Keith Siegel's daughter reveals:

'Dad was starved and mentally and physically abused'

Siegel's wife, Aviva, thanked US President Donald Trump for his part in her husband's release: 'Mr. President, you are our hope for those who are still in captivity.'

Arbel Yehud's first post since being released from captivity

Arbel Yehud, who was released from Hamas captivity last week, published a post on social media calling on everyone to 'continue the struggle and not let up.'

Moving video:

Agam Berger presents sister with military lanyard at graduation

At the end of IDF social worker training, released hostage Agam Berger presented her sister, Bar, with the purple lanyard worn by military social workers.

Giving thanks for hostages' release:

Thai delegation visits Western Wall

After release of Thai hostages from Hamas captivity, Thailand's Foreign Minister, Chief of Staff, pay emotional visit to the Western Wall.

Employed his captor

Rescued hostage's lawsuit against US nonprofit dismissed

Federal judge in Seattle dismisses a lawsuit filed by Almog Meir Jan, Israeli hostage who was rescued during Operation Arnon, against US-based pro-Palestinian Arab media company which employed his Hamas captor.

Minister Miki Zohar:

'There is a conflict between the goals of the war'

Culture and Sports Minister admits that the continuation of the hostage deal is not guaranteed. "If Hamas entrenches itself in its position that it continues to control and manage the Gaza Strip, we will resume the war."

Calderon family: Ofer came back to us weak, but on his feet

The family of Ofer Calderon, released Saturday from Hamas captivity, spoke to the media, asking for time and privacy. 'Now we can recover, we are whole.'

Emily Damari returns to home she was kidnapped from

Emily Damari, recently released from Hamas captivity, returns to her home in Kfar Aza, from which she was kidnapped on the morning of the October 7 massacre.