Leading figures from business, academia, and media have united in a powerful campaign advocating for the release of all 100 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza since October 7, 2023, including seven American citizens.
President Biden hosts reception at the White House ahead of Hanukkah: The trauma of October 7 and its aftermath are still raw and ongoing.
Israeli PM meets Adam Boehler, Trump's pick for Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs, in Jerusalem as President-Elect says he is working to free the hostages.
Airplane's trails in the shape of the hostages' symbol, seen in the sky this morning, were caused by a routine Israeli Air Force mission, according to an IDF investigation.
US President-Elect mentions efforts to free the hostages held in Gaza and his warning that they must be released by his inauguration, and does not mention ceasefire, in remarks to press.
Defense Minister Israel Katz confirms prisoner swap deal with Hamas 'closer than ever,' stresses that 'it's better to speak less.'
Hamas official tells Saudi news outlet that a ceasfire-prisoner swap deal is 'closer than ever,' claims 'main obstacle is Israel and Netanyahu.'
The IDF says that the ribbons in tribute to the hostages seen in the skies above Israel on Monday morning were drawn by an Air Force jet.
Israel willing to compromise on several issues but not on the number of hostages to be released, report says.
Planes that flew over Israel used their trails to 'draw' ribbons in solidarity with the hostages in Gaza.
Sources involved in the negotiations between Israel and Hamas over the release of hostages in Gaza tell Haaretz that the final number of hostages to be freed as part of the humanitarian phase of the deal remains uncertain.
Senior religious Zionist rabbis toured the Gaza envelope and called for a deal to release the hostages that would not harm Israeli security.
Protesters gathered in Central Park to call on President Joe Biden Biden and President-Elect Donald Trump to seize the opportunity to seal the deal and bring the hostages home.
The Prime Minister reemphasized that Israel does not seek confrontation with Syria: 'We will decide Israel's policies on Syria based on the reality on the ground.'
Einav Zangauker, mother of Matan who is being held hostage in the Gaza Strip, lashes out at Netanyahu during rally in Hostages Square in Tel Aviv.
At the Hostages' Families Rally at Hostages Square, families emphasize: 'There will be no victory until the last hostage returns! We demand a deal that will guarantee the return of all hostages home!'
Arab reports say Israel refuses to include archterrorist Marwan Barghouti in prisoner swap deal with Hamas. 'Israel has alternative lists.'
Hamas released a video purporting to show the body of a kidnapped person, and stated that the fate of one of them was "unknown".
Palestinian Arab sources express cautious optimism about the chances of reaching understandings that could lead to a deal. Israeli official: An agreement within a month is not unreasonable.
White House National Security Communications Adviser says the toppling of the Assad regime should send a signal to Hamas that it needs to move forward with a hostage release deal: Given where they are and how weakened they are, this is the moment to make this deal.
Deri later clarifies his comments: I did not say at any cost. I said that we can make an immediate deal for the release of the hostages because Hamas is under a lot of pressure.
The group has indicated that it could agree to a deal in which Israeli troops would remain in Gaza.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson meets with hostage families in Washington, D.C., reaffirms both the current and incoming administrations’ commitment to securing the release of all hostages.
Former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said that there is an opportunity to bring home the hostages, and connected it to peace with Saudi Arabia which would 'change the face of the Middle East.'
Defense Minister Israel Katz tells US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin: "The zero-tolerance policy towards violations of the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon will continue."
Families of American hostages in Gaza meet with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, who reaffirms the administration’s steadfast commitment to working with Trump and his team to secure the safe release of all hostages.
Orna and Ronen Neutra, parents of the late Omer Neutra, spoke at Hostages Square today: "We will fight until we can bring Omer to a proper burial in Israel and return all the hostages home."
According to Saudi reports, Hamas provided mediators a list of hostages it holds.
Hostage Families rally at three London Embassies on World Human Rights Day in plea for intervention in releasing the 100 hostages held in Gaza.
John Kirby, White House NSC spokesperson, insists that Biden administration is working on the issue, but 'there is no update on the efforts to secure a hostage release and ceasefire deal in Gaza.'
Hamas captivity survivor Judith Raanan met with President-Elect Trump and made an emotional plea: "Please do everything possible to bring the 100 hostages home."
President Herzog meets doctors, mental health experts and families to discuss hostages' medical condition. Noa Argamani speaks about her injury in captivity.
President Isaac Herzog hosted an emergency meeting with medical experts focusing on the dire situation and deep concern for the well-being of the hostages.
Minister Smotrich conveys message to IDF: 'If someone in the General Staff's senior command does not know how to do this, or is unable to, they should step down.'
Tikva Forum for the families of hostages urges Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara: 'Every hour dedicated to legal proceedings comes at the expense of bringing hostages home and the chance that a deal will succeed.'
Families of hostages and supporters march in Washington, D.C. demanding an immediate deal for the release of the hostages after 430 days in Hamas captivity.
Arab media outlet reports progress in negotiations for ceasefire-prisoner swap deal which would span two months and include four hostages who hold US citizenship.
Tzvika Mor, father of Eitan who is being held captive in Gaza, speaks after meeting between Netanyahu and hostages' families: We are not willing to accept a deal in parts, we will not accept selection among Jews after the Holocaust.
Moments before the rally for the hostages in Tel Aviv, Einav Zangauker watched the video released by Hamas of her son Matan,
US President-elect Donald Trump told Meet the Press that he does not believe that many of the hostages in Gaza are alive: 'I hate to say it, I think you have far fewer hostages than people think.'
Bereaved families of the Gvura Forum demand that Prime Minister reach a deal that preserves war achievements and enables defeat of Hamas.
A senior Hamas official claims his organization has shown a willingness to be flexible on its demands in an attempt to reach a ceasefire agreement.
Representatives of the Hostages Families Forum met with Prime Minister Netanyahu who expressed optimism for the chances of reaching a deal to free their loved ones.
Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani says there is 'new momentum' in negotiations for a ceasefire between Israel and the Hamas terror group in Gaza.
Hamas publishes footage from hostage Matan Zangauker, family approves video's release.
It is absolutely necessary to investigate what led to the enormous failure in which so many of the citizens of the State of Israel were tortured, murdered and taken hostage. But who should investigate and when? Opinion.
Minister Orit Strock visits Kibbutz Nir Oz and meets with the leadership and the residents: Together we will rebuild the kibbutz.
US Ambassador to Israel tells Kan 11 News that Hamas is responsible for the fact that no agreement for a hostage release has been reached, but says some of Israel’s actions 'shifted the focus from Hamas in a way that’s not helpful.'
In a statement, Hamas terrorist organization claims that "Netanyahu is directly responsible for the deaths of the hostages because he failed to reach an agreement."
Ziv Braslavski, brother of Rom who is being held hostage in Gaza, speaks to Arutz Sheva-Israel National News about his relationship with his brother and about the deep void he feels in his heart.
Broadcaster and author Mark Levin speaks with Arutz Sheva about Donald Trump's plans for the Middle East once he takes office and the dangerous rise in antisemitsim in the US and the world.
Egypt has tabled a new proposal for a phased cessation of hostilities in the Gaza Strip, involving an Israeli military withdrawal from Rafah and a temporary ceasefire lasting 60 days.
The proposal includes a potential ceasefire lasting between 42 and 60 days and the release of all surviving female hostages, all men over the age of 50, and hostages in critical medical condition.
Luis Har, who was rescued from the heart of Rafah in a heroic operation, speaks about the harrowing experience of being held captive by Hamas and about how he has changed since the ordeal.
Sources tell Reuters that Steve Witkoff, Trump's incoming Middle East envoy, has initiated diplomatic efforts to broker a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release agreement and has met with the prime ministers of both Qatar and Israel.
IDF Spokesman Daniel Hagari revealed footage of the conditions in which six hostages who were murdered during the summer were held.
Noa Argamani, who was held in captivity for part of the time with Itay Svirsky, lamented his death: 'We didn't think for a moment that this is how you would return to Israel.'
The body of hostage Itay Svirsky, who was kidnapped on October 7, has been recovered from the Gaza Strip, it was cleared for publication Wednesday evening.
Terror group's leaders instruct those holding hostages captive in Gaza to 'tighten' living conditions of the captives and 'neutralize' them if rescue appears close at hand.
During Trump's previous term, Boehler worked as a lead negotiator on the Abraham Accords team, Trump noting: 'Adam will work tirelessly to bring our great American citizens home.'
