The IDF found that six hostages whose bodies were recovered in August were most probably murdered in captivity, but did not rule out the possibility that they were killed as the result of an airstrike.
Danielle Aloni, who was kidnapped to Gaza together with her daughter Emilia and released in a November 2023 prisoner swap deal, talks about the conditions of their captivity and the pressure for her daughter to remain behind in Gaza.
Following outcry, Nallah Sutherland, an employee of the office of NYC Mayor Eric Adams, who was filmed throwing posters of Israeli hostages in the trash, suspended from her position.
PM thanks US President-Elect for 'strong statement' warning of serious consequences if the hostages are not released by January 20.
Einav Zangauker, the mother of 24-year-old hostage Matan Zangauker, named as 1 of the 100 most influential women in the world in 2024 for her activism on behalf of the hostages by the BBC.
Hamas released another propaganda video on Telegram aimed at pressuring Israel to soften its stance in ceasefire negotiations and prisoner exchange deals.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich thanks US President-elect Donald Trump for clarifying that Hamas will suffer a heavy blow if Israeli hostages are not returned prior to Inauguration Day.
The mother of Keith Seigel, who was held captive in Gaza for 424 days, passed away before her son could return from captivity.
US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield issues statement after announcement that US citizen Omer Neutra was murdered on October 7 and his body is held in Gaza: A few months ago, I had the chance to meet Omer's parents, who made it their life’s mission to share his story and push for his return. May his memory be a blessing.
Breakthrough in talks between Fatah and Hamas that may advance the possibility of reaching an agreement for a ceasefire and hostage release deal.
Senator Lindsey Graham welcomes Trump’s threat that “there will be hell to pay” if the hostages held by Hamas are not freed by the time he takes office on January 20: Let’s end this madness now.
Hostages and Missing Families Forum Headquarters responds to Trump's warning that “there will be hell to pay” if the hostages are not freed by January 20: We call on both the current and incoming US administrations to act without delay.
Hours following the announcement that their son, who was kidnapped on October 7, was also killed that day, the family of Omer Neutra call on leaders to rise to the occasion and show the same leadership Omer showed.
US President-Elect issues warning to Hamas that there will be consequences if it does not free the 101 hostages still held in Gaza by the time he takes office next month.
Mother of British-Israeli Hostage Emily Damari pleads with UK Prime Minister to act for the immediate and unconditional release of all of the hostages.
After confirmation that Omer, a lone soldier from Long Island, was killed on October 7, New York Governor Kathy Hochul orders all flags at state facilities to be flown at half-staff on the day of his funeral.
US President reacts to announcement that Captain Omer Maxim Neutra, a lone soldier from the US, was killed on October 7th and that his body has held by Hamas in Gaza ever since.
Israel's leaders and officials expressed deep sorrow following the announcement that Captain Omer Maxim Neutra, a lone soldier from the US, fell on October 7th and his body is being held by Hamas in Gaza.
Captain Omer Maxim Neutra, lone soldier from New York, served as a tank commander in the IDF. He was kidnapped to Gaza during the October 7 massacre, and was recently declared dead.
Adi Alexander, father of Edan Alexander, urges US President Biden, President-elect Trump, and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu: 'This is a moment for courage, collaboration, and decisive action.'
Yael Alexander, whose son Edan was the subject of a recent Hamas video proving he is still alive, spoke with Arutz Sheva about the ordeal facing her and her family.
Less than a day after a video was released showing Edan Alexander held hostage by Hamas terrorists, President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal met this morning, Sunday, with his family.
National Security Minister calls terms of hostage deal being discussed 'irrelevant' and warns that 'the prime minister very much does not want Otzma Yehudit to leave the government.'
Nallah Sutherland, an employee of the office of NYC Mayor Eric Adams, given 'slap on the wrist' after being filmed tearing down posters of Israeli hostages and assaulting the person filming her.
Emily Hand who was freed from Hamas captivity in a hostage release deal a year ago: I know how it feels to be there, so I don't even want to imagine what they are going through now.
Senator Lindsey Graham tells Axios US President-elect is keen on achieving a ceasefire and hostage agreement in Gaza before his inauguration on January 20.
Video of hostages Edan Alexander a 'a cruel reminder of Hamas’s terror against citizens of multiple countries, including our own,' White House statement reads.
'If UN & other international organizations had done their jobs, our loved ones would be home by now. Instead, we get excuses, fake support, & empty promises,' Mandy Damari, mother of British-Israeli citizen Emily Damari, says at Sha'ar Hanegev rally.
Following the release of the Hamas video of hostage Edan Alexander, his mother spoke at a rally in Tel Aviv about her conversation with Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Idan Alexander, an immigrant from New Jersey, was kidnapped from the Kissufim Crossing by Hamas terrorists, and has been held captive in Gaza ever since.
Former Human Rights Watch director defends ICC warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant by calling the hostages and Israel's right to self defense "utter irrelevancies."
Prime Minister stated that the threat on the northern border has been removed and the residents of northern Israel will return 'when they feel it correct.'
Mia Schem got engaged to her partner Yinon Hason almost exactly one year after being released from Hamas captivity.
1 year after the first hostage deal, study by the Health Team of the Hostages and Missing Families Forum finds former hostages suffer malnutrition, untreated fractures, nerve damage, long-term disabilities, PTSD, and accelerated aging.
Egyptian intelligence delegation proposes ceasefire-prisoner swap deal lasting one or two months and including hostage release, talks to end war.
Source in Israel denies reports that an Egyptian security delegation will travel to Israel on Thursday in an effort to reach a Gaza ceasefire deal.
Axios reports that Biden emphasized to Netanyahu that, following the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, the priority should now shift to securing the release of hostages and achieving a ceasefire in Gaza.
Minister Yaakov Margi visits kibbutzim evacuated after October 7, promises to continue assisting the residents.
Representatives of the hostage families confront Minister of National Security | MKs Meirav Cohen and Shelly Tal Meron were removed from session.
Gilad Korngold, father of hostage Tal Shoham, urges the entire country to focus on rescuing the hostages, before anything else.
Labor Minister Yoav Ben Tzur calls to increase diplomatic and military pressure to bring hostages home. 'Time is running out.'
A year after the implementation of the previous hostage deal, the Hostages Families Forum published a moving video depicting family members of those still in captivity celebrating upon hearing of their release. The video is followed by the tagline: 'An entire nation is waiting.'
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has called on his government to enhance efforts to free hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, emphasizing the critical need for their immediate return.
PM at Cabinet meeting expresses 'deep outrage – on behalf of myself, all members of the Government, all citizens of Israel and the entire Jewish people – over the abduction and murder of Zvi Kogan.'
How will the incoming president handle the remaining hostages in Gaza - including several American citizens?
'We are examining the information, and at this stage, we cannot confirm or refute it,' IDF spokesman says.
Israel's ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, tells Arutz Sheva that Israel must take punitive action against the ICC, the Palestinian Authority, and anyone who cooperates with the arrest warrants.
The deal would be a 'humanitarian' one and would include the release of hostages, a 42-day ceasefire, the release of terrorists, and other heavy prices that Israel would have to pay.
Israel should have paused all humanitarian aid to Gaza at the start of the war in order to release all the hostages, Israeli actor Uri Gavriel says.
Hostage families asked Bar about holding demonstrations against government ministers' claims that they were undermining negotiations. 'This could toughen Hamas' positions,' he said.
State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller explains that the US chose to veto resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza because it failed to link between a ceasefire and a hostage release.
Yelena Troufanov celebrated her son Sasha's birthday, the second while he is still held captive by Hamas: 'He is my heart, my soul, my entire life. Without him, I have no life.'
PM and Defense Minister visit soldiers in the Netzarim Corridor in central Gaza, says Hamas governing capabilities are being dismantled along with its military capabilities.
Shlomo Mansour, 86, one of the founders of Kibbutz Kissufim, was taken hostage by Hamas. His family hid the kidnapping from his 100-year-old aunt to avoid distressing her.
US President urges G20 leaders to intensify efforts to pressure Hamas into agreeing to a ceasefire with Israel.
Newly published video from event held last June in Los Angeles shows Moran Stela Yanai, who was kidnapped by Hamas and released 54 days later, directly addressing pro-Palestinian Arab activist Aidan Dewolf.
ISA director Ronen Bar met last Saturday with his Turkish counterpart, Ibrahim Kalin. The two discussed the possibility of Ankara renewing the negotiations for a hostage deal.
Prime Minister Netanyahu has publicly confirmed for the first time that Israel's attack damaged the Iranian nuclear program.
'IDF is not measured by whether soldiers give water to a woman in Gaza, but by whether it defends the citizens of Israel,' Tzvika Mor, father of hostage Eitan Mor, tells Knesset committee.
A senior Hamas official says that the reason for severing ties with those responsible for the hostages in Gaza is due to strict security arrangements.
