Warrant Officer (Res.) Guy Idan, 1 of 5 soldiers from the 8th Brigade killed in battle in southern Lebanon, is the cousin of Tzahi Idan, a hostage who was kidnapped from his home in Kibbutz Nahal Oz on October 7 and continues to be held in Gaza more than a year later.
Arabic media publishes notes written by former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar with instructions, names, and locations of over 70 hostages.
Hundreds join 'Quiet Hakafot' at the Sha'ar HaNegev junction, led by hostage families.
The CIA chief will join Mossad head David Barnea for hostage talks in Doha as Hamas continues to insist on the release of significant terrorists and the end of the war.
Hostages and Missing Families Forum Headquarters welcomes decision to send an Israeli delegation to talks in Doha, says a negotiated deal is the only way to secure the release of the 101 hostages.
Amit Soussana, who was freed after 55 days in Hamas captivity, tells the UN Security Council: Do not turn a blind eye to the atrocities being committed against innocent civilians.
Families of American-Israeli hostages meet US Secretary of State, urge him to apply massive pressure on mediating countries, particularly Qatar, to restart negotiations for the return of all hostages.
Special Sukkot interview with Rachel Goldberg-Polin, mother of Hersh who was murdered in captivity. 'There's a time to mourn, to weep, and there's a time for joy - we need to be sensitive.'
Daniel Birnbaum, former SEO of SodaStream, says he's receiving messages from all over the world after promising a reward for hostages' return, explains reasoning behind his offer.
US Secretary of State making his tenth visit to Israel since October 7, 2023: On my way to Israel for intensive discussions about the importance of ending the war in Gaza, returning the hostages to their families, and alleviating the suffering of the Palestinian people.
The head of the ISA presented the Cabinet a new deal that Egypt is trying to initiate. Ministers Ben-Gvir and Smotrich opposed. Gallant, Regev, Katz, and Levin supported the deal.
Israel's Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, submitted a letter of complaint to the UN Secretary-General following the report on the ‘Right to Food,' which claims that Israel is committing genocide through starvation.
The complaint notes the mental anguish suffered by families having to repeatedly check whether the reports were true.
Hasidic American singer Lipa Schmeltzer dedicates song to rescued hostage Noa Argamani, singing praises of her faith and strength of character. Watch.
Israeli source says that after Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's death, Qatar holds the keys to a prisoner swap deal and the ability to pressure Hamas.
Israel Security Agency chief Ronen Bar meets Egypt’s newly appointed intelligence chief Hassan Mahmoud Rashad in Cairo to discuss how to move forward with negotiations on a ceasefire-for-hostages deal.
SodaStream founder and former CEO Daniel Birnbaum explains what is behind the idea to give $100,000 to any Palestinian who helps lead to the release of the hostages
Rami Igra, former head of the Prisoners and Missing Persons Division in the Mossad, explains the problem with attempting to resume negotiations.
Israel Police locates and takes for questioning a suspect who disseminated videos containing false information about the release of hostages.
Murdered hostages Elad Katzir filmed himself on a march to the Gaza border for the release of Hadar Goldin, Oron Shaul, Avra Mengistu, and Hisham Al-Sayed.
Former CEO of SodaStream, Daniel Birnbaum, released a video offering a cash reward to anyone who returns hostages from Gaza to Israel.
Women dress in outfits similar to that worn by hostage Naama Levy at the time of her kidnapping, in a powerful call for her release.
For the third time in less than 24 hours, IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari clarifies that Israelis held captive in Gaza were not freed; investigation opened.
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar weighed around 70 kilograms at the time of his death; his corpse is expected to be used as a bargaining chip in negotiations for hostages' release.
Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari details the crimes of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar following his elimination, notes that 101 hostages remain in captivity in Gaza.
The Hostages Families Forum called for the military achievement of the elimination of the leader of Hamas to be turned into a diplomatic achievement of a deal for the freeing of the remaining hostages.
Qatar's Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, says there have been no conversations for the last three to four weeks on a ceasefire and hostage release deal: We are just moving in the same circle.
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant speaks with relatives of the hostages, responding to inquiry regarding possibility that they may no longer be in Gaza.
Senior Hamas official says the group is ready to implement agreement on a ceasefire and hostage release deal which was reached at the beginning of July, but without any additional conditions.
During the meeting, representatives of the Red Cross reiterated their official demand to have access to the hostages and provide them with treatment according to international humanitarian law.
Families of hostages tour Bnei Brak, learn that Rabbi Yitzhak Koledetski has slept on the floor or on a board since the October 7 massacre. 'How can he sleep comfortably?'
Ambassadors and diplomats join hostages' families in solidarity event. Released hostage Aviva Siegel: I was there. For 51 days. I nearly died underneath the ground. One more day and I would have been dead.
Emuna Or, the sister of hostage Avinatan Or, tells Arutz Sheva the posters were torn down in Jewish communities while posters about other issues like judicial reform were left untouched.
Moshe, the brother of Avinatan Or who has been abducted in Gaza for over a year, called on Prime Minister Netanyahu to bring back his brother: "Is it possible to do more? Obviously."
The special afternoon prayer before Yom Kippur at Sha'ar Hanegev Junction included a special remembrance of the remaining hostages.
MDA ceremony held to mark one-year anniversary of the October 7 massacre and in memory of 36 volunteers who were killed during the massacre and the war.
Health Minister Moshe Arbel comments on the fact that there are still 101 hostages in Gaza: We sinned because we didn't do enough.
Masked woman claiming to support 'Palestinian resistance' brags about tearing down a poster of an Israeli hostage
Ayelet Samerano, mother of Yonatan Samerano who was murdered on October 7th and whose body was taken to Gaza by an UNRWA employee, reacts to nomination of UNRWA for prestigious peace award whose winner will be announced tomorrow.
In talks between Fatah and Hamas in Cairo, Egyptians are pushing for a deal between the parties on the ruling of Gaza, as part of a cease-fire and exchange deal.
Eitan Yahalomi, 13, kidnapped to Gaza on October 7, and released in a November 2023 deal, speaks about the kidnapping and his first days in captivity.
White House Middle East coordinator Brett McGurk tells American rabbis that the US believes that Hamas leader Sinwar is alive and likely hiding in a tunnel under Gaza with hostages nearby.
US Vice President Kamala Harris in interview with Stephen Colbert: We must have a ceasefire and a hostage deal as immediately as possible.
Former President rips into Biden's Middle East policy during appearance on Daily Wire founder's podcast, says he would have gotten many more nations to join the Abraham Accords.
The Yahalomi and Kalderon families traveled to France to remind the world that two French citizens remain in Hamas captivity.
Several leading rabbis signed a letter to the government in which they called for it to work to bring the hostages home by any means necessary, 'even through a responsible deal.'
Thousands gathered in Times Square in New York City to mark the first anniversary of the October 7th massacre and to call for the release of the hostages.
US Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff plant pomegranate tree in memory of October 7 victims: On this solemn day, I will restate my pledge to always ensure that Israel has what it needs to defend itself.
A special prayer service was held this morning at the Central Synagogue in Berlin marking the first anniversary of the October 7 massacre, with participation of senior German politicians.
Petah Tikva municipality announces that hostage Idan Shtivi was murdered on the morning of the October 7, 2023, massacre, and his body was kidnapped to Gaza.
One year since October 7th massacre: Remaining family members of hostages demand the return of their loved ones who remain in captivity as thousands gather in Central Park to commemorate the anniversary.
Photos of the 101 hostages in Hamas captivity in Gaza, the number 365, and a yellow ribbon were projected on Sunday onto the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres releases video statement on one-year anniversary of Hamas’ October 7 massacre: October 7th scarred souls, I demand once again the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages.
Israelis all over the country took to the streets tonight to mark a full year since the October 7th massacre.
After more than a decade in captivity in Gaza: The IDF led by COGAT, in collaboration with the US Embassy in Israel, rescued a young Yazidi woman held by a Hamas terrorist affiliated with ISIS in the Gaza Strip
British Prime Minister meets with the families of hostages and bereaved families at his residence in London.
The court adopted the position of the Minister of National Security, who responded: 'As long as Hamas continues to hold our captives, all possible pressure must be applied for their release.'
IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari reveals for the first time a conversation with a returned hostage and how it affected him throughout the war.
Wife of PM Netanyahu, joined by family members of hostages, lights candles and prays for the return of the hostages and the wellbeing of the soldiers at grave of the Lubatvitcher Rebbe in New York.
MK Yuli Edelstein writes letter to the Prime Minister: "This is not the time for a ceasefire with Hezbollah, but when it comes we must include the return of all the hostages held by Hamas as a condition."
