Hostages in Gaza

Yamam commander fell in hostage rescue operation

Yamam Squad Commander Chief Inspector Arnon Zamora led the force that rescued four hostages from Gaza. He was injured in the battle and later died of his wounds.

Four hostages rescued from Gaza, Yamam officer killed

Noa Argamani, Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv were rescued from Hamas captivity in a complex daytime operation.

John Kirby:

'We're still awaiting Hamas' response'

National Security Council spokesperson clarifies the White House is still awaiting an official response by Hamas to the latest ceasefire proposal for the Gaza conflict.

Blinken to visit Israel for the eighth time since October 7

Blinken, who will also visit Egypt, Jordan and Qatar, is expected to push the outline for a ceasefire and hostage release deal which President Joe Biden unveiled last week.

Report:

Biden administration pushing allies to threaten Hamas

CNN report: Biden administration pushing allies in the Middle East to make specific threats to Hamas, as part of campaign to push the group toward accepting latest ceasefire and hostage proposal.

Biden to ABC News:

'I think Netanyahu is listening to me'

US President tells ABC News that Israel agreed to his three-state ceasefire proposal and that Netanyahu is "publicly" supportive of it.

Hamas official:

'The ball is in Israel's court'

Senior Hamas official Osama Hamdan says his organization is not ready to discuss any new proposals that do not guarantee the end of the war in Gaza and the complete withdrawal of the IDF from the Strip.

After denying Hamas rapes

Political commentator Briahna Joy Gray fired from The Hill

Political commentator Briahna Joy Gray fired after rolling her eyes at sister of hostage being held by Hamas when asked if she believes Hamas raped women on October 7.

Qatar clarifies:

'Hamas has not yet responded to the latest ceasefire proposal'

Earlier, The Wall Street Journal reported that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar had rejected the Biden administration's ceasefire proposal.

Israel opposes Biden's ceasefire deal

Israeli officials have been working with their American counterparts to express the Israeli opposition to the resolution calling to adopt the ceasefire deal, which Israel claims does not match its offer.

17 nations call on Hamas to accept ceasefire

Hostages Families Forum Headquarters welcomes joint statement by 17 countries demanding Hamas accept ceasefire proposed by President Biden and release the hostages.

State Department spokesman:

'It's time for Hamas to accept the proposal'

US continues pressure on Hamas to accept three-point deal unveiled by Biden: The only thing standing in between the people of Gaza and an immediate ceasefire is Hamas.

IDF Spokesman:

'Allegations against the Chief of Staff are false and baseless'

New book claims that, at the beginning of the war, the Chief of Staff thwarted an operation to free hostages who were being held at Shifa Hospital. IDF rejects the claims.

Jerusalem Conference in NYC

Father of hostage: The nation is united, we feel the embrace

Dani Miran, father of Omri who was kidnapped to Gaza, spoke at the Arutz Sheva conference in New York and inspired the audience. Watch.

Herzog meets families of female soldiers taken hostage

President Isaac and First Lady Michal Herzog meet with the families of the 5 IDF observers who were brutally kidnapped on October 7.

Historic event:

Children pray for hostages' release

At the opening ceremony marking the Day of Liberation and Rescue of the Jews of Europe that took place at the Western Wall, children gave a touching performance as they recited poetry excerpts and chanted psalms for the release of the hostages.

Son of slain hostage:

'Hamas abducted them and Hamas was responsible for their lives'

Guy, the son of Yoram Metzger, who was killed in Hamas captivity, blames the terrorist organization, and no one else for his father's death, says the family was ready to receive the news.

US submits draft UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire deal

US submits new resolution to the UN Security Council expressing support for the hostage release and ceasefire proposal unveiled by US President Joe Biden last week.

US insists:

'Proposal outlined by Biden is an Israeli one'

White House national security spokesman John Kirby says proposal outlined by Biden “accurately reflects that proposal that we worked with the Israelis on”.

Biden: This deal must get done

US President calls for the implementation of the three-phase outline for a ceasefire and hostage release deal that he presented last week.

British Foreign Secretary:

'Hamas must send all hostages home'

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron expresses condolences over death of Nadav Popplewell, a dual British-Israeli citizen who was murdered in captivity, calls on Hamas to release all hostages.

Thousands march in London, demanding hostages' return

Among those present were aunt and uncle of Omer Neutra, who is still held captive, and parents of Oz Daniel, whose body is being held by Hamas.

Families of hostages:

'Their remaining in captivity must become a liability for Hamas'

The Tikva Forum of Hostages' Families reacts to the news that Chaim Peri, Yoram Metzger, Amiram Cooper and Nadav Popplewell were murdered by Hamas terrorists.

Cleared for publication:

4 hostages murdered in captivity

IDF clears for publication that hostages Haim Perry, Yoram Metzger, Amiram Cooper, and Nadav Popplewell are no longer alive.

Kibbitz Nirim:

Hostage Nadav Popplewell murdered in captivity

Nadav. 51, was kidnapped together with his mother Channah Peri on October 7. Channah was released in November.

Netanyahu:

'We will return the hostages and eliminate Hamas'

PM addresses deal proposed by President Biden. 'I think about the hostages all the time.'

Bereaved mother:

'I don't want to be Tami Arad'

Talik Gvili, mother of Ran Gvili who was murdered and whose body was taken to Gaza, tells the Knesset Constitution Committee: "We must win the war and bring everyone home."

Netanyahu on Biden deal:

'I am not ready to end the war'

PM participates in Knesset Foreign Affairs and Security Committee discussion, says Israel's enemies are looking to see if it surrenders to Hamas.

Gallant to Blinken:

'We won't stop the war until the hostages return'

Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant told US Secretary of State Antony Blinken that Israel is working on setting up an alternative to Hamas rule in Gaza.

New York:

Anti-Israel protester holds sign reading, 'Kill hostages now'

Masked anti-Israel protester holds hateful sign calling for the deaths of all hostages, including innocent civilian elderly, women, and children.

David Friedman at Jerusalem Conf:

'The only solution: Sovereignty in Judea and Samaria'

Former US Ambassador to Israel says the US must help Israel apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria and speaks out against the White House's decision-making

Blinken to Israeli ministers:

'The onus is on Hamas to accept the deal'

Secretary of State speaks to Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Minister Benny Gantz in the wake of the three-phase plan presented by President Biden.

Father of hostage:

'It is incredibly moving to see people standing with us'

Dani Miran, father of Omri who is held captive in Gaza, speaks at Arutz Sheva-Israel National News Jerusalem Conference in New York City: What gives us strength to carry on is you, the people of Israel, both in the homeland and the diaspora.

Right-wing orgs to Netanyahu:

'Announce clearly that you will not agree to surrender to Hamas'

Right-wing organizations urge PM Netanyahu to reject Biden's ceasefire plan: Withdrawal from the Strip means canceling all the military achievements we achieved in the war.

Mayor Adams:

'We need to adapt 'never again' to 'Bring them home''

New York City Mayor Eric Adams was presented the Jerusalem Award on Sunday at the Arutz Sheva-Israel National News Jerusalem Conference in New York City.

'Bring them home'

Watch: Hostages' families march in New York

Activists and relatives of hostages who are being held by Hamas in Gaza marched in New York City prior to the start of the annual Israel Day on 5th Parade.

President Herzog:

'I will back government in prisoner exchange deal'

Israeli President Herzog commented on the proposal presented by US President Biden to release hostages: "It is imperative to bring them home as part of a deal that maintains the security interests of the State of Israel."

Netanyahu adviser:

Biden ceasefire outline 'not a good deal'

Ophir Falk says Israel considering ceasefire outline proposed by US President Biden because 'we really want the hostages returned' despite serious problems with the proposal.

David Cameron:

'Hamas must accept Biden's ceasefire deal'

British Foreign Secretary calls on Hamas to accept new ceasefire deal outlined by Biden: Let’s seize this moment and bring this conflict to an end.

Ben Gvir and Smotrich threaten:

'We won't be part of a government that agrees to Biden outline'

The right blasts the hostage release deal presented by the US President. Ministers Smotrich and Ben Gvir to Netanyahu: We will disband the government if the outline is approved.

Families of American hostages:

'As the President emphasized, we cannot let this moment pass'

Families of eight American hostages being held by Hamas commend Biden's speech in which he laid out a three-phase outline for a ceasefire and a hostage release deal.

Hamas:

'We view Biden's proposal positively'

Hamas responds to three-phase proposal presented by Biden, says it is ready to deal "positively and constructively" with any proposal based on a permanent ceasefire and complete Israeli withdrawal from the Gaza Strip.

Netanyahu responds to Biden:

'Outline allows return of hostages, elimination of Hamas'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Office issues statement after Biden's speech: The Israeli government is united in the desire to return our hostages as soon as possible.

'It's time for this war to end'

Biden outlines three-phase Israeli proposal for Gaza ceasefire

US President urges Israelis to back latest proposal because "at this point, Hamas no longer is capable of carrying out another October 7."

Hamas releases a video with the voice of Noa Argamani

Hamas released a video in which the voice of the kidnapped Noa Argamani, who has been held by Hamas for 238 days, can be heard.

Hamas sets conditions for the return of hostages deal

Hamas demands cessation of fighting, total withdrawal of the IDF from the Gaza Strip, lifting of the siege, rebuilding of the Gaza Strip, and implementation of a "respectable" exchange deal.

After 20 days, IDF forces exit Jabaliya

After rescuing the bodies of seven hostages and destroying 10 kilometers of terror tunnels, IDF forces exit Jabaliya.

Israeli officials believe:

Hamas not interested in moving forward with the talks

Hamas publishes official statement saying that a deal for the release of hostages would only be possible if the war in Gaza is completely stopped.

Moments before kidnapping:

The chilling conversation between Eden Yerushalmi and the police

24-year-old Eden Yerushalmi was kidnapped from the Nova Festival in Re'im. In the recording, she can be heard describing her situation to the police while incessant gunfire is heard in the background.

'There won't be a deal'

The difficult conversation between hostage families and NSC Chief

National Security Council Director Tzachi Hanegbi explained to family members of hostages that the government can not give in to Hamas' demand to end the war.

UN Secretary-General to meet families of hostages

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres to have first meeting with members of the Tikva Forum of families of hostages next week.

IDF destroys tunnel where bodies of hostages were found

After the bodies of Shani Louk, Amit Buskila, Ron Benjamin, Yitzchak Gelernter, Hanan Yablonka, Michel Nisenbaum, and Orion Hernandez were found in a tunnel in Jabaliya, the IDF destroyed the entrances to the tunnel.

Islamic Jihad publishes 2nd video of hostage Sasha Trufanov

Terrorist organization publishes 2nd video this week of hostage who was kidnapped on October 7 and continues to be held in Gaza.

Freed hostage Sapir Cohen receives warm welcome in South Africa

Cohen, whose boyfriend Sasha Troufanov remains in captivity and was featured in a video released by Islamic Jihad yesterday, visits Jewish community of South Africa despite government's anti-Israel stance.

Islamic Jihad publishes video of hostage Sasha Trufanov

Terrorist organization releases sign of life from one of the hostages kidnapped on October 7.

IDF Chief of Staff:

'80% of military objectives achieved, the rest will take time'

Israel is set to deliver a new prisoner exchange agreement proposal to the mediating countries, thought to be one of the most comprehensive plans yet offered.

IDF's hostage envoy criticizes the government

Maj. Gen. Nitzan Alon criticizes the government in closed conversations with IDF officers: There will be no deal with the make up of this government.

NYC Jerusalem Conference:

Firsthand accounts and insider views of Oct. 7th and the war

The third annual Arutz Sheva Jerusalem Conference in New York City will honor those who have defended Israel on every front - and show how everyone can do their part.

After his body was recovered:

Thousands attend funeral for hostage

Per the Yablonka family's request, the funeral procession began with a rally calling for the release of the hostages who are still being held in Gaza.

'I have friends in Palestine'

Hostage's mother recalls her involvement in 'peace program'

Ayelet Levy-Shachar, the mother of Naama Levy, said her daughter had participated in Hands of Peace, an initiative promoting dialogue between young Palestinians and Israelis.