Hostages in Gaza

Freed Hostage:

'I heard my son had been murdered on the radio'

Freed hostage Ruthi Munder tells how she heard about the fate of her family while in Hamas captivity.

Hostage coordinator:

'Hamas’ demands are delusional'

Israel’s Coordinator for the Captives and the Missing, Gal Hirsch, to CNN: We want a deal, but Hamas’ demands are disconnected from reality.

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Freed hostage testifies to crimes committed by Hamas

Aviva Siegel, who was freed in hostage release deal in November, recalls the horrific crimes that she and other hostages went through.

At Khan Yunis hospital

IDF finds medications with names of hostages

IDF says the source of the medications and how they were used is currently under investigation.

Biden:

'There has to be a temporary ceasefire'

US President says he hopes Israel will not launch a land invasion of Rafah before a hostage release deal is reached.

Gantz to Hamas:

'Return the hostages or Israel will invade Rafah'

Minister Benny Gantz delivers an ultimatum to Hamas just minutes before Shabbat

Son of murdered hostage:

'If only I could switch places with you'

13-year-old Yagil Yaakov, who was notified yesterday that his father was murdered on October 7th, took to social media to lament his father's death.

Biden to Netanyahu:

'Working tirelessly to release all hostages'

US President tells Netanyahu that the situation of the hostages being held by Hamas is "appalling" and he is committed to secure their release.

Kibbutz Nir Oz:

Hostage Yair Yaakov was murdered by Hamas

Kibbutz announces one of its residents who was kidnapped on October 7, 59-year-old Yair Yaakov, was murdered that day. His partner and 2 kidnapped children were released during hostage deal in November.

Hamas terrorist admits:

Dozens of terrorists hid in Nasser Hospital

IDF Spokesman Hagari says while IDF has intelligence about hostages' bodies being held in the hospital, they have yet to be found.

During meeting with CIA chief

PM demands to know if hostages received medications

A diplomatic source clarified that 'the Prime Minister's 'maximum pressure' policy is the only way to cause the Hamas terror organization to back down from its insane demands and to free the hostages.'

Terrorist who held Noa Marciano hostage eliminated

IDF eliminated Ahmed Ghoul, a commander in Hamas' Shati Battalion who participated in the October 7th massacre and held 19-year-old IDF lookout Cpl. Noa Marciano hostage.

Brother of hostage:

'Send representatives to talks in Egypt'

Danny Elgarat demands that the government send representatives to the talks in Egypt and act to bring back the hostages, including his brother Itzik.

Brother of hostage explains:

How the suit in The Hague can hurt Hamas

Moshe Or, the brother of the hostage Avinatan Or, explains to Arutz Sheva that the families of the hostages want the ICJ to issue warrants against Hamas leaders in all UN member states.

No more silence:

Hostages' families turn to ICC over Hamas' crimes

Hundreds of hostage family members went to The Hague today (Wednesday) and filed a report with the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Hamas leaders for the organization's actions during the horrific events of October 7.

Netanyahu decides:

Israeli delegation won't return to Cairo

PMO says Israel won't submit to 'delusional' demands of Hamas in hostage talks, Hamas positions must change for progress to be made.

Freed hostages released from hospital after 3 days

Sheba Tel Hashomer Hospital says 3-day treatment of Fernando Marman and Louis Har after they were freed from 129 days in Hamas captivity shows the danger to the remaining hostages.

Father of hostage:

'Brings US House of Representatives to tears'

Zvika Mor, father of Eitan held hostage by Hamas, talks about his visit to Washington with the Knesset Speaker's delegation: 'The US sentiment was attentive to our plight.'

'He's harming the talks'

Lapid criticizes government, Likud fires back

Opposition leader Yair Lapid blasts government following reports that Israel did not present a proposal for release of the hostages in Cairo.

Egyptian official:

'Cairo talks have been extended for three days'

US official says the next two days of talks on a hostage release deal will involve lower-level officials, who will continue discussing a new framework for a deal.

US officials:

'Talks in Cairo productive, but no breakthrough'

US official tells CNN the outstanding area of disagreement in hostage deal talks is the ratio of prisoners to hostages that would be released.

New documentation from soldier’s helmet:

This is how Yamam rescued two hostages under fire

The Police have published dramatic documentation from the helmet of IDF soldiers who participated in the operation to free Fernando Marman and Louis Har.

Commissioner (ret.) Shachar Ayalon:

“Counter terrorism unit displayed perfect abilities”

Former deputy chief of Police, Shachar Ayalon, gives a glimpse of the counter terrorism unit and talks about Israel’s strength that enables it to recover from tragedy.

'Gaza is gone. Turn over the hostages'

Israeli analyst Zvi Yehezkeli delivers a grim video message to the residents of Gaza.

Assessment:

Hamas to toughen security of hostages

Hamas trying to find out how Israel got precise intelligence information about the location of the two hostages who were rescued.

Talks on hostage deal

Netanyahu approves delegation for talks in Cairo

Officials say Israel has formulated a new position that includes a compromise. The official delegation to talks in Cairo will include the head of the Mossad and the head of the Shin Bet.

Biden:

'US working on Gaza truce of at least six weeks'

US President says the key elements of a hostage release deal are on the table: Gaps remain, but I’ve encouraged Israeli leaders to keep working to achieve the deal.

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Freed hostages' first moments of freedom

After 129 days in Hamas captivity, Fernando Simon Marman and Louis Har were rescued from Rafah and taken by helicopter to the hospital.

Defense Minister Gallant:

'This is a turning point, Hamas is vulnerable'

Defense Minister meets with troops who participated in the rescue of 2 hostages from Rafah in Gaza.

Netanyahu to soldiers:

'1 of the most successful rescue operations ever'

PM meets soldiers who freed Fernando Marman and Louis Har from Rafah in Gaza, calls hostage-rescue mission ' a successful operation, a perfect operation.'

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Footage of hostage rescue operation in Rafah

IDF releases aerial footage from operation which freed Fernando Simon Marman and Louis Har.

Rescued hostages were starved, not given medication

Families of the two hostages recently rescued from Gaza claim their loved ones suffered from malnutrition and unhygienic conditions, and were not given medications that Hamas had pledged to transfer to them.

Smotrich:

'Send Shin Bet to kill Hamas leaders, not Cairo'

Finance Minister says rescue of 2 hostages in Rafah demonstrates why continuation of military operation must take precedence over hostage deal talks with Hamas.

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Knesset Speaker announces hostage rescue on plane

Upon landing in Israel from a diplomatic visit to the US, Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana notified his fellow passengers of the operation to rescue two hostages from Rafah.

Rescued hostage's son-in-law:

'We met and embraced, they are surrounded by family'

Idan Bejerano, the son-in-law of Louis Har, described the reunion with his father-in-law after he was freed from Hamas captivity in an Israeli operation.

Brother of dead hostage:

'Perhaps Yossi's death saved the lives of soldiers'

Brother of Eli Sharabi who is held captive by Hamas and Yossi Sharabi who was killed in captivity says he hopes his brother's "was not in vain".

In dramatic operation:

Israeli troops free two hostages from captivity

Fernando Simon Marman (60) and Louis Har (70), kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak on October 7, freed in joint IDF, Israel Security Agency and Israel Police operation in Rafah.

US official:

'Framework in place for hostage deal, gaps remain'

Following Biden-Netanyahu conversation, senior administration official says Biden is determined to bring about a hostage release deal.

Former US Middle East envoy:

'There were a few steps back in Israel Arab ties'

Arutz Sheva spoke to former special envoy Jason Greenblatt about Israel's relations with her neighbors, the day after the war, and how Palestinians feel about October 7th.

Chief of Staff warns ministers not to end war

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi told the general cabinet that he was certain that without military pressure the previous hostage deal would not have been possible.

Biden to Netanyahu:

'No Rafah op. without plan to protect civilians'

The Prime Minister and President spoke for 45 minutes and discussed hostage negotiations, humanitarian aid, and Israel's expected operation in Rafah.

Ahead of Rafah operation:

Egypt's warning to Hamas

The Egyptian ultimatum warns that if an agreement is not reached, Israel will launch a ground offensive against Rafah.

'Bring them home'

Israel purchases Super Bowl ads for hostages

Diaspora Affairs Ministry and the Public Diplomacy Directorate hope to reach tens of millions of Americans with videos, radio commercials, and billboards drawing attention to the plight of the hostages during the Super Bowl.

'Life is beautiful'

Last words Inbar said before taken hostage to Gaza

From the moment Guy Ben Shimon realized that Inbar was in Gaza, he knew that the song 'Despite All,' was going to be dedicated to Inbar.

Gallant:

'Deepening operation brings hostage deal closer'

Defense Minister says IDF has 'penetrated into the heart of Hamas’s most sensitive places, and are using their intelligence against them.'

No proof provided

Hamas tells Qatar hostages received medications

France is pressuring the Qataris to provide proof that the hostages received the medications transferred to Gaza last month.

UN Secretary-General:

'If I were PM, my main priority would be hostages'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres meets protesters calling for the release of hostages, says he is worried a deal will fall through because of statements by Hamas and Netanyahu.

Impasse in talks

Israel rejects most of Hamas' demands

War Cabinet agrees that Hamas' demands are unrealistic, and therefore there is no point in attending talks in Egypt on a hostage release deal.

IDF:

Yossi Sharabi likely killed after Israeli strike

IDF informs family of Yossi Sharabi, who was taken hostage by Hamas from Kibbutz Be’eri, of the details of investigation into the circumstances of his death.

Report:

Talks on hostage deal to resume soon in Cairo

Arab newspaper reports that a senior Israeli security delegation will visit Cairo as indirect negotiations with Hamas continue.

In unanimous vote:

All hostages to be made honorary citizens of Paris

All party leaders, including the Communist Party and the Radical Party of the Left, voted in favor and demanded in their speeches the immediate release of all hostages.

Putin:

'Russia working to free hostages held by Hamas'

Russian President meets leaders of local Jewish community, says Moscow achieved "specific results" in efforts to free hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza.

4 months since massacre:

British MPs show support for Gaza hostages

Israel’s Embassy in London initiated a show of support and dozens of Parliament members wore hostage dog tags commemorating four months since the Hamas attack on southern Israel

WhatsApp shuts accounts of hostages and 10.7 victims

Families of the hostages who were kidnapped to Gaza and those murdered on October 7th received messages that their loved ones "left the group" on WhatsApp.

'For 4 months I didn't believe it'

Hostage learned of mother's murder after release

13-year-old released hostage, Alma Or shared on Instagram that while she was in Hamas captivity, she did not know that her mother Yonat had been murdered.

IDF reveals:

Tunnel used by Hamas officials to hold hostages

During searches in the tunnel, several rooms were discovered, including a barred cell where hostages were held, a bathroom, and a rest area used by terrorists holding the hostages.

Biden Admin official:

Hamas hostage release proposal 'generally positive'

Administration official says there is 'room to work with' after Hamas finally responds to hostage deal proposal, but they are still 'skeptical' a deal will be made.

Report:

This is Hamas' prisoner exchange proposal

The proposal calls for an immediate halt to all Israeli military activity in Gaza and the release of more than 1500 Palestinian prisoners.

PM agreed to ceasefire without informing Cabinet

Prime Minister Netanyahu authorized the Mossad to negotiate a ceasefire in Gaza before informing the War Cabinet about the deal.

Likud MK:

'Hamas should come crawling back to us for a deal'

MK Eliyahu Revivo says that the negotiations with Hamas thus far have not been aggressive enough.