After Hamas refuses previous ceasefire proposals and offers to release only 2 hostages, Egypt attempts to bridge the divides with the Israeli demands for the release of dozens of hostages.
The family of hostage Omri Miran, who holds Hungarian citizenship, criticized Prime Minister Netanyhau for referring to him as 'the Hungarian hostage.'
A few hours after the publication of the most recent sign of life by Hamas, the video appeared on the website of the Premier League for basketball.
President Trump says he aims to free as many Gaza hostages as possible, notes the progress in hostage releases since his involvement.
The Qatari regime's first official comment regarding the "Qatar-Gate" affair focuses on denying claims that it paid to spread messages undermining Egypt, but it did not mention Prime Minister Netanyahu's aides.
Hamas declines to engage with Israel’s ceasefire counter-proposal, reaffirming its commitment to a plan brokered by Egypt and Qatar.
Suhail al-Hindi, a member of Hamas's political bureau, conveys a positive message regarding the organization's willingness to advance a deal with Israel.
On the birthday of Bar Kupershtein, who is still held in Gaza, his family appeals to Prime Minister Netanyahu to prioritize the hostages' return.
Hostage survivor Eliya Cohen recounts the brutal abuse he endured at the hands of terrorists, the hostage who tried to escape and was murdered, and the moment he discovered his girlfriend was still alive.
The Knesset has approved a bill to grant families of released hostages medical and psychological support for an additional period after their loved ones return.
As part of a security consultation last night, Security Cabinet ministers called to cut off all power to Gaza to increase pressure for a deal.
In his first interview after being released from Hamas captivity, Yarden Bibas calls on the US President to stop the fighting and bring home the remaining hostages.
Khalil al-Hayya, Hamas leader in the Gaza Strip, says that Hamas has agreed to most mediator demands, but will not surrender its weapons.
Rebecca Bohbot, wife of hostage Elkana, whose videos have been published in recent days, is disappointed that no government officials have contacted her, 'Where is the State?'
Einav Zangauker, mother of hostage Matan, warns: "We’re going back to a process of selection. The hostages are abandoned. The deal must include everyone – now."
Kobi and Idit Ohel spoke on the phone with the Prime Minister after they contacted him in an urgent open letter.
Hamas spokesman says negotiations for ceasefire and hostage release are progressing: We hope that the coming days will bring a real breakthrough.
Hamas reportedly discussing the release of several hostages in exchange for a ceasefire during the Eid al-Fitr holiday and the days following it.
Former hostage Amit Soussana will be honored with the prestigious International Women of Courage Award, presented by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in the presence of First Lady Melania Trump.
Axios report: The United States presented Hamas with a new proposal through Qatari mediators in an effort to secure the release of hostage Edan Alexander and break the deadlock in ceasefire negotiations. Hamas has yet to respond.
Captivity survivor Or Levy speaks in a film set to air on Channel 13 on Thursday about the moment he met his son after a year and a half in captivity and the moment he realized his wife had been murdered in the massacre.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with the family of the hostage Elkana Bochbot following the Hamas video showing him to be alive.
Hamas source says terror group willing to accept Egyptian ceasefire proposal, which would see IDF end strikes on Hamas, gradually withdraw from Gaza, in exchange for information on hostages and talks on timetable for their release.
US special envoy Steve Witkoff reaffirms America’s commitment to Israel: We need to be clear who the aggressor is here, and that is Hamas.
Auburn University basketball coach Bruce Pearl uses postgame press conference to advocate for the release of Edan Alexander: Israel is our ancestral homeland and it’s under attack. It’s under siege. All it wants to do is live in peace with its neighbors.
Adi Alexander, the father of Edan Alexander, tells the AP he is not willing to lay the blame for the failure to reach stage 2 of the hostage deal on the Israeli government.
Dozens of former hostages and over 250 family members of those still held captive call on the Israeli government to immediately end the war in Gaza and renew the effort to bring all hostages home.
Reuters reports that Egypt has put forward a new plan for the release of hostages and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza within a specified timeline. Hamas has yet to respond to the proposal.
Eli Sharabi testified before the UN Security Council about his time in Hamas captivity and revealed: 'I saw Hamas terrorists carrying boxes with the UN and UNRWA emblems on them into the tunnel.'
The survivor of Hamas captivity arrived at the UN ahead of a meeting with the security council and was greeted by supporters chanting 'You are not alone.'
Tal Shoham spoke in a recent interview about the massive scale of the remaining Hamas tunnels - which are still being expanded.
State Department spokesman Tammy Bruce says Hamas is to blame for the deaths of Gazans in surprise Israeli strikes, notes Witkoff’s original bridge proposal remains an option should Hamas choose to accept it.
Recently release hostage Eli Sharabi to address the United Nations Security Council later this week, recount the harrowing details of his months in captivity under Hamas.
US Envoy Steve Witkoff said that Hamas's answer to his proposal was unacceptable and threatened: 'What happened with the Houthis yesterday ought to inform as to where we stand with the regard to terrorism.'
Media personality Natali Dadon held a Purim party with released hostages and their families.
The procession was led by survivor of Hamas captivity Karina Ariev, Dani Elgarat, whose brother Itzik was murdered in captivity, Yoav and Sharon Engel, whose son Ofir Engel returned from Hamas captivity, and Shlomi Hajaj, the uncle of hostage Rom Braslavski.
Following high-level meeting, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructs negotiating team to prepare to continue talks for hostages' release.
Emily Damari and Romi Gonen, fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Haifa, were the honored guests at the match between the two teams this evening.
US Secretary of State blasts Hamas and demands the release of all hostages: What Hamas has done is outrageous and we shouldn't accept it as normal. We're dealing with savages. These are bad people, terrible people, and we need to treat them as such.
Trump's envoy to the Middle East says Hamas is making "unrealistic" demands in hostage deal: Hamas is well aware of the deadline and must understand that we will respond accordingly if it passes.
Prime Minister's Office accuses Hamas of continuing its refusal of the outline and is not making progress in talks despite claim it will release the 5 American hostages.
US envoy Steve Witkoff proposes Israel resume humanitarian aid to Hamas, release terrorists, in exchange for the release of several hostages.
Sources in the Republican Party say that President Trump's envoy for hostages was removed from handling the issue of the hostages in Gaza after saying that Hamas were 'nice guys'.
Singers David D'or and Guy Feld hosted released hostage Ohad Ben-Ami to talk about the power of faith that helped him survive in a new and moving song.
Tzvika Mor, father of hostage Eitan, tells Arutz Sheva about the sign of life he received from his son and calls for resuming the war.
Kobi, the father of Israeli hostage Alon Ohel, spoke about the message his son sent through released hostage Eli Sharabi
In a statement, Hamas stresses that commitment to the agreement and the completion of negotiations are the only way to secure the return of the hostages.
During a discussion in the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, Danny Elgarat revealed that only a single MK from the coalition offered condolences after his brother's body was returned.
US Secretary of State says the talks between hostage envoy Adam Boehler and Hamas have not "borne fruit," will not be repeated.
US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff tells Fox News the conditions the hostages have been kept in are 'deplorable' and deadlines are needed for the release of the remaining hostages.
Hostage families give Knesset members a pita wrapped in a yellow ribbon with a message from a released hostage. Hostage Nimrod Cohen's family confronted Minister Chikli.
Prime Minister Netanyahu and his staff told the cabinet that they had spoken to the Trump administration about the direct talks between Envoy Boehler and Hamas and agreed that they would be fully coordinated.
Trump’s envoy for hostages, Adam Boehler, issues clarification after coming under fire for justifying his secret talks with Hamas leaders: Hamas is a terrorist organization that has murdered thousands of innocent people. They are BY DEFINITION BAD people.
The new IDF Chief of Staff ordered the Southern Command commanding officer to make changes to the attack plan so that the next ground maneuver would be more effective.
Released hostage Agam Berger held a special thanksgiving ceremony at a Tel Aviv synagogue this weekend, including the ceremonial taking of Challah and a prayer for the remaining hostages.
Former US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman says that the deal that hostage envoy Adam Boehler presented to the media deviates from President Trump's binary option.
The two survivors of Hamas captivity left their hospital beds in the rehabilitation department and traveled to the square in Tel Aviv. 'One square with so much strength, emotion, hope, and prayers.'
Special envoy for the hostage negotiations Adam Boehler claimed that Hamas is interested in ending the conflict in favor of a US-supervised truce.
Omer Shem-Tov gives the miraculous story of how he said the Shabbat Kiddush for five months from a seemingly endless bottle of grape juice.
A senior Hamas official abroad confirmed to Reuters that the terrorist organization held a meeting with Trump hostage envoy Adam Boehler.
