Goldin family awaits Netanyahu speech
'Expected to declare return of boys precondition for entire Gaza agreement, demand UN bear responsibility for abduction during cease-fire.'

'Expected to declare return of boys precondition for entire Gaza agreement, demand UN bear responsibility for abduction during cease-fire.'

Churches and Christian organizations around world join international initiative ahead of UN General Assembly opening session.

Nehemia Strassler criticizes Goldin family struggle against agreement with Hamas: 'Struggle weakens Israel, raises price demanded by Hamas.'

Former coordinator for captives and missing persons says Israel should've conditioned end of 2014 fighting on the release of the captives.

Brother of Golani soldier whose body is held by Hamas terror group drafts into the IDF as a fitness instructor.

Parents of abducted soldier Hadar Goldin say government doing nothing to bring missing soldiers home.

Brigadier General (res.) Kahalani says politicians should not make military promises that could change when they come into power.

Parents of soldier held by Hamas slam PM after decision to reopen Erez crossing despite arson terror from Gaza.

Former Defense Minister Amir Peretz demands that the government work to bring back the bodies of Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul.

MK Oren Hazan criticizes Defense Minister over failure to bring back bodies of Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul.

On 'Protective Edge' 4th anniversary, 1,460 Golani and Givati berets hung for return of Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul opposite army HQ.

Israeli President meets US National Security Advisor, asks him to ensure return of all Israelis held by Hamas in Gaza.

Prof. Simha Goldin, father of Hadar Goldin, accuses prime minister and the ministers of violating social contract with citizens.

IDF Military Advocate General releases findings on use of Hannibal Protocol to rescue Hadar Goldin when Hamas violated a ceasefire.

Israel will not lift blockade without word on Hamas captives, including IDF soldiers Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul, Arab sources report.

“I cannot believe that the Netanyahu family would behave like that,” said Haaretz correspondent Benny Ziffer

Report says Sara Netanyahu slammed bereaved parents for inviting arch-rival Ayelet Shaked to a memorial for Hadar Goldin: "Ingrates"

Families of killed soldiers and captive Israelis protest any deal not including their return


Family of Oron Shaul warns Prime Minister over truce arrangement that leaves out MIAs, says it will backfire.

Mother of murdered soldier whose body has been held by Hamas since 2014 demands UN coordinator insist Hamas release her son's body.

Simcha Goldin, father of Lt. Hadar Hy"d blames government for not using capabilities in attempt to return bodies of soldiers held by Hamas.

Leah Goldin, mother of Hadar Goldin, says aid to Gaza should be conditioned on Hamas returning her son and IDF soldier Oron Shaul.

'Hard to see PM and wife watching World Cup in Russia while bereaved families go from memorial to memorial,' said Hadar Goldin's father.

Minister Bennett speaks at Hadar Goldin memorial service: 'Protective Edge will end only when Hadar and Oron arrive to burial in Israel.'

At Kfar Saba military cemetery hundreds attend annual memorial ceremony for Hadar Goldin, still in Hamas captivity.

Rabbi Yaakov Ariel: 'In war the rules of justice are different - especially when it comes to a cruel enemy.'

Mother of missing IDF soldier Hadar Goldin points out that PA sets preconditions for negotiating - but Israel does not.

Justice Minister Shaked says Israel won't release recaptured 'Shalit deal' terrorists as precondition to return of IDF soldiers, civilians.

Labor chairman Avi Gabbay meets Pope Francis, discusses Middle East and the ways to promote peace.

Bereaved families hold solidarity and support event with Shaul and Goldin families, fighting to bring sons back from Gaza.


Young activists arrange protest, push Israeli solidarity to bring missing IDF soldiers home.

EU Foreign Affairs Committee holds special session on the humanitarian rights of IDF soldiers whose bodies are in the hands of Hamas.

Family of missing IDF soldier delays release of terrorists' bodies.

Goldin family asks Supreme Court to ensure cabinet decision not to return bodies of terrorists associated with Hamas is enforced.

Dr. Leah Goldin, whose MIA son is in Hamas's hands, says UN's emissary wants to "upgrade" Gaza without bringing back MIAs.

MK Bezalel Smotrich (Jewish Home) says Israel should not allow more than bare minimum aid into Gaza until MIAs are returned.

Members of Lieutenant Hadar Goldin's unit say they will return battle standard when bodies of missing soldiers are not returned.

Family of Hadar Goldin to launch petition with Supreme Court against government for failing to return their son from Hamas captivity.

Minister Bennett tours Gaza perimeter, refers to negotiations on possible 'hudna' and issue of Overrule Clause.

Family of Hadar Goldin urges government not to repeat the mistakes of the past.

Mother of Hadar Goldin speaks to the "Salute to Jerusalem" Arutz Sheva Conference organized by Dr Joe Frager.

Starting this Friday, family of missing soldier will lead weekly protests near Gaza border, as Arab riots continue.

Coordinator of Government Activities in Territories succeeded in ceremony; Eizenkot speaks of security tensions and Gaza situation.

Hamas says reports in Israeli media about negotiations on new prisoner exchange deal are lies.

Disagreement among Hamas leaders over approach to terror marches reportedly preventing deal involving return of IDF soldiers' bodies.

Mother of soldier Hadar Goldin demands government treat entry of killed Hamas engineer into Gaza just like it would a missile shipment.

Education Minister Bennett says Hamas engineer won't be buried in Gaza until Israeli prisoners are returned home.

Hamas sets preconditions for prisoner swap with Israel, promises to force Israel to release convicted terrorists.

Hamas leader says the group is ready to negotiate with Israel to trade two Israeli captives and bodies of two soldiers it is holding.

PM meets members of Goldin and Shaul families, briefs on security force activity to return Hamas captives.

Brothers of soldier Hadar Goldin visit protest tent of family of Avraham Mengistu, held captive in Gaza. 'Let's go back to being ourselves.'

Defense Min. says bodies of terrorists killed in Friday's riots in Gaza should be held until return of remains of Hadar Goldin, Oron Shaul.

Father of Hadar Goldin demands that Israel hold onto the bodies of Hamas terrorists it allegedly captured during Friday's riots.

Welfare Minister Chaim Katz meets with PA Labor Minister: 'Palestinian workers need decent living, but first we want the boys back.'

Yosef Shapira asks PM Netanyahu to explain Israel's efforts to return body of soldier held by Hamas for 4 years.

Interim order against returning body: 'Holding our hostages must not become an asset, but a burden whose costs are paid by our enemies.'

Supreme Court orders Israel to stop returning bodies of terrorists until an additional hearing on the matter.

Leah Goldin, mother of Lt. Hadar, angry at return of terrorists' bodies minutes before Sabbath. 'The Prime Minister is abandoning soldiers.'
