Hostages in Gaza

Tens of thousands at Selichot

Hostage survivors join prayer at the Western Wall

Tens of thousands attend Selichot service at the Western Wall, joined by hostage survivors who recite a special prayer of thanksgiving for their return.

IDF eliminates Hamas terrorist who held Israeli hostages

Hamas commander Sabahi Sami Mahmoud Shahata, who participated in the October 7 massacre and held multiple hostages in captivity, eliminated in IDF strike in Nuseirat.

50,000 at Western Wall Selichot

Captivity survivors Bar Kupershtein and Agam Berger take part

Some 50,000 people attend second Selichot service at the Western Wall, praying for the safety of IDF soldiers and the security of Israel.

After 505 days in captivity

Eliya Cohen and Ziv Abud marry tonight

After ten years together, 505 days during which Eliya Cohen was held hostage, and a prolonged struggle to bring him home, he and Ziv Abud are getting married tonight.

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From Hamas tunnels to Jewish Gaza

Former hostage Yosef Haim Ohana visits the Gush Katif Museum and reflects on Jewish life in Gaza, his captivity, and an emotional mitzvah with his father.

'Just me, my thoughts, and G-d'

Omer Shem Tov recounts Hamas captivity

Omer Shem Tov releases a new book recounting his 505 days in Hamas captivity, including 50 days alone, and the faith that helped him endure.

Braslavski to Ben Gvir: 'Let me execute the terrorists myself'

Former hostage Rom Braslavski makes extraordinary request to National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, who responds by promising to 'move heaven and earth to make that happen.'

IDF confirms:

Terrorist who held numerous hostages eliminated

IDF confirms elimination of Muhammad Mushtaha, who infiltrated Israel and held Tsachi Idan, Corporal Noa Marciano, Ziv Berman, Omri Miran, Ori Megidish, Naama Levy, and Matan Angrerst hostage.

Father of Hostage:

'Terrorists at Nahal Oz spoke Farsi'

Eyal Eshel says testimony from those at Nahal Oz indicates terrorists were heard speaking Farsi during the October 7 attack.

'I am a father who sings':

Former Hamas hostage debuts songs from captivity

Former Hamas hostage Sagui Dekel-Chen performed nine songs he composed during 498 days in captivity, returning to the Nir Oz lawn where he grew up.

Ex-hostage's mother slams Yair Golan

Einav Zangauker claims that during a meeting with Yair Golan in February, she was offered a reserved spot near the top of the Democrats’ Knesset slate and that the agreement was subsequently reaffirmed.

Bereaved father:

Minister's daughter evacuated from Nova before Hamas massacre

Nissim Louk, father of Shani Louk, murdered at the Nova festival, recounts his confrontation with Minister Miri Regev and calls for fundamental change and building bridges among the people.

Inside Israel's endless manhunt for the October 7th terrorists

A special unit established after Oct. 7 operates around the clock to settle the score with Hamas militants who led the massacre, took part in it, and held hostages.

Bereaved father to Regev

'My daughter was murdered because of you'

Nissim Louk, whose daughter Shani was murdered at Nova Festival, confronts Minister Miri Regev at Mahane Yehuda Market, lashing out at her and Likud: "You brought about October 7th."

'You will die one after the other'

Rom Braslavski reacts to captor's elimination

The IDF eliminated Islamic Jihad Nukhba commander Mahmoud Fatair, who infiltrated Israel, took part in holding Rom Braslavski hostage, and was seen partaking in a hostage release ceremony.

IDF eliminates Hamas commander who held hostage Romi Gonen

IDF strike eliminates Hamas commander Abd al-Rahim Kardi, who worked as an Al-Shifa doctor and was involved in the October 7 attacks and holding hostages Romi Gonen and Noa Marciano.

Terrorist who abducted Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or eliminated

The IDF eliminates Mohammed Kafina, who infiltrated Israel on 10/7, taking part in the abduction of Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or and directing the abduction of Sudthisak Rinthalak.

10 terror tunnels destroyed, including 1 used to hold hostages

Troops from the 188th Brigade dismantled more than 10 underground terror tunnel routes used by Hamas, including 1 in which hostages were held.

Two years in waiting:

Rom Braslavski completes Torah started during his captivity

The final letter of the Torah scroll was left unfinished throughout Rom Braslavski's captivity, waiting for him to complete it after returning home.

IDF eliminates terrorist involved in hostage release

The IDF said it eliminated an Islamic Jihad Nukhba terrorist involved in an Israeli hostage's release and a Hamas commander in separate Gaza strikes.

Heartwarming:

Former hostages receive an emotional update

In a clip posted online, Shir Siegel - daughter of released hostages Keith and Aviva Siegel - shares the emotional moment she broke the news to her parents that she is pregnant.

Reciting Shema with tefillin:

Bar Kupershtein returns to where Hamas kidnapped him

Nine months after returning from Hamas captivity, Bar Kupershtein prayed, laid tefillin and recited Shema at the Nova site where he was abducted.

October 7 kidnapper eliminated in IDF strike in southern Gaza

The IDF says it eliminated Hamas commander Asma Abu Tim, who infiltrated Nir Oz on October 7 and took part in abducting Nurit and Amiram Cooper and Alexander Dancyg

Captor eliminated

Emily Damari: He and his friends are burning in hell

The Hamas operations chief who led the October 7 infiltration and held Israeli hostages captive was killed in a Gaza City strike, the IDF and Shin Bet said.

For 1st time

Footage released of Rimon Kirsht & Yagev Buchshtab being abducted

For the first time since the October 7 massacre, footage has been released showing the abduction of Rimon Kirsht and Yagev Buchshtab from their home in Kibbutz Nirim.

Terrorist who commanded Inbar Haiman's kidnapping killed

The IDF said it killed the Islamic Jihad terrorist who commanded Inbar Haiman's abduction on October 7, along with another operative planning attacks.

Long-time hostage taker

Major elimination in Gaza

IDF and Shin Bet eliminated a Hamas terrorist who played a central role in holding Israeli hostages, filming release ceremonies and supporting senior Hamas leaders.

Former hostage begins removing tattoo

Freed hostage Rom Braslavski removes tattoo he says Hamas terrorists forced him to hide during captivity because it identified him as Jewish.

Death threat against mother of fallen hostage

Dr. Maayan Sherman says her clinic received a threatening phone call after days of online abuse sparked by remarks she made about supporters of National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

Ambassador Huckabee honors the Bibas family

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee attends memorial ceremony honoring the Bibas family, where a memorial olive tree is dedicated in memory of Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir.

IDF eliminates Hamas commander involved in October 7 abductions

The IDF and ISA eliminated a terrorist who infiltrated Israeli territory on October 7th and took part in the abduction of Israeli civilians and holding them in captivity

Captivity survivor: Every day I choose to get up and thank G-d

Hamas captivity survivor Rom Braslavski shares how he deals with the post-trauma after his return from Gaza, says the experience was 'greatest curse and greatest blessing.'

Captivity survivor: This is how Hamas tried to get me to convert

Freed hostage Rom Braslavski says at least 60% of Jewish hostages converted to Islam in captivity, shares that he returned to religion on October 7.

Happy ending:

Released hostages, Sasha Troufanov and Sapir Cohen, marry

Many survivors of Hamas captivity attended the wedding of Sasha Troufanov and Sapir Cohen, who had been released from captivity in Gaza.

"Gaza the Beautiful" and its slaves

There are those who kidnap child hostages and those who free them. The hypocritical West prefers the kidnappers because it is Israel who freed their abused female prisoners. Op-ed.

250th Independence Day

Captivity survivor performs aboard US aircraft carrier

Freed hostage Alon Ohel joins American musician John Ondrasik in a aboard the USS Nimitz during the United States' 250th Independence Day celebrations

Terrorist who abducted soldier and held hostages eliminated

IDF eliminated Muhammad Na’im Jandiya, who oversaw the massacre in Kibbutz Nahal Oz, abducted Cpt. Daniel Perez, and held three Israelis hostage.

Released hostage:

'1000 days? I'm fighting a war of survival'

Hostage survivor Rom Braslavski says at an event marking 1,000 days since 10/7 that he has been battling PTSD every day since his release from Hamas captivity, and vows to continue sharing his story wherever he can.

Watch: Moving blessing at captivity survivor's henna

Hamas captivity survivor Eliya Cohen celebrates henna together with fiancee Ziv Abud.

Captivity survivor Eliya Cohen's moving message

Hamas captivity survivor Eliya Cohen and partner Ziv Abud celebrate henna ceremony ahead of wedding. 'Thank you, Father.'

Edan Alexander at Maccabiah:

'You fought for me, now it’s my turn to give back'

Captivity survivor Edan Alexander speaks at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Maccabiah Games: "This nation brought me back, and I will dedicate my life to giving back to it."

Emily Damari's request

Captivity Emily Damari shares her expectations from the next government and a message of hope.

Former hostages travel to US to see England at World Cup

Former hostages Emily Damari and brothers Gali and Ziv Berman traveled to the US to watch England's World Cup victory over Panama, fulfilling a dream they shared before being taken hostage by Hamas on October 7 and celebrating their freedom together.

'Enjoy hell'

Rom Braslavski details brutal abuse by eliminated terrorist

Former hostage Rom Braslavski describes brutal torture by slain Islamic Jihad commander Talal Abd al-Aal, who held him captive in Gaza.

Settling the score:

Islamic Jihad terrorist who held hostages eliminated

The IDF eliminated Talal Jaber Mohammad Abd al-Aal who commanded a terrorist cell that infiltrated Israel and held hostages taken by the Islamic Jihad.

Smotrich: 'Thanks to me, all the hostages are home'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says his insistence prevented Prime Minister Netanyahu from continuing negotiations with Hamas. "I have a very significant influence on the war."

A year after plea for his freedom, Alon Ohel performs on stage

Talking with Arutz Sheva, Kobi Ohel reflects on watching his son Alon perform on the same stage where the family pleaded for his release from Hamas captivity a year ago.

"Why were you silent?"

Former hostage Ilana Gritzewsky confronts UN

Former hostage Ilana Gritzewsky addressed UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, accusing UN Special Rapporteur Reem Alsalem of ignoring the suffering of Israeli women who were abused and abducted during the October 7 massacre and Hamas captivity.

Nukhba terrorist who held Omer Shem Tov captive eliminated

The terrorist also infiltrated Israel during the October 7 massacre.

Nukhba commander who abducted child eliminated

The terrorist infiltrated Kibbutz Nir Oz during the October 7th massacre and attempted to train terrorists at a Gaza hospital.

Captivity survivor reveals the abuse he suffered

Ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, captivity survivor Guy Gilboa-Dalal shared his painful experiences from captivity in Gaza.

Captivity survivor Ram Braslavski's religious announcement

Hamas captivity survivor Rom Braslavski shares decision to switch from wearing a small kippah to wearing a large one, says he is doing it 'for Judaism and the Torah.'

IDF eliminates October 7 terrorists

IDF eliminates two Hamas terrorists involved in October 7 massacre; one of them held numerous hostages.

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Dramatic footage from the hostage rescue

The YAMAM has released new footage this evening from Operation Arnon, in which four hostages were rescued from Nuseirat in Gaza.

Former hostages visit Arutz Sheva studios in Jerusalem

Former hostages Aviva and Keith Siegel visit the Arutz Sheva studios in Jerusalem. During the visit, Aviva Siegel writes a personal inscription to CEO and Editor-in-Chief Uzi Baruch, thanking him for his continuous support of the hostages and their families.

Tzvika Mor to run in party primaries

Tzvika Mor, father of hostage survivor Eitan Mor, says he was not given a reserved party-list spot and will face the central committee vote, expressing confidence the party will clear the electoral threshold.

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Terrorist who abducted hostages from bomb shelter eliminated

Yousef Ayesh Awad Ramadan, who took part in the abduction of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eliya Cohen, Alon Ohel, and Or Levy, has been eliminated.

'He heard you':

Chilling revelation about Hersh Goldberg-Polin's captivity

Rachel Goldberg-Polin revealed that other hostages had told her that her son heard her voice while held captive in Gaza.

Former hostage reveals psychological abuse in captivity

Elkana Bohbot shared an incident of particularly cruel abuse by the terrorists after they served him and other hostages a meal.

Ishay Ribo's song that strengthened Romi in captivity

Former hostage Romi Gonen told singer Ishay Ribo about the emotional moment when she heard the song “Tocho Ratzuf Ahava" while in Gaza, after nearly a year in captivity.