Three survivors of Hamas captivity told Arutz Sheva at Hostages Square they are hopeful yet cautious after the new Gaza deal, urging the nation to keep praying until every hostage returns.
President Isaac Herzog hailed the agreement to free hostages and end the Gaza war, thanking Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Donald Trump, whom he said deserves the Nobel Peace Prize.
Einav, the mother of hostage Matan Zangauker, tells Arutz Sheva about her feelings and excitement after Israel and Hamas agreed to a deal for his release.
Survivors of Hamas captivity Emily Damari, Romi Gonen, Omer Shem Tov, Eliya Cohen, and Omer Wenkert react with overwhelming joy to the newly agreed upon deal. "L’Chayim!"
Hostage family members and captivity survivors in Washington, DC, speak to President Trump after news of the hostage release deal was made public.
President Trump tells Fox News host Sean Hannity that hostages held in Gaza may be released Monday, praises global cooperation behind the Israel-Hamas ceasefire as a step toward broader Middle East peace.
Officials hope a deal on the first phase of the Trump plan to end the war can be reached by Friday.
The family of Bipin Joshi, who was taken captive by Hamas on October 7, has revealed this evening a video collected as part of IDF intelligence that documents Bipin in Hamas captivity.
Family of Bipin Joshi says footage of him, which was filmed in November 2023 and recovered by the IDF, 'Gives us unwavering faith that he is alive.'
Rescued hostage Noa Argamani reflects on the two-year anniversary of the October 7 massacre, recalling her abduction from the Nova Music Festival and expressing hope for the safe return of her partner Avinatan and the remaining hostages.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir ascends Temple Mount in honor of Sukkot holiday, to pray 'for the destruction of Hamas and the return of the hostages.'
Nearly the entire Cabinet join captivity survivors, 10.7 survivors, and family of the victims and hostages for ceremony marking the 2nd anniversary of the October 7 massacre in Washington DC.
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, who was deported from Israel, published a post on Instagram about the 'suffering of Palestinian prisoners,' with a picture of Israeli Eviatar David, who is being held hostage by Hamas.`
On the 2nd anniversary of the October 7 massacre, President Trump will host Hamas captivity survivor and US citizen Edan Alexander.
Hamas official says the terror group is refusing the demand that it release all 48 hostages immediately and insists that the final hostage only be released when the Israeli withdrawal from Gaza is complete.
Israel has reportedly allocated several days for talks with Hamas in Egypt, with fighting set to resume if no deal is reached. Netanyahu urges adherence to Trump’s plan; Hamas seeks guarantees tied to hostage release.
Karoline Leavitt comments on talks in Egypt over the President’s peace framework, stresses urgency to secure lasting peace and eliminate threats from Gaza.
Israel and Hamas begin indirect talks in Egypt to broker a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, with Egyptian and Qatari mediators working under a US-backed proposal to end the conflict.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met in his office in Jerusalem with a delegation of Chabad rabbis on the occasion of the holiday of Sukkot. "This unity gives us the strength to defeat our enemies and, with God's help, soon bring back all our hostages.'
Families of the hostages sent a letter to the Nobel Peace Prize Committee calling on it to award the prize to President Trump for 'not resting until the last hostage is returned.'
A memorial ceremony for the October 7th massacre was held at Kibbutz Nir Oz, in memory of 65 people who were murdered and the nine hostages still held in Gaza.
Noam Party Chairman Avi Maoz expresses concern about the implications of the deal to release the hostages, but still defines it as 'the best agreement for Israel in the current situation.'
Trump says talks with Hamas to end Gaza war and release hostages are progressing fast and expresses optimism first phase will be completed this week, but warns: “Time is of the essence or massive bloodshed will follow.”
PM Netanyahu secured coalition support to begin the hostage deal, as Smotrich and Ben-Gvir warn they won’t tolerate a Gaza agreement that leaves Hamas intact.
Saudi media reports that Hamas has begun gathering the bodies of the deceased hostages, a more time-consuming process than moving the live hostages, in preparation for a deal.
As hope builds around an impending hostage release deal, families and survivors gathered in New York, urging swift action two years after the October 7 attacks.
US Secretary of State Rubio says Gaza peace talks show progress, but warns forming a new Palestinian leadership and securing hostage releases will take more time.
Ibrahim Hamad, mastermind of many of the suicide bombings in the Second Intifada, is among the prisoners expected to be released in the hostage deal.
Daniella Gilboa, an outlook who was taken hostage from the Nahal Oz outpost, tells of the moments of terror, her murdered friends, and her attempt to survive, 'They were shooting at us, throwing hand grenades.'
Captivity survivor Gadi Mozes speaks at Hostages Square, vowing to return and rebuild Nir Oz: "I am determined to live in Nir Oz again and rebuild it from the ground up."
The Tikva Forum urged the government to continue military pressure on Hamas, reject compromises, and secure the return of all hostages with strong oversight and no concessions.
Omer Shem Tov, freed from Hamas captivity, praised President Trump at a Tel Aviv rally, urging swift action on the Gaza deal to rescue the remaining 48 hostages.
Channel 12 journalist Yaron Avraham blasts critics of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, says ‘they’d rather the hostages not return,’ if it means US President Donald Trump will hurt Netanyahu politically.
Hamas official Moussa Abu Marzouk claims it will take months for Hamas to locate all hostages, Jerusalem official says terror group knows locations of all living hostages and is able to reach them.
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir orders heightened readiness for first phase of US President Donald Trump’s hostage release plan, prioritizing troop safety and directing all capabilities to the Southern Command.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issues unusual late-night statement responding to US President Donald Trump's demand that Israel immediately cease bombing Gaza.
Hamas says it agrees in principle to Trump’s Gaza plan. Hamas official Abu Marzouq says 72-hour hostage handover is unrealistic and full implementation requires detailed negotiations.
For the first time in history: On the eve of Yom Kippur, Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon prayed for hostages' release at the UN General Assembly. Watch.
Released hostage Omar Shem-Tov says faith sustained him during 130 days in captivity, asks everyone to send positive energy to the remaining hostages, speak to them daily. 'I think the prayers and the energy can be felt.'
Senior analyst Amit Segal denounced the protests against Minister Ron Dermer, one of the key figures in the hostage negotiations, who has recently announced his resignation.
Held hostage by Hamas for 484 days, Keith Siegel now fights for those still captive. In an interview with WCCO Minnesota, he says: “I’m alive. I’m standing. It’s proof that it can be done.”
Elie Cohen, who was released from Hamas captivity after 505 days, talks about Yom Kippur, the mental anguish he endured as a hostage, and the hope for the return of all the hostages who remain in Gaza.
Over 100,000 worshippers, including captivity survivors, participate in the central Selichot prayer event at the Western Wall, offering prayers for the safety of soldiers and the return of hostages.
IDF forces in Gaza identified an individual with a white flag calling for help and halted their operations out of concern that he might be a kidnapped Israeli. After extensive searches, it was revealed that the individual was not a hostage Israeli, but a terrorist.
Chief Rabbis of Israel publish a letter to rabbis around Israel calling on them to pray for our 48 brothers and sisters who are held hostage in Gaza.
France and Italy back Trump’s Gaza peace plan, urging Hamas to release hostages and disarm. PM Meloni says the proposal could end hostilities and ensure humanitarian access.
Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz welcomes President Trump’s plan, calling for the return of hostages, maintaining security, and a strategic overhaul in Gaza.
Trump’s Middle East envoy expresses optimism that the President’s plan for Gaza can be implemented: I'm very optimistic. I've met people on both sides and this needs to end.
President Herzog endorses Trump’s Gaza peace plan, calling it a path to ending the war, freeing hostages, and forging a new regional partnership.
Hostage families from the Tikva Forum and the Hostages and Missing Families Forum Headquarters welcome statements by Trump and Netanyahu, emphasize the need to defeat Hamas, and call for the release of all hostages.
Finance Minister Smotrich presents six boundaries ahead of the White House meeting between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump.
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff arrive at Netanyahu’s New York hotel for second round of talks. Israeli official: “There’s a positive atmosphere toward reaching an agreement.” Netanyahu-Trump meeting scheduled for 11:00 a.m. New York time on Monday.
Families of 48 hostages held by Hamas thank President Trump for his UN remarks and urge him to finalize a deal to end the war and bring their loved ones home ahead of his meeting with Netanyahu.
Shortly after the terrorist who commanded the attack on the shelter from which he was abducted was eliminated, Eliya Cohen sang the moving Psalm with Israeli singer Yonatan Razel.
Gevura Forum chairman Yehoshua Shani calls on Prime Minister Netanyahu not to yield to American pressure for a deal that would harm Israel's interests.
Chana Cohen, aunt of Inbar Hyman, murdered in Hamas captivity, shared her difficult feelings on PM's speech and Trump's plan, 'Netanyahu did not even mention their names at the UN.'
President Herzog joins Selichot prayers at the Western Wall and meets with IDF lookouts who survived captivity.
A new report has expanded on President Trump's proposed 21-point plan to end the war in Gaza.
CNN report sheds more light on Trump’s 21-point Gaza peace plan, says it calls for hostage release in 48 hours for phased IDF pullout.
Hostage families denounce Netanyahu’s UN speech, accusing him of endangering captives and ignoring murdered hostages. They urge immediate action and support President Trump’s call to end the war.
