Hostages in Gaza

Canada demands Hamas surrender

Canadian Prime Minister and opposition leader condemn hostages' murder, call for Hamas terror group to surrender and for its removal from Gaza.

Following hostages' murder:

Israeli Ambassador calls on UN Security Council to take action

Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon calls on the Security Council to urgently convene a briefing to condemn Hamas in the strongest possible terms. 'Vile and heinous should shock the conscience of the world.'

Tim Walz:

'No one should endure the anguish of losing a child'

Vice President Harris' running mate sends condolences to the family of Hersh Goldberg-Polin: Hamas is a brutal terrorist organization — and we condemn their continued atrocities against both Americans and Israelis.

Father of hostage:

'Sullivan told us the negotiations are continuing'

Ronen Neutra, father of Omer Neutra, says White House National Security Advisor told families of hostages with US citizenship that Washington hopes negotiations for a hostage deal will conclude in a few weeks.

Sinwar's deputy:

'No withdrawal from Philadelphi? No deal'

Senior Hamas member Khalil al-Hayya stresses there will be no agreement for the release of hostages and a ceasefire without the withdrawal of IDF forces from the Philadelphi and Netzarim corridors.

Report:

US to present 'take it or leave it' ceasefire proposal

The Washington Post reports that Biden's efforts to broker a ceasefire and hostage release agreement have taken on renewed urgency, but senior administration official says the US has been engaging with Egypt and Qatar to outline a final "take it or leave it" deal.

After recovery of bodies

US National Security Advisor speaks with hostages' families

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan holds virtual meeting with families of American hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, stresses Biden administration's "deep commitment to bring the families’ loved ones home as soon as possible".

Austin to Gallant:

'Hamas leaders must be held accountable for their crimes'

US Secretary of Defense speaks to Defense Minister after recovery of bodies of six hostages, expresses outrage "over their execution at the hands of Hamas."

Clashes with the police

Demonstrators light bonfires on Ayalon Highway

Thousands demonstrate in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and other cities calling for the promotion of a deal to release the hostages from Gaza. Clashes break out between demonstrators and police.

Trump:

'Hostages were murdered due to lack of American leadership'

Former US President accuses Biden and Harris of being responsible for the deaths of six hostages in captivity: Make no mistake - This happened because Comrade Kamala Harris and Crooked Joe Biden are poor Leaders.

Israel's Labor Union: Let Hamas win!

The Labor Union is giving Hamas the assurance that killing hostages is a good way to cause chaos in Israel - but ts planned political strike is illegal and opposed by the hostage families' Tikvah Forum.

Mother of murdered hostage:

'Will this bring our hostages back home?'

'While we are looking for the ultimate solution, you have chosen to shut down the economy and say to Sinwar, 'You succeeded, keep on murdering,' says mother of murdered hostage to Histadrut Chairman.

New Yorkers gather to remember slain hostages, and protest

A memorial service was held outside the Israeli consulate in New York City on Sunday afternoon for the 6 hostages who were kidnapped and murdered by Hamas terrorists.

Herzog to Dutch FM:

'There must be firm decisions against Hamas around the world'

President Isaac Herzog met on Sunday with the Foreign Minister of the Netherlands, Caspar Veldkamp, and thanked him for his country's support.

Heartbreaking:

Hanan Ben Ari at funeral of murdered hostage

Hanan Ben Ari sings at funeral of hostage Ori Danino, murdered by Hamas in Gaza.

Murdered hostage's sister:

'You were my guide, and you will continue to be'

Almog Sarusi, who was murdered by Hamas terrorists in captivity was laid to rest in Raanana.

Israeli Health Ministry

Hostages were murdered in the past two days

Forensic examinations of the six bodies of the hostages which were recovered on Saturday found that they were shot to death at point-blank by Hamas terrorists in the past 48-72 hours.

Slain hostage's grandfather:

'Instead of dancing at your wedding, we are burying you'

"When we received the bitter news, I was disappointed. After almost a year, we found out that three weeks ago you were still alive,' says grandfather of murdered hostage, Ori Danino.

Labor union chair:

'Hit the streets, we must shock those who need to be shocked'

Chairman of the Histadrut, the General Organization of Workers in Israel, Arnon Bar-David has called a general strike on Monday. 'Tomorrow, from 6:00 a.m., the Israeli economy will halt. At 8:00 a.m. Ben Gurion Airport will close and departures and arrivals will stop.'

Matan Emunah Essay:

Grieving and Growing

Today's tragic news of six hostages murdered in Gaza reminds us of the suffering described in Eicha, Lamentations. But there is more in Eicha than mourning - there is new growth.

Protest in Jerusalem against Netanyahu: 'Abandoned the hostages'

Protestors in front of PM's Office in Jerusalem call out 'A Deal Now' and hold signs against Netanyahu, 'Damn Netanyahu for abandoning the hostages.'

'Wishing myself a happier year':

Freed hostage returns to school

Yagil Yaakov from Nir Oz, who was released in a hostage deal, returned today to the school he attended before being kidnapped. "With God's help, only good news," Yagel posted.

PM to murdered hostage's parents:

'I beg forgiveness for failing to bring Sasha back alive'

Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks to parents of Alexander Lubanov, one of the 6 hostages who were recently murdered by Hamas before their bodies were recovered.

UN Secretary-General:

Recovery of hostages reminds us of need for ceasefire

UN Secretary General Antonio Gutteres commented on the recovery of six hostages from Gaza.

'Ask for Mercy':

Ori Danino's song days before the massacre

A week before being kidnapped to the Gaza Strip, Ori Danino, whose body was rescued from captivity yesterday, was filmed singing in his family’s sukkah.

Netanyahu:

'Those who murder our hostages don't want a deal'

Prime Minister reacts to murder of 6 hostages, tells Hamas terrorists and leaders 'you will pay the price.'

Hostage's girlfriend:

'He escaped the massacre but went back into rescue others'

The girlfriend of one of the hostages recently recovered from Gaza tells about the bravery and character he displayed on October 7th.

Gallant:

'Cabinet must reverse decision to stay in Philadelphi Corridor'

Defense Minister calls on government to back down from insisting IDF remain in a position to prevent Hamas weapons smuggling from Egypt in order to return the remaining hostages in a deal.

Hersh's parents brought us together

Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg, the parents of the murdered American-Israeli hostage, have carried themselves with unimaginable dignity and grace.

Herzog:

No limit to Hamas' willingness to commit crimes against humanity

Israeli President reacts to murder of 6 hostages by Hamas, apologizes to families for failure to bring them home safely.

IDF Spokesman:

'Hamas murdered the 6 hostages shortly before we reached them'

IDF Spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari says bodies of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eden Yerushalmi, Carmel Gat, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarus, and Ori Danino were found 1 km from location where Qaid Farhan al-Qadi was rescued last week.

Biden:

'Devastated, outraged US citizen Hersh Goldberg-Polin murdered'

US President reacts to murder of 6 hostages by Hamas, Sec. Blinken calls Hersh Goldberg-Polin an American hero.

6 hostages murdered in captivity; bodies recovered

IDF and families of hostages Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Eden Yerushalmi, Carmel Gat, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarusi, and Ori Danino announce that they have died.

Biden:

'It's time this war ended, we're on the verge of an agreement'

US President asked about the IDF’s announcement that several bodies had been located in the Gaza Strip, says the IDF is identifying the bodies and he does not have much to report about it.

IDF confirms: Number of bodies found during fighting in Gaza

IDF troops are still working to extract and identify the bodies, IDF confirms.

Egyptian official:

'We won’t agree to Israeli military presence in Philadelphi'

After Cabinet votes that IDF will remain on Philadelphi corridor as part of a hostage release deal, Egyptian official clarifies "this is unacceptable".

Ambassador Danon:

'The UN doesn't care about our hostages'

In interview with Fox News, Israel’s Ambassador to the UN criticizes the UN for ignoring the humanitarian situation of the hostages being held in Gaza.

Cabinet approves:

IDF will remain in Philadelphi corridor

Sources present at the meeting say that the security cabinet approved the continued presence of IDF troops in the Philadelphi area. Gallant voted against and Ben Gvir abstained.

Harris on CNN:

'I will not change Biden's policy on arming Israel'

US Vice President says she will not change President Joe Biden’s policy on supplying weapons to Israel: I'm unwavering in my commitment to Israel’s defense. We have to get a deal done. This war must end.

Harris to anti-Israel heckler:

'We are working around the clock on hostage deal'

US Vice President responds to pro-Palestinian Arab protester who heckled her at rally in Georgia: The president and I are working around the clock, we have got to get a hostage deal done and a ceasefire deal done now.

Hostages' families to WHO:

Vaccinate hostages for polio

The Hostages Families Forum is urging WHO and UNICEF to include the hostages in their ongoing polio vaccination campaign and all other health interventions.

Parents of American hostage:

'Hostage crisis is not a partisan issue'

After advocating for their son's release at both the RNC and DNC, the parents of Omer Neutra wrote an op-ed in Newsweek stressing: '[The hostages’] captivity cannot be a political issue—it is a global humanitarian crisis, and it can only be solved through unity and focus.'

Aryeh Zalmanovich was murdered beside his friend Farhan al-Qadi

Qaid Farhan al-Qadi, Bedouin Israeli rescued from Gaza captivity, says hostage Aryeh Zalmanovich was held hostage alongside him until his death.

Haredi minister: Don't allow Red Cross to visit Nukhba terrorists

Construction and Housing Minister Yitzhak Goldknopf demands Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu block Red Cross visits to Nukhba terrorists until Red Cross visits Israelis held hostage in Gaza.

'Hang on, we're coming'

Families of hostages burst across the Gaza border

Families of the hostages who came to the Gaza border to call out to their loved ones broke through the border fence and began marching into Gaza.

As Close As Possible:

Hersh's mother cries out a blessing on the Gaza border

Families of the hostages cry out to their loved ones from the Gaza border

Rescued hostage recounts:

Terrorists booby-trapped the tunnel and fled 2 weeks ago

Qaid Farhan al-Qadi, who was rescued from Gaza yesterday after more than 10 months in captivity, described to the security forces who rescued him the conditions he was kept under.

Body of soldier murdered on October 7 retrieved from Gaza

A day after Qaid Farhan Al-Qadi was rescued alive, the body of a soldier whose remains were abducted to Gaza on October 7 was found and brought back to Israel for burial.

CIA Dep. Director:

Deal between Israel and Hamas is in Sinwar's hands

CIA Deputy Director David Cohen told an intelligence and national security summit in Washington that the Israelis were showing seriousness in the negotiations, but reaching a deal is 'largely a question that is going to be answered by Hamas' leader.'

'Now I can die'

Rescued hostage meets his 90-year-old mother

Qaid Farhan Al-Qadi released from hospital and brought home in a celebratory motorcade a day after being rescued from captivity in Gaza.

Report: Gaza terror groups planned coup against Sinwar

Hamas last living hostages are being used as Yahya Sinwar's human shields, as Gaza's other terror groups plan coup, the Jewish Chronicle reports.

Religious doctor:

'Photograph is microcosm of Israeli society'

Photo of Dr. Dan Schwartzfuchs with rescued hostage, Qaid Farhan Al-Qadi, goes viral; ‘I think the war bonded us even more.’

Back to school in blue & white:

Hostage's father's initiative gaining momentum

Hundreds of schools and thousands of students are joining initiative spearheaded by Tzvika Mor, father of hostage Eitan Mor, to raise national morale during the war.

Hostage's mother: 'Alternative memorial ceremony is dangerous'

Iris Haim, mother of hostage killed hostage Yotam Haim, believes 'alternative' October 7 memorial ceremony is 'a protest against the government.'

Former Rahat Mayor:

'Farhan told of a Jewish friend in captivity with him who died'

Former Rahat mayor Ata Abu Madighem said that Qaid Farhan al-Qadi, the former hostage who was rescued from Gaza on Tuesday, told him that he had been held together with another hostage who died in captivity.

Rescued hostage to Netanyahu:

'Abu Yair, there are other hostages who are waiting'

Farhan al-Qadi, who was rescued from Hamas captivity in Gaza, spoke with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and thanked him for his work.

Watch:

The dramatic rescue of Qaid Farhan al-Qadi

IDF releases new footage from soldiers' bodycams showing former hostage Qaid Farhan al-Qadi being led to the helicopter that would take him to freedom.

Rescued hostage tells Herzog:

'I heard someone speaking Hebrew and couldn't believe it'

Qaid Farhan al-Qadi recounts his rescue from captivity in Gaza in conversation with President Herzog, who tells him 'Our brother has returned.'

Leading Emirati analyst:

A picture that powerfully illustrates the reality

Amjad Taha shared a picture of rescued hostage Qaid Farhan Al-Qadi in the hospital being treated by a Jewish doctor with his 500 thousand-plus followers. 'Congratulations to Israel and to humanity.'

Rescued hostage's brother:

'Can't explain these feelings, better than being born again'

The brother of rescued hostage Qaid Farhan Al-Qadi, who was rescued from Hamas captivity on Tuesday, commented on the rescue.