White House envoy Steve Witkoff will visit the Middle East to push Gaza deal progress as tensions rise over Hamas’s refusal to return hostage bodies and efforts begin to stabilize and rebuild post-war Gaza.
Ilan, father of released hostage Guy Gilboa-Dallal talks about the myriad of physical problems his son suffers from - infections, hearing problems, nutritional deficiencies and promises: 'He will recover with love and patience.'
Former hostage Matan Angrest, who was released from Hamas captivity earlier this week, asks IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir to allow him to return to operational activity.
Father of slain hostage IDF soldier Tamir Nimrodi shares how his son revealed great resourcefulness, remaining calm and attempting to save his life during his kidnapping.
Eitan Levy, 53, who was murdered near Mefalsim Junction during the October 7 massacre and whose body was held by Hamas for nearly two years, is laid to rest. His only son, Shahar, delivers a heartfelt eulogy.
Hanan Ben Ari visits Sheba Hospital with his guitar, sings alongside captivity survivors freed by Hamas this week.
Yosef-Chaim Ohana managed to convince Hamas terrorists not to shoot him, even after they pressed a gun to his temple. The captors also separated childhood friends Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Evyatar David.
President Trump warns Hamas to honor its commitment to return hostage bodies, saying, “If they don’t behave, we’ll take care of it.”
Captivity survivor Rom Braslavsky shared in the hospital about his strengthening faith and sense of pride in being Jewish after the years of captivity in Gaza.
Captivity survivor Emily Damari recounts her reunion with Gali and Ziv Berman.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar participates in a panel at the MED conference in Naples, hosted by Italy's Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, expresses concern about the violation of the agreement on the issue of the hostages by Hamas, and calls on the mediators to work towards an immediate solution.
Captive survivor Segev Kalfon watched Ohad Ben Ami being released from captivity and imagined how he would shout the Shema prayer if he was released in the same manner.
Many residents of Kfar Saba came to the street where Eitan lives with his mother, Ruthie Strom, and welcomed him with balloons, flags, signs and warm greetings.
Family members delivered emotional eulogies at the Kfar Saba Cemetery as IDF soldier Tamir Nimrodi was laid to rest following the return of his body from Gaza.
Julie, the mother of released hostage Bar Kuperstein, spoke about the hunger, the abuse and the physical and mental pain her son endured during his captivity.
Colonel (Res.) Lior Lotan, former Special Envoy on Hostages and Missing Persons in the Prime Minister's Office, responds to Hamas' repeated violations of the hostage deal, says 'war is not over.'
Deceased hostage Guy Illouz managed two phone calls to his father and the police as he was captured by Hamas.
The two bodies returned to Israel by Hamas are those of hostages Inbar Hayman and Sgt Maj. Muhammad al-Atrash, forensics institute says.
Minister Itamar Ben Gvir speaks at a memorial for murdered hostage Uriel Baruch: “Terrorists must not be allowed to walk away alive.”
Amb. Mike Huckabee urges Hamas to return all hostage remains, including two Americans, after only 9 bodies were released despite Trump’s deal. Hamas now claims it holds no more deceased hostages.
US advisers say planning is underway for a Gaza stabilization force under Trump’s plan, with global partners, safe zones, and efforts to recover Israeli hostages buried under rubble.
Captivity survivor Bar Kupershtein published a video for the first time after being released from captivity. 'I went through a pretty tough time, to put it lightly.'
Israel says Hamas is not fulfilling its obligations under the hostage agreement and warns that the next phase of the Gaza deal depends on the return of all bodies.
Matan Angrest, abducted on October 7th, shared how prayer and faith sustained him through months of torture in Hamas tunnels, calling his survival a 'series of miracles.'
Hamas claims it no longer holds additional deceased hostages as the Red Cross prepares to receive several bodies, while President Trump warns fighting may resume if the deal is breached.
'We have learned that the Jewish nation might be the smallest nation in the world, but we are the biggest family,' says Rabbi Doron Perez, Daniel's father, calling for unity in the Jewish nation.
Two days after being released from Hamas captivity, Matan Angrest arrived to pay respects to his commander, Captain Daniel Perez, whose body was returned on the same day that he was.
IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir met with the returned hostages Matan Angrest and Eitan Horn at Ichilov Hospital
In a funeral filled with grief and remembrance, Michel Illouz delivered a stirring eulogy for his son Guy, whose optimism and gentle soul were extinguished in Hamas captivity.
Rabbi Doron Perez, father of Captain Daniel Perez z"l, shared the heartbreak and strength of his family’s journey, calling for the return of all fallen soldiers for burial in Israel.
Dr. Chen Kugel, Head of the Israeli Forensic Institute, announced the identification of seven deceased captives, 'National Center for Forensic Medicine experts will meet with the families to discuss and elaborate on the findings.'
Videos obtained by Arutz Sheva show revelers dancing to the words: 'And the ransomed of the L-rd shall return, And come with song unto Zion.'
Tami Braslavski speaks painfully of the attempts to break Rom's spirit, 'They told him that if he converted to Islam, he would receive food and gifts. But Rom replied - I am Jewish, I am strong, I will not break.'
Family of Nepalese citizen murdered in Hamas captivity releases a moving farewell after his body is returned to Israel: 'Every flower and field will remind us of you - you are part of the Land of Israel.'
Israeli officials said Hamas mistakenly returned a Gazan’s body instead of an Israeli hostage, but Arab sources claim it was intentional - part of Hamas’s ongoing psychological tactics.
'For two years I did not sleep from pain, and now I do not sleep from joy,' says father of released hostage Yosef Haim Ohana, describing his son’s miraculous survival and the faith that sustained his family.
Hamas captivity survivor Bar Kupershtein gifts Defense Minister Israel Katz a bracelet with the words, 'Always in the Creator's hands.'
Avi Ohana, father of released hostage Yosef Chaim Ohana, reveals that he had never publicly stated that his son was a soldier for fear of causing him greater harm.
National Institute of Forensic Medicine clarifies that one of the four bodies Hamas transferred to Israel is not that of a slain hostage but that of a Gazan in IDF uniform.
Former hostage Avinatan Or sent his friends his first video message in two years.
Hagai Angrest, father of newly-released hostage Matan Angrest, says his son asked for a prayer book in captivity, suffered severe torture. 'He was a soldier who fought against them.'
The bodies of hostages Tamir Nimrodi, Uriel Baruch, Eitan Levy, and an additional hostage were transferred to Israel for burial.
Freed hostage Maya Regev, who met the late guy Illouz in a Gaza hospital while the two were both in Hamas captivity, shares memories of his final moments following his body's return to Israel.
Red Cross receives coffins containing the bodies of 4 hostages from Hamas, brings the coffins to the IDF.
Hostage survivor Eitan Mor told Netanyahu that during his time in captivity in Gaza, he had conversations with Izz ad-Din al-Haddad, the head of Hamas' military wing.
Avi Ohana, father of Yosef Chaim, released from Hamas captivity, said: 'Yosef Chaim’s return is a sign of Divine mercy, faith, and unity. I thank the Creator, the IDF, the people of Israel, and the nation’s leadership.
US President says Hamas knows 'I'm not playing games' in demanding the terror group's disarmament. 'It'll happen quickly and, perhaps, violently, but they will disarm.'
Rivka Bohbot, wife of released hostage Elkana, shared moving moments with her son Re'em, and called to bring the rest of the hostages home, 'I never gave up, this is my personal victory.'
US President says the mission of returning all of the hostages is not complete as long as the bodies of the last 24 hostages are still held in Gaza.
The family of hostage Yossi Sharabi confirmed that his body was returned to Israel and he was officially identified at the Institute of Forensic Medicine.
Avinatan was completely isolated. For two whole years - he did not meet other hostages and knew very little about what had happened in Israel since October 7.
The bodies of Daniel Peretz, Yossi Sharabi, Guy Illouz and Bipin Joshi have been identified at the National Center of Forensic Medicine
The Hostages and Missing Families Forum sent an urgent letter to US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, expressing both profound gratitude and deep alarm that the bodies of 20 hostages remain in captivity.
The family of former hostage Alon Ohel said that for most of his captivity he was held in the same tunnel, chained and in pain.
CNN’s Christiane Amanpour apologizes for saying Hamas “probably” treated hostages better than Gazans. Critics condemned the remark as pro-Hamas and insensitive to victims.
Four deceased hostages’ coffins transferred to Israel after being received by the IDF and Shin Bet from the Red Cross. Military tribute held in Gaza before transfer to Israel for identification. Israel urges Hamas to release all the remaining hostage bodies.
Freed hostages share chilling details of Gaza captivity, including starvation, isolation, and emotional moments like Elkana Bohbot’s anniversary plea.
Evyatar David reunites with his family after being freed from captivity. A Hamas video showing him digging his own grave drew global condemnation two months ago.
Freed after two years, Avinatan Or reunites with his parents and girlfriend Noa Argamani, both abducted by Hamas from the Nova Festival. Their story became a global symbol of the October 7 attacks.
Eitan Horn, freed from Hamas captivity, reunites with his brother Iair, also a former hostage. The two endured months together in harsh conditions before being released in separate hostage deals.
