Released hostages Sasha Troufanov sends moving message to friend left behind in Hamas captivity, explains, 'I can't disconnect from the people who stayed behind.'
Margalit Moses, kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Oz during the October 7 massacre and released in November 2023, tells of her dream to return to her kibbutz and rebuild her home.
Dr. Michael Milstein discusses the implications of Trump's recent statements concerning Hamas and the possible resumption of the war.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Fox News: President Trump 'doesn’t say these things and not mean it, if he says he’s going to do something, he’ll do it - Hamas had better take that seriously.'
Former hostage Sasha Troufanov visits Western Wall, in a journey of hope and resilience.
Tikva Forum for hostages' families calls on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to seize opportunity offered by US President Donald Trump, set deadline for Hamas' release of all hostages at once, on a single bus. 'The ball is in your court.'
Minister of Defense Israel Katz addressed the General Staff Forum on Wednesday in its first meeting after Eyal Zamir assumed the position of Chief of Staff.
Idit Ohel told the UN Human Rights Council how her son Alon is chained in a dark tunnel, starved, beaten, and at risk of losing his sight.
A series of executions that followed the elimination of a terrorist in 2017, may be the reason for Israel's lack of human intelligence sources in the Gaza Strip.
Military analyst Yossi Yehoshua slams defense echelon's inquiries into failures which led to the October 7 massacre, calls for criminal investigation.
US rejects Egypt's proposal approved at the Arab League summit, clarifies that President Trump still stands behind his plan to relocate Gazans.
Funeral for Ohad Yahalomi, kidnapped to Gaza on October 7 and murdered in Hamas captivity, begins in Rishon Lezion; he will be buried in Kibbutz Nir Oz.
In a speech at Arab Summit in Cairo, PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas presents his plan to end the war and proposes a long-term truce in Judea, Samaria and Gaza Strip.
Survivor of Hamas captivity Omer Wenkert, who was released from Hamas captivity a week and a half ago, was discharged from Beilinson Hospital.
An Israeli source reported the killing of a senior Hezbollah officer with a drone strike on a vehicle in near Tyre.
The Foreign Minister referenced past statements by former US President Joe Biden, who warned that international assistance would be cut off if Hamas diverted or stole aid.
ISA Director Ronen Bar said he would leave the agency once a state commission to inquire into the October 7th Massacre is created and that he would prevent the appointment of a successor from outside the agency.
Omer Shem Tov's parents revealed that his captors gave him books that soldiers left behind including a pamphlet on the Torah portion and Psalms.
Malachi Shem Tov tells Arutz Sheva about his son's resilience in captivity and how Omer worked to maintain his Jewish identity. 'They would recite the Kiddush for five months on a bottle of grape juice that they received.'
Micha, uncle of hostage Eitan Mor, urges the government to abandon Steve Witkoff's plan, saying that it prolongs the hostages' suffering.
Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem says that the organization agrees to the establishment of a local management committee for the Gaza Strip, in which it will not be a member.
Hamas calls on Arab and Islamic countries, the United Nations, and the international community to act urgently to force Israel to immediately allow aid into Gaza.
Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a threatening message to Hamas this evening demanding the release of the hostages: "We will return to fighting and they will meet the IDF with strength and in ways they have never known."
Prime Minister Netanyahu was forced to attend a Knesset discussion on the establishment of a state Commission of Inquiry into the failures of October 7 initiated by the opposition. 'We won't stop until victory is achieved'
Itzik (Yitzhak) Elgarat, who was murdered in Hamas captivity and was returned to Israel last week, will be laid to rest in Kibbutz Nir Oz.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with released hostage Eli Sharabi and urged him to tell his story to President Trump.
The officer who presented the inquiry repeatedly apologized for the IDF's conduct: 'I am ashamed that in Netiv Ha'asara, there is not one IDF casualty, not one IDF soldier. All of those killed were civilians.'
Released hostage Agam Berger visited Joseph's Tomb last night along with Samaria governor Yossi Dagan.
Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar suggests establishing a dedicated IDF corps for haredim amidst the political impasse around the conscription law.
Ilan Dalal, the father of the hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal, said that the only thing that could bring his son and the other hostages home is a long-term ceasefire and withdrawal from Gaza.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement thanking President Trump for his strong support and noted that Hamas's demands for a ceasefire are 'totally unacceptable.'
The intelligence soldier who did not have security clearance, the orders that were not executed, and the absence of human intelligence in Gaza. The failures continue to be revealed.
Released hostage Emily Demari spoke today about the ordeal of losing her fingers in the October 7th massacre. She had a second surgery upon returning to Israel to heal the chronic pain from the surgery in Shifa Hospital in Gaza.
Survivors of Hamas captivity Omer Shem Tov, Keith, and Aviv Siegel were invited to join a meeting with US President Donald Trump in the White House, at the initiative of Miriam Adelson.
Egypt has proposed a mediation offer to extend the first phase of the ceasefire agreement, during which Hamas will transfer three live hostages and three bodies.
MK Simcha Rothman told Arutz Sheva that as long as Ukraine continues to criticize Israel, Israel should not pick a side between it and the US and even between it and Russia.
'The Rock' which had been painted orange with the names of the murdered mother and sons, was defaced with the words 'free Palestine.'
Shlomo Mansour, who was murdered on October 7th after being abducted by terrorists, was laid to rest in Kibbutz Kissufim.
PM explains decision to halt aid to Gaza was made in response to Hamas' rejection of the Witkoff ceasefire extension and stealing of the humanitarian aid that has gone into Gaza until now.
Itzik Bonzel, father of Amit, who fell in Gaza, demands setting up a special prison unit for those responsible for the 10/7 massacre, including government ministers and IDF senior commanders.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich welcomes the cessation of humanitarian aid to Gaza and says that Israel must open the gates of hell 'quickly and lethally.'
Shimon Or, the uncle of Avinatan, who was taken hostage to Gaza, vehemently opposes US proposal to extend ceasefire.
Decision not to allow any more humanitarian aid into Gaza comes in response to Hamas's refusal to accept the Witkoff proposal to extend the ceasefire. 'If Hamas continues its refusal, there will be additional consequences.'
Al-Jazeera reports one dead and one injured in Israeli drone attack east of Beit Hanoun, in northern Gaza Strip.
Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, referring to the events of October 7, says that until 12:30 p.m. that day, there was strategic panic in Israel over a possible war front in the north.
Prime Minister's Office says Israel accepts plan to extend ceasefire through Ramadan, Passover, in exchange for release of all hostages still held in Gaza.
Hamas leader reveals terror group prioritizing forcing Israel to capitulate, claims terror group wants to aid Gaza residents.
Kobi and Idit, parents of hostage Alon Ohel, bring Torah scroll into Alon's room, praying for his recovery and release from Gaza.
'I will never be able to pay you back for what you have done to me, it moves me to know that it was important to so many people that I return home.'
Omer Shem Tov, freed from Hamas captivity earlier this month, is released from the hospital and returns home to Herzliya, is greeted by city residents who gathered to greet him.
Hamas spokesman says terror group rejects Israel's proposal to extend first stage of ceasefire deal, says there are no negotiations for second stage.
Omer Wenkert, who was released after 505 days in captivity, took to Instagram to declare his victory over captivity.
Former Israeli Ambassador to the US Michael Herzog reveals that then-Secretary of State Antony Blinken had decided to impose sanctions on an Israeli intelligence unit that interrogated terrorists and called civilians to warn them to evacuate.
Incoming IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir reportedly preparing more aggressive plan to deploy 50,000 troops to Gaza to defeat Hamas once and for all.
The network blamed the production company that made the documentary.
Eli Sharabi, who returned from Hamas captivity, shared that while he was never a religious person, during the darkest moments, of all time, he discovered the faith.
Billboards in main cities in the US intend to memorialize and emphasize the tragedy of October 7th, and to emphasize the unbearable cruelty of Hamas and the other terror organizations in the Gaza Strip.
A new awareness video illustrates the kidnapping event and the horrors of captivity through the eyes of Kfir Bibas, a 9-month-old redhead baby who was kidnapped and murdered along with his 4-year-old brother and their mother, Shiri Bibas.
The IDF's investigation into the October 7th Massacre uncovered how the defense ministry built its failed security approach and how Hamas deluded Israel.
A public memorial ceremony will be held at Bloomfield Stadium on Friday morning organized by the Hapoel Tel Aviv supporters' club which Tsachi was a member of.
