hostages

Hostage's mother:

'Please let me hug my daughter again'

Meirav Leshem Gonen, whose daughter Romi was kidnapped on October 7, tells UN Human Rights Council all should be on the same side against hostage-taking.

US national security adviser:

'Qatar and Egypt plan to talk with Hamas on Gaza ceasefire'

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan tells reporters that mediators for Qatar and Egypt plan to engage Hamas soon to see if there is a way to push ahead Biden's ceasefire proposal.

Dramatic and moving footage from the rescue of Noa Argamani

In the footage, Argamani's rescuers are seen entering the apartment where she was being held, talking to her and calming her down. She is later rescued from the building as one of the officers carries her on his back.

Freed hostage Andrey Kozlov:

'I saw a lot of rallies and it gave me a lot of hope'

Six days after his rescue from captivity, Andrey Kozlov is urging the public to attend Saturday night's rally at Hostages Square.

Helmet cam footage:

Freed hostages evacuated under fire

Footage from the soldiers' helmet cameras from the moments when the hostages and the special forces were transferred to vehicles under fire in Nuseirat, during Operation Arnon.

Report: US planned independent hostage rescue operation

Washington Post reveals details on how the US has helped Israel since October 7. Official: 'Extraordinary' amount of intelligence sharing.

6 months in a dark room:

New details of treatment of rescued hostages revealed

Wall Street Journal report details abuse endured by 3 of the hostages who were rescued on Saturday, including physical and psychological torture.

Op-ed:

They really, really want us dead

Criticism of the heroic rescue of four hostages proves that they really, really want us dead.

Touching:

Noa Argamani meets mother of boyfriend still in captivity

Ditza Or, whose son Avinatan is held captive by Hamas in Gaza, met her son's girlfriend Noa Argamani, who was rescued in Operation Arnon after eight months of captivity.

A timely message for Shavuos 5784

Celebrating the rescue of our hostages showed the wondrous unity of our people proclaiming the Oneness of Hashem who we thanked.

Doctor who treated hostages:

'The hostages were beaten while in captivity'

Doctor in charge of medical treatment for four hostages who were rescued tells CNN that the eight months spent in captivity “left a significant mark on their health”.

Report:

Security Council to vote on US ceasefire deal

Axios' Barak Ravid reports that the US circulated a new draft Security Council resolution calling on Hamas to accept the hostage and ceasefire deal outlined by Biden. A vote is expected on Monday.

Blinken:

'We will not rest until every hostage is returned home'

Secretary of State welcomes operation to rescue four hostages, calls on Hamas to accept Biden proposal: The only thing standing in the way of achieving this ceasefire is Hamas.

Freed hostage and her father on front page of UK newspapers

The Telegraph and The Observer feature on the front page of their Sunday edition a photo of Noa Argamani reuniting with her father Yaakov, after she was freed from Hamas captivity.

Hostages were forced to read the Quran

Hostages who were rescued from captivity on Saturday say that the terrorists forced them to read the Quran and learn Islamic rulings.

Rescued hostage: 'Did you watch my video?'

Hamas terrorists filmed Almog Meir Jan, and told him that they would pass the video clip to Israel - but they never did.

Sara Netanyahu speaks with mother of rescued hostages

Sara Netanyahu, wife of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaks with parents of Shlomi Ziv and Noa Argamani, who were rescued from Gaza on Saturday in a heroic military operation.

Watch: Noa Argamani celebrates her father's birthday

Noa Argamani, one of the four hostages rescued from Gaza on Saturday, celebrates her father's birthday together with him.

New details emerge on heroic hostage rescue operation

Israeli forces entered Nuseirat in civilian vehicles, terrorists opened fire towards the vehicle in which the hostages were waiting to leave.

PM Netanyahu:

A heroic operation which will be recorded in history books

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks about the heroic operation which led to the rescue of four hostages, after meeting the hostages and their families at Sheba Medical Center.

Rescued hostage to Pres. Herzog:

Thank you. There are no heroes like the IDF

Israeli President Isaac Herzog speaks with the four rescued hostages, welcoming them back home and inquiring after their welfare.

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Passersby sing 'Am Israel chai' as Noa Argamani visits mother

Noa Argamani arrives at Ichilov Hospital to meet her ailing mother, passersby sing 'Am Israel chai' in her honor.

A knock on the door: 'It's the IDF, we came to rescue you'

Noa Argamani, rescued from the Nuseirat 'refugee' camp in Gaza, arrives at Ichilov Hospital, where her mother Liora awaits.

Moving:

Released hostages reunited with their families

Noa Argamani, Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv, rescued from Gaza in complex daytime operation, meet their families after over 200 days in captivity. Watch.

Yamam commander fell in hostage rescue operation

Yamam Squad Commander Chief Inspector Arnon Zamora led the force that rescued four hostages from Gaza. He was injured in the battle and later died of his wounds.

Four hostages rescued from Gaza, Yamam officer killed

Noa Argamani, Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv were rescued from Hamas captivity in a complex daytime operation.

Israel's future has priority over the hostages.

We have to think of the longterm results of our decisions if we value the lives of our countrymen. Op-ed.

Report: Hamas rejected hostage deal

Hamas will announce that it rejects Israeli offer for ceasefire-prisoner swap deal, Saudi newspaper reports.

Arab report: Israel to agree to prisoner swap deal

Prisoner swap deal could take effect next week, if all goes as planned; Egypt worries that Israel will refuse to commit to a ceasefire.

Families of hostages:

'Their remaining in captivity must become a liability for Hamas'

The Tikva Forum of Hostages' Families reacts to the news that Chaim Peri, Yoram Metzger, Amiram Cooper and Nadav Popplewell were murdered by Hamas terrorists.

Cleared for publication:

4 hostages murdered in captivity

IDF clears for publication that hostages Haim Perry, Yoram Metzger, Amiram Cooper, and Nadav Popplewell are no longer alive.

'No section for ending war':

Netanyahu and Ben Gvir discuss Biden proposal

PM Netanyahu to present Min. Itamar Ben Gvir with draft of Biden ceasefire proposal, sources say.

New York:

Anti-Israel protester holds sign reading, 'Kill hostages now'

Masked anti-Israel protester holds hateful sign calling for the deaths of all hostages, including innocent civilian elderly, women, and children.

Prisoner swap deal:

Hamas demanding US guarantees, clarity on ceasefire

Hamas will not agree to any prisoner swap deal which does not guarantee a permanent ceasefire, is demanding US provide guarantees that Israel will hold fire.

Hostages' families demand:

Hamas must present list of living hostages prior to any deal

Hamas must present list of living hostages and Red Cross must be allowed to treat hostages, if there is to be a prisoner swap deal, Tikva Forum for hostages' families says.

Families of American hostages:

'As the President emphasized, we cannot let this moment pass'

Families of eight American hostages being held by Hamas commend Biden's speech in which he laid out a three-phase outline for a ceasefire and a hostage release deal.

Israel: No ceasefire without a deal

'Yahya Sinwar is trying to create a ceasefire by force, and it will not happen,' official familiar with prisoner swap negotiations tells Ynet.

After 20 days, IDF forces exit Jabaliya

After rescuing the bodies of seven hostages and destroying 10 kilometers of terror tunnels, IDF forces exit Jabaliya.

Islamic Jihad publishes 2nd video of hostage Sasha Trufanov

Terrorist organization publishes 2nd video this week of hostage who was kidnapped on October 7 and continues to be held in Gaza.

'We miss you'

Family holds birthday party for hostage - at Gaza border crossing

Zvika Mor, father of hostage Eitan Mor, who is held in Gaza, celebrates his son's birthday at the Kerem Shalom Crossing, asks truck drivers to bring food to his son.

Report:

Egypt banking on Israeli internal pressure forcing a ceasefire

Egypt does not believe Israel is interested in ending the war, has proposals which will increase diplomatic pressure on Israel, Al Akhbar report says.

Freed hostage Sapir Cohen receives warm welcome in South Africa

Cohen, whose boyfriend Sasha Troufanov remains in captivity and was featured in a video released by Islamic Jihad yesterday, visits Jewish community of South Africa despite government's anti-Israel stance.

Islamic Jihad publishes video of hostage Sasha Trufanov

Terrorist organization releases sign of life from one of the hostages kidnapped on October 7.

Father of hostage reveals:

Yesh Atid MK admitted Netanyahu isn't preventing a hostage swap

Zvika Mor, father of hostage Eitan Mor, reveals admission by Yesh Atid's MK Meir Cohen that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not preventing a prisoner swap deal from taking place.

In a skincare ad: Montana Tucker highlights freed hostages' story

Influencer Montana Tucker featured a freed Israeli hostage in a skincare promo, drawing conflicting responses.

Hamas ramps up its psychological terrorism

Hamas' military arm, the Al-Qassam Brigades, publishes a video clip sending a message to Israelis and blaming PM Netanyahu and the IDF for hostages' deaths.

Sister of murdered hostage:

"From a sister with hope, I became a bereaved sister"

Avivit Yablonka, sister of the late Hanan Yablonka, mourns: 'My brother, although you returned not as I hoped, there are still 125 hostages who are still there, and they must be taken out of this hell now!'

New details on recovery of three hostages' bodies

IDF releases new details on the complex operation to rescue the bodies of hostages Hanan Yablonka, Michel Nisenbaum and Orion Hernandez from the Gaza Strip.

Bodies of 3 hostages recovered from Gaza

IDF, Shin Bet, locate and recover bodies of Michel Nisenbaum, Hanan Yablonka, and Orion Hernandez Radoux, who were murdered on October 7.

Under an UNRWA building

The tunnel where the hostages' bodies were found

Military correspondent Doron Kadosh visited the tunnel in the Jabaliya "Refugee" Camp where IDF soldiers found the bodies of four hostages, and wasn't surprised that the entrance was in a building built by UNRWA with EU funding.

Defense Minister thanks US for 'strong stance' against ICC claims

Defense Min. Gallant briefs US Defense Sec. Austin on facilitation of humanitarian aid to Gaza, efforts to return hostages.

Mothers of hostages: You don't make deals with the devil

Mothers of hostages tell mothers of kidnapped lookouts that new film showing abductions 'proves these people are the devil - and you don't do deals with the devil.'

Heartbreaking cruelty in footage from young women's abduction

Families Forum publishes footage - taken from the terrorists' boydcams - showing the brutal abduction of five female IDF soldiers, who are still held hostage in Gaza.

Hostages' families:

Video of abduction of female IDF observers to be released tonight

The families of the female IDF observers who were kidnapped on October 7 decided to release the footage showing how their daughters were treated during their abductions tonight.

Hostages' families:

'Immediately resume negotiations'

Hostages Families Forum Headquarters responds to the release of footage featuring two sisters while they were in Hamas captivity: We urge the international community to condemn Hamas and to continue applying pressure to ensure the release of all hostages.

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Montana Tucker sings Israeli anthem 'Hatikva'

Jewish Tiktok star Montana Tuck, who has been fighting antisemitism on social media, sings Hatikva at the Tel Aviv rally for hostages' release.

US Amb. to families of hostages:

We won't stop until you are reunited with your loved ones

Rachel Goldberg-Polin, mother of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, notes her son is a dual US-Israel citizen, thanks ambassadors for 'standing up for other citizens of the world.'

David Cameron:

UK stands in solidarity with the victims

David Cameron, UK Foreign Secretary, praises 'incredible courage' of hostages families, adds: 'We stand with the families. We condemn terrorism and we say again: Bring them home now!'

Hillary Clinton:

Terrible tragedy of hostages being held must end now

In screened message, Hillary Clinton sends a message to hostages families and their supporters: 'I will pray for the hostages, action should be taken immediately to bring them home.'

Dr. Phil:

World cannot continue until all the hostages are home

In message shown at Hostages Square rally, Dr. Phil stresses: 'This is not an Israeli issue, this is an international issue, and we need the world's support to get all of these hostages back home.'