hostages

Report:

Israel, Hamas mulling one-month truce

Reuters reporting that Israel offered to end the war if Sinwar and five other Hamas leaders leave Gaza. Hamas rejected the proposal.

Israeli actress Adi Arad:

'Where the hell are you, world? Wake up!!'

In a conversation with Arutz Sheva - Israel National News Actress Adi Arad expressed her disappointment with the silence of Jewish actresses, 'Where is Natalie Portman? I'm calling you, where are you? Where is Julia Garner, the star of Netflix?'

Israel proposing:

Release of all hostages for two months of respite

Two senior Israeli officials say they passed a proposal calling for a two-month truce in the fighting in exchange for the release of all the hostages.

For first time since war began:

Vote of no confidence falls, 18 MKs vote in favor

Labor leader, who filed the vote: 'Since October 7th, the government has involved itself in everything but recovering the hostages. We have no confidence in it.'

Pfizer CEO joins efforts; contributes to Israeli PR

The emotional meeting of the CEO of Pfizer with the hostages’ families promoted an awareness campaign aimed at influencing policy makers in the US.

Hostages’ families burst into Knesset session:

'You won't sit here while the hostages are in Gaza'

Hostages’ families burst into Knesset Finance Committee session and called on the MKs to stand up and take action for the release of the hostages. Watch.

Hostages' families set up tent outside PM's home

Gabriela Leimberg, who was freed from Hamas captivity: Every day in captivity is hell. The soldiers and the hostages were abandoned on your watch.

New footage shows moment of Yotam Haim's kidnapping

New footage reveals how four Nukhba terrorists lead hostage Yotam Haim, shirtless, through kibbutz fields, forced into a vehicle, on Oct. 7. Yotam was later killed by friendly fire.

Revealed:

The tunnel where hostages were held in Khan Yunis

IDF reveals new footage showing enormous tunnel in Khan Yunis, where some of the hostages were held.

Netanyahu rejects Hamas' conditions:

Only absolute victory will ensure hostages' return

PM Netanyahu rejects outright 'Hamas monsters' capitulation terms': 'Were we to agree to this – our soldiers would have fallen in vain.'

Mother of massacre victim:

I don't want soldiers endangered for a corpse

Ricarda Louk, mother of massacre victim Shani Louk, explains why she is not willing to risk soldiers' lives for her daughter's body: 'I believe that we need to sacrifice for those who are alive - not for a corpse.'

IDF announces:

Body of soldier who fell 7/10 held captive in Gaza

Staff Sergeant Shay Levinson, 19, was killed on October 7 and his body is being held by a terror group, IDF reports.

Wall Street Journal:

New proposal for Israel-Hamas agreement

Agreement includes a phased diplomatic process, starting with a release of hostages and, eventually, leading to a withdrawal of Israeli forces and an end to the war in Gaza.

Hostages' DNA found in tunnel uncovered by IDF

Ayala Metzger, says the DNA of her father-in-law, Yoram Metzger, was found in a tunnel uncovered by the IDF in Khan Yunis, but has little hope he will return alive.

These are Hamas's conditions for a hostage deal

The terror organization is demanding a total end to the war, the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip, and international guarantees that Hamas would be able to continue to rule the Strip.

In Khan Yunis

Footage: This is the tunnel where hostages were held

Soldiers of the 98th Division operated in an underground tunnel in Khan Yunis where hostages were being held. The length of the tunnel was about 830 meters and it was about 20 meters deep.

Popular TV drama raises awareness to hostages

Season premiere of popular US TV series “Law & Order” tackled the issues of the hostages in Gaza and the antisemitism on US campuses.

Israeli singer:

Treat most Gazans as involved in fighting

'Gazan Palestinians are not rising up against the Hamas terror group - we should treat most of them as involved,' singer Idan Raichel urges.

IDF: We located a tunnel where hostages were held

IDF releases photos of drawings by young hostages, tunnels where hostages were held.

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Matisyahu kicks off rally to bring hostages home

Jewish singer Matisyahu performs at start of hostage families' demonstration. 'You have my voice, and all we're thinking about is the return of the hostages.'

Released hostage:

Injured girls became their own doctors

'When we were released, we parted from the women hostages who were with us barely holding on. Who knows what has become of them now?' released hostage Chen Goldstein Almog says.

Congresswoman to families of hostages:

We stand with you

'I want all the families praying for the release of their loved ones to know that America stands with you,' Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz says.

Sister of murdered hostage:

'He was shot by his captor after an Israeli strike'

Merav Svirsky, sister of Itay Svirsky, in TV interview: The goals of eliminating Hamas and freeing the hostages do not go hand-in-hand. We are being lied to.

Kfir Bibas' birthday marked at Berlin art exhibit

The Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) and ISRAEL-is organized a special art exhibit in Berlin, Germany, to draw international attention to the ongoing plight of the Bibas family.

IDF takes bodies of suspected hostages from Gaza

IDF spokesman for foreign media confirms to NBC News that the IDF conducted search and rescue operations, including for the bodies of dead hostages, in a cemetery in Gaza.

For birthday of infant hostage

Chords Bridge in Jerusalem lit in orange

Jerusalem Municipality illuminates Chords Bridge in orange to mark the first birthday of Kfir Bibas, the redheaded infant who is held captive by Hamas.

Blocked Ayalon Highway

7 detained, including family members of hostages

Families of hostages block Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv during protest. Police detain some of them for questioning.

Freed hostage reveals:

Dozens of hostages were held at Nasser hospital

Sharon Aloni Cunio, who was freed together with her 3-year-old daughters in November, describes to CNN the harsh conditions hostages faced in Khan Yunis hospital, fight to free her husband who is still captive.

Report:

Proposed deal: Palestinian state, normalization

Arab officials to propose a ceasefire and hostage release deal in which Israel will agree to 'irreversible steps' toward the foundation of a Palestinian state.

Families of hostages attempt to block aid into Gaza

Dozens attend protest march near Kerem Shalom Crossing, aiming to stop trucks from bringing humanitarian aid into Gaza. 'Unthinkable.'

UN Secretary-General:

'I remember the hostages at every moment'

UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for the immediate release of all the hostages in a meeting with their families in the World Economic Forum.

Freed hostage to intl. leaders:

They are held deep underground, terrified & wounded

Unprecedented: Around 150 of the most senior CEOs in the global economy participate in a meeting with Hamas hostage survivors.

Israeli source:

Talks of new prisoner swap are not wrong

Negotiations for new prisoner swap moving forward, but Israel estimates chance of new deal still low, source says.

At Davos conference:

Israeli Pres. marks youngest hostage's birthday

At Davos economic conference, Israeli Pres. Isaac Herzog holds photo of Kfir Bibas, youngest hostage held captive in Gaza, marking infant's birthday.

Youngest hostage marks first birthday in captivity

Children draw, write, birthday wishes for Kfir Bibas, the youngest hostage kidnapped to Gaza, as he marks his first birthday still in captivity.

Qatar:

Medicine for Israeli hostages entered Gaza

It is believed the medicine will be transferred to the Israeli hostages on Thursday.

Report:

Netanyahu delayed new hostage deal

According to Channel 13, after the War Cabinet drafted a proposal for a hostage deal the Prime Minister delayed it and made it tougher.

After criticism:

PM orders security check of Gaza medicine shipment

After saying he had nothing to do with decision to exempt shipment of medicines for the hostages from security check, PM orders IDF perform check on the shipment.

IDF:

Causes of death of 3 hostages can't be determined

IDF representatives tell the families of Sergeant Ron Sherman, Corporal Nik Beizer, and Elia Toledano, whose bodies were recovered on December 14, that they were not killed that day.

Plane with medications for hostages lands in Egypt

Qatari military plane carrying medications for hostages lands in Egypt, with second plane to follow soon.

Let my people go!!

Does America care about the fate of US citizens in Gaza? American citizens have been held hostage for 102 days - where is the outcry? Op-ed.

102 days of war:

Hostages shown on Bild newspaper's building

German Bild newspaper with another gesture calling for the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza.

White House spokesman:

'We're working on a new hostage release deal'

White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby says efforts are underway to achieve a new hostage release deal.

International pressure:

Hostages’ families to join President Herzog in Davos

As part of the Israeli effort to free the hostages, President Herzog will join a series of policy meetings at the World Economic Forum.

Kibbutz Be'eri confirms deaths of hostages in video

Community confirms deaths of Itay Svirsky and Yossi Sharabi, who were kidnapped on October 7, a day after Hamas claimed they were dead and the IDF said it feared they were dead.

Qatar announces deal to give hostages medicine

Under deal, Israel will allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza in exchange for Hamas allowing hostages to finally receive needed medicine after over 100 days.

Released hostages and families visit Kibbutz Nir Oz

Prof. Hagai Levine, Head of the Medical Team of the Hostages Families Forum: “The hostages have basic human rights to receive medical treatment and medications. The fact that the ICRC was not allowed to visit them, all of them, is a disgrace to humanity.”

IDF confirms:

Second hostage suspected killed is Yossi Sharabi

IDF: Sign of life received from Noa Argamani; Itai Svirsky, Yossi Sharabi, may no longer be alive.

Gilad Shalit met families of hostages held in Gaza

Gilad Shalit shared his experience of being held hostage by Hamas with families of hostages currently held in Gaza.

The Hostage Holocaust

Hearing what few facts have emerged about the state of the hostages after more than 100 days of the most evil torture, which is beyond our imaginations, who cannot grieve? What will we say on Holocaust Remembrance Day? Op-ed.

Watch:

Freed 9-year-old comforts father during interview

Piers Morgan interviews Thomas Hand, father of Emily who was thought to have murdered by Hamas before it was discovered she was abducted to Gaza.

Hamas claims:

2 hostages in propaganda video were killed

IDF spokesperson says Israel suspects 1 of 3 hostages featured in Hamas psychological terror video have been killed as Hamas claims 2 are dead.

Gallant:

'Hostages' fates will be sealed if fighting stops'

Defense Minister warns that ending the war before the hostages are returned will doom them to years in Hamas captivity.

Freed Hostage:

'Terrorists ate well and starved my children'

Freed hostag Hagar Brodutch tales of the difference between the conditions she and her children were kept in, and those enjoyed by the terrorists.

Freed hostage:

'The hostages deal with psychological terror'

Hagar Brodutch, who was freed from Hamas captivity after 51 days: The War Cabinet must make the release of the hostages a priority.

Report:

Qatar to transfer medication for some 40 hostages

CNN reports Qatar will soon make shipment of medication to Egypt, which will then hand it over to the Ministry of Health in Gaza. Red Cross won't be involved.

Blinken:

'We work to secure the release of every hostage'

Secretary of State in message to families of hostages: We will not rest until you are reunited with your loved ones.

Bennett:

'Shame on you, Turkish government'

Former Prime Minister rips Turkey's government following the arrest and questioning of Israeli soccer player who expressed support for hostages held in Gaza.

Biden to hostages' families:

'We will never stop working to bring Americans home'

President Biden releases statement marking 100 days of captivity for the hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza: No one should have to endure even one day of what they have gone through, much less 100.

100 days in captivity

Hamas releases video of three hostages

Hamas' psychological terror: Terrorist organization releases video of three hostages - Noa Argamani, Yossi Sharabi and Itay Svirsky.