hostages

'My son's a hostage because of him'

Father of hostage confronts right-wing MK at rally

Yuval Or, whose son Dror was abducted on October 7th, attacked MK Tzvi Succot who came to show solidarity. MK Succot: 'They are allowed to voice criticism.'

Tens of thousands bike to demand hostages' release

100 cays in captivity: Global solidarity ride sees tens of thousands take to their bikes to demand hostages' release, 136 riders encircle Tel Aviv Velodrome as mass cycle rides held in at least 40 cities across the world.

Pres. Herzog:

Bringing hostages home transcends any disagreement

'The families of the hostages are not alone and cannot be left alone, a united nation stands with you around the obligation to return all the hostages home,' Pres. Isaac Herzog tells families of hostages.

Hideouts in Gaza and travel in tunnels:

Released hostage recalls time in captivity

Clara Marman recalls her time in Hamas captivity, tells of the journey from Israel into Gaza: 'They brought us through a breach in the fence, and put us on a truck.'

Red Cross VP:

Hostage-taking strictly prohibited under int'l law

VP of the International Committee of the Red Cross stresses: 'Hostage-taking is strictly prohibited under international humanitarian law, ICRC keeps calling for all hostages must be released immediately and unconditionally. Every day counts.'

Freed Hostage:

'It was like Russian roulette every day'

Gabriela Leimberg, who was released from Hamas captivity after 53 days, describes her ordeal for the 100th day of the war.

Schumer to hostages' families:

'Don't give up hope, we haven't forgotten you'

US Senate Majority Leader addresses "100 Days of Hell" rally in Tel Aviv, says Hamas would release the hostages immediately 'if they had any basic shred of humanity.'

100 days of war:

Gal Gadot tells hostages: World sees, hears you

Wonder Woman actress addresses "100 Days in Hell" rally for the Hamas hostages in Tel Aviv.

Following deal:

Qatar supplied with medicines for Israeli hostages

Qatar supplied with medicines to be given to Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, in accordance with list provided by Israel.

Teen released from captivity reads letter to friends

Agam Goldstein-Almog, released from Hamas captivity, pens letter to her friends still in Gaza: 'Did he hurt you again? Did he again ask if you're married? Did he again touch the wound from the bullet he shot you with?'

Thousands gather to mark '100 Days of Hell'

Over 120,000 attendees at the 100 Days of Hell rally marking 100 days of captivity for Israelis taken hostage on October 7.

Macron: 'Count on me to bring everyone home to you'

French President Emmanuel Macron promises: 'We will do everything, and you can count on me to bring everyone home to you.'

IDF Chief of Staff:

'Hamas leadership pins its hopes on a ceasefire'

Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi emphasizes, 'Every minute has critical significance, we are operating by all means to return all the hostages ; we will not allow extortion attempts for a ceasefire.'

Famous women speak out on Hamas abuse of women

A Call for Action: Mayim Bialik, Sheryl Sandberg, Ginnifer Goodwin and others speak out on atrocities against women and girls in Hamas attack.

Released hostage visits tunnel replica in Tel Aviv

Ofir Engel, released from Hamas captivity after 54 days, visits replica of Hamas tunnel: 'It's horrible being here.'

First time since the war:

Medications for hostages to enter Gaza

Prime Minister’s Office announces deal with Qatar which would see medications for the hostages being transferred to Gaza. Hostages' families: We demand visual proof.

Chilling: Families of hostages sing outside ICJ

Families of hostages, along with supporters and allies, stand outside International Court of Justice, sing 'Shalom Aleichem,' set Sabbath table with empty chairs for those still held in Gaza.

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Qatar discussing delivering medication to hostages

New York Times reports Qatar is engaged in high-level discussions with Hamas to deliver vital prescription medicines to Israeli hostages.

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'Year's biggest horror movie isn't a movie at all'

Trailer assembled by Hostages and Missing Families Forum Headquarters showcasing the horrors of October 7 to be screened in movie theaters across the US.

Support for hostages in -4 degrees outside Hague

1,500 Christian supporters of Israel join Jewish community and families of hostages as ICJ begins hearing South Africa's claim of genocide against Israel.

Hostages' families complete Torah scroll

In the coming days, the Torah scroll will be sent for use by an elite combat unit serving in Gaza.

Families to hostages:

'Hold on! All of Israel is behind you'

Families of hostages shout out to their loved ones: 'Hold on! We will not stop until you return home. All of Israel is behind you.'

Hostages' daughter

"They need us to rescue them"

Shir Segal, whose mother returned from Hamas captivity and shocked the country with her stories about the terrorists' abuse of women, broke down in tears during an interview when she was asked about her father who remains in Gaza.

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Details of Qatar’s new ceasefire proposal revealed

Hostages’ Families: "We are anxious about the fate of our loved ones, who have been languishing in Hamas tunnels for almost 100 days, without food, water, and life-saving medical treatment. The War Cabinet must approve any deal that will lead to immediate release of all hostages alive."

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Thousands pray at Western Wall for hostages' return

The Chief Rabbinate and other organizations, including the Families Forum, are holding a prayer rally for the release of the hostages held by Hamas and the safe return of IDF soldiers.

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Special IDF forces conduct intelligence op's abroad

IDF conducting intelligence operations in Africa due to concerns that the hostages may be transferred to hostile Arab countries.

Do not hold your breath: Red Cross and the hostages

The Red Cross indulged in Holocaust Denial while Jews were being gassed, so why should they care about Israeli hostages in Gaza? Op-ed.

Red Cross:

'Our goal is to alleviate suffering on all sides'

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) responds to allegations it told families of Israeli hostages that they should think of the suffering of Palestinian Arabs in Gaza.

Blinken:

'US hopeful that Hamas will resume negotiations'

Secretary of State tells NBC News the US remains hopeful Hamas will resume negotiations on hostage releases even after elimination of its second-in-command.

Israeli Amb. marks Kfir Bibas' 1st birthday at UN

Ambassador Gilad Erdan asks how the UN can ignore Kfir Bibas, who has turned 1 three months after being kidnapped by Hamas at just 9 months old.

New report:

Hostages in real and immediate danger of their lives

100 days in the tunnels: A new medical report from the Hostages Forum states: All hostages face immediate, life-threatening danger after three months in captivity.

Families of hostages to MKs:

'We support every decision to return the hostages'

Members of the Tikva Forum of families of hostages visit Knesset, meet Speaker Amir Ohana and other MKs.

Islamic Jihad publishes:

New video footage of hostage Elad Katzir

The Islamic Jihad publishes new video of Israeli hostage Elad Katzir, son of Hanna who was kidnapped and released in the hostage release deal last month.

In captivity in Gaza with a six-year-old girl

The brave Daniel Aloni, who was kidnapped by Hamas to Gaza with her six-year-old daughter Emelia and was released after 49 days, in a first interview.

100 days of captivity:

Romi's mother is dedicated to rescuing her

Meirav Leshem Gonen, mother of the hostage Romi, speaks about how she is coping with the situation as she approaches 100 days since her daughter was abducted.

Christian students march for hostages' safe return

300 Christian students march to the U.S. Capitol to pray for the safe return of the Israeli hostages.

'Don't forget them':

Daily Mail publishes photos of hostages

The British newspaper published photos of four hostages taken just hours after Hamas terrorists abducted them.

At Golden Globes:

Actress J. Smith-Cameron wears pin in solidarity with hostages

Bring Them Home movement distributes the pins at the Golden Globes as part of its effort to keep the hostages in public view.

Mother of hostage mistakenly killed: My son did not die in vain

Iris Haim, mother of hostage killed by IDF fire: "we are at war for our physical existence, but also for our existence as a united people"

Qatari PM:

'Elimination of Hamas leader makes talks difficult'

Qatari Prime Minister meets family members of six hostages in Doha, says killing of Saleh al-Arouri has made a new deal much more difficult.

Former Mossad chief's message to hostages' families

Former head of the Mossad Yossi Cohen urged families of hostages held in Gaza to pressure the government in order to secure their release.

Released hostage: Many of the girls were assaulted

Agam Goldstein-Almog, who was released from Hamas captivity during a prisoner swap, describes her time in captivity. 'You live death.'

Hamas publishes video clip of fallen hostages

Hamas publishes video clip of deceased hostage Alon Shamriz, who was mistakenly killed by friendly fire during combat in Shejaiya.

Families of hostages arrive in Qatar

Families of six hostages being held by Hamas land in Qatar, will meet top officials.

Kibbutz Nir Oz:

Tamir Adar was murdered by Hamas on October 7

Kibbutz announces that grandson of freed 85-year-old hostage Yaffa Adar, who was presumed to have been kidnapped as well, was killed.

Gideon Levy:

'Palestinian prisoners get much worse conditions than hostages'

Outrageous: Left-wing journalist Gideon Levy criticizes Israel's conduct, refers to Ben Gvir as a "settler with a criminal record".

No longer considered missing:

Hanan Yablonka, Idan Shtivi & Ilan Weiss abducted to Gaza

The families of the three, whose whereabouts had been unknown, were notified that they were abducted by Hamas on October 7th.

3 arrested for impersonating hostages' families to raise money

Suspects fraudulently raised over 100,000 NIS impersonating hostages' families while using their photos, which they took from social media.

Mother of hostage: 'All I want is unity amongst the people'

'They took my heart, I only sleep with a sleeping pill,' mother of hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal tells radio station.

The hostage who met Hamas officials in the tunnels

Nili Margalit, released from Hamas captivity, told her captors she is a nurse, and treated other hostages during her time in 'Lower Gaza.'

Egypt freezes involvement in Israel-Hamas negotiations

Egypt freezes its involvement in indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas following the elimination of Saleh al-Arouri.

IDF:

Hostage Sahar Baruch was killed during rescue attempt

Family informed by IDF that their loved one was killed during an attempt to rescue him about a month ago.

Six US citizens still being held hostage in Gaza

Biden administration believes six US citizens are still being held hostage in Gaza, but has limited knowledge of their conditions.

PM to hostages' families:

'There was an ultimatum from Hamas, it's been softened'

PM meets families of the hostages still held in Gaza, tells them efforts to secure their loved ones' release continue.

Analyst: Hamas is torpedoing Israel's goals for the war

Analyst Zvi Yehezkeli discusses reports that Hamas' position on future prisoner swap deal is softening.

Israel rejects Hamas proposal that includes withdrawal from Gaza

Senior Israeli official says Israel rejected a Hamas demand that Israel withdraw from Gaza in the first stage of a hostage release deal.

Parents of kidnapped soldier:

'We don't need sympathy, we need action'

The parents of hostage Omer Neutra say that everyone, both citizens and lawmakers around the world, needs to push for the hostages' release.

'Bring You Home':

New English single dedicated to hostages

Tamir Grinberg's 'Bring Them Home' calls for the release of the 133 hostages still in Hamas captivity.

New Year's Eve in Israel:

Buildings lit up in solidarity with hostages

Prominent buildings all over the country were lit up yellow under the slogan 'Every Second is Critical.'

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'Happy' New Year from the hostages' families

The Hostages and Missing Persons Families Forum headquarters sends 'wishes' to the world for the New Year.