hostages

After Gaza visit:

Red Cross president mentions hostages in passing

Red Cross president Mirjana Spoljaric releases video from Gaza, but mostly focuses on Gazans and not on hostages held by Hamas.

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Amit Soussana fights 7 Hamas kidnappers

Woman who was kidnapped on October 7 bravely fought 7 men as she was dragged into Gaza, knocking one of them down.

State Department:

Some women not released because Hamas doesn't want them to talk

State Department spokesman Mathew Miller says Hamas is afraid of what some of its hostages will say about how they were treated.

Standing tall in our Land

The Hebrew expression for standing tall in our Land is Komemiut B’Artzeinu. We must do so and make sure our enemies know it. Opinion.

US Senator:

'Investigate UNRWA teacher who held hostage captive'

Senator Marsha Blackburn writes to US Amb. to the UN, UNRWA Commissioner-General over organization's complicity with Hamas.

Hostages' families present ultimatum to Israel's government

Families of Israelis held hostage in Gaza demand meeting with War Cabinet, issue ultimatum.

Released hostage discharged from hospital

Gali Tarashtzensky, 13, is discharged from hospital after returning from Hamas captivity; staff and family are excited by her progress.

Yonatan Samerano, kidnapped to Gaza, was murdered

Family of Yonatan Samerano, kidnapped from music festival at Re'im, is informed that he was murdered in captivity by Hamas terrorists.

Released hostages say Hamas violently interrogated them

Interrogations were focused on the captives' military service, their positions, and the military intelligence that they may have held.

Former Mossad chief:

'The attack against Hamas creates pressure to release hostages'

Yossi Cohen says the return to fighting will soon allow for further discussion on the release of hostages.

Report:

Red Cross president to visit Gaza

President of the International Committee of the Red Cross will visit the Gaza Strip, promote Red Cross visit to hostages held by Hamas.

Gallant to hostages' families:

'The return to fighting will bring them back home'

Minister of Defense meets families of hostages, including and with Yelena Trupanob who was released last week.

MK Saada:

'Israel surrendered to terrorism in the hostage deal'

MK Saada thinks that the hostage deal took a heavy toll on Israel and calls for Israeli control over security in Gaza after the war.

ICC Chief Prosecutor:

'10/7 attacks some of the most serious international crimes'

Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan visited the scenes of the Oct. 7th massacre and met with families of hostages.

After returning from Gaza:

16-year-old Amit released from hospital

On October 7th, terrorists torched Amit's home and abducted him to Gaza. He was released from captivity on Thursday.

No power in Gaza?

Spokesman proves Sky News reporters claims wrong

SkyNews: 'There isn't enough power to charge cell phones in Gaza." IDF Spokesman: "Proves this is a lie"

UK joins efforts to find hostages in Gaza

British Ministry of Defense announces its surveillance craft will participate in efforts to locate where Hamas is holding its hostages.

In effort to rescue hostages:

UK to conduct surveillance flights over Israel and Gaza

Britain's Ministry of Defense announces the surveillance aircraft will be unarmed and will be tasked solely to locate hostages.

Hostages' families urge Red Cross to take action

Family members of American citizens held in Gaza call on Red Cross to deliver life-saving care to the hostages immediately.

Deputy Hamas leader:

'There will be no prisoner exchange until the end of the war'

Deputy Hamas leader Saleh al-Arouri says the organization will not release hostages as long as the IDF conducts fighting in the Gaza Strip.

Israeli, US, hostage affairs officials hold meeting

US Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger Carstens meets Gal Hirsch, Israeli hostages and missing coordinator, during visit to Israel.

Netanyahu:

'I asked myself: How do you hold talks with the devil?'

'We applied pressure on the brokers, and doubled the number of people released,' PM Netanyahu tells press conference.

Arnold Schwarzenegger meets hostages' families

Arnold Schwarzenegger meets families of hostages in Los Angeles, California. 'Our heart is in Gaza.'

57 days later:

Missing man declared kidnapped in Gaza

New evidence shows man missing from Gaza region was kidnapped by Hamas.

Body of Brigade Commander Asaf Hamami held hostage in Gaza

Colonel Asaf Hamami was killed in battle on October 7. His body is still held hostage in Gaza.

White House spokesperson:

'The pause ended because of Hamas'

White House spokesman John Kirby blames Hamas for end of the ceasefire in Gaza: They failed to produce a list of hostages.

Guy Iluz, 26, was murdered by Hamas terrorists

Family of Guy Iluz, a musician from Tel Aviv, informed he was murdered by Hamas after being taken hostage from Supernova Music Festival.

Body of murdered Israeli returned from Gaza

IDF and Shin Bet locate body of 27-year-old Ofir Sarfati and bring it back to Israel for burial.

Eliyahu Margalit, 75, was murdered by Hamas terrorists

Family of Eliyahu Margalit from Kibbutz Nir Oz informed that he was murdered by Hamas terrorists on October 7.

Ishay Ribo's new prayer for the hostages

Israeli singer Ishay Ribo adds a verse to a centuries-old prayer to honor the hostages taken by Hamas.

Maya Goren, 56, was murdered by Hamas terrorists

Kibbutz Nir Oz announces murder of Maya Goren, 56, following her abduction to Gaza.

Ishay Ribo sings at the 'Hostages Square': 'B'shuvchem leshalom'

Singer Ishay Ribo adds stanza to classic 'Shalom Aleichem' prayer during performance at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv.

Aryeh Zalmanovich, 85, was murdered by Hamas terrorists

Kibbutz Nir Oz announces: Aryeh Zalmanovich, one of the founders of the kibbutz, died hostage in Gaza, and his body is being held by Hamas.

Report:

Israel and Hamas agree to extend truce by one more day

Egyptian officials say deal is expected to involve the release of another 10 hostages. Despite report, rocket fired from Gaza.

Thanks to radio interview:

Hostage discovered her husband and daughter were safe

Yarden Roman Gat discovered her daughter Geffen and husband Alon were alive from her brother's radio interview.

Aunt of freed hostage:

'She was operated on by a veterinarian in Gaza'

Aunt of Mia Schem who was freed from Hamas captivity reveals that Mia had her injured hand operated on by a veterinarian.

First photos of freed hostage Ofir Engel

Photos show 17-year-old with his parents as they made their way from Hatzerim base to Schneider Children’s Hospital.

After 55 days in captivity:

These are the 8 Israeli hostages freed from Hamas captivity

Red Cross representatives transfer six freed Israeli hostages to Egypt. Earlier, Mia Schem and Amit Soussana were freed by Hamas.

Terrifying testimony:

Or and Yagil were drugged and branded

The uncle of two young hostages reveals that his nephews were burned by the exhaust of a motorcycle so their captors could identify them.

ICC Prosecutor to visit Israel

Following a request from the families of the hostages, ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan will meet with those affected by the events of October 7th.

Cruel psychological terrorism:

Hamas publishes video of Yarden Bibas in captivity

In the footage, the father is seen begging to be released from captivity. His statements were dictated to him by his ruthless captors.

'I'm back, everything's fine'

Released hostage's first Instagram story

Liam Or, 18, who was freed from Hamas captivity on Wednesday, published a video in which he says 'I'm back, everything's fine.'

Aviv Atzili, who was presumed kidnapped pronounced dead

The family of Aviv Atzili, a Nir Oz resident who was thought to be held hostage, was notified that he was murdered on October 7th.

Freed hostage's family:

'After 54 days, Yarden reunited with her 3-year-old daughter'

Family of Yarden Roman, who was released yesterday, says she didn't know if her husband and child were still alive.

Body of man presumed kidnapped to Gaza is identified

Ofir Sarfati, 27, was believed to have been kidnapped to Gaza. His family has now been informed that he was murdered.

Blinken in Tel Aviv:

'US firmly supports Israel and its right to defend itself'

Sec. of State Blinken: We support Israel's right 'to try to ensure Oct. 7 never happens again,' says 'we mourn loss of any innocent life.'

Photos: Released hostages meet their families

Itay met his mother, Raaya reunited with her daughter: IDF releases photos of emotional meetings between released hostages & their families.

Despite lack of formal agreement:

Ceasefire extended, 8 hostages to be released

List of hostages to be passed to Israel includes just 8 women and children, after Hamas' 'gesture' to Russia 'replaced' two of the hostages.

Freed Thai national:

'Hamas terrorists beat Jews with electric cables'

Thai citizen who was held captive and released recalls the conditions in which he was held and the harassment of the Jewish hostages.

Biden:

'We remain determined to secure the release of every hostage'

US President hails ceasefire agreement which led to release of hostages, says it has "delivered meaningful results".

'Hamas' list is unacceptable'

Cabinet discussing extension of ceasefire

Mediators submit list of hostages to be freed that violates the agreement. Israeli official: They have until 7:00 to amend it.

Health Minister:

'Red Cross needs to give hope to hostages' families'

Health Minister Uriel Busso blasts Red Cross which has still not met the Israeli hostages being held by Hamas.

'She'll soon be home':

Biden welcomes release of US citizen by Hamas

Liat Beinin-Atzili, who holds US citizenship, among the 12 hostages freed by Hamas. Biden: She'll soon be home with her three children.

Five teens and seven women:

These are the 12 Israeli hostages freed from Hamas captivity

12 Israeli hostages, including two dual Russian-Israeli citizens, released from Hamas captivity. Four Thai nationals released as well.

Sisters of female hostages:

'Women's organizations have failed in their role'

Sisters of women hostages in a clear message: 'Our sisters do not have time. They are in immediate danger of death.'

Hostages held in homes of Hamas-sympathizer UNRWA employees

Released hostage was held for 50 days in the attic of an UNRWA teacher, another was held captive by a children's doctor.

Amid hostage crisis:

President Herzog to fly to UAE to speak with world leaders

President Herzog will discuss the effort to free hostages with world leaders participating in the COP28 international climate conference.

Gantz:

'We have no choice but to continue fighting'

Minister Benny Gantz calls the current war against Hamas' the most important war since the establishment of the state.'

IDF investigating:

Hamas claims 10-month old, 4-year-old, and their mother are dead

Terrorist organization makes unverified claim 10-month-old Kfir Bibas, his brother Ariel, and their mother Shiri were killed in IDF strike.

Haunting:

Mother of hostage begs to see her before she succumbs to cancer

Liora Argamani, who has brain cancer, called on President Biden and the Red Cross to work to release her daughter Noa from Hamas captivity.