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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.

Prime Minister Netanyahu:

'There is no way we don't return to fight until the end'

The Prime Minister addressed fears that Israel will not return to fighting Hamas after all of the hostages return.

Hostage scolded Hamas leader, he did not reply

Yocheved Lifshitz, who was released last month from captivity, recalls the meeting with Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

Cabinet Secretary:

'Any deal which leads to end of war is fake news'

Cabinet Secretary Yossi Fuchs denies reports that war will end in exchange for return of all hostages. 'Fake news.'

Watch:

Without waving: Rimon Kirsht glares at the evildoers

Footage of moment when hostage Rimon Kirsht exits terrorists' vehicle shows her glaring at one of them, giving cold shoulder to ICRC rep.

Elderly hostage released to sounds of applause and Israeli flags

Yaffa Adar, elderly woman released from Hamas captivity, is released from Wolfson Medical Center, as staff applaud her, wave Israeli flags.

Hamas says it will free additional Russian citizens

Hamas says it will release additional hostages who hold Russian citizenship, 'as a gesture of appreciation to Putin.'

Shin Bet investigator:

'Sinwar is a cruel leader with endless hatred for Jews'

Mika Kobi, former Shin Bet official who interrogated Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, describes: 'Hard to believe he met hostages.'

Family of babies held hostage:

'It's like our personal Schindler's list'

Children's uncle: 'Every day we wait to see who will return and who won't. This is like a list that chooses who will live and who will die.'

Report:

Hamas interested in negotiations for release of IDF soldiers

Hamas 'willing to negotiate' for release of all hostages held in Gaza, source involved in negotiations says.

Will the deal with the devil force Israel to end the war?

Following the pause in fighting, foreign powers including the US and the Israeli left will pressure Israel to end the war. Op-ed.

Emily Hand on the front page of The Sun: 'They stole her voice'

'They stole her voice - Emily’s too afraid to speak after Hamas threats.'

G7 foreign ministers:

'We support further extension of pause in Gaza fighting'

G7 foreign ministers support agreement which saw pause in fighting and release of hostages, say they back Israel's right to defend itself.

Watch:

Freed 12-year-old arrives at hospital via helicopter

Eitan Yahalomi, who returned from Hamas captivity in Gaza, and his other on their way to the hospital to meet their family.

IDF Spokesperson:

'Any attempt to harm our forces will be met with determination'

IDF Spokesperson warns Hamas against violating truce, after three IEDs detonated at two different locations in the northern Gaza Strip.

Moving:

Herzog meets Shoshan Haran, who was freed from Hamas captivity

Herzog meets Shoshan Haran, who was kidnapped to Gaza and released this week: You have become a model to be admired.

These are the 10 hostages who were freed today

Fifth group of hostages released after ceasefire extended by two days. 9 women and a 17-year-old girl are being released.

Ukraine:

Photos of Israeli hostages to be included in Hanukkah kits

Thousands of Hanukkah kits will be given out in Ukraine - with pictures of the Israeli kidnapped in Gaza.

Defense Minister to soldiers:

'Freeing of 50 hostages is the result of your actions'

Minister Gallant holds situation assessment in the IDF’s Southern Command, tells Givati soldiers to be prepared for resumption of combat.