hostages

Report: Prisoner swap won't include Hamas-affiliated terrorists

Female and underage terrorists released in exchange for hostages won't include Hamas terrorists, Egyptian source tells Wall Street Journal.

Reports:

Hostage deal would see prisoners released in small groups

Negotiator: Hostages will be released gradually during ceasefire. Diplomatic source: 'Progress on negotiations, but nothing final yet.'

Washington Post report:

Tentative deal reached to pause conflict, free hostages

Report says tentative deal would free dozens of hostages in exchange for five-day pause. White House spokesperson: No deal in place yet.

White House adviser:

'Hostages must be freed before significant pause'

White House adviser Brett McGurk says hostages taken by Hamas must be free before a “significant pause” can happen.

Seinfeld star supports effort to release hostages

Actor Jason Alexander records video in which he serves as the voice of nine-year-old boy who celebrated his birthday in Hamas captivity.

Hamas: 87 hostages in exchange for ceasefire, terrorists, & fuel

Hamas sets new terms for prisoner swap, offering less than half of the hostages in exchange for jailed terrorists, fuel, & time to regroup.

Biden, Qatari Emir discuss need for hostages to be freed

Qatar has been mediating efforts to reach an agreement for Hamas to release some hostages in exchange for a ceasefire.

Families of hostages pray at Lubavitcher Rebbe's gravesite in NY

Representatives of the families of those held hostage by Hamas are greeted by thousands of New York Jews with songs of 'Am Israel chai.'

Smotrich:

'Sinwar is still setting conditions? Time to show some strength'

Minister Smotrich criticizes the conduct vis-à-vis the negotiations for the release of the hostages.

Netanyahu:

'Stong indications hotsages were held at al-Shifa Hospital'

PM tells CBS News the hostages were one of the reasons the IDF entered Gaza's main hospital.

Hamas hostage's mother:

'Struggle for Noa's return not over because she died'

Mother of IDF lookout who died while being held hostage by Hamas says Israeli govt. responsible for return of the 240 hostages.

On Dresdening Gaza and being vaccinated against antisemitism

I am vaccinated. My reaction is: “Israel: keep bombing. Keep crushing Hamas. All hostages not freed? Keep bombing their tunnels..." Op-ed.

Report:

Qatar deal to free 50 hostages in exchange for 3-day ceasefire

Deal would include freeing of women and minors arrested for terrorist activity, leave near;y 200 people in Hamas captivity.

Biden and Netanyahu discuss efforts to rescue hostages

White House says Biden spoke with Netanyahu regarding the latest developments in Israel and Gaza.

Senior Israeli source:

'Progress made on deal to free hostages'

Senior Israeli political source tells ABC News a breakthrough on a deal could come in the next 48-72 hours.

German newspaper Bild screens photos of hostages on building

Since the beginning of the war, the German newspaper has flown the Israeli flag on its HQ building and exposed Hamas propaganda lies.

Biden's message hostages' familes: Hang in there, we're coming

President Biden says he believes a deal to free the Hamas hostages will happen.

FM to Red Cross President:

You must demand a sign of life from the hostages

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen meets with President of the Red Cross, demands that the Red Cross demand a visit to the hostages held by Hamas.

IDF confirms:

Soldier who appeared in Hamas video no longer alive

Noa Marciano, the 19-year-old soldier who appeared in a Hamas video, is no longer alive, IDF confirms.

Report:

Israel and Hamas close to agreeing on prisoner swap

Swap would see temporary ceasefire, and the release of some - but not all - hostages held by terrorists in Gaza.

'Confession' video published of Israeli woman kidnapped in Iraq

Terrorists in Iraq publish video of Elizabeth Tsurkov 'confessing' to have worked for the Mossad and the CIA

Biden: 3-year-old among American hostages held by Hamas

US President tells Qatari Emir that a toddler whose parents were murdered on October 7 is among the US citizens kidnapped by Hamas.

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Hamas terrorists take hostages from music festival, fire RPG

New footage shows Hamas arrive at music party when 260 people were murdered on October 7.

Gallant to hostages' families:

'Only military pressure brings us closer to the goal'

Defense Minister meets for the third time with a group of families of hostages being held in the Gaza Strip.

'Creator of the world, I love you'

Our sages taught that righteous people can transform G-d’s severe judgment into Divine acts of compassion.

Defense Min.: 'Who is feeding baby Kfir? Who plays with him?'

Defense Min. Gallant: 10-month-old Kfir has been kidnapped to Gaza. Who feeds him? Who is taking care of this baby who cannot even walk yet?

Watch: Shlomo Artzi sings 'Hatikvah' with hostages' families

Singer Shlomo Artzi joins hostages' families in calling for their return, sings Israeli anthem Hatikvah together with the families.

Family learns: Oren Goldin was murdered, his body taken to Gaza

Oren Goldin, 33-year-old father of 2, was missing since the Oct. 7 massacre. After a month of uncertainty, his family learned of his death.

Report:

Qatar brokering deal to free 10-15 hostages for pause

Talks reportedly underway to allow for 1-2 pause in fighting in Gaza in exchange for freeing of about a dozen of Hamas' hostages.

On resigning from serving as advisor to the WHO

Dr. Ghebreyesus, what world do you inhabit? It seems to me one far different from the world in which I and Israelis live since October 7th.

Biden:

'I asked Netanyahu for a pause in the fighting in Gaza'

The comments follow report which said that Biden urged Netanyahu to agree to three-day pause to allow progress in releasing hostages.

Senator displays posters of Israeli hostages in his office

Senator John Fetterman announces the posters will stay up until every single hostage is returned home.

Live:

Prayer for the hostages at the Western Wall

Mother of hostage kidnapped from music rave by Hamas to light torch at Western Wall Plaza.

Die Welt:

'Every day we will publish a hostage's picture'

Die Welt announced that a photo of a different hostage held in Gaza will be published every day until all the hostages are released.

Welfare Committee approves law to support families of hostages

The new law is intended to provide the families secure financial backing to continue creating public support for the return of the hostages.

How Pvt. Ori Megidish was rescued from Hamas captivity

Soldier who was rescued last week after being kidnapped by Hamas terrorists on October 7 was held near Shifa hospital, Hamas' headquarters.

Netanyahu to ambassadors:

'This battle is your battle, our victory is your victory'

PM speaks to all foreign ambassadors in Israel, says if Middle East falls to 'axis of terror,' Europe will be next and no one will be safe.

University of Massachusetts Jewish student punched on Shabbat

Student assaults Jewish student at event with 240 empty seats at Shabbat tables representing the Hamas hostages, spits on Israeli flag.

Gideon Sa'ar:

Hamas uninterested in releasing hostages

Min. Gideon Sa'ar says war has not yet been decided, Hamas uninterested in releasing hostages.

Montreal suburb to fine those who take down posters of hostages

Jeremy Levi, mayor of Montreal suburb of Hampstead, announces $1,000 fines on anyone who removes posters of hostages held by Hamas.

'Identity mistake':

8-year-old was not murdered, but abducted to Gaza

Family of eight-year-old Emily Hand notified she is in Gaza. Her father recently said he was "relieved" to find out she was murdered.

Netanyahu demands Red Cross act on behalf of hostages

Prime Minister Netanyahu speaks President of Red Cross, demands the Red Cross seek immediate release of Israeli hostages.

'So far, so good'

The last message from Ofir's abducted grandparents

Granddaughter of two hostages tells Arutz Sheva: "Before the Disengagement the Kibbutz lived with Gaza as neighbors".

Pentagon confirms US is flying drones over Gaza

The move is part of the efforts to locate the more than 200 hostages being held by Hamas, including 10 Americans.

Netanyahu clarifies:

'No ceasefire without the return of our hostages'

Prime Minister makes clear that Israel will not agree to a ceasefire in Gaza without the release of the hostages being held by Hamas.

Former Mossad chief: Don't allow fuel into Gaza

Yossi Cohen, former Mossad chief, says there is no existential threat to Israel, Qatar is a worthy middleman between Israel and Hamas.

US flying drones over Gaza in search of hostages

US officials say US has been flying intelligence gathering drones over Gaza for over a week.

Psychological terror:

Hamas sends messages to relatives of hostages

Terrorist organization sends messages to families of hostages in an attempt to influence them to click on malicious links.

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Heartbreaking song calling for return of kidnapped Israelis

Singers Shiri Maimon and Tamir Grinberg perform "Coming Home" at Jerusalem Arena. Each of the hostages is a missing light.

FM Cohen:

'Red Cross must visit the hostages in Gaza'

Foreign Minister speaks to President of the Red Cross, demands the organization visit hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza.

Praying for Divine protection, light and hope

I choose to imagine our celebration after overcoming evil in our day,and seeing the safe return of our soldiers and innocent captives,

On front page:

British newspaper to feature Israeli babies kidnapped by Hamas

The front page of Thursday’s edition of the Sun will feature faces and stories of 32 Israeli children abducted by Hamas.

Bennett to CNN:

'Why don’t you ask “why is Hamas still holding babies hostage?"

Former Israeli PM says deaths in Gaza are Hamas' fault, asks why interviewers do not focus on the hundreds of Hamas hostages.

Wife and mother of hostages:

‘I want to go to Gaza; let them take me instead of Eitan’

Bat Sheva Yahalomi, who escaped from terrorists with 2 daughters, talks about her struggle after son Eitan & husband were abducted to Gaza.

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French parliament honors son of hostage family

Members of the Assemblée Nationale honored Alon Adar, whose grandmother Yaffa and cousin Tamir were kidnapped to Gaza

ICRC requests access to detainees; IPS: Allow access to hostages

International Red Cross requests access to detainees in Israel; Israel Prison Service: Likewise, allow access to Israeli hostages in Gaza

Berlin police apologize for removing posters of Israeli hostages

The Berlin police issued an apology after recordings showed police officers removing posters with pictures of Israeli hostages in Gaza.

'Chances for hostages being released are 50-50'

A senior US official commented that the negotiations for the release of the hostages held by Hamas are in progress, but uncertain.

Mossad chief visited Qatar as part of efforts to free hostages

The head of the Mossad, David Barnea, visited Qatar this past weekend as part of the efforts to free the hostages held by Hamas.

Gallant:

'Hamas has 2 options, unconditional surrender or death'

Defense Minister says that rescue of Private Ori Megidish demonstrates the importance of the ground operation in Gaza.