hostages

IDF rescues soldier kidnapped by Hamas on October 7

PVT. Ori Megidish is the first person abducted by Hamas and other terrorists in Gaza to be rescued by the IDF.

Psychological warfare:

Hamas publishes video of hostages criticizing Netanyahu

Terror group posts video showing 3 hostages saying that Netanyahu abandoned them. Arutz Sheva will not share the video.

Shani Louk, previously assumed captive in Gaza, declared dead

The family of Shani Louk, who was documented being dragged towards Gaza, has been informed of her confirmed death.

Simon Wiesenthal Center:

Germany, Austria, should grant citizenship to Israeli hostages

Simon Wiesenthal Center urges Germany, Austria, to take lead, grant joint citizenship to Israelis held captive by Hamas.

One day the world will thank us for fighting evil

Lessons from Parshas Lech Lecha in how to respond to the Hamas massacre of our people.

On redeeming captives

If we give in, terrorists will not worry about being caught, trusting that if in Israeli prisons, they will be freed in a prisoner exchange

22 days in captivity:

The faces and voices of the 29 children held hostage by Hamas

Channel 13 News airs presents video clips of the 29 children kidnapped by Hamas, with prayers for their safe return. Watch.

Netanyahu:

'We will exhaust every possibility to bring hostages home'

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets families of the hostages, promises, 'We will utilize and exhaust every possibility to bring them home.'

US officials:

'Talks on release of hostages will continue'

US government officials say talks will continue to pursue hostage negotiations, despite the intensification of Israeli strikes on Gaza.

Harris and Emhoff meet families of hostages

Vice President Harris tells the families there is no higher priority for her and President Biden than the safety of American citizens.

Office of the UK Chief Rabbi

Bring them home

The Chief Rabbi addressing thousands of people gathered in Trafalgar Square to call for the release of hostages taken by Hamas.

A silent prayer at the Kotel with hostage family members

Thirty seconds of a still small voice, a prayer from the heart.

Biden:

'We're working around the clock to bring the hostages back'

US President reiterates commitment to secure the release of all hostages being held by Hamas: We will not stop until we get them home.

Report:

Qatar will sanction Hamas after the release of the hostages

US and Qatar agree that Doha will re-examine its relations with Hamas after the end of the hostage crisis in Gaza.

Light a candle for Rachel's yahrzeit, pray for her sons' return

Jeremiah's promise to Rachel Imenu was:'Your sons will return'. On her yahrzeit, Cheshvan 11 (October 26), pray for its fulfillment.

Street art in Haifa calls for release of hostages

Street artist Bentzi Brofman was at the Supernova festival the day before the massacre, since then, he has been drawing the victims.

A letter to Greta

This letter was signed by over 100 environmental activists in Israel.

9 years later:

Families of captives to be recognized as victims of hostilities

Families of Avera Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed, held by Hamas since 2014 and 2015, will be recognized as victims of hostilities.

WHO calls for immediate release of hostages abducted by Hamas

WHO Director-General meets families of hostages, calls for the immediate release of the hostages along with urgent access to each of them.

Brandeis student senate votes down resolution condemning Hamas

Non-denominational Jewish university student government rejects resolution calling on Hamas to release its hostages.

After outrageous comments:

UN chief meets hostages' families, condemns Hamas

Antonio Guterres says "nothing can justify" abducting of civilians, after saying Hamas attack “did not happen in a vacuum”.

Ambassador Herzog:

'Order the return of all hostages unconditionally'

Israel’s Ambassador to the US visits Red Cross, delivers birthday greeting to 9-year-old Israeli boy being held hostage by Hamas.

Hamas used negotiations with PMO to hide massacre plans

Terror group which rules Gaza held high-level negotiations on release of captive IDF soldiers and Israeli civilians while plotting attack.

Hospital spokesman responds to uproar over captive's statement

Spokesman for Ichilov Hospital says 'I am not a censor and don't dictate to a person freed from captivity what to save.'

Israeli source:

'Hamas adopts the Nazis' methods of hiding its atrocities'

Israeli political source notes similarities between freed captive Yocheved Lifshitz's statements of her conditions and fake Nazi tours.

Freed hostage speaks:

'They abducted me on a motorcycle, beat me, I suffered horrors'

Yocheved Lifshitz, freed from Hamas captivity, describes what went on in Gaza.

Families of hostages travel to Italy to push for their release

Delegation of relatives of Israelis murdered and abducted by Hamas travels to Italy for meetings with key leaders.

Analyst: This is how Hamas is delaying the ground incursion

Channel 12's Nir Dvori says Hamas is releasing hostages slowly to delay ground incursion, stresses: 'Israel needs to be leading, not led.'

Biden and Netanyahu speak after Hamas releases two hostages

White House says Biden reaffirmed commitment to secure the release of all the remaining hostages.

US officials welcome release of two hostages by Hamas

Biden’s National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan: We continue to do everything possible to secure the release of all remaining hostages.

After 17 days:

Nurit Cooper and Yocheved Lifshitz freed from Hamas captivity

Nurit Cooper and Yocheved Lifshitz, who were kidnapped from Nahal Oz, have been released by Hamas, their husbands remain hostages.

Watch:

Nurit Cooper and Yocheved Lifshitz arrive at Rafah Crossing

Hamas releases 2 captives of the over 200 who were abducted to Gaza during Simchat Torah massacre.

New York Times:

Hamas likely to release 50 hostages with dual citizenship

Terror group uses its hundreds of hostages in attempt to forestall ground invasion by Israel following massacre of 1,400 Israelis.

NFL:

New York Giants pay tribute to hostages held by Hamas

Flags fly in 10 empty seats in MetLife Stadium to honor Americans currently being held hostage.

'My son is wounded in Gaza'

Father of hostage reveals footage of kidnapping

Hersh Goldberg-Polin's father reveals video of kidnapped son. Calls on the Red Cross to immediately visit the hostages.

A special message for the Jewish community from the Chief Rabbi

Lessons from the head of World Mizrachi who married off one son last week while another son was still missing in action.

John Bolton:

'Release of two hostages is a delay tactic by Hamas'

Former US National Security Advisor on release of two American hostages: I think this is an entirely cynical move by Hamas.

Blinken:

'10 Americans remain unaccounted for'

Secretary of State welcomes release of Judith Raanan and Natalie Raanan from Hamas captivity.

Nearly two weeks later:

Hamas frees mother and daughter who were abducted to Gaza

Duel Israeli-US nationals Judith Raanan, 59, and her daughter Natalie Raanan, 18, were abducted by Hamas from Kibbutz Nahal Oz on October 7.

'I thank Qatar and Israel':

Biden welcomes release of two American hostages

Biden on release of Judith and Natalie Raanan: I have no higher priority than the safety of Americans held hostage around the world.

Prayer gathering for the safe return of the hostages

Unifying gathering to be held at the Western Wall, with prayers for the safe return of the hostages and the success of the IDF.

Biden meets hostages families:

'US will do everything in its power to bring hostages home'

US President meets families of some of Hamas' captives in Tel Aviv, says US support for Israel is 'unconditional.'

Hamas attack victim Noam Elyakim's body found

Body of Kibbutz Nir Oz resident who was abducted together with his partner, her 17-year-old son and his two daughters found

The mitzva of rescuing hostages and the story of a hero pilot

No movie was made about Captain Uri Bar Lev, he was even accused of disobeying orders. Here is his story. May the IDF succeed, as he did.

Mom whose son was kidnapped:

'Freeing terrorists will bring more bereavement'

Ditza, mother of Avinatan: 'I love my son more than anything else, but I'm not willing for other children to pay for him with their lives.'

Following massacre:

1st unity cabinet meeting starts with moment of silence

Netanyahu: "We are working 24/7, together, in one united front." The PM will meet the families of the hostages and missing today.

Families of hostages:

'This is a crime against humanity'

The families demand the establishment of a humanitarian corridor to transfer medicines to the missing who need medical treatment.

During raids in Gaza:

IDF finds bodies of several missing Israelis

IDF Spokesperson's Unit states that IDF conducted raids in the territory of the Gaza Strip in an effort to locate hostages.

50 orgs demand Red Cross work to free Hamas hostages

Jerusalem Institute of Justice leads letter calling on International Committee of the Red Cross to do its job after Hamas massacre.

A ruthless response is absolutely legitimate

I can only add my voice of responsibility to confer legitimacy to as ruthless a military response as Israel can muster. Op-ed.

Hostage from Ofakim: "I don't know how we survived"

David Edri, held hostage with his wife by 5 terrorists in their home in Ofakim: "I don't know how we got out alive "

US citizens held as hostages by Iran arrive back in America

5 US citizens freed as part of deal which saw US free 5 Iranian prisoners and free up $6 billion in Iranian funds.

Trump: I brought 58 hostages home and never paid anything

Former president blasts deal in which Biden Admin. secured release of 5 US hostages in exchange for Iranian prisoners and $6 billion.

5 US hostages flown out of Iran after prisoner swap deal

Deal sees US release 5 Iranian criminals in exchange for its citizens, unfreeze $6 billion in Iranian assets.

'Moral travesty':

Biden pays $16 billion ransom to Iran, fails to free 3 Americans

The US administration has struck another deal with the Islamic Republic which will bolster Iran's economy and international standing.

Nuclear deal approaches, Iran’s terror continues

It is foolish to cut a deal with Iran. It is also unforgivable to ignore its terrorist acts and the hostages imprisoned there. Op-ed.

Hostage standoff inside Mississippi Walmart

Richland police fatally shoot woman who took Walmart employee hostage, demanding to speak to a news anchor.

British hostages held in Iran released after 5 years

Anoosheh Ashoori was convicted of spying for the Mossad; Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe was convicted of plotting to overthrow Iran's regime.

After Colleyville, US Jews are still hostage to the narrative

Ultimately, the most dangerous false narrative for Jews is the one we tell ourselves, but Coleyville can be a force for change. Op-ed.

Who is steering America's ship of state?

A Jihadist walks into a temple, takes hostages in order to free a known Jew hater and Jihadist and it has nothing to do with the Jews? Op-ed