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'Every day feels like eternity': Freed hostage pleads in Washington for loved ones still held in Gaza

At a Washington ceremony marking two years since October 7, freed hostage Arbel Yehoud urged world leaders to bring home her fiancé and others still captive in Gaza; President Trump thanks hostage families in letter

Lihi Gordon | 10.07.25

'I was hoping he didn’t see me go': Former hostage Arbel Yehoud speaks of captivity and fear for those still in Gaza

Six months after her release, Arbel Yehoud remains consumed by the fight to free the 50 Israelis still held in Gaza, refusing to focus on her own trauma while her partner Ariel Cunio and others remain captive

Lihi Gordon | 07.30.25

חטופים - כרזות בבוסטון ליד אצטדיון הסלטיקס

Father’s Day hits differently when your child is murdered

Opinion: On a Father's Day marked by both heartbreak and hope, Yechi Yehoud reflects on the loss of his son Dolev, the return of his daughter Arbel after 482 days in Hamas captivity and the ongoing fight to bring all hostages home

Yechi Yehoud | 06.16.25

Report: Gaza commander killed in Israeli raid was behind October 7 kidnapping

Asharq Al-Awsat reports Ahmad Sarhan abducted Arbel Yehoud from Nir Oz and guarded her in captivity; unclear if Israel aimed to kill or capture him in Khan Younis raid where he was killed

Noa Lutski | 05.20.25

Freed hostage Arbel Yehoud: 'I was beaten, held in Holocaust-like conditions'

Former captive, abducted on Oct. 7 from Nir Oz and held for 482 days, gives emotional testimony in Knesset, describing abuse, isolation and harsh conditions, urging lawmakers to prioritize a negotiated deal to free remaining hostages

Sivan Hilaie, Alexandra Lukash | 05.19.25

Family of Hamas hostage David Cunio receives sign of life from captivity

Cunio, 33, of Kibbutz Nir Oz, is alive, recently released hostage tells his wife; Cunio kidnapped after holding his family’s shelter door shut for 5 hours to protect them; his wife and daughters freed in November 2023 hostage deal

Yael Ciechanover | 02.17.25

Under pressure: Hamas avoids chaos in latest hostage releases after Israeli protests

After Israeli outrage, Saturday hostage releases proceed smoothly with Gaza crowds kept at bay; Yarden Bibas, Ofer Calderon and Keith Siegel are back in Israel

Einav Halabi | 02.01.25

Arbel 'survived as a hero' in captivity: 'She went through hell, in fine condition'

Yechiel Yehoud says 'Along with Arbel's rehabilitation, we will mourn the loss of our son, Dolav. We will not rest until the remains of all hostages killed by Hamas are buried, and until every child, father, and son comes home

Gal Ganot | 01.31.25

שלישים ארבל יהוד, אגם ברגר, גדי משה מוזס חטופים בעזה עזה

Arbel, Gadi, Thais arrive in Israel; Agam reunited with 4 freed observers at hospital

Watch: Gadi Mozes, 80, Arbel Yehoud, 29, and Agam Berger, 20, and 5 Thai workers released Thursday from captivity in Gaza

Ynetnews | 01.30.25

The last lookout, a grieving sister and an 80-year-old survivor: The stories of the released hostages

In first, Palestinian Islamic Jihad will release 2 hostages, Gadi Mozes and Arbel Yehoud, while Agam Berger, the last remaining lookout in captivity, will also be freed

Hagar Kochavi, Yael Ciechanover, Nina Fox | 01.29.25

Israel receives hostage list for Thursday's release, 5 Thai nationals included

Hamas transfers names of 3 hostages—Agam Berger, Arbel Yehoud and Gadi Mozes—set for release Thursday but threatens delays over alleged aid disruptions; Israeli officials call list 'acceptable'; Netanyahu dismisses Hamas' claims as 'fake news'

Lior Ben Ari, Einav Halabi, Itamar Eichner | 01.29.25

PIJ posts video clip of Arbel Yehoud days before she is to be released

The family has not yet given the permission to make the clip or what she said to the camera, available to the public; Arbel held by radical Islamist group, the third largest terror faction in Gaza

Yael Ciechanover, Einav Halabi | 01.27.25

עצרת הזדהות בכיכר החטופים - ישראלים לא מפקירים אחים

Hamas list confirms fate of hostages: 25 reported alive out of 33 slated for release

Hamas confirms 25 Israeli hostages are alive; Israel says list aligns with intelligence assessments; 'The families have been updated'

Itamar Eichner, Reuters | 01.27.25

Agreement reached: Arbel Yehoud, Agam Berger and 4 other hostages will be released this week; 'Hamas has provided status of 26 hostages'

Qatari mediators announced that civilian Arbel Yehoud, soldier Agam Berger and one other hostage will be released Thursday, with three additional hostages freed Saturday; Hamas has provided status updates on 26 hostages to be released in first stage, as soon as Monday morning Israel will open Netzarim Corridor, allowing displaced to return to northern Gaza

ynet correspondents | 01.27.25

Islamic Jihad says Arbel Yehoud to be released early, Israel says 'no agreement yet'

The civilian Israeli hostage reportedly will be released in exchange for 30 life prisoners and the opening of the Netzarim Corridor for displaced people from northern Gaza; Israel confirms progress in talks to expedite her release but says no agreement yet

ynet correspondents | 01.26.25

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