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שורד השבי שגב כלפון ששוחר בעסקה משבי החמאס לאחר 738 ימים

'We ate rice with worms. I planned to escape, but my friends stopped me': the captivity of Segev Kalfon

In his first extensive interview since being freed from Hamas captivity, Segev Kalfon recounts the Nova music festival, the abduction, the houses, tunnels of abuse, and the moment he finally left Gaza: 'I told myself: who can stop me now?'

Hagar Kochavi | 11.01.25

Slain hostage Ronen Engel laid to rest; daughter who survived captivity: 'I died on Oct. 7—only you stopped breathing'

In a heartbreaking funeral at Kibbutz Nir Oz, Mika Engel, who survived 52 days in Hamas captivity, bid farewell to her father Ronen, returned from Gaza for burial: 'Life is empty without you. I’ll live for you.'

Roni Green Shaulov | 10.21.25

נטע אביר לב, דניאל שרעבי, יוסף חיים אוחנה ונריה שרעבי

Yosef Chaim reunites with friends who survived Nova festival: 'He didn’t know what ChatGPT was'

After 738 days in Hamas captivity, Yosef Chaim Ohana reunited with friends who survived the Nova festival; Shocked by how much had changed, he asked: 'There’s an iPhone 17?'; His return is called 'a miracle'

Meir Turgeman | 10.15.25

'I kissed Shiri, Kfir and Ariel. If I had known it was the last time, I would have kissed them more'

In a ruined house that once held laughter, Yarden Bibas recounts the last hours with his family, the muffled life inside a kibbutz home, the tunnels of captivity, and the aching duty to preserve memories while fearing they will fade

Hagar Kohavi, Ziv Koren | 10.06.25

‘Still fighting for freedom’: Noa Argamani on abduction, rescue and life after captivity

Two years after abduction from Nova festival, Noa Argamani reflects on the 246 days she spent in Hamas captivity, her dramatic rescue, her mother’s death soon after her return and ongoing fight to free her boyfriend Avinatan and all remaining hostages

Hagar Kohavi, Ziv Koren | 10.05.25

'If you took me back to the night I bought my Nova ticket, I’d buy it again'

Freed after 505 days in Hamas captivity, Omer Wenkert recounts months of isolation, the fragile solidarity that kept him alive underground and says that when taken as a whole, he would go through it all again; 'I weigh the positives heavier than the negatives'

Hagar Kochavi | 08.13.25

From Gaza tunnels to the Champs-Élysées: Freed hostage Ofer Calderon rides again at Tour de France

Freed in February after 484 days in Hamas captivity, Ofer Calderon rode along the Champs-Élysées with Israel Premier Tech pro cycling team during the Tour de France; His emotional journey from darkness to light highlights the human cost of war—and the power of resilience through sport

Aviv Havron | 07.27.25

'You have no idea how incredible you are': Gal Gadot meets with former Hamas hostages

While visiting Israel, Hollywood star met with women who survived Hamas captivity, praising their resilience and spirit; The actress, visibly moved, urged continued awareness for those still held hostage and called the survivors 'an inspiration' and 'true strength'

Lihi Gordon | 07.22.25

Barely standing, mute and starving: New testimonies reveal condition of hostage Matan Zangauker

New details from captivity reveal that Matan Zangauker, who suffers from muscular dystrophy, is enduring severe physical and psychological abuse, malnutrition and isolation, with his health rapidly declining after nearly two years in Hamas captivity

Hagar Kochavi | 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

עידן אלכסנדר נפגש עם בני משפחתו לראשונה בבית החולים איכילוב

Bound with a bag over his head, and stuck in a collapsed tunnel: Freed hostage Edan Alexander describes captivity

Soldier said that first few days in Gaza were 'hell'; Senior Hamas officials held him and defined him as an 'asset' and he was updated on developments in the war and watched his family's interviews; Witkoff gave him an emotional gift in the hospital

Lihi Gordon | 05.14.25

For 500 days a London shul saved a seat for Emily Damari: Only her picture sat there until today

London's Highgate United celebrated the emotional return of former Hamas hostage Emily Damari with heartfelt prayers, standing ovations, and overwhelming gratitude, marking a powerful triumph of resilience, hope and community in the face of unimaginable darkness and suffering

Justin Cohen, Jewish News | 05.11.25

Hamas captivity survivor Eli Sharabi shares heartfelt eulogy for lost loved ones

Eli Sharabi delivers emotional eulogy for his brother Yossi, kidnapped on October 7 and killed in Gaza, and wife Lianne and daughters Noiya and Yahel, who were murdered in Hamas massacre, reflecting profound love and grief

Ynet | 04.30.25

הרמטכ"ל אייל זמיר בטקס הצעדה לחללי צה"ל בהר הרצל

IDF Chief of Staff Zamir on Mt. Herzl: We have 'moral obligation to return our hostages'

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir addressed the memorial ceremony for fallen soldiers, pledging to honor them by uniting the nation and returning captives home; Zamir emphasized the IDF’s role as a moral compass and a source of resilience for Israeli society; since last year’s Memorial Day,318 additional soldiers have been added to the list of Israel’s fallen; Since 1860, the number of fallen soldiers stands at 25,419

Liran Tamari | 04.28.25

Jewish strength through the ages: From Holocaust tragedy to modern challenges

Opinion: On Holocaust Remembrance Day, parallels emerge between past atrocities and October 7's horrors, survivors of which embody resilience, pledging to fight until all hostages return; Their message, echoing from Auschwitz, is a call for unity and revival

Haim Taib | 04.23.25

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