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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
Emily Damari outside the London Shul
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
משפחת שרעבי
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
מצעד החיים בפולין
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
מחאת משפחות החטופים בגבול עזה
Mother of kidnapped soldier calls out at Gaza border: 'We're waiting for you'
Relatives of 59 hostages marked 562 days of captivity at the Gaza border, with emotional pleas, accusing prime minister of prioritizing political survival over their release; relatives and former captives call for swift, all-inclusive deal; Returned hostage calls out to partner: 'My soul is with you in that tunnel'
Lihia Gordon, Alexandra Lukash | 04.20.25
ארלינג הולאנד
Former hostage Omer Shem Tov receives surprise call from soccer star Erling Haaland
One of the biggest soccer stars in the world personally calls Hamas captivity survivor, who tells him: 'I really like you, you’re amazing'
Ynet | 04.17.25
נועה ארגמני - ברשימת 100 האנשים המשפיעים בעולם של מגזין "טיים"
Hostage survivor Noa Argamani named to Time’s 100 most influential people
Noa Argamani, freed after 245 days in Hamas captivity, honored by Time for her courage and advocacy for hostage release
Ynet | 04.16.25
בנימין נתניהו דונלד טראמפ סטיב ויטקוף
Hamas has rejected Israel's latest ceasefire offer, BBC reports
Despite heavy military pressure and halt of humanitarian aid, a senior Palestinian official said the terror group is rejecting the offer that would see the release of 10 live hostages and 16 dead hostages in exchange for a 6-week ceasefire: 'Israel is not committing to ending the war'
Ynet, News Agencies | 04.15.25
גל גלבוע דלל, אחיו של החטוף גיא גלבוע דלל
‘They told him to bark like a dog, then kicked him in the head’: Brother details Hamas hostage torture
Gal Gilboa-Dalal says his younger brother Guy suffers from an untreated ear infection that has left him unable to hear in one ear, with no access to medical care or medication
Hagar Kochavi | 04.15.25
עצרת מחאה בכיכר החטופים
Report: Egypt presents new Gaza ceasefire proposal offering release of 8 hostages
Egyptian draft includes 40 to 70 days of calm, resumption of humanitarian aid to Gaza; senior Hamas delegation heading to Cairo; Netanyahu meets with US Mideast envoy ahead of summit with Trump
Lior Ben Ari, Itamar Eichner, Washington | 04.07.25
כפר המכביה
The sanctuary where released hostages begin to heal
Far from the border with Gaza, the grounds of an old resort offer former captives and their families a refuge of peace, care and a sense of community on their way to recovery after unimaginable trauma
Hagar Kochavi | 04.07.25
טל שוהם בעדות מצמררת אודות תקופת השבי באירוע פומבי באו"ם בוינה
Hostages tortured daily, made to drink toilet water, says captivity survivor
Tal Shoham, released after 505 days in Hamas captivity, describes inhumane conditions he endured and shares harrowing details of his kidnapping, including doing anything to get a bite to eat: 'We begged our captures, flattered them, even agreed to give them massages'
Ynet | 04.04.25
מפגש החטופים עם ועדת החוץ של הסנאט (SFRC) המונה 22 סנאטורים
'It's not politics — it’s saving lives': Hostages' families urge US action at Senate hearing
Emotional roundtable, co-chaired by Sens. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., and Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., included testimonies from Americans formerly held by Hamas and relatives of those still missing
Daniel Edelson, New York | 04.03.25
מלאניה טראמפ מעניקה לעמית סוסנה את פרס "נשים אמיצות" של מזכיר המדינה האמריקאי
Former hostage Amit Soussana honored with US International Women of Courage Award
Speaking at State Department ceremony, Soussana shares harrowing story of captivity and survival, calling on world leaders to act; she dedicates award to Israeli women and urges continued efforts to free hostages still held in Gaza
Daniel Edelson, New York | 04.01.25
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