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'I couldn't stop crying': Ex-hostage Dafna Elyakim recalls captivity with Liri Albag

After being released alongside her sister in the first hostage deal, Dafna Elyakim says seeing sign of life from IDF lookout over the weekend was a relief for her and stresses need to return all hostages home

Nina Fox | 01.05.25

Hamas releases video showing sign of life from hostage Liri Albag

Terror group releases clip as attempts at psychological warfare after previous footage of the IDF lookout was released in May; 'this is not the same daughter and sister we know,' family says

Einav Halabi | 01.04.25

Experts warn of Israeli intelligence lapses after seized documents show Hamas’ tactical depth

Captured Hamas documents reveal years of meticulous intelligence gathering on Israeli border towns, exposing blind spots in Israel’s security and intelligence efforts that experts say were exploited during the Oct. 7 attack

Keren Setton / The Media Line | 01.01.25

New film 'The 2,000 Kidnapped Spanish Jewish Children' dedicated to hostages' families

New documentary looks into the enigma of thousands of Jewish children who were sent to an Island after the Jewish expulsion from Spain in 1492; 'The feelings of families today were experienced by Spanish families at that time'

Yaniv Pohoryles | 12.30.24

עלונים שחולקו בבית הכנסת ועליהם פני חטופים וחטופות עם הכיתוב "שלח את עמי"

Case closed against women arrested for handing out hostage pamphlets in synagogue

The women were questioned for hours after they placed the leaflets featuring pictures of hostages under the heading 'Let My People Go' on seats in the synagogue where a member of Knesset prays

Raanan Ben Tzur | 12.26.24

Shocking report on hell experienced by hostages rescued from Gaza: Starved, hair pulled out, beaten all over body

A draft report by the Ministry of Health, based on testimonies from hostages who were released or rescued from Gaza, describes the difficult time they spent in captivity and the consequences. The immune system weakened by the lack of food, the mental state deteriorated due to the abuse they experienced - and the fear of "immediate feeding syndrome after starvation" for hostages who return in the future

Itamar Eichner | 12.26.24

הצהרת נציגי אסיפת מטה משפחות החטופים בכיכר החטופים

Hamas claims Israel imposes new conditions on cease-fire; Netanyahu calls it a lie

Terror organization claims cease-fire and hostage release talks are "serious," but accuses Israel of setting new conditions on several issues. Prime Minister says 'Hamas is reneging on the understandings that were reached'

Yael Ciechanover, Itamar Eichner, Alexandra Lukash | 12.25.24

IDF chief: 'Exerting pressure on Hamas daily to ensure return of hostages'

Speaking to troops in Rafah, Halevi says military intensifying operations to dismantle Hamas and secure return of remaining 100 hostages, emphasizes need for stronger security frameworks to support displaced residents returning to communities near Gaza

Yoav Zitun | 12.18.24

Hamas signals major concessions as Israel negotiates prisoner release and deportation

Terror group may show flexibility on terrorist release terms, with reports naming Tehran as potential exile destination; senior Hamas officials exploring Marwan Barghouti's acceptance of exile to Turkey and demanding mediator guarantees for Israeli compliance with deal

Einav Halabi, Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari | 12.18.24

Senior official: Hostage deal possible before Trump takes office

Official says 'Most details agreed upon' but primary dispute 'centers on number of hostages to be released in first stage'; Israeli delegation departs for Qatar to advance talks

Moran Azulay, Yuval Karni | 12.16.24

Trump repeats warning to Hamas to release hostages soon or face consequences

Speaking to press, US president-elect says had 'very good talk' with Netanyahu about Gaza war, warns 'all hell is going to break out' if hostages not home by his inauguration

Yuval Karni, Reuters | 12.16.24

Trump envoy on hostages to visit Israel for consultations on Gaza deal

Adam Boehler to meet with Katz and discuss potential hostage deal; Netanyahu calls Hamas videos 'cruel psychological warfare'

Yuval Karni | 12.14.24

Optimistic messages and conflicting reports: 'Not there yet' on hostage deal

Senior Israeli officials have been informed that Hamas is interested in a cease-fire and hostage deal but there are still gaps, including the number of hostages who will be released in the first round; Sources familiar with the details have denied reports that Hamas lists of living hostages have been transferred to Egypt

Moran Azulay | 12.11.24

ראש הממשלה ממשלה ביבי בנימין נתניהו, נשיא מצרים עבד אל-פתאח א-סיסי , רצועת עזה

Optimistic message from Egypt: Hostage deal is 'very close'

Egyptian official tells Ynet that announcement of an agreement leading to a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas is imminent; Source says that an Israeli delegation is set to arrive in Cairo this week and will receive from Hamas a list of living hostages; Hamas has made it clear: 'The chances of a deal are better than ever'

Smadar Perry | 12.10.24

Adam Boehler speaks about the coronavirus in the Rose Garden of the White House in 2020

Trump's pick for hostage affairs envoy: 'US troops should rescue hostages from Gaza'

Adam Boehler, who negotiated the Abraham Accords, and who was Jared Kushner's college roommate, has been appointed special envoy for hostage affairs by US President-elect Donald Trump; 'Will work tirelessly to bring our Great American Citizens HOME'

Daniel Edelson, New York | 12.05.24

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