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Israeli mother to meet IDF soldier who retrieved her daughter's body from Gaza

Orin Gantz, whose daughter Eden Zacharia was abducted and murdered in Hamas captivity, says she's excited to meet soldier who discovered her body during Gaza operation; Before October 7 'we murdered ourselves, one another, with words'

Nir (Shoko) Cohen | 05.05.24

Netanyahu holds up hostage deal, senior official says

Official involved in negotiations for hostage deal says prime minister is stalling due to political pressure; 'Even when he accepts the terms of the deal in the smaller forums, the opposition from Smotrich and Ben-Gvir forces him to take a different stance in the broader security cabinet'

Itamar Eichner | 04.28.24

Passover 2024 - a cause for optimism

Opinion: By recalling our ancestors' centuries of suffering on Passover, we not only remember their pain but cultivate a compassionate imagination; despite threats, Israel moves forward, reclaiming the Jewish people's strength and dignity

Rabbi Marc Schneier | 04.26.24

Played in the Oval Office with Biden: Abigail Edan's visit to the White House

White House official says Abigail Edan spent her time with President Joe Biden like any 4-year-old, playing in the Oval Office, crawling under his desk and enjoying the presidential playground

Daniel Edelson, New York | 04.25.24

Parents of hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin: 'We love you. Stay strong, survive'

After son featured in Hamas propaganda video, John and Rachel Goldberg-Polin urge all parties to hostage talks to 'be brave, lean in, seize this moment and get a deal done to reunite all of us with our loved ones'

Yael Ciechanover, Daniel Edelson, New York | 04.24.24

Sign of life from Israeli American hostage in chilling Hamas propaganda video

Clip of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, 23, serves as first proof of life since his abduction during October 7 massacre at Nova rave, where he also lost his arm

Einav Halabi | 04.24.24

אלכס, מיטש וג'יין וויינהאוס עם קלייר הדוואט בפרימיירת הסרט Back to Black

Amy Winehouse's family attends biopic premiere with yellow hostage pins: 'We want our people back'

In a special interview, Mitch Winehouse tells Ynet about their decision to raise awareness to the Israeli hostages and the flooding emotions the new film made him feel

Shirit Gal Kedar, London | 04.20.24

They have been in Hamas captivity for 6 months: Relatives and friends of hostages do not lose hope

Alon Ohel's friends saved him a room in the apartment they rented; University students reserve Noa Argamani's chair in the library, and Tal Shoham's children draw pictures of him until he's back home

Yael Ciechanover | 04.07.24

בנימין נתניהו בפתח ישיבת הממשלה ביום ב-184 למלחמה

Netanyahu reiterates Rafah invasion threats as IDF scales down forces in Gaza

Six months into war, PM asserts Israel 'step away from victory' and vows Gaza will not pose a threat anymore; Israeli delegation set for Cairo talks; 'Hamas blocking deal,' Netanyahu says

Itamar Eichner, Yoav Zitun | 04.07.24

Shin Bet: Iran likely behind delivery of funeral wreath to Hamas hostage's family

Intelligence agency says 'high likelihood' Tehran responsible for disturbing delivery to home of Liri Albag's family, whose mother is a vocal hostage deal advocate

Yoav Zitun , Itamar Eichner, Yael Ciechanover | 04.07.24

Former Hamas hostage files harassment complaint against Dutch airport employee

2 Israeli women, one formerly held in Gaza captivity, lodged complaint against Pakistani-origin employee for publicly shaming them; incident resolved after Israeli ambassador contacted; ‘It was clear he targeted us after seeing our Israeli passports and going berserk’

Itamar Eichner | 04.07.24

Body of Elad Katzir, hostage murdered in Gaza, recovered by IDF

Army estimates Katzir murdered by his Islamic Jihad captors in mid-January and his remains were found buried in Khan Younis by Commando Brigade forces; 133 captives still held in Gaza

Matan Tzuri, Yoav Zitun | 04.06.24

אמבולנס פלסטיני באזור בית החולים אל אמל אל-אמל ב חאן יונס רצועת עזה

Hamas moves hostages across Gaza in ambulances, released captive reveals

Hagar Brodutch, along with her three children and three-year-old neighbor, was held captive for 51 days before being released

i24NEWS | 03.30.24

נשיא המדינה יצחק הרצוג, ביקר היום במכינת ״בני דוד״ בעלי

Herzog: Getting to Sinwar, dead or alive, only way to bring hostages back

President says everything begins and ends with Hamas leader in Gaza as architect of October 7 massacre who has been seeking to shed blood of the innocent ever since

Itamar Eichner | 03.26.24

קריאת מגילת אסתר בעצרת משפחות החטופים בתל אביב

Traditional Megillah reading at the Hostages' Square in Tel Aviv

Annual reading of the Purim holiday's Megillah in Tel Aviv was held by the hostages' families alongside Jewish organizations wishing for their return

Yael Ciechanover | 03.23.24