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From 2014 to 2026: the 255 hostages freed from Gaza through deals, rescues and diplomacy

With the recovery of Ran Gvili, the hostage era that began in 2014 has come to an end; military rescues, three hostage deals and diplomatic gestures led to the release of 255 men, women, children and soldiers held by by Hamas and other groups in Gaza

Nina Fox, Maya Bar | 01.27.26

‘An anchor in the chaos’: the Gvili family’s fight to bring home the last hostage

On Dec. 3, Thai hostage Suthatisak Rintalak was returned for burial, leaving Ran Gvili the last captive in Gaza. After 843 days in Hamas captivity and a relentless family struggle, he was brought home; 'Our hero — first to go out, last to return,' his mother said.

Dan Oren | 01.27.26

‘Pride is stronger than sorrow, we got closure’: family of Ran Gvili speaks after his return

'We got closure, Rani is home and we are so proud,' his mother said; his brother called it 'a gift to be the brother of a hero,' while his sister spoke of sadness alongside relief and a powerful sense of release

Ilana Curiel, Roni Green Shaulov | 01.26.26

Behind the recovery of Ran Gvili's body: Gazans ‘snatched’ for questioning led to burial site

Twenty dentists examined 250 bodies in 24 hours as reserve units and a Shin Bet–led operation followed extensive intelligence work; after the political echelon initially blocked an IDF search at the cemetery, operation Brave Heart succeeded, bringing home the last hostage

Yoav Zitun | 01.26.26

Itzik Gvili with the coffin of his son Ran

'Ran always brought people together': convoy escorting the coffin across Israel | Watch live

The last Israeli hostage, Ran Gvili, was returned after 843 days in Gaza, identified in a Palestinian mass grave; fellow police fighters escorted his coffin, as his father embraced the forensic dentists who helped identify him at Nahal Oz

Roni Green Shaulov | 01.26.26

'The first to go out, the last to return. Our hero': Ran Gvili’s mother speaks after his return

After the body of the last Israeli captive was identified and returned, Ran Gvili’s mother thanked the IDF teams and spoke emotionally with Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, saying the family finally feels relief after more than two years

Yoav Zitun | 01.26.26

Ran Gvili's body found, no hostages left in Gaza

IDF announces that Gvili, who fell defending Kibbutz Alumim on Oct. 7 and was kidnapped to Gaza, was identified; held captive for 843 days, he was found in a Palestinian mass grave after 250 bodies were examined; for first time since 2014, Gaza holds no Israeli hostages

ynet | 01.26.26

Netanyahu Cabinet becomes Trump’s rubber stamp on Gaza

Just a day after report exposed Cabinet’s lack of influence, proof followed: Rafah will open by PMO order, without a vote and in line with Washington; Netanyahu staged drama, pinned hopes on the Gvili search and let ministers vent

Itamar Eichner | 01.26.26

The hidden identity behind Liam Or’s kidnapping

More than two years after Liam Or returned from Hamas captivity, the secret that put him at risk is revealed for the first time: his father Ramzy Nassar’s identity as a Muslim Arab, and the silence, name change and anguish behind it

Hagar Kochavi | 01.26.26

Cautious optimism in Gaza search for Ran Gvili: ‘Rare operational opportunity’

Israel voiced cautious optimism it can locate the last slain hostage, Ran Gvili, believed buried in a Gaza cemetery, though the IDF says the intelligence existed for months and political leaders delayed approval, preferring Hamas conduct the search, as a cabinet decision takes shape

Itamar Eichner, Yoav Zitun | 01.25.26

New details: IDF search for Ran Gvili underway in Gaza City

After Hamas said its information led to searches at a 'specific location,' Israel confirmed a wide operation began over the weekend to locate the last slain hostage at a Gaza City cemetery, as the cabinet debates reopening the Rafah crossing

Yoav Zitun, Itamar Eichner | 01.25.26

Amid US pressure, Cabinet split as Israel weighs reopening Rafah crossing before last hostage returned

Ministers meet to consider US demand to reopen crossing before return of Ran Gvili; Cabinet hardliners voice opposition; Hamas says new searches for hostage's remains underway, as Israeli officials prepare for reopening, calling it a strategic interest

Itamar Eichner, Alexandra Lukash | 01.25.26

Ex-hostage Emily Damari and influencer Danielle Amit are engaged

During an event to mark the one-year anniversary of Damari's release from captivity, the former hostage got down on one knee and proposed to social media influencer Danielle Amit, who said yes

Roee Dahan | 01.22.26

ריאיון עם ד"ר עדי שוהם שנחטפה ב-7 באוקטובר מבארי

'Yahel was 3 years old, and a Hamas terrorist was holding her. I didn't think, I ran and took her'

Former hostage Adi Shoham speaks for the first time since her release from Gaza; She waited two years to tell her story because her husband Tal was still held by Hamas and they called her and threatened to kill him

ynet | 01.22.26

'Hamas knows where Ran Gvili is, let's finish this': mother of slain hostage responds to Trump

After President Donald Trump said the US believes it knows where the last hostage is being held, the mother of slain Israeli hostage Rani Gvili says the remark proves Hamas has the information and urges decisive action to bring her son home

Alexandra Lukash | 01.21.26

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