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Second body handed over by Hamas overnight identified as Thai national Sontia Ok’Krasari

One of the two hostages whose remains were returned overnight was identified as Ronen Engel of Kibbutz Nir Oz, who was murdered by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023

Roi Rubinstein | 10.19.25

Israel bids farewell to Bipin Joshi, Nepali student kidnapped by Hamas and murdered in captivity

Joshi came to Israel weeks before Oct. 7 to study agriculture at Kibbutz Alumim, where he risked his life to save others before being taken captive by Hamas terrorists

Roi Rubinstein | 10.19.25

'We’re still waiting': slain hostages' families fear loved ones will be forgotten

After return of living hostages, thousands gathered in Tel Aviv to declare: the fight isn’t over; still, families of the fallen fear being forgotten; 'you wait for the worst call — and it doesn’t come,' says Itay Chen's father, Rubi

Roi Rubinstein | 10.19.25

Ronen Engel was killed defending his family on Oct. 7, his wife and daughters endured 700 days of pain

Two bodies were recovered by Hamas and passed to Israel via the Red Cross overnight; identification of the second body not yet announced

Roi Rubinstein | 10.19.25

Matan Angrest talks about the 5 months he spent alone in a tunnel, and reunites virtually with female hostages

The tank soldier who was held captive by Hamas for 738 days and returned to Israel spoke via video with the 5 female observers who returned from Gaza months earlier, calling them 'heroines'; He spoke about the months of loneliness, and the Torah scroll that he and Gali Berman read from in captivity: 'Trying to lift yourself up, to hold on to optimism'

Shilo Freid | 10.19.25

Israel receives bodies of two hostages via Red Cross from Gaza

Remains handed over to Israeli forces in Gaza through Red Cross and transported for formal identification; 20 living hostages and 12 deceased have now been returned, with 16 bodies still held by Hamas

Einav Halabi, Itamar Eichner | 10.19.25

ראש הממשלה ביבי בנימין נתניהו במליאת הכנסת

Coalition pushes new format for October 7 inquiry, to probe anti-government protest movement too

After High Court pressure and public outcry, coalition prepares legislation to form a state commission on Hamas attack, but proposed changes to its authority and structure spark tension with bereaved families and opposition leaders

Moran Azulay | 10.18.25

Thousands rally in Tel Aviv demanding return of all remaining hostages from Gaza

Families of captives and supporters flood Hostages Square as pressure mounts on Israeli leadership to secure return of remaining deceased hostages; Hamas says it will release bodies of two more hostages

ynet correspondents | 10.18.25

Freed hostage Alon Ohel back at the piano after two years in Hamas captivity

Gifted musician plays piano at hospital while recovering from injuries sustained in captivity; Omer Wenkert reunites with fellow hostages Evyatar David and Guy Gilboa-Dalal; Elkana Bohbot meets cousin who never left Hostage Square since Oct. 7

Ynet | 10.18.25

Remains returned from Gaza identified as hostage Eliyahu 'Churchill' Margalit, killed on Oct. 7

Margalit, 75, who went out to feed his horses in Nir Oz on October 7, was murdered in the massacre; his daughter Nili was also kidnapped and later freed; 18 deceased hostages remain in Gaza

Roy Rubinstein | 10.18.25

Red Cross transfers body of fallen hostage to Israel; Hamas claims it was found under rubble

After a day without returns, Hamas told mediators it located another fallen hostage; the Red Cross collected the body from southern Gaza for transfer to Israel; IDF and Shin Bet: Hamas must uphold the deal and make every effort to return the bodies

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi | 10.18.25

חמאס מחפש את גופתו של החטוף הישראלי עמירם קופר בעזה

Israel accuses Hamas of holding remains of hostages amid ongoing Khan Younis search

Palestinians are searching in southern Gaza for the body of a deceased Israeli hostage, likely killed in an Israeli strike; despite promises, Hamas says digging may take days; FM Gideon Sa’ar: 'They don’t want to deliver, because they want to use it as a bargaining chip'

Einav Halabi, Itamar Eichner | 10.17.25

Shackled in a cage and moved constantly: Omri Miran's family reveal harsh abuse during captivity

Miran was discharged from Ichilov Medical Center in Tel Aviv after completing medical tests; he has returned to Kibbutz Kramim, where evacuees from Nahal Oz are rebuilding their lives

Ilana Curiel | 10.17.25

'Sorry I wasn’t there to save you': Thousands mourn slain hostage Inbar Hayman at final farewell

Hayman, 27, from Haifa, was killed during the Nova music festival in Re’im and taken into Gaza; for more than two months she was listed as alive until her family received the devastating news on December 16, 2023

Meir Turgeman | 10.17.25

תיעוד מצלמה מצלמות קסדה לוחם לוחמים לוחמי צה"ל צבא שייטת 13 מבצע חילוץ ארנון זרעי קיץ חטופים כלי רכב רכבים אש לחימה מלחמה מלחמת חרבות ברזל

Inside Israel’s hostage rescue operations: how IDF fought to free captives from Hamas

For nearly two years, the IDF and Israel’s security forces have launched daring operations to rescue hostages from Hamas terrorists in Gaza — missions marked by heroic success, last-minute cancellations and heartbreaking loss

Yoav Zitun | 10.17.25

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