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'All I could think was how much it hurts me that it took us so long to rescue them'

Danielle Aloni, freed from captivity a month after October 7, describes reuniting with relatives released from Gaza; two years after the attack that shattered their family, she reflects on healing, public attention and the lasting struggle to return to normal life

Hagar Kochavi | 10.26.25

Freed Gaza hostages Gali and Ziv Berman reunited at home: 'I have to pinch myself to believe it’s real'

After being kidnapped, separated, and held in harsh conditions for two years, twins Gali and Ziv Berman are finally home. Their mother, Talia, still can’t believe it. Now begins the long road to healing, together and surrounded by love

Ziv Koren | 10.26.25

Thousands rally in Hostage Square, demanding return of 13 slain hostages

Thousands gathered at Hostage Square, marking 750 days, demanding the return of 13 fallen hostages; Anat Angrest called for an inquiry; freed hostages Eitan Horn and Yosef Chaim Ohana attended the rally

Lihi Gordon | 10.25.25

Hamas stalls hostage return as international recovery force remains inactive

Three days have passed without Hamas returning hostages, despite Israel’s readiness to receive two bodies; US officials vow all remains will be recovered, but the international force to locate them has yet to begin work

Itamar Eichner | 10.24.25

Arie Zalmanowicz laid to rest in Nir Oz:'Maybe there’s a small comfort in that'

Hundreds gathered in Nir Oz to bid farewell to Arie Zalmanowicz, 85, a founding member of the kibbutz who was kidnapped on October 7 and killed in Hamas captivity; 'You’ve returned to the land you loved,' mourners said.

Roni Green Shaulov | 10.24.25

After 738 days in Gaza, hostage survivor Alon Ohel returns home to begin healing

Gifted pianist abducted from the Nova music festival on Oct. 7 leaves hospital after treating injuries sustained in captivity; 'Thank you to the people of Israel who supported my family and did everything to bring me home,' he says

Yair Kraus | 10.24.25

Israel expects to receive two hostage bodies as pressure mounts on Hamas

Officials say Hamas may return more remains as part of fragile ceasefire; US presses to intervene amid accusations of violations, Turkish president calls for sanctions on Israel

ynet correspondents | 10.24.25

'He found faith in captivity': Bar Kupershtein in first days of freedom

Freed after 738 days in Gaza, Kupershtein reunites with family, lays tefillin and thanks supporters worldwide: 'I am home. I am free'

Hagar Kochavi | 10.24.25

Family of fallen hostage Ran Gvili still clings to hope: 'We fear we’ll never see him again'

Ran Gvili’s uncle said the family still hopes he is alive in Gaza despite the IDF’s confirmation of his death; 'The worst fear is we’ll never see him again,' he added, urging continued efforts to bring home the 13 fallen hostages

Sharon Kidon | 10.24.25

Watch: Freed hostages perform song written by their fallen IDF commander, Staff Sgt. Yam Glas

At the 'Belev Yam' concert honoring Staff Sgt. Yam Glas, who was killed on Oct. 7, freed hostages Daniella Gilboa and Karina Ariev performed 'Maybe the Door Will Open,' written by Glas and her fellow troops

Omer Tessel | 10.24.25

Terrorists who took part in October 7 massacre eliminated by IDF

IDF says eliminated Hamas terrorists who kidnapped Nova hostages

Military and Shin Bet confirm deaths of eight terrorists involved in October 7 massacre and hostage-taking, including captors of Noa Argamani, Eitan Mor and Avinatan Or; families welcome strikes, urge continued pursuit of attackers still at large

Elisha Ben Kimon, Idan Bloemhof | 10.23.25

שורד השבי מתן אנגרסט עוצר באצטדיון סמי עופר בדרך חזרה לביתו בקריית ביאליק

Hero's welcome: Freed hostage Matan Angrest returns home after rehab

Crowds cheer as former Hamas captive completes recovery and heads home to Kiryat Bialik; Angrest vows to fight for return of remaining hostages after 738 days in Hamas captivity

Eitan Glikman | 10.23.25

Freed hostage Eliya Cohen proposes to partner who survived Nova massacre

Eight months after returning from 505 days in Hamas captivity, Cohen proposes to Ziv Aboud, who survived attack on shelter that claimed 16 lives; couple’s story of resilience and love follows vow to wait until all living hostages were freed

Yoni Froim | 10.23.25

'Returned to kibbutz that was his life’s landscape': slain hostage Tamir Adar laid to rest

More than 1,000 people attended the funeral at Nir Oz; eulogy ceremony was held on the lawn outside the kibbutz dining hall, with President Issac Herzog and former IDF chief Herzi Halevi in attendance

Roni Green Shaulov | 10.23.25

נתניהו ורעייתו מבקרים את השבים בבילינסון

Released hostages’ recovery ‘can be overwhelming, will take time’

Mental health experts report that whether the freed hostages will develop PTSD depends not only on the trauma experienced in captivity but also on the individual’s background, resilience and coping mechanisms

Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 10.23.25

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