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Slain hostage Yossi Sharabi laid to rest at Kibbutz Be'eri: 'It took far too long to bring him home'

Sharabi was killed when the Gaza building where he was held collapsed after a nearby Israeli airstrike; also held there were Itay Svirsky, later murdered by Hamas, and Noa Argamani, rescued alive from Nuseirat camp

Roni Green Shaulov | 10.27.25

Former hostage’s brother blames Ben-Gvir for torture in captivity: 'You’ll burn in hell for what you did'

Freed hostages Bar Kuperstein and Segev Kalfon described brutal beatings in Hamas captivity, saying their captors tied and assaulted them while shouting that it was 'because of Ben-Gvir' and his policies toward Palestinian prisoners

Alexandra Lukash | 10.27.25

נשיא ארצות הברית דונלד טראמפ חיפושים עזה

Fears mount as Trump’s hostage deadline nears: ‘Hamas knows where they are’

As US president’s 48-hour deadline for Hamas to return the bodies of hostages nears, Israeli families grow increasingly anxious, urging the government and mediators to pressure Hamas to fulfill its commitments and bring every hostage home

Alexandra Lukash, Lihi Gordon | 10.27.25

פעולות חיפוש אחר גופתו של עמירם קופר בעזה

IDF withdraws from hostage search zone amid mediator pressure, fear of Hamas clash

The withdrawal came as Israel marked a fifth consecutive day without the return of the bodies of hostages held by Hamas

Itamar Eichner | 10.26.25

Egypt asserts role in Gaza, pushing aside Qatar and Turkey to lead Palestinian future

Egypt’s decision to send a team into Gaza to search for hostage bodies underscores its growing influence in the ceasefire process and its determination to shape the postwar political and humanitarian landscape

Lior Ben Ari | 10.26.25

הצלב האדום נפגש עם יחידת גדודי אל־קסאם ברפיח

Hamas joins Red Cross teams searching for slain hostages in Israel-controlled areas of Gaza

In rare move, Hamas operatives permitted to assist Red Cross teams in IDF-controlled areas to locate remains of hostages; searches reportedly underway in Rafah and Khan Younis, with Gaza City next; Hamas said have given Hadar Goldin’s location

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi | 10.26.25

Eyal Golan pays touching tribute to freed hostage Elkana Bohbot at Tel Aviv concert

Singer addresses Bohbot in the crowd and welcomes him back to Israel; dedicates song to Bohbot’s wife during emotional performance at Yarkon Park

Ran Boker | 10.26.25

'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

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