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Hamas to hand over two more hostage bodies at 9 p.m.

Trump says several American allies in the Middle East have told him they would welcome the opportunity to enter Gaza with 'significant military force' if Hamas continues to violate its understandings with Washington

Moran Azulay | 10.21.25

Vance arrives in Israel to advance international hostage recovery task force

Air Force Two lands in Israel as Trump’s VP arrives to oversee ceasefire deal and monitor Netanyahu; visit seen as key to advancing international task force as Hamas slowly returns hostage remains, citing 'challenges' in recovery efforts

Itamar Eichner | 10.21.25

שגב כלפון, שורד השבי, משתחרר מהמחלקה בבית החולים

'Death became my friend’: former hostage Segev Kalfon tells of life in Hamas tunnels

Kalfon, abducted from the Nova music festivel, says Hamas terrorists forced him to dig tunnels, beat him for his name, and denied him food and water as he struggled to stay alive for more than two years

Hagar Kochavi | 10.21.25

Body of fallen hostage Tal Haimi identified after return from Gaza

Haimi, commander of Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak’s rapid response team, was killed on October 7, 2023, while defending his community against Hamas terrorists

Roi Rubinstein | 10.21.25

רחלי, אישתו של אוריאל ברוך ז"ל משתטחת על ארון הקבורה

'My love, how does a 31-year-old woman become a widow?': slain hostage Uriel Baruch laid to rest

Baruch, 35, was taken captive after escaping the Nova music festival in southern Israel, where Hamas gunmen killed hundreds; he is survived by his wife, Racheli, two children, his parents, and three brothers

Idan Bloemhof, Meir Turgeman | 10.19.25

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

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