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Netanyahu rejects partial Gaza deal, demands release of all hostages in single agreement

Hamas accuses Israel of creeping assault on Gaza City as Israel readies tents and shelters to push civilians south; PM sets terms for any deal, signaling rejection of a partial agreement

Yoav Zitun, Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi | 08.17.25

On eve of nationwide strike, hostage families rally as IDF moves toward Gaza City offensive

Thousands gather in Tel Aviv ahead of planned shutdown organized by hostage families, as IDF chief approves broad operational plan for Gaza City and diplomatic channels signal potential breakthrough in talks with Hamas

Lihi Gordon, Meir Turgeman | 08.16.25

מחאה למען השבת החטופים וסיום המלחמה בבגין, תל אביב

50 hostages held for 680 days: Nationwide protests planned across Israel

Egypt and Qatar told Israel that Hamas is now open to negotiating a partial deal, prompting calls for renewed talks; Israeli officials remain divided: Tzachi Hanegbi supports the option, while David Barnea and Ron Dermer oppose partial negotiations

Roi Rubinstein, Lihi Gordon | 08.16.25

בנימין נתניהו, ראש ממשלת קטאר ו חליל אל-חיה

Hamas softens stance on partial hostage deal as Israel weighs next move

Mediators say Hamas is now willing to discuss a partial deal, weeks after talks collapsed; Some Israeli officials warn it could be a stalling tactic, while others insist saving even a few hostages cannot be ignored

Itamar Eichner, Lihi Gordon | 08.15.25

'I thought we’d woken up after October 7. Returning home, I saw not all went as imagined'

Former hostage Alexander 'Sasha' Troufanov reflects on the country he met after 498 days in Hamas tunnels

Alexander Sasha Troufanov | 08.15.25

'You have the power to make history': Families, former hostages appeal to Trump for 50 captives

Watch the video: Naama Levy, Ohad Ben Ami, Doron Steinbrecher, Sasha Troufanov, Arbel Yehoud and Iair Horn along with Michal Lobanov, warn time is running out, describing harsh conditions, constant fear and the risk of death if fighting expands

Lihi Gordon | 08.14.25

פדמה ופושפה ג'ושי, אימו ואחותו של החטוף הנפאלי ביפין ג'ושי בנתב"ג

'Don't forget him’: Visiting Israel, Nepali hostage Bipin Joshi's sister pleads for his safe return

Pushpa Bipin describes the nearly two years of uncertainty as 'too long and too hard' for her family; last confirmed footage of Joshi was from months ago, filmed in Hamas tunnels

Sharon Kidon | 08.13.25

הצלב האדום שבידיו עידן אלכסנדר מתקרב למחסום כיסופים

'Not Uber drivers': Israel recognizes change in Red Cross approach to hostages

The organization is now attempting to intensify efforts for dialogue with Hamas in order to bring food and medicine to the hostages – efforts which, until now, showed no results; Mothers of hostages met with the president of the Red Cross: 'We touched her heart'

Itamar Eichner | 08.12.25

Health Ministry report to Red Cross details long-term harm to ex-hostages, warns of fertility risks

A Health Ministry report on 12 released hostages reveals severe physical and psychological damage, including sexual abuse and neglect, and warns that those still in captivity face immediate life-threatening danger

Or Hadar | 08.12.25

Mother and sister of Nepali hostage Bipin Joshi arrive in Israel for first time: 'Please save him'

Family lands in Israel over 3 months after reports of grave concern for life of Joshi, who saved his friends on October 7; in tears, mother Padma appeals to Hamas to 'bring him home now'; sister Pushpa says nearly 2 years of waiting 'too much for us'

Lihi Gordon | 08.11.25

As Netanyahu pushes for 'swift end' to Gaza war, partial hostage deals appear off the table

PM outlines faster timetable for capturing Gaza City, emphasizing decisive military approach; he criticizes international leaders for public hesitation and highlights internal political battles over military draft and government control

Itamar Eichner | 08.11.25

ויקי כהן במסע"ת של משפחות חטופים בעזה ומשפחות חללי ה-7 באוקטובר

Bereaved, hostage families announce date for nationwide shutdown over expanded Gaza offensive

Families say next week's strike will be grassroots-driven amid limited union support, call on private companies, workers and citizens to halt economic activity for one day to pressure government to prioritize rescuing hostages

Roy Rubinstein | 08.10.25

Cabinet backs full Gaza takeover despite IDF chief’s objections

Ministers approve Netanyahu’s Gaza plan after clashes with army chief Zamir, who warned of troop fatigue and risk to hostages; Gaza City takeover to start, with Oct. 7 set as evacuation deadline under five war-end principles

Itamar Eichner | 08.08.25

דגל ישראל עם תמונות החטופים מונף מול ישיבת הקבינט

Hundreds protest outside Cabinet meeting on full Gaza occupation, including former hostages and families

Families warn military action risks loved ones, accuse government of abandonment and urge negotiations as political and military officials at odds on war's next steps

Gilad Cohen, Or Hadar, Itamar Eichner | 08.07.25

'Your silence is the face of this monstrous cruelty,' hostage's brother tells UN Security Council

International body discussed the situation of the hostages in the wake of the release of videos by the terrorist organizations in the Gaza Strip; Evyatar David's brother compared his extreme thinness to the fat arm of a terrorist: 'My brother looked like a skeleton ... He and the others have only a few days left to live'; Foreign Minister Sa'ar: 'Hamas is starving them, Evyatar was forced to dig his own grave - this is diabolical'

Itamar Eichner | 08.05.25

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