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Year after Rafah tunnel killings, Israel still torn between rescuing hostages and defeating Hamas

The deaths of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Alex Lobanov, Almog Sarusi and Ori Danino continue to define Israel’s war, fueling bitter arguments over priorities: securing release of captives or pressing ahead militarily to crush Hamas

Amir Ettinger | 09.05.25

Hamas releases first proof-of-life video of hostage Alon Ohel—alongside fellow captive Guy Gilboa Dalal

Ohel's family confirms Hamas video showing him in Gaza with Guy Gilboa Dalal; latter’s family releases excerpt from propaganda clip

Gal Ganot | 09.05.25

Hamas releases video of hostage Guy Gilboa Dalal and another captive

In fresh propaganda clip dated Aug. 28, 2025, Gilboa Dalal seen riding in vehicle and shown with another captive

Einav Halabi | 09.05.25

Israel fears Hamas could hide hostages among civilians during Gaza City evacuation

As Israel readies deeper push into Gaza City, military officials warn terror group could use mass civilian evacuations to move hostages south; families told of heightened risks, highlighting challenge of battling terrorists while protecting captives

Yoav Zitun | 09.05.25

'Let leaders decide who in their family will suffer hunger and torture in a tunnel—or take their place'

At their son’s first memorial in Jerusalem, Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Jon Polin saw Israelis from all walks of life gather; Hersh, killed a year ago in a Gaza tunnel with five hostages, is remembered for his smile; Parents urge the government to seize a hostage deal and honor victims

Merav Betito | 09.03.25

Hostage Idan Shtivi laid to rest after remains recovered from Gaza

Thousands join funeral procession of Idan Shtivi, abducted from Nova festival and killed in Gaza; his body was returned in a military operation last week; 'You fought terrorists and gave your life to save others—even after being shot in the back'

Raanan Ben-Zur, Meir Turgeman, Lihi Gordon | 09.01.25

Netanyahu clings to his line while the hostages fade

Opinion: Even if no hostages were alive in Gaza, the city’s conquest might not be worth the cost; but hostages remain, and Israel’s government has no right to condemn them to death while refusing a deal that could bring them home

Nahum Barnea | 09.01.25

Netanyahu to IDF chief: Military briefings to the media harm combat morale

Prime minister demands IDF stop media briefings, calling them 'undemocratic' and damaging to morale; Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir presented a proposed deal with Hamas despite Netanyahu’s objections, sparking tension at the security cabinet

Amir Ettinger | 09.01.25

מיכל לובנוב ובנה טום שמתחיל גן בפעם הראשונה

Children of slain hostage start school: 'Right after I take them to school, I will visit his grave'

On Sept. 1, Michal Lobanov marks a painful year since her husband Alex was killed in a Gaza tunnel. As she takes her two sons to new schools, she says time has not eased the grief: 'It gets harder — but a widowed mother has the strongest Superman cape'

Lihi Gordon | 09.01.25

שרון אלוני קוניו עם בנותיה אמה ויולי ולצידן קרינה אנגל-ברט

'In what world does 12-year-old girl wish to have her father returned for burial?'

Karina Engel-Bart and her daughters returned from 52 days in Gaza captivity, but the body of her dead husband Ronen Engel remains in Gaza; she described the ongoing trauma, fear for remaining hostages, and her struggle to explain the situation to her children

Alexandra Lukash | 08.31.25

שורפים שולחנות כיתה וחוסמים את איילון צפון

Students block Ayalon Highways, call for school strike over hostage crisis

Protesters demand government sign agreement to secure the hostages’ return and end the war and said they would not attend school on September 1

Lihi Gordon | 08.31.25

Hostage Idan Shtivi, an IDF commando, died fighting terrorists after being taken to Gaza, reveals father

Bodies of hostages Idan Shtivi and Ilan Weiss were returned to Israel in a special IDF and Shin Bet operation; family and friends remember him as courageous, a lover of nature and photography and someone who helped others during the attack

Lihi Gordon, Amir Ettinger | 08.31.25

IDF recovers body of hostage Idan Shtivi from Gaza

Shtivi, 28, abducted from Nova festival on October 7, declared dead in October 2024 based on intelligence; his remains returned in joint IDF-Shin Bet operation, bringing closure to a family that had clung to hope he was still alive

Yoav Zitun, Lihi Gordon | 08.30.25

Hostage families: ‘Human rights seem to apply to everyone—except Jews’

Families marked day 690 with strikes, marches and voices that refuse to be silenced

Gabriel Colodro / The Media Line | 08.30.25

'You'll pay in blood': Hamas warns new Gaza offensive will endanger hostages’ lives

Hamas spokesperson vows to identify by name any hostage killed in strikes; accuses Israel of trying to reduce the number of living captives and warns terror group is ready to kidnap more

Einav Halabi | 08.29.25

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