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IDF official: Qatar seeks to renew mediation; 7,500 terrorists remain in Gaza City

The deputy head of the IDF Intelligence Directorate’s Research Division, Col. A., told Knesset members Hamas is currently recruiting manpower, rebuilding tunnels, studying past battles and preparing explosives

Itamar Eichner | 09.18.25

Zamir responds to clash with Netanyahu: 'IDF serves the people; I must present all risks'

The IDF chief of staff said that 'all the risks and opportunities were presented to the political echelon; we are deepening the achievement'; IDF spokesman estimated it would take many months to seize and clear Gaza City: 'Hamas has built the largest human shield in history there'; Watch IDF ground troops enter Gaza City

Gal Ganot, Yoav Zitun | 09.16.25

חנוך מילביצקי בוועדת הכספים אחרי ההצבעה על מינויו

'No need to turn country upside down over corpses,’ Likud MK says in Knesset debate on hostages

Discussion began when opposition lawmaker said Israel owed an apology to the families of soldiers Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul, whose bodies were taken to Gaza during Operation Protective Edge in 2014

Amir Ettinger | 09.16.25

Hostage families to IDF chief: Our loved ones are human shields, in danger of vanishing

Families say that according to Israeli intelligence, hostages in Gaza City are being used as human shields against Israeli ground invasion and airstrikes; families also warned that remains of deceased hostages in danger of being lost forever

Lihi Gordon, Amir Ettinger | 09.15.25

Netanyahu, ministers weigh steps to protect hostages in Gaza offensive

IDF officials say Hamas’ response to advancing troops near hostages remains uncertain; army has marked zones requiring extra caution and developed tactics, with intelligence support, to limit risks to hostages while pursuing battlefield goals

Lihi Gordon | 09.14.25

Hamas leader al-Hayya 'poisoned' hostage talks, Herzog says: 'Obstacles must be cleared'

In London, Herzog dismissed criticism of Gaza aid shortages, saying 600 trucks entered in 24 hours and food prices fell; he accused Hamas of diverting supplies and urged Britain to send a fact-finding mission

Itamar Eichner | 09.14.25

Thousands rally across Israel as families fear Doha strike stalled hostage deal

At Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square and protests nationwide, relatives demand Netanyahu meet them and advance deal after Hamas negotiations froze as uncertainty lingers over fate of targeted terror group officials

Ynet correspondents | 09.13.25

שורד השבי אוהד בן עמי ורבקה בוחבוט אשתו של אלקנה בוחבוט

Hostage's wife and former captive unite in struggle: 'Ohad was the last one with Elkana'

Freed hostage Ohad Ben Ami joins Rivka Bohbot in the fight to bring home her husband, Elkana, who remains in Hamas captivity; Ben Ami was the last to see him alive, forging a bond in Gaza’s tunnels during months of suffering

Lihi Gordon | 09.12.25

טראמפ, נתניהו , תקיפה ישראלית בדוחא, קטאר

Trump's administration questions Netanyahu: 'Every time there's progress, he bombs someone'

Trump and aides are concerned Israel’s strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar may have permanently derailed hostage talks and question whether Netanyahu is intentionally undermining them, complicating U.S.-led mediation in the region

Ynet Global | 09.12.25

ראש ממשלת קטאר מוחמד בן עבד א-רחמן אאל ת'אני

Qatar’s PM says Israel doesn't care about hostages but vows to continue seeking peace

Sheikh Mohammed accused Israel of 'trying to rearrange the region by force' after the airstrike in Doha, but vowed to continue diplomatic efforts to mediate peace and end nearly two years of war

Associated Press | 09.12.25

Killing Hamas leadership won't end the war or bring the hostages back

Opinion: Even if Doha strike eliminated key Hamas masterminds of October 7, hostages remain at risk and the war shows no sign of ending

Liran Friedmann | 09.10.25

ירדן ביבס, שרון אלוני קוניו ויאיר הורן בועדת החוץ והביטחון

Former hostages, families urge lawmakers to push for deal: 'Aren't you ashamed?'

U.S. President Trump proposed a plan for the immediate release of all 48 hostages in Gaza; Hamas has not rejected it but may demand conditions Israel opposes, including full IDF withdrawal, while expressing willingness to negotiate a ceasefire and hostages’ release

Amir Ettinger | 09.09.25

Trump proposal could jump-start Gaza hostage talks, but success hinges on him

Opinion: Trump’s proposal to begin with the release of all hostages may face Hamas skepticism, but their strategic gains and US pressure could accelerate negotiations, while Israel’s defense minister risks politicizing the military

Ron Ben-Yishai | 09.08.25

Report: US proposal to Hamas calls for release of all hostages, Israel scrap Gaza City offensive

Officials in the Prime Minister’s office responded to the plan, stating that 'Israel is giving the president’s proposal serious consideration, although it is likely that Hamas will continue its refusal to cooperate'

Amir Ettinger | 09.07.25

A new chapter: Ex-hostage Daniella Gilboa officially recognized as songwriter

After 477 days in Hamas captivity former Nahal Oz lookout Daniella Gilboa has signed with Acum (Israel’s copyright society), allowing her to collect royalties for her music; 'For me, creating music is medicine'

Raz Shechnik | 09.07.25

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