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קובי ועידית אהל, הוריו של אלון שנמצא בשבי חמאס בעזה

'Alon's waiting for Israel to save him,' says hostage's father amid preparations for Gaza offensive

Kobi Ohel, father of Alon Ohel, kidnapped to Gaza 684 days ago, urges Israel to focus on rescuing hostages; he calls for a deal or referendum, stressing his son’s severe injuries, isolation and the urgent need to bring hostages home safely

Alexandra Lukash | 08.20.25

Israelis split over how to bring hostages home, says Brig. Gen. Harel Knafo

'We have inside Israel a very difficult discussion about the hostages'

Steve Leibowitz, ILTV | 08.20.25

Memorials for Hersh and Alex a year after their murder in Gaza tunnel: 'Remaining hostages running out of time'

Memorial ceremonies were held in Jerusalem and Ashkelon for Hersh Goldberg-Polin and Alex Lobanov, killed in Hamas captivity; Families honored their memories and urged leaders to act, stressing that time is running out for the 50 remaining hostages

Gilad Cohen, Roni Green Shaulov | 08.19.25

Netanyahu pushes for full hostage deal, but doesn't close door on partial agreement

Following Hamas’ positive response, Netanyahu signals he seeks only a full deal for all 50 hostages; Families cancel Sunday nation-wide protest, and the security cabinet is set to meet Thursday amid ongoing US and Qatari mediation efforts

Itamar Eichner, Lihi Gordon | 08.19.25

איתמר בן גביר בצלאל סמוטריץ' בנימין נתניהו סטיבן וויטקוף

Netanyahu leaves door open for partial hostage deal as Hamas signals readiness

Netanyahu keeps the door open to a partial deal despite briefings, with key conditions mostly unchanged from three weeks ago, while hostages’ families demand the government act and warn the public will not allow another deal to be blocked

Itamar Eichner | 08.18.25

Israel receives Hamas answer to ceasefire proposal; Arab diplomat: Ball's in Israel's court now

Hamas agreed to a new ceasefire deal including a 1,000-meter pullback in northern and eastern Gaza, release of 150 long-term Palestinian prisoners for 10 hostages and immediate humanitarian aid, as Israel plans Gaza operations and families push for all captives’ return

Lior Ben Ari | 08.18.25

Hostage families announce second nationwide strike next Sunday

Tens of thousands joined yesterday's nationwide protests, culminating in a massive Tel Aviv rally demanding the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza, while families urge Trump to secure a 'deal of all deals'

Lihi Gordon | 08.18.25

Trump: Remaining hostages will return when 'Hamas is destroyed!'

Qatar’s prime minister arrived in Cairo for talks with Egyptian intelligence on a new Gaza ceasefire and hostage-release proposal, as mediators await Hamas’ formal response following consultations with Palestinian factions

Ynetnews | 08.18.25

הפגנה במצודת זאב בתל אביב להחזרת החטופים

Nationwide protest highlights solidarity with hostage families

Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich, director of AJC Jerusalem: 'There is no right or wrong'

Sivan Raviv, ILTV | 08.18.25

משפחות החטופים בכנס החירום הארצי של צוותי בריאות הגוף והנפש להחזרת כל החטופים

Families of hostages share harrowing testimonies at emergency health conference

Relatives of hostages described unbearable trauma, children growing up without fathers, and survivors scarred by torture, while experts warned hostages face critical health risks

Or Hadar | 08.17.25

At least 38 protesters arrested across Israel, entry to Jerusalem blocked; former hostage Arbel Yehoud: Military pressure will kill them

Thousands joined a nationwide strike demanding the return of 50 hostages held in Gaza for nearly two years, with companies, universities and municipalities supporting protests that blocked roads, disrupted train service and drew former hostages and families to rallies

ynet correspondents | 08.17.25

Netanyahu lashes out at protesters: 'Those who want to end war without Hamas defeat want another Oct 7'

Thousands joined nationwide strike demanding return of 50 hostages held in Gaza for nearly two years, with companies, universities and municipalities supporting protests that blocked roads, disrupted train service and drew former hostages and families

ynet correspondents | 08.17.25

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

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