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‘They’re children with tails’: Slain hostage's mother honors daughter’s final wish to care for dogs

Eden Zecharya did not ask for help as she fled Nova but was taken hostage; all she asked was that her dogs be cared for; after her father deals with depression, the dogs find a loving home

Sharon Kidon | 07.31.25

Starmer says may recognize Palestinian state even if Hamas still holds hostages

After a strongly worded condemnation from former hostage and British subject Emily Damari, Starmer says he listened attentively to her words and insists hostages have been held for a long in intolerable conditions and must be immediately released

Daniel Bettini, News Agencies | 07.31.25

דונלד טראמפ לצד בנימין נתניהו ובכיר חמאס חליל אל-חיה על רקע רכבי הצלב האדום

Trump: Fastest way to end Gaza crises - Hamas surrender, hostage release

Trump's comments on his Truth Social platform come as Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff lands in Israel for high-level talks with Israeli officials, visit inside Gaza; Meanwhile, US State Department imposes sanctions on the Palestinian Authority and the Palestine Liberation Organization

Reuters, Itamar Eichner | 07.31.25

שורד השבי ג'ימי גאלינור פאצ'קו בלידת ביתו

Former Hamas hostage from the Philippines names newborn daughter 'Israela' in tribute to slain employer

Jimmy Pacheco, a Filipino caregiver kidnapped from Nir Oz and later freed by Hamas, named his newborn daughter Israela—honoring Israel and his murdered employer, 80-year-old Amitai Ben Zvi, whom hetook care of for years

Lihi Gordon | 07.30.25

From Hamas captivity to the Champs-Élysées

Ofer Kalderon is once again embracing his passion for cycling, riding tall and proud along the Champs-Élysées in Paris, France.

Devo Klein, ILTV | 07.29.25

Extreme heat puts Gaza hostages at increased risk, families warn

Hostage families issue emergency report warning extreme Gaza heat could cause severe health decline or death, hinder recovery of remains of deceased; 'They are out of time'

Lihi Gordon | 07.28.25

ההיערכות להצנחת הסיוע ההומניטרי ברצועת עזה

Some hostage families slam Gaza humanitarian pause, say Hamas has no reason to return captives

After Israel begins daily aid drops and declares pauses in Gaza, relatives of those held by Hamas accuse government of making concessions without securing progress on hostages’ release, warning it weakens leverage and endangers their loved ones

Alexandra Lukash | 07.27.25

אלפים צועדים לשגרירות ארצות הברית בתל אביב

Families of hostages rally in Tel Aviv as ceasefire talks stall

Freed hostages and relatives of those still held in Gaza plead for urgent action: 'They’re still hungry, scared and waiting'; protesters march to US Embassy and across Israel, calling on leaders to end 'partial deals' and bring everyone home

Ynet correspondents | 07.26.25

העברת יאיר הורן, שגיא דקל-חן וסשה טרופנוב לצלב האדום

Hamas fears Israeli or US hostage rescue operations amid new threats, report says

Terror group reportedly on high alert after statements by Witkoff, Netanyahu and Trump raise fears of Israeli or US hostage rescue ops; field sources say operatives instructed to monitor all suspicious movement near possible holding sites

Einav Halabi, Noa Lutski | 07.26.25

Islamic Jihad says 'lost contact' with captors of Israeli hostage Rom Braslavski

PIJ says it has lost contact with hostage Rom Braslavski, who is being held alone; His family demands a meeting with senior Israeli officials and a full update on his condition

Lihi Gordon, Einav Halabi | 07.23.25

5 months after release from Gaza, Avera Mengistu leaves the hospital

Mengistu, who suffers from mental illness, crossed into Gaza and was held for more than a decade by Hamas; His family: 'a significant step in his life'

Or Hadar, Roni Green Shaulov | 07.22.25

Trump 'caught off guard' by Israeli strikes, urges ceasefire and release of Gaza hostages

White House says Trump was surprised by Israeli strikes in Syria and Gaza; He called Netanyahu, and urged end to violence, ceasefire talks, and release of all hostages held in Gaza

Reuters | 07.22.25

IDF is winning battles in Gaza, but Netanyahu is losing the war

Opinion: With enclave in total ruin and soldiers paying the price, government continues to delay a plan for the day after — prolonging conflict with no clear objective

Avi Issacharoff | 07.21.25

Cabinet minister: Hostages could die in Gaza offensive, but 'decisive battle' necessary

Orit Strock's comments draw sharp condemnation from hostage families, who said she was legitimizing their continued captivity and undermining efforts to bring them home

Shilo Freid | 07.21.25

Despite reported progress in Gaza ceasefire talks, Israel holds off on sending senior delegation

U.S. envoy Boehler says Israel showed flexibility with Hamas, urging action; IDF chief Zamir praises troops’ battlefield successes as crucial to advancing hostage deal amid ongoing negotiations and rising hopes for agreement

Itamar Eichner | 07.20.25

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