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Trump: Three more hostages died in Gaza, only 21 remain alive

US president also confirms that he will not stop in Israel during his upcoming Middle East visit

Daniel Edelson, New York | 05.07.25

US said to offer new ceasefire plan as Israel readies to expand Gaza operations

Qatari media says proposal seeks long-term truce ahead of Trump's upcoming visit to the Middle East, scheduled for May 13–16; Israeli officials say they were not aware of such an initiative

Lior Ben Ari, Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi | 05.06.25

Teenage former hostage: Terrorist touched me constantly, said he wants us to get married

Freed hostages Dafna Elyakim and Omer Wenkert recount harrowing experiences in Gaza, urging unity beyond politics and emphasizing the human cost of Hamas captivity

Idan Bloemhof | 05.06.25

Israel’s ‘shift in approach’ to Gaza: timing, hostages, offensive — and the Trump model

Explainer: IDF faces critical decision on tactics, including fate of hostages and mounting strain on reservists, all while Hamas refuses to buckle in ceasefire negotiations without a permanent end to war

Itamar Eichner, Alon Strimling | 05.05.25

What are the IDF’s three main goals in Gaza?

Brigadier General (Res.) Amir Avivi says the IDF must put pressure on the terror organization to release the hostages

Lidar Grave-Lazi, ILTV | 05.05.25

Thousands rally in Tel Aviv demanding hostage deal amid plans for expanded Gaza operation

Families warn Gaza escalation endangers captives as Israelis gather in Tel Aviv to press for immediate agreement securing their release

Ynet correspondents | 05.04.25

Hamas releases new video of hostage Maxim Herkin after 575 days in captivity

Less than a month since his last sign of life, terror group releases new footage of Herkin—this time appearing alone, without Bar Kupershtein, who was seen beside him in the previous video

Einav Halabi | 05.03.25

Foreign hostages forgotten in Gaza: ‘They were beaten for not understanding Hamas’

Five foreign hostages remain in captivity, as their families facing language barriers and isolation; 'To speak with them, we send a cousin on a two-hour journey into the mountains just to translate,' says Lt. Col. A. 'But I’ve never felt anger from their side'

Rotem Izak | 05.02.25

IDF set for mass reservists call-up as it prepares to expand Gaza military operations

Decision to escalate, barring breakthrough in talks, comes amid increasing concern from families of hostages about the fate of their loved ones held in captivity

Yoav Zitun | 05.02.25

נשיא המדינה, יצחק הרצוג, בראיון חג ל"ידיעות אחרונות"

Herzog: Hostage crisis, internal strife demand unity over partisan politics

In exclusive interview, president addresses Israel's political turmoil, dismisses rumors of pardon deal for Netanyahu, defends the judiciary and calls for national unity amid deepening divides and ongoing war

Yuval Karni | 05.01.25

Trump: I understand there are less than 24 living hostages

In Rose Garden event for National Day of Prayer, Trump cites fresh sanctions on Iranian oil, recounts chilling testimony from freed captives and vows to family to intensify efforts to free Edan Alexander

Daniel Edelson, New York | 05.01.25

Netanyahu: We will bring back the hostages, but ultimate goal is 'defeating our enemies'

Prime minister's comments prompt strong backlash from families of captives, while military plans to expand operations in Gaza move forward amid diminishing hopes for a hostage deal

Itamar Eichner | 05.01.25

הצהרת נציגי משפחות החטופים לקראת יום הזיכרון

I cannot celebrate independence when my heart is with the hostages in Gaza

Opinion: Even today, as I sit at home on the eve of the 77th Independence Day of the country I so deeply love, I still have nothing to celebrate; I’m home—but my heart is still there

Omer Shem Tov | 04.30.25

‘Hope is mandatory’: Families of fallen hostages turn pain into purpose after October 7

Speaking at the Voices of Valor ceremony, the parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin and Omer Neutra emphasize unity, perseverance and the urgent need to secure the return of hostages still held by Hamas; 'Even in tragedy, we feel lucky to be part of the people of Israel'

Ynetnews | 04.30.25

'Our tears dripped onto the candles': Former hostages reflect on first free Memorial Day back home

Hamas captivity survivors share powerful accounts of how they observed last year’s siren—from standing in silence at 11 a.m. to lighting candles; 'It was one of our most powerful moments there,' says ex-hostage Emily Damari

Nina Fox | 04.29.25

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