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Bipin Joshi arrived in Israel 25 days before October 7th.

He threw a live grenade to save his friends—now he's a hostage in Gaza

Bipin Joshi’s final words have haunted his family, who remain in a remote village in western Nepal

Shosh Bedrosian, ILTV | 03.12.25

לישי מירן פרסמה סרטון של בנותיה פונות לטראמפ: "עזור לנו להביא את אבא מעזה"

'Help bring daddy home from Gaza': Hostage’s daughters appeal to Trump

Lishi Lavi-Miran shares video of her daughters pleading for help in securing their father Omri's release; she criticizes Netanyahu for not fulfilling promises on hostage negotiations, urges public to join protests for their return

Sharon Kidon, Yael Ciechanover | 03.11.25

U.S. shifts stance on hostage deal, from ‘all or nothing’ to phased releases

Jerusalem prioritizes release of injured hostages; terror group resists disarmament, while families voice frustration over delays; Witkoff pushes for deal, with negotiations focusing on temporary cease-fire extension in exchange for releases

Itamar Eichner | 03.11.25

אליזבט צורקוב עיתונאים חוקרת ישראלית, נחטפה לפני 7 חודשים על ידי ההתנגדות העיראקית

Trump administration warns Iraq: Free Israeli researcher or 'face consequences'

Officials say US envoy conveyed direct messages to Iraqi PM, making it clear Baghdad bears full responsibility for securing Elizabeth Tsurkov’s release

Lior Ben Ari | 03.10.25

UN recognition of hostage families as torture victims 'milestone in international law'

Speaking with Ynetnews, Advocate Hila Kugler-Ramot says decision could bolster legal and diplomatic pressure on terror group; 'We'll continue working to ensure justice is served'

Alexandra Lukash | 03.10.25

Trump envoy sparks criticism over Hamas talks - and US's new outline for deal

Following backlash, Adam Boehler posts clarification on social media: 'Hamas is a terrorist organization; No Hamas member will be safe unless it releases all hostages immediately'

Itamar Eichner | 03.10.25

Trump envoy says hostage talks with Hamas were 'very helpful'

Adam Boehler says something could come together on Gaza within weeks; terror group says it's willing to release Israeli-American hostage Eden Alexander as part of negotiations to end war

Itamar Eichner, Reuters | 03.09.25

סשה טרופנוב והרב זילברשטיין בבית הרב בבני ברק

Returned hostage Sasha Troufanov visits home of haredi rabbi who prayed for his release

Troufanov meets Rabbi Yitzchok Zilberstein and recites Birkat Hagomel, a Jewish prayer of thanks after danger; 'Even in great darkness I was not alone,' he says; rabbi replies: 'You are a symbol of our nation; history will remember you and the hostages'

Shilo Freid | 03.09.25

Hamas cites ‘positive indicators’ in cease-fire talks

Terror group spokesman says mediation efforts by Egypt and Qatar were ongoing, aimed at completing implementation of agreement and initiating talks on next phase; Israeli official denies progress

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi | 03.08.25

'UNRWA helped Hamas kill our children': Hostage's mother demands UN accountability

Ayelet Samerano, whose son Yonatan was shot and kidnapped by UN body's employee on October 7, slams organization's claims of it 'being under attack'

Itamar Eichner | 03.08.25

אלי שרעבי עם ראש ממשלת בריטניה, קיר סטארמר

Eli Sharabi meets UK prime minister: 'We need to save lives—time is running out'

Eli Sharabi who was held in Gaza for 491 days, met with Keir Starmer in London and emphasized the 'urgency and pressure to save lives'; and Starmer assured, 'We will do everything in our power to secure the release of the hostages. We will double our efforts—this is our number one priority'

Yael Ciechanover, Hagar Kochavi | 03.07.25

Hamas releases video showing hostage Matan Angrest: 'We just want to go home'

After 518 in captivity, the terror group published first video of hostage soldier Matan Angrest, who addressed Trump, saying: 'Bring all the hostages back, you are the only one who has the power to influence Netanyahu'

Einav Halabi | 03.07.25

הרמטכ"ל, רא"ל אייל זמיר בסיור שטח ברצועת עזה

Second war with Hamas inevitable, expert warns

Professor Kobi Michael of Misgav Institute: Military and political leadership erred early in the war by not reoccupying Gaza until Hamas was eradicated

Maayan Hoffman, ILTV | 03.07.25

1st sign of life after 517 days: Freed hostage calls out to captive Rom Breslavski — even in Arabic

Sasha Troufanov revealed that he was held in captivity with Rom Breslavski, marking the first confirmation that Breslavski is alive; 'Rom, I hope my voice brings you light and hope in the dark place where you are," Troufanov said in an emotional message; Meanwhile, the mother of kidnapped soldier Tamar Nimrodi, who has yet to show any sign of life, told Ynet: 'This is the moment of truth—we must bring them home'

Yael Ciechanover, Sharon Kidon, Shilo Freid | 03.06.25

US envoy, mediators cite progress on second phase of hostage deal; Israel denies breakthrough

As Trump issued an ultimatum to Hamas, his envoy met with the group's leaders and mediators from Egypt and Qatar to discuss Gaza's post-war future; sources call talks 'positive'; Israeli official says 'not aware of any progress'

Itamar Eichner, Reuters | 03.06.25

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