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Trump: Edan Alexander is returning to his family; Israel: any talks to be held 'under fire'

Statement by U.S. President also says: 'Hopefully this is the first of those final steps necessary to end this brutal conflict'; PMO: U.S. officials told Israel move is expected to open the door to negotiations for a broader hostage release

Itamar Eichner | 05.11.25

Direct talks between US and Hamas; Netanyahu: Edan Alexander might be released

Hamas official confirms talks have been ongoing for 'several days,' focusing on reaching ceasefire and restarting entry of humanitarian aid into the enclave

Reuters | 05.11.25

סרטון אות חיים של יוסף חיים אוחנה ואלקנה בוחבוט

Hostages Yosef-Chaim Ohana and Elkana Bohbot in Hamas video: 'Enough! It’s time to stop'

Captives' families allow showing of new clip sent by terror group showing two hostages in Gaza after 582 days in captivity; 'how is this war still going on, how has it not stopped?'

Einav Halabi | 05.10.25

Tamir Nimrodi named as hostage feared dead

After Israeli official cites grave concern for 3 of 24 hostages listed as alive, Tamir Nimrodi’s father confirms son one of them; 'This is based only on what Trump and Sara Netanyahu said—not from the defense establishment,' he says

Lihi Gordon | 05.08.25

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

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