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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

ראש הממשלה נתניהו במפגש עם משיאי המשואות ביום העצמאות ה-77

PM says 'up to 24 hostages' still alive; Sara Netanyahu's remark alarms families

Sara Netanyahu’s whispered comment suggesting fewer hostages are alive sparks outrage among families, as PM stands by official figure

Itamar Eichner, Yael Ciechanover | 04.29.25

Families fear slain hostages may be lost forever

Position paper warns intelligence gaps and environmental risks threaten the recovery of 35 hostages' remains; families urge action: 'Every moment diminishes the chances of bringing them home'

Yael Ciechanover | 04.29.25

הצהרה באנגלית בסימן ״100 ימים לכהונת הנשיא טראמפ״

'President Trump, I want my son back': Former hostages, families plead for U.S. aid in deal

Former hostages and families of those still held by Hamas urge Washington to renew efforts for agreement, saying, 'we won’t feel free until they all return,' during an emotional appeal marking 100 days of his second term

Yael Ciechanover | 04.28.25

Egypt demands Hamas provide full report on hostages' condition by early May

Terror group reportedly tells mediators that ramping up of ground operations in Gaza must halt 'to ensure safety of hostages'; Israel said to dismiss temporary ceasefire

Lior Ben Ari | 04.27.25

Qatar undermining hostage talks, Egypt should lead, senior Israeli officials say

Commentary: Officials say Qatar's role in hostage talks is emboldening Hamas to raise demands; as negotiations stall and IDF battles intensify, ministers, backed by the prime minister, shift blame toward the chief of staff

Yossi Yehoshua | 04.27.25

At Time gala, captivity survivor Noa Argamani says 'cannot heal' until hostages return

Argamani, named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people, says she will continue to fight for the return of all 59 hostages still held by Hamas, including her partner, Avinatan Or

Ynet | 04.26.25

Israel's Gaza strategy slammed: ‘No military solution,’ says former MK

Former MK Mossi Raz says one reason Israel is struggling to defeat Hamas is the lack of a clear goal for what victory would actually look like

Maayan Hoffman, ILTV | 04.26.25

'Tragic twist of History': Holocaust Educator Alex Dancyg remembered in Auschwitz by former student

Dancyg, a scholar who dedicated himself to preserving Holocaust memory, was killed in Hamas captivity after being abducted during the October 7 attacks

Sharon Kidon | 04.24.25

הרמטכ"ל אייל זמיר בהערכת מצב וסיור שטח במרחב רפיח ברצועת עזה

IDF warns of Gaza escalation if no progress made in hostage talks

Mossad director David Barnea to meet with Qatar's Mohammed Al Thani, in first meeting since removal from negotiation team

Moran Azulay, Yoav Zitun | 04.24.25

'Situation here is extremely difficult': Family of hostage Omri Miran approve publication of Hamas video

In video, delivered in clear Hebrew, Miran pleads for help and urges both public demonstrations and international intervention for war's end and release of fellow captives

Yael Ciechanover | 04.24.25

Freed hostage Tal Shoham: Hamas terrorist called his wife and threatened to kill him

He shed further light on Hamas' brutality: Guards would taunt and humiliate them, asking how the music festival was and making shooting noises; He told himself each day that he'd eventually be free

AP | 04.24.25

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