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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

Emily Damari and the special pin in her honor

WZO to honor ex-hostage Emily Damari with special pin as symbol for resilience

Ahead of International Women’s Day, the World Zionist Organization honors story of 28-year-old former hostage who survived 471 days in Hamas captivity and became a global symbol of strength and triumph

Itamar Eichner | 03.06.25

'My life was taken from me': Hostage’s mother ties failing health to heartbreak

Merav Gilboa-Dalal, who underwent open-heart surgery, which she attributes to the agony of her son Guy's abduction, says she must trust decision-makers are doing all they can to free him and other hostages; 'I will not lose hope—otherwise, I am doomed'

Dina Haluts | 03.06.25

עידן אלכסנדר, עומר נאוטרה, איתי חן, גדי חגי, ג'ודי ווינשטיין חגי

Who are the US-Israeli hostages? The names behind Trump's diplomatic push

Edan Alexander stayed on base by choice; Capt. Omer Neutra and Staff Sgt. Itay Chen fell in battle; Gad and Judi Weinstein-Haggai, both in their 70s, shot while out for a walk; Trump administration holds talks with Hamas to free them; these are their stories

Hagar Kochavi, Gaya Zohar | 03.06.25

משפחות חטופים במועצת זכויות האדם של האו״ם בז׳נבה

Hostages' families visit UN Human Rights Council after being recognized as victims of torture: 'The world fails, over and over again'

Hostage families spoke at a Geneva event following a UN report recognizing them as victims of torture; 'Forced separation of children from parents is moral and legal crime'

Yael Ciechanover | 03.05.25

Returned hostages suffered up to 40% weight loss, broken teeth due to poor conditions

Dr. Hagar Mizrahi, head of the Health Ministry’s medical division, says the freed hostages suffered severe muscle mass loss along with extreme weight loss; She also expressed concern for those still in captivity, warning: 'Everyone still in captivity must be brought back — they are in life-threatening danger'

Or Hadar | 03.05.25

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