Hostage

8°

Weather

YnetGlobal Channels

Sites & Sources

more channels

Contact

Hostage

החטופות מגיעות לבית חולים שיבא ונפגשות עם משפחותיהן

Three non-negotiables for Israel in the second hostage deal phase

Commentary: Mediators must ensure Gaza is demilitarized, Hamas surrenders control and future hostage releases avoid becoming chaotic public spectacles; while the deal marks progress, Israel cannot tolerate jihadist militias along its border

Ron Ben-Yishai | 01.20.25

'Israel's strength lies in value it places on human lives'

Calev Ben-David: 'Let’s hope Israel’s political leadership understands the gravity of the moment'

Emily Schrader, ILTV | 01.20.25

Hostages free, but Hamas threat remains, expert says

Or Yissachar: Hamas is 'obsessed with antisemitic, vile rhetoric'

Emily Schrader, ILTV | 01.20.25

How did the Israel Police prepare for the return of three female hostages?

Dean Elsdunne: 'It’s important to remember that in the framework of this release of our loved ones from terrorist captivity is the release of terrorists'

Ariella Lahyani, ILTV | 01.20.25

Hapoel Haifa players holding a banner saying "Romi Gonen returns alive"

Israeli soccer clubs pay tributes to returned hostages

Maccabi Haifa celebrates Doron Steinbrecher's return, calling it 'our greatest joy,' while Hapoel Haifa announces Monday ceremony to honor fan Romi Gonen; Maccabi Tel Aviv expresses excitement for Emily Damari's release, saying, 'We prayed for your return'

Ynetnews | 01.20.25

The moment Israel waited for: Emily, Doron and Romi reunite with their families | watch

After 471 days in Hamas captivity, Romi Gonen, Emily Damari and Doron Steinbrecher reunited with their mothers in Israel before being airlifted to Sheba Medical Center; Emily, who lost 2 fingers during her abduction, seen smiling despite her injuries

Ynet correspondets | 01.19.25

Israeli lawmaker blasted for comparing hostage return to release of Palestinian prisoners

MK Ayman Odeh sparks backlash after celebrating release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, calling to 'free both peoples from the burden of occupation'; right-wing leaders condemn his remarks, accusing him of supporting terrorists

Ynet | 01.19.25

אמילי דמארי בשיחת וידיאו אחרי ששוחררה משבי חמאס

With a big smile, a bandaged hand and next to her mother: 'Emily's nightmare in Gaza is over!'

Emily Damari, freed after 471 days in Hamas captivity, reunites with her mother Mandy at Gaza border; Mandy thanks those who fought for Emily's release and calls for freeing all hostages; in video call, Emily smiled, holding up her bandaged hand, missing 2 fingers

Eitan Glikman, Meir Turgeman, Roni Green Shaulov | 01.19.25

אימהות שלוש השבות בנקודת הקליטה עם ראש אגף כוח האדם, אלוף דדו בר כליפא, צופות בבנותיהן שבות ארצה

Amid thousands of armed terrorists: Hostages released to Red Cross, families celebrate

Surrounded by armed terrorists, hostages handed to Red Cross in central Gaza in grim display by Hamas; despite unsettling scene, relief and joy prevailed as women freed, ending 471 days of captivity in harrowing conditions

Ynet correspondents | 01.19.25

Romi Gonen, Emily Damari and Doron Steinbrecher first hostages to be freed

Gonen, 24, abducted from the Nova festival, British citizen Damari and Steinbrecher, taken from Kibbutz Kfar Aza, expected to be handed over to the Red Cross later on Sunday

Yael Ciechanover, Gaya Zohar, Hagar Kochavi | 01.19.25

Hostage Romi Gonen is coming home, family confirms

Romi, 24, named as one of first three hostages to be released by Hamas on Sunday; In last contact during Hamas massacre Romi tells her mother she was shot and the call ends

Yael Ciechanover, Gaya Zohar, Hagar Kochavi | 01.19.25

Body of soldier Oron Shaul, held by Hamas since 2014, recovered from Gaza

Staff Sergeant Oron Shaul fell in battle in Shijaiyah during Operation Protective Edge in July 2014; IDF and Shin Bet recover body from the Gaza Strip in the past 24 hours

Yoav Zitun | 01.19.25

Hamas fails to deliver names of hostages to be freed

Hamas repeats its commitment to the deal, says in a statement delay is due to logistical reasons while IDF air forces operating overhead and difficulties in communications; Official says manipulations by terror group expected

ynet correspondents | 01.19.25

Hamas expected to submit hostage list in coming hours

Despite prior commitments, terror group misses 4:30 p.m. deadline but reportedly assures mediators it would submit list soon after transferring hostages to secure location; Israeli officials remain confident plan will proceed as scheduled

Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari, Yoav Zitun | 01.18.25

Netanyahu says cease-fire 'temporary,' reserves right to resume war

PM says both Biden and Trump provided assurances that Israel would be supported in resuming hostilities if negotiations on a second phase of the deal prove 'futile,' emphasizes commitment to release all hostages

Itamar Eichner | 01.18.25

Previous Articles More Articles

Hot Tags

Today

This Week

This Month

Judicial reform Ahmad al-Sharaa Airstrike Amsterdam Antisemitism Ariel Bibas Benjamin Netanyahu Bitcoin Climate crisis Columbia University

Hot Tags

Today

This Week

This Month

Judicial reform Ahmad al-Sharaa Airstrike Amsterdam Antisemitism Ariel Bibas Benjamin Netanyahu Bitcoin Climate crisis Columbia University