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Former hostage leaves marriage, expecting baby

Months after returning from captivity in Gaza, where she was held for 49 days with her two young daughters, Doron Katz-Asher discovered she was pregnant, which she calls a miracle; Now, in her 8th month, she talks about the hell of Hamas captivity, how much she misses her mother and brother who were killed by the terrorists, and her separation from husband Yoni

Orit Merlin-Rosenzweig | 01.01.25

'You’re almost home': Emotional call between hostage IDF soldier and rescuers

Over a year after her rescue from Gaza, Shin Bet recording reveals operative comforting Ori Magidish in her first moments out of captivity; 'You're brave, one of a kind. Your parents are waiting'; a trembling Magidish softly replies, 'I'm okay'

Yoav Zitun | 12.31.24

Former Hamas hostage Hanna Katzir dies at 77

Hamas captivity survivor and longtime caregiver at Nir Oz dies a year after her release in a hostage deal; her husband was murdered in the October 7 attack, and her son was killed in captivity; 'Her heart couldn’t bear the suffering,' says daughter

Roni Green Shaulov | 12.24.24

Should Israel maintain a civilian presence in Gaza for security?

Ariel Kahana: 'Once civilians live there, you gain support internally and, at times, even externally'

Maayan Hoffman, ILTV | 12.20.24

IDF chief: 'Exerting pressure on Hamas daily to ensure return of hostages'

Speaking to troops in Rafah, Halevi says military intensifying operations to dismantle Hamas and secure return of remaining 100 hostages, emphasizes need for stronger security frameworks to support displaced residents returning to communities near Gaza

Yoav Zitun | 12.18.24

Senior official: Hostage deal possible before Trump takes office

Official says 'Most details agreed upon' but primary dispute 'centers on number of hostages to be released in first stage'; Israeli delegation departs for Qatar to advance talks

Moran Azulay, Yuval Karni | 12.16.24

Trump repeats warning to Hamas to release hostages soon or face consequences

Speaking to press, US president-elect says had 'very good talk' with Netanyahu about Gaza war, warns 'all hell is going to break out' if hostages not home by his inauguration

Yuval Karni, Reuters | 12.16.24

Trump envoy on hostages to visit Israel for consultations on Gaza deal

Adam Boehler to meet with Katz and discuss potential hostage deal; Netanyahu calls Hamas videos 'cruel psychological warfare'

Yuval Karni | 12.14.24

נועה ארגמני בדיון על מצבם הרפואי של החטופים בבית הנשיא

Former hostage Noa Argamani recalls being injured in IDF strike on Gaza

During emergency discussion with president on medical condition of remaining hostages, rescued hostage expresses concern about those she left behind; 'Doctor said I was a medical miracle, their fate might be worse than mine'

Yael Ciechanover | 12.10.24

Hamas publishes propaganda video of Israeli hostage Matan Zangauker

Zangauker, held in Gaza for over 420 days, appears in a video—likely scripted by his captors—criticizing Netanyahu and voicing fears for his life

Einav Halabi, Yael Ciechanover, Dan Raban | 12.07.24

Are Israel's wars over?

According to Eric Mandel, founder and director of MEPIN, “these wars will not be over” for a long time

Lidar Grave-Lazi, ILTV | 12.07.24

Israeli hostage’s niece calls for action: ‘Hugs and sympathy are not enough'

Efrat Machikawa, niece of Israeli hostage Gadi Mozes is optimistic that a recent Egyptian hostage deal proposal could bring her uncle home; 'I believe that, at the end of the day, the right thing will be done'

Lidar Grave-Lazi, ILTV | 12.07.24

Body of hostage Itay Svirsky recovered from Gaza

Svirsky was kidnapped alive to Gaza from Kibbutz Be'eri where he was visiting his family on October 7; His death was confirmed 102 days later

Yoav Zitun | 12.04.24

אורנה ורונן נאוטרה, ההורים של עומר נאוטרה ז"ל בטקס לזכרו בלונג איילנד

At U.S. funeral, Omer Neutra's parents talk about shattered home, demand return of his body

Hundreds gathered in New York as thousands came to Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, a day after the IDF's announcement of the fall on October 7 of lone soldier Omer Neutra; The parents of murdered hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin were there to support Omer's parents

Roy Rubinstein, Itamar Eichner, Daniel Edelson, New York | 12.04.24

ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ נפגש ב הבית הלבן עם ג'ו ביידן

Trump threatens Hamas with 'all hell to pay,' but what leverage does he have?

Commentary: Seeking to avoid Middle East entanglements, Trump vows to hit terror group 'harder than anybody has been hit' in US history if hostages not freed by his inauguration; with limited military options, Trump may target Hamas finances, leveraging ties with Qatar; and how could Iran play a role

Ron Ben-Yishai | 12.03.24

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