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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

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

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

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

ניזאר עוודאללה, מתמודד על הנהגת חמאס בעזה מול סינוואר

Hamas leadership signals willingness for 5-year truce and hostage release in Gaza talks

Senior Hamas officials meet Egyptian mediators in Cairo, expressing openness to a comprehensive ceasefire but rejecting Israeli demands for Gaza’s demilitarization

Einav Halabi, News Agencies | 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

Israelis remember the victims of the Hamas massacre and the hostages still held in Gaza

'Returning Gaza hostages is Israel’s top priority'

Miri Eisin, fellow at the International Institute for Counter-Terrorism: 'All of us want to avoid another October 7'

Steve Leibowitz, ILTV | 04.23.25

דונלד טראמפ לצד בנימין נתניהו ובכיר חמאס חליל אל-חיה על רקע רכבי הצלב האדום

Ministers call for hostage deal deadline, Netanyahu and Trump to hold phone call

Ahead of Cabinet meeting, members say failure to reach agreement should prompt a shift to what they describe as a 'decisive phase' in the ongoing war in Gaza

Gad Lior | 04.22.25

What is Israel doing in Gaza?

Opinion: Israel’s new offensive, praised for few casualties, lost momentum after soldier fatality ignited debate over its purpose: Is it to secure hostage deal and maybe end war or to put further pressure on Hamas and risk captives

Nahum Barnea | 04.22.25

Mother of kidnapped soldier calls out at Gaza border: 'We're waiting for you'

Relatives of 59 hostages marked 562 days of captivity at the Gaza border, with emotional pleas, accusing prime minister of prioritizing political survival over their release; relatives and former captives call for swift, all-inclusive deal; Returned hostage calls out to partner: 'My soul is with you in that tunnel'

Lihia Gordon, Alexandra Lukash | 04.20.25

Father of American hostage calls for direct talks with Hamas to secure hostage release

In message to son Edan, Adi Alexander says, 'just believe that everyone is fighting for your release'; expresses frustration over stalled negotiations

Reuters | 04.20.25

ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו ונשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ בחדר הסגול

Netanyahu ‘special statement’ offered no answers and little comfort

Opinion: Prime minister's pre-recorded video was no more than another move in his ongoing battle over narrative: No hostage deal because 'Hamas is obstinate,' war must continue 'or else there will be another October 7'

Yuval Karni | 04.20.25

'Hamas rejected deal to free half of Israeli hostages,' Netanyahu confirms in statement

PM confirms Hamas rejected latest proposal, warns surrender would erase military gains; amid US-Iran talks, reaffirms: 'Committed to preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons—i will not back down'

Yuval Karni | 04.19.25

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