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Family of fallen hostage Ran Gvili still clings to hope: 'We fear we’ll never see him again'

Ran Gvili’s uncle said the family still hopes he is alive in Gaza despite the IDF’s confirmation of his death; 'The worst fear is we’ll never see him again,' he added, urging continued efforts to bring home the 13 fallen hostages

Sharon Kidon | 10.24.25

הצהרה ופגישה של מזכיר המדינה של ארה"ב מרקו רוביו ורה"מ בנימין נתניהו

As Rubio touches ground, Israel opposes inclusion of critical states in Gaza stabilization force

Jerusalem tells US it prefers countries like Germany and Italy, while opposing France and others that backed Palestinian statehood and criticized Israel at The Hague, for proposed multinational Gaza stabilization mission

Itamar Eichner | 10.23.25

Thirteen hostages remain in Hamas captivity

They live in endless waiting, while Israel talks about ‘the day after’

Relatives of 13 captives whose remains are still held by Hamas say time, pain and public attention are running out; they urge government resolve, US pressure and a national commitment to bring their loved ones home for burial

Lihi Gordon | 10.23.25

בסיס הקריה טראמפ וויטקוף קושנר ואנס רוביו פיט הגסת'

'Frantic': US ramps up pressure on Gaza ceasefire deal amid Israeli frustration

As Washington tightens oversight and dispatches top envoys to Israel, Jerusalem concedes limited ability to rein in American momentum; Vance, Rubio and CENTCOM lead a coordinated push to secure hostages, disarm Hamas and stabilize Gaza

Itamar Eichner | 10.23.25

קבלת פנים לשורד השבי נמרוד כהן ששב לביתו ברחובות

Freed hostage Nimrod Cohen, confronted Hamas captors, was tortured: 'Moments of fear and terror'

Nimrod Cohen's mother, Vicky, shares glimpses of his abuse, defiance, and emotional homecoming — and vows to keep fighting until every hostage returns

Hagar Kochavi | 10.22.25

Bodies of returned slain hostages identified as Arie Zalmanowicz, Tamir Adar

The bodies of Arie Zalmanowicz and Tamir Adar were returned to Israel after 746 days in Gaza; The government urged Hamas to uphold the deal and return the 13 remaining bodies still held in the Strip

ynet correspondents | 10.22.25

Washington takes charge: Inside the international ceasefire command center in Kiryat Gat

A new international command center in Kiryat Gat is already operating with troops from the US, UK, Jordan and the UAE; Washington sets the pace, while Vice President Vance signals determination—and full control

Itamar Eichner | 10.22.25

Slain hostage Ronen Engel laid to rest; daughter who survived captivity: 'I died on Oct. 7—only you stopped breathing'

In a heartbreaking funeral at Kibbutz Nir Oz, Mika Engel, who survived 52 days in Hamas captivity, bid farewell to her father Ronen, returned from Gaza for burial: 'Life is empty without you. I’ll live for you.'

Roni Green Shaulov | 10.21.25

Report: Dozens of freed terrorists became millionaires through PA 'pay-for-slay' scheme

160 of 250 prisoners released in last hostage deal amassed wealth behind bars via Palestinian Authority stipends tied to length of sentence; watchdog says payouts totaled nearly $70 million, often funded through international aid

Itamar Eichner | 10.21.25

Body of fallen hostage Tal Haimi identified after return from Gaza

Haimi, commander of Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak’s rapid response team, was killed on October 7, 2023, while defending his community against Hamas terrorists

Roi Rubinstein | 10.21.25

Freed hostages return home to emotional celebrations across Israel: ‘Thank you for the love’

After two years in captivity, freed hostages Gal and Ziv Berman, Maxim Herkin, Ariel Cunio and Elkana Bohbot express deep relief and gratitude, saying the love and support from Israelis gave them the strength and hope to endure and survive

Idan Bloemhof, Lior El-Hai, Liran Tamari, Roni Green Shaulov | 10.19.25

רביד פלוטניק עם גיא גלבוע דלאל ואביתר דוד

'Today is a new day': Rapper Ravid Plotnik sings with freed hostages

Week after their return from Hamas captivity, rapper visits freed captives at hospital, where he sang his song alongside survivors including Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Avinatan Or

ynet Global | 10.19.25

Israel deports ‘Samaritan terrorist mastermind’ to Egypt after 22 years in prison

Nader Sadaqa, a member of the tiny Samaritan community, served 22 years of six life sentences for deadly attacks; freed in the latest deal, he was unexpectedly deported to Egypt

Einav Halabi | 10.19.25

רחלי, אישתו של אוריאל ברוך ז"ל משתטחת על ארון הקבורה

'My love, how does a 31-year-old woman become a widow?': slain hostage Uriel Baruch laid to rest

Baruch, 35, was taken captive after escaping the Nova music festival in southern Israel, where Hamas gunmen killed hundreds; he is survived by his wife, Racheli, two children, his parents, and three brothers

Idan Bloemhof, Meir Turgeman | 10.19.25

Israel bids farewell to Bipin Joshi, Nepali student kidnapped by Hamas and murdered in captivity

Joshi came to Israel weeks before Oct. 7 to study agriculture at Kibbutz Alumim, where he risked his life to save others before being taken captive by Hamas terrorists

Roi Rubinstein | 10.19.25

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