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'We’re still waiting': slain hostages' families fear loved ones will be forgotten

After return of living hostages, thousands gathered in Tel Aviv to declare: the fight isn’t over; still, families of the fallen fear being forgotten; 'you wait for the worst call — and it doesn’t come,' says Itay Chen's father, Rubi

Roi Rubinstein | 10.19.25

Israel receives bodies of two hostages via Red Cross from Gaza

Remains handed over to Israeli forces in Gaza through Red Cross and transported for formal identification; 20 living hostages and 12 deceased have now been returned, with 16 bodies still held by Hamas

Einav Halabi, Itamar Eichner | 10.19.25

Thousands rally in Tel Aviv demanding return of all remaining hostages from Gaza

Families of captives and supporters flood Hostages Square as pressure mounts on Israeli leadership to secure return of remaining deceased hostages; Hamas says it will release bodies of two more hostages

ynet correspondents | 10.18.25

Freed hostage Alon Ohel back at the piano after two years in Hamas captivity

Gifted musician plays piano at hospital while recovering from injuries sustained in captivity; Omer Wenkert reunites with fellow hostages Evyatar David and Guy Gilboa-Dalal; Elkana Bohbot meets cousin who never left Hostage Square since Oct. 7

Ynet | 10.18.25

Erdogan’s Gaza dream, Israel’s nightmare: Turkey’s growing role in the postwar Middle East

After nearly two years of Israeli resistance, Turkey has become a key player in Gaza talks; With Trump’s backing, Ankara now holds a central role in the ceasefire deal — but experts warn Erdogan’s ambitions could backfire

Lior Ben Ari | 10.18.25

Red Cross transfers body of fallen hostage to Israel; Hamas claims it was found under rubble

After a day without returns, Hamas told mediators it located another fallen hostage; the Red Cross collected the body from southern Gaza for transfer to Israel; IDF and Shin Bet: Hamas must uphold the deal and make every effort to return the bodies

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi | 10.18.25

חמאס מחפש את גופתו של החטוף הישראלי עמירם קופר בעזה

Israel accuses Hamas of holding remains of hostages amid ongoing Khan Younis search

Palestinians are searching in southern Gaza for the body of a deceased Israeli hostage, likely killed in an Israeli strike; despite promises, Hamas says digging may take days; FM Gideon Sa’ar: 'They don’t want to deliver, because they want to use it as a bargaining chip'

Einav Halabi, Itamar Eichner | 10.17.25

Shackled in a cage and moved constantly: Omri Miran's family reveal harsh abuse during captivity

Miran was discharged from Ichilov Medical Center in Tel Aviv after completing medical tests; he has returned to Kibbutz Kramim, where evacuees from Nahal Oz are rebuilding their lives

Ilana Curiel | 10.17.25

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Inside Israel’s release of nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners under hostage deal

Prison officers, many of whom had spent years guarding these inmates, were visibly pained to release the convicted terrorists they had been charged with keeping behind bars

Liran Tamari | 10.17.25

Emily Damari reunites with fellow freed hostages Gali and Ziv Berman: 'We’re here together'

Former hostage shares emotional reunion with twins freed after 738 days in Hamas captivity; Damari: ‘Today I can finally say out loud — only now have I truly been freed from captivity’

Gal Ganot | 10.16.25

Israel weighs next steps in Gaza ceasefire as Hamas refuses to return hostages’ remains

Hamas says it cannot return more bodies of Israeli hostages without special logistics, a claim Israel disputes with disagreement key focus of talks with US, Qatari, Egyptian and Turkish mediators

Itamar Eichner | 10.16.25

Some hostage bodies may never be recovered, says Israeli expert

Prof. Kobi Michael: 'I assume that unfortunately we will not be able to reach all of the dead hostages'

Sivan Raviv, ILTV | 10.16.25

'Hoped he was alive': Families of hostages killed in Gaza begin grieving anew as remains return

Two years after their abduction, the families of slain hostages Eitan Levy and Bipin Joshi receive their loved ones’ remains; For them, closure comes with heartbreak: 'We hoped it was a mistake, that he was alive'

Hagar Kochavi, Roni Green Shaulov | 10.16.25

Freed hostages Herkin, Kupershtein speak out: 'Protests gave us strength—it wasn’t easy, to say the least'

Two days after returning from 738 days in Hamas captivity, Maksim Herkin and Bar Kupershtein speak for the first time; Herkin says protests gave him strength in 'hell,' while Kupershtein says he’s grateful but still adjusting

ynet Global | 10.16.25

From Cairo hotels to West Bank Israeli drones: The new life of released Palestinian prisoners

Of 250 Palestinian prisoners freed under the first stage of the hostage deal, 154 were deported to Egypt under supervision, while about 70 returned to the West Bank; Israel is tracking them closely to prevent celebrations and unrest

Einav Halabi, Elisha Ben Kimon | 10.16.25

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