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Carmel and her friends were abandoned to their deaths; we cannot abandon the others

Opinion: The fight to save 50 hostages is a fight for the soul of our society, to place human life above all; a year after Carmel and five others were murdered in a Gaza tunnel, I, who also lost my wife Kineret, urge us not to forget or give up

Eshel Gat | 08.23.25

Trump says fewer than 20 hostages alive in Gaza, families demand transparency

The US president explained that their release is now more difficult because Hamas knows that releasing the last hostages could be 'the end of their lives'; argued that Israel would have more success with a rapid military strike to retrieve them

Ynetnews | 08.22.25

Families of October 7 victims warn of 'red line' for protest against government

Relatives of Hamas massacre victims announce major protest in Tel Aviv on September 7, demanding state commission of inquiry into the government’s failures, warning further delays will prompt massive blowback

Roy Rubinstein | 08.21.25

קובי ועידית אהל, הוריו של אלון שנמצא בשבי חמאס בעזה

'Alon's waiting for Israel to save him,' says hostage's father amid preparations for Gaza offensive

Kobi Ohel, father of Alon Ohel, kidnapped to Gaza 684 days ago, urges Israel to focus on rescuing hostages; he calls for a deal or referendum, stressing his son’s severe injuries, isolation and the urgent need to bring hostages home safely

Alexandra Lukash | 08.20.25

Hostage families announce second nationwide strike next Sunday

Tens of thousands joined yesterday's nationwide protests, culminating in a massive Tel Aviv rally demanding the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza, while families urge Trump to secure a 'deal of all deals'

Lihi Gordon | 08.18.25

הפגנה במצודת זאב בתל אביב להחזרת החטופים

Nationwide protest highlights solidarity with hostage families

Lt. Col. (Res.) Avital Leibovich, director of AJC Jerusalem: 'There is no right or wrong'

Sivan Raviv, ILTV | 08.18.25

At least 38 protesters arrested across Israel, entry to Jerusalem blocked; former hostage Arbel Yehoud: Military pressure will kill them

Thousands joined a nationwide strike demanding the return of 50 hostages held in Gaza for nearly two years, with companies, universities and municipalities supporting protests that blocked roads, disrupted train service and drew former hostages and families to rallies

ynet correspondents | 08.17.25

Mothers of hostages to meet with Red Cross head, but expert doctor critical of government excluded

Professor Hagai Levine, advisor to the families of hostages, kept out of a Foreign Ministry delegation traveling to the International Committee for the Red Cross in Geneva set to discuss urgency of getting medical aid to captives

Itamar Eichner | 08.11.25

Hostage families demand Netanyahu commit to return all hostages after press conference remarks

Families slammed PM for mentioning only 20 living captives during press briefing, demanding he publicly commit to rescuing all 50 hostages, living and dead; frustration grows amid calls for nationwide strike to pressure government action

Alexandra Lukash, Lihi Gordon | 08.11.25

Labor union chief refuses to join nationwide shutdown over Gaza offensive

Arnon Bar-David tells families Histadrut avoiding general strike out of concern it could politicize the public discourse on hostages; despite this, he orders union leaders and worker committees to allow employees who wish to participate

Lihi Gordon, Roi Rubinstein, Gad Lior | 08.11.25

ויקי כהן במסע"ת של משפחות חטופים בעזה ומשפחות חללי ה-7 באוקטובר

'We will shut the country down': Tech firms will join hostage families on nationwide strike day

Israeli tech companies and venture capital funds, including Meta, Wix and Fiverr, are backing a nationwide strike organized by families of hostages and fallen soldiers; The action aims to halt economic activity and demand the immediate rescue of hostages and soldiers from further confrontation in Gaza

Israel Wullman | 08.10.25

Bereaved, hostage families announce date for nationwide shutdown over expanded Gaza offensive

Families say next week's strike will be grassroots-driven amid limited union support, call on private companies, workers and citizens to halt economic activity for one day to pressure government to prioritize rescuing hostages

Roy Rubinstein | 08.10.25

עצרת משפחות החטופים בכיכר החטופים בתל אביב

Hostage families demand action as Gaza offensive fears escalate

Rallies nationwide congregate to demonstrate against the government’s plan to expand the war, demanding a focus on securing the release of the remaining 50 hostages

Lihi Gordon, Roy Rubinstein | 08.09.25

Families of hostages call for strike, urge public to join in support

Sources close to Hamas say intense negotiations are underway after the Israeli cabinet decides to take control of the entire Strip; families accuse the cabinet of abandoning hostages to their death

Lihi Gordon, Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi, Lior Ben Ari | 08.09.25

דגל ישראל עם תמונות החטופים מונף מול ישיבת הקבינט

Hundreds protest outside Cabinet meeting on full Gaza occupation, including former hostages and families

Families warn military action risks loved ones, accuse government of abandonment and urge negotiations as political and military officials at odds on war's next steps

Gilad Cohen, Or Hadar, Itamar Eichner | 08.07.25

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