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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

חגי אנגרסט, אלה חיימי ואורי קוניו במשט לעבר גבול רצועת עזה

Hostage families on protest flotilla to Gaza: 'Don't sacrifice our loved ones'

As Israel’s Security Cabinet debates a full-scale assault and occupation of the Strip, families of captives lead a maritime protest off the Gaza coast, demanding an end to the war and warning expanded operations will endanger their loved ones

Lihi Gordon, Roy Rubinstein, Sharon Kidon | 08.07.25

קובי ועידית אהל, הוריו של אלון שנמצא בשבי חמאס בעזה

Hostage's father: 'My grandfather left Auschwitz weighing 30 kgs, has the Holocaust returned?'

After seeing disturbing new footage of other hostages, the family of Alon Ohel says his likely condition mirrors Holocaust trauma; with no image of him released, they ask: Will Israel act only when it’s visible?

Lihi Gordon | 08.05.25

Aviva Siegel: Hamas is to blame for Gaza suffering

She said that Hamas is in charge of both the people of Gaza and the hostages

Sivan Raviv, ILTV | 08.04.25

Nimrod was set to complete IDF service today, but remains a hostage in Gaza

Nimrod Cohen, a 19-year-old IDF soldier, remains held captive in Gaza while completing his mandatory service, leaving his mother, Vicky, pleading for the government to act for the captives' release

Lihi Gordon | 08.04.25

Former Hamas hostage: Time is running out for my friends in Gaza

Opinion: I’ve seen the latest videos of Evyatar David and Rom Braslavski, and I recognize the signs — my friends are barely hanging on; I know what that suffering looks like because I lived it; we must act fast, time is running out for those still held by Hamas

Ohad Ben Ami | 08.03.25

This is what hell looks like: Signs of life that shook hostages’ families and Israel

Disturbing videos of hostages Evyatar David and Rom Braslavski surfaced recently, revealing their dire conditions after nearly two years in captivity

Ofir Yonatan | 08.02.25

משפחות חטופים בפגישה במטה החטופים בתל אביב עם סטיב וויטקוף

Witkoff holds tense meeting with hostages' families: 'He's just reciting slogans'

US envoy tells relatives that efforts were ongoing to reach a comprehensive deal for the release of all 50 remaining hostages, as well as end to Gaza war

Shalev Kachlon | 08.02.25

Hostage families maintain constant presence in Washington to bring home loved ones

While Israeli officials paused talks, hostage families and former captives continue to urge for deal in Washington, appealing to American leaders to act while condemning Israeli government inaction

Alexandra Lukash | 07.31.25

‘People are breaking ‘: Hostage families endure agony as negotiations falter

Ilai David, Barak Oz and Michel Illouz embody the agonizing wait of hostage families, clinging to hope as negotiations repeatedly collapse; now they warn, captives' relatives won't be able to hold on endlessly

Lihi Gordon | 07.28.25

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