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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

קית' סיגל בהצהרה של משפחות החטופים ושורדי שבי בוושינגטון, הפגנה נגד בנימין נתניהו בקריאה לעסקת שחרור חטופים מול הקפיטול בוושינגטון, ארה"ב

'Fighting endangers their lives': Hostage families in Washington urge to close hostage deal

Former hostages and representatives deliver an urgent plea in the U.S., demanding immediate action from American and Israeli leaders to secure a ceasefire and hostage release deal before it’s too late

Lihi Gordon | 07.23.25

Cabinet minister: Hostages could die in Gaza offensive, but 'decisive battle' necessary

Orit Strock's comments draw sharp condemnation from hostage families, who said she was legitimizing their continued captivity and undermining efforts to bring them home

Shilo Freid | 07.21.25

מימין למעלה: הרש גולדברג-פולין, עדן ירושלמי, אורי דנינו. מימין למטה: אלמוג סרסוסי, כרמל גת, אלכס לובנוב

‘Don’t risk their lives again’: Hostage families fear tragedy as IDF expands Gaza operations

Families warn intensified fighting could jeopardize their loved ones; with memories of past tragedies fresh, they plead for restraint and renewed focus on securing a deal to bring them home

Lihi Gordon | 07.21.25

IDF warns Gazans to evacuate Deir al-Balah ahead of a ground offensive

Military says it is expanding operations to areas not yet infiltrated by troops, anticipating it needs two months to eliminate the local Hamas battalion; families of hostages shaken and demand explanation how loved ones held captive would be protected

Yoav Zitun, Einav Halabi | 07.20.25

Netanyahu to hostage families: Goal after 60-day truce is to end the war

Despite no breakthrough during his Washington visit, PM tells hostage families the goal of the proposed 60-day ceasefire is to end the war and secure the release of all captives, as US and regional mediators push to finalize a deal

Ilana Curiel | 07.10.25

גל גלבוע דלאל, אחיו של גיא שחטוף בעזה, לירן ברמן, אח של גלי וזיוי שחטופים בעזה

'A cruel, endless reality show': Hostage families cling to hope amid Gaza ceasefire talks

Brothers of hostages, Gal Gilboa Dalal and Liran Berman, voice urgent pleas for comprehensive deal that will bring back all captives in one go, stressing emotional toll and relentless uncertainty

Lihi Gordon, Alexandra Lukash | 07.09.25

הפגנת משפחות חטופים בכיכר הג'וינט בירושלים

Ceasefire may be key to saving hostages, expert says

FDD Senior Research Analyst Joe Truzman says he does not believe the live hostages can be brought home under the current IDF strategy

Shosh Bedrosian, ILTV | 07.01.25

'My Brother': A new beer for IDF soldiers held hostage

New brew aims to raise awareness for the struggle to bring the captive soldiers back from Gaza; 'Hope in a can,' says one mother

Ynet | 06.30.25

Hostage families protest in Tel Aviv, demand full deal, slam Netanyahu over Gaza war

Thousands rallied in Tel Aviv as hostage families declared an end to 'partial deals,' urging a full agreement to free hostages from Gaza and slamming the government for prolonging the war

ynet correspondents | 06.27.25

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