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Israeli hostages held in Gaza

At least 8 hurt, one critically in Colorado terror attack targeting pro-Israel event

Group marching for hostages attacked with blowtorch, fire bombs by a man shouting 'Free Palestine' in what FBI chief calls 'targeted terror attack'

Daniel Edelson, New York, News Agencies | 06.02.25

IDF intensifies strikes on Gaza ahead of expanded offensive as ceasefire talks falter

Palestinians report over 100 killed or missing in overnight strikes focused on northern Gaza; hostage families warn Israel risks missing critical chance for a deal

Elisha Ben Kimon, Einav Halabi | 05.16.25

Trump says without US, hostages would be dead

The American president tells reporters onboard Air Force One that his people deserve most of the credit for the fact that hostages who were abducted by Hamas terrorists, were alive; 'Probably we have 20 who are living

Itamar Eichner, News Agencies | 05.14.25

דניאלה גלבוע נעמה לוי קרינה ארייב פוסט סטורי חיסול מוחמד סינוואר

Freed IDF hostages mock Hamas commander in song following assassination attempt

Naama Levy, Daniella Gilboa and Karina Ariev mock Mohammed Sinwar in Instagram post after targeted strike: 'Only those who’ve been held captive can understand what this song means to their captors'

Ynet | 05.14.25

A foreign passport could be the key to freedom for some hostages

Analysis: Edan Alexander was abducted as a soldier and would likely not have been freed without his American citizenship; A senior official says Hamas understood it must make a gesture to the Americans if it hopes to avoid an expansion of the IDF offensive

Itamar Eichner | 05.12.25

Edan Alexander: The soldier who became a symbol for Trump

Alexander is last known living American hostage held by Hamas; the group is also holding the remains of four other U.S. citizens—Itay Chen, Gadi Haggai, Judi Weinstein Haggai and Omer Neutra

ynet | 05.11.25

IDF chief says military prepared to expand war to bring hostages home

Speaking at a ceremony honoring outstanding service of soldiers Zamir highlights importance of unity among troops at a time of societal divisions

Itamar Eichner | 05.01.25

'Our tears dripped onto the candles': Former hostages reflect on first free Memorial Day back home

Hamas captivity survivors share powerful accounts of how they observed last year’s siren—from standing in silence at 11 a.m. to lighting candles; 'It was one of our most powerful moments there,' says ex-hostage Emily Damari

Nina Fox | 04.29.25

'Our actions will speak for themselves': IDF chief pledges to secure release of hostages, honor fallen

On the eve of Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and victims of terror, Eyal Zamir says in a letter to IDF forces, 'We will act decisively to secure our future and return our brothers and sisters held captive by the enemy'

Yoav Zitun | 04.29.25

הצהרה באנגלית בסימן ״100 ימים לכהונת הנשיא טראמפ״

'President Trump, I want my son back': Former hostages, families plead for U.S. aid in deal

Former hostages and families of those still held by Hamas urge Washington to renew efforts for agreement, saying, 'we won’t feel free until they all return,' during an emotional appeal marking 100 days of his second term

Yael Ciechanover | 04.28.25

Egypt demands Hamas provide full report on hostages' condition by early May

Terror group reportedly tells mediators that ramping up of ground operations in Gaza must halt 'to ensure safety of hostages'; Israel said to dismiss temporary ceasefire

Lior Ben Ari | 04.27.25

לוגו אירוויזיון 2025, שיתקיים בבזל, שווייץ

Eurovision revises flag policy, allowing Palestinian flags in audience

After regulation change, organizers say any flag legal in host Switzerland will be allowed in the audience but not on stage or in the green room

Ran Boker | 04.26.25

'Tragic twist of History': Holocaust Educator Alex Dancyg remembered in Auschwitz by former student

Dancyg, a scholar who dedicated himself to preserving Holocaust memory, was killed in Hamas captivity after being abducted during the October 7 attacks

Sharon Kidon | 04.24.25

הרמטכ"ל אייל זמיר בהערכת מצב וסיור שטח במרחב רפיח ברצועת עזה

IDF warns of Gaza escalation if no progress made in hostage talks

Mossad director David Barnea to meet with Qatar's Mohammed Al Thani, in first meeting since removal from negotiation team

Moran Azulay, Yoav Zitun | 04.24.25

Ministers call for hostage deal deadline, Netanyahu and Trump to hold phone call

Ahead of Cabinet meeting, members say failure to reach agreement should prompt a shift to what they describe as a 'decisive phase' in the ongoing war in Gaza

Gad Lior | 04.22.25