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'Not hostages anymore—you are heroes': Trump hosts 26 freed hostages at White House

The meeting Trump had been waiting for: A month after their release in a US-brokered deal, 17 recently freed hostages arrived in Washington, joined by 9 others from past rescues; at the White House, they posed with envoy Steve Witkoff, and brought gifts for the president

Itamar Eichner, Lihi Gordon | 11.20.25

One week without answers: Hostage remains elusive as Israel questions Hamas intentions

Officials are split over Hamas’ willingness to return the last three fallen hostages; Palestinians cite the need for heavy equipment; some in Israel warn of waning motivation; one brother says: 'There’s a line—and we’re last'

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi, Lihi Gordon | 11.20.25

Parents of freed hostage Itay Chen demand state inquiry: 'Where was intelligence on October 7?'

Grieving parents of freed soldier Itay Chen say they won’t forgive the government for intelligence failures and demand a state inquiry into the October 7 attacks

Lihi Gordon | 11.14.25

Court extends detention of soccer players suspected of raping US tourist in Tel Aviv

Three Netanya men, including two pro athletes, remain in custody over alleged assault at Tel Aviv hotel; suspects deny charges, claim acts were consensual as defense attacks accuser’s credibility; court cites risk of obstruction, imposes gag order

Lihi Gordon | 11.11.25

Four hostages still in Gaza: Families fear of being forgotten

With Hadar Goldin returned, four families still await their loved ones held in Gaza; after 765 days of anguish, they describe the emotional toll and cling to hope: 'If there’s an end, even in the best case, it will be a very sad one'

Lihi Gordon | 11.10.25

Thousands mourn Staff Sgt. Itay Chen, returned for burial after 760 days in Hamas captivity

At the funeral, Chen’s family played radio recordings from Oct. 7, capturing his crew’s final moments as they fought Hamas near Nahal Oz. One voice was heard saying, 'we need to make sure there’s no abduction from Nahal Oz into Gaza'

Lihi Gordon | 11.09.25

Prominent theater scholar Nurit Yaari dies at 77, days after disappearance

Yaari, a retired professor at Tel Aviv University and a central figure in Israeli theater for decades, was discovered near the Ayalon River, apparently after spending several days under a bridge between the Halacha and Rokach interchanges

Yoav Birenberg, Lihi Gordon | 11.09.25

Six slain hostages still held in Gaza as families await closure

Families of hostages whose bodies remain in Gaza still wait for closure; 'We’re happy for each returning family, but break a little each day,' said the daughter of Meny Godard; others say they draw strength from faith, memory and national support

Lihi Gordon, Roni Green Shaulov, Shira Kadari-Ovadia | 11.06.25

מתן אנגרסט כותב לאיתי חן לאחר החזרת גופתו

Matan Angrest mourns fallen comrade Itay Chen: 'You finally came back, my brother'

Sgt. Itay Chen, killed fighting Hamas on Oct. 7, was returned to Israel overnight; he served in the same Nahal Oz tank crew as Matan Angrest, who was held in Gaza for 738 days, and fallen soldiers Daniel Peretz and Tomer Leibowitz

Lihi Gordon | 11.05.25

Thousands mourn top IDF officer abducted to Gaza: ‘If I’m captured, I won’t go in alive—don’t make deals for me’

Col. Asaf Hamami, the highest-ranking officer kidnapped to Gaza and the first to declare 'war' on Oct. 7, was laid to rest in Tel Aviv; His family, friends, and Israel’s military leadership mourned a 'hero of Israel' who embodied courage, duty, and moral strength

Lihi Gordon | 11.04.25

Former hostage Alon Ohel rebuilding his life in Tel Aviv with hope, music and family support

Ohel is rebuilding his life in Tel Aviv, determined to regain independence and return to music; his parents say his recovery is lifelong, and a crowdfunding effort aims to support his physical and emotional rehabilitation

Lihi Gordon | 11.02.25

אלי שרעבי עם בת זוגו החדשה יערה קריספיל, בהלוויית אחיו יוסי שרעבי

Eli Sharabi's new partner vows to help care for daughters of brother killed in Gaza

Yaara Krispil, a body and movement therapist, appeared publicly with the former Hamas hostage for the first time this week and later joined him at his brother Yossi’s funeral in Kibbutz Be’eri, where she shared a personal tribute

Lihi Gordon | 10.28.25

Families lash out after Hamas sends remains likely from hostage already buried in Israel

Families accused the government of mishandling negotiations and urged it to 'change the equation' in its dealings with Hamas, saying the current approach has failed to bring back their loved ones after nearly two years

Lihi Gordon | 10.28.25

נשיא ארצות הברית דונלד טראמפ חיפושים עזה

Fears mount as Trump’s hostage deadline nears: ‘Hamas knows where they are’

As US president’s 48-hour deadline for Hamas to return the bodies of hostages nears, Israeli families grow increasingly anxious, urging the government and mediators to pressure Hamas to fulfill its commitments and bring every hostage home

Alexandra Lukash, Lihi Gordon | 10.27.25

Thousands rally in Hostage Square, demanding return of 13 slain hostages

Thousands gathered at Hostage Square, marking 750 days, demanding the return of 13 fallen hostages; Anat Angrest called for an inquiry; freed hostages Eitan Horn and Yosef Chaim Ohana attended the rally

Lihi Gordon | 10.25.25

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