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סרטון אות חיים ממתן צנגאוקר
New video of hostage Matan Zangauker released as his partner holds symbolic wedding
After 681 days in captivity, family releases video recently obtained by IDF forces, filmed months ago; '‘I’m fighting for you until you return,’ vows Ilana, as she and Matan’s mother stand beneath a chuppah in a haunting act of love and protest 
Lihi Gordon | 08.17.25
האח הגדול אבע חתונות
As strike continues, hostage and bereaved families urge Israeli broadcasters to cancel reality shows in solidarity
Call for cancellation of reality shows 'Big Brother' and 'Four Weddings'; "Show that you too are willing to pay a heavy price with  the loss of ratings for the hostages and for solidarity," they wrote in a letter to the CEOs of Reshet 13 and Kan11; The broadcasting channels have not yet responded
Lihi Gordon | 08.17.25
עצרת כיכר החטופים
On eve of nationwide strike, hostage families rally as IDF moves toward Gaza City offensive
Thousands gather in Tel Aviv ahead of planned shutdown organized by hostage families, as IDF chief approves broad operational plan for Gaza City and diplomatic channels signal potential breakthrough in talks with Hamas
Lihi Gordon, Meir Turgeman | 08.16.25
מחאה למען השבת החטופים וסיום המלחמה בבגין, תל אביב
50 hostages held for 680 days: Nationwide protests planned across Israel
Egypt and Qatar told Israel that Hamas is now open to negotiating a partial deal, prompting calls for renewed talks; Israeli officials remain divided: Tzachi Hanegbi supports the option, while David Barnea and Ron Dermer oppose partial negotiations
Roi Rubinstein, Lihi Gordon | 08.16.25
בנימין נתניהו, ראש ממשלת קטאר ו חליל אל-חיה
Hamas softens stance on partial hostage deal as Israel weighs next move
Mediators say Hamas is now willing to discuss a partial deal, weeks after talks collapsed; Some Israeli officials warn it could be a stalling tactic, while others insist saving even a few hostages cannot be ignored
Itamar Eichner, Lihi Gordon | 08.15.25
הפגנה נגד הממשלה בשער בגין
'You have the power to make history': Families, former hostages appeal to Trump for 50 captives
Watch the video: Naama Levy, Ohad Ben Ami, Doron Steinbrecher, Sasha Troufanov, Arbel Yehoud and Iair Horn along with Michal Lobanov, warn time is running out, describing harsh conditions, constant fear and the risk of death if fighting expands
Lihi Gordon | 08.14.25
פדמה ופושפה ג'ושי, אימו ואחותו של החטוף הנפאלי ביפין ג'ושי בנתב"ג
Mother and sister of Nepali hostage Bipin Joshi arrive in Israel for first time: 'Please save him'
Family lands in Israel over 3 months after reports of grave concern for life of Joshi, who saved his friends on October 7; in tears, mother Padma appeals to Hamas to 'bring him home now'; sister Pushpa says nearly 2 years of waiting 'too much for us'
Lihi Gordon | 08.11.25
ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו
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
ארנון בר דוד בועידת השלטון המקומי
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
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
עצרת בכיכר החטופים
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
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
איציק אלגרט
Family sees video of hostage Itzik Elgarat; 'A sign of life from the dead,' brother says
Danny Elgarat tells Ynet watching his brother on video was difficult; 'He was very thin and scared,' he says; Itzik's remains returned to Israel in last ceasefire and hostage release deal
Lihi Gordon | 08.06.25
נפתלי פירסט מציג את תמונתו מאושוויץ, לצד תמונתו של אביתר דוד מהשבי
At Hostages Square, Holocaust survivors urge government to act: ‘We know what happens when the world doesn’t look’
Holocaust survivors from across Israel gathered in Tel Aviv’s Hostage Square to express solidarity with hostage families, urging the government to act swiftly to secure their release; In emotional statements, survivors compared the hostages’ suffering to their own past trauma, warning that time is running out and demanding national accountability
Lihi Gordon, Roy Rubinstein | 08.05.25
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
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