Gaza hostages
On October 7, 2023, several Hamas terrorists infiltrated southern Israel and managed to take several hundred people back to Gaza as hostages, in addition to murdering over 1,200 people.
Their safety has been the subject of great concern to the Israeli public, who campaign for their release and safety as the IDF's war on Hamas continues. So far, several hostages have been released, most of them due to a ceasefire and prisoner exchange. Several hostages, including some who had been held captive by Hamas for several years prior to the war, were further released as part of the 2025 ceasefire and hostage release deal.
It is currently unknown exactly how many hostages are currently alive in Gaza.
Arab media claims Hamas fears possible joint US-Israeli ops. to free hostages in Gaza - report
Other Hamas and Palestinian sources said that Hamas captors have been instructed to murder any live hostages if the IDF gets close.
Rubio stresses commitment to Gaza ceasefire, returning hostages in meeting with families
WATCH: Formerly kidnapped IDF observers urge public to 'do everything' for the hostages's release
IDF announces resumption of aid drops into Gaza, soldier succumbs to wounds from battle in Gaza
Yasser Abu Shabab claims Gaza militia captured territory from Hamas now untouched by war - WSJ
Yasser Abu Shabab said Hamas should trade the remaining hostages as a way to safely leave Gaza to Qatar as they weren't wanted in the Palestinian enclave.
Emily Damari opens up about abuse experience in captivity, suicide pact with fellow hostage
Emily Damari told the Daily Mail about her suicide pact with Romi Gonen, and the abuses she experienced in Hamas captivity.
After negotiation team recalled from Doha, hostage coordinator promises 'talks are continuing'
“The negotiation team has been operating in Doha for 18 days. During this extended period, we have come a long way in order to make progress," said Hirsch.
IAF intercepts Yemeni drone, Macron recognized Palestinian state
Israeli, US delegations depart Doha • IDF soldiers wounded in Gaza accident US says it is working to get more aid into Gaza without it being looted by Hamas • GHF offers to deliver UN aid
Israeli delegation will return to Qatar only when deal is feasible - Israeli officials
“This is not the collapse of the negotiations,” the official stressed. “This delegation stayed in Doha for over two and a half weeks – longer than any previous Israeli team."
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US envoy Witkoff to meet Israeli, Qatari officials in Rome for hostage deal talks
If sufficient progress is made, Witkoff will travel from Rome to Doha towards the end of the week to secure a deal, according to reports.
Hamas claims group submitted ceasefire response, anti-Druze, antisemitic hate speech online rises
Canada calls for immediate UN-aid resumption • Rubio discusses Syrian ceasefire, Gaza Strip, West Bank security situation with Jordanian counterpart
WATCH: Former hostages meet Wonder Woman actress Gal Gadot
Gal Gadot met with former hostages Doron Steinbrecher, Liri Albag, Naama Levy, Moran Stella Yanai, and Ilana Gritzewsky.
PIJ claims it lost contact with terrorists holding hostage Rom Braslavski
The Braslavski family said in a statement that Israeli officials were refusing to meet with them and provide updates on Rom's condition.
Smotrich: IDF chief told me Israel must annex northern Gaza for 'security purposes'
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich made the claim to a conference in the Knesset on Tuesday, which discussed right-wing plans to rebuild settlement blocs across the Gaza Strip.
