Gaza hostages

Now that all hostages are home, Israel must open inquiry into October 7 massacre - editorial

Closure brings its own burden: a country that has endured this scale of loss still needs to fathom how and why Israel was so catastrophically unprepared.

The countdown clock in Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, seen after it was stopped on January 27, 2026.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to the press following Ran Gvili's return to Israel on January 27, 2026.

Netanyahu claims IDF Gaza losses due to lack of ammunition, Trump improved situation

 People walk past a wall displaying posters of hostages, in Tel Aviv, Israel, August 18, 2024

Bring them all home: Israel's 12-year fight to ensure every hostage is rescued from Gaza - feature

IDF troops surround slain hostage Ran Gvili's remains.

WATCH: IDF releases footage, pictures from Ran Gvili rescue mission


The Hanukkah miracle that restored our strength and unity - opinion

A year marked by hardship ends with light, unity, and restored hope across the Jewish world.

Bar Kupershtein acknowledges those welcoming him as he comes home last month, in Holon, after his release from Hamas captivity in Gaza. The return of the hostages restored our breath, says the writer.

Hamas chief negotiator says Israel strike on Ra'ad Sa'ad threatens Trump's Gaza ceasefire

In a televised address, Hayya, who is also the exiled Gaza Hamas chief, confirmed the killing of the group's senior commander in an Israeli strike a day earlier.

HAMAS POLITIBURO member Khalil al-Hayya attends a news conference in Damascus, Syria October 19, 2022.

Over 200 former hostages, bereaved families urge Netanyahu to start Oct. 7 probe

In a letter, the groups demanded “truth, justice, and accountability,” saying only a state commission has the legal authority to investigate decision-making before and after the attack.

Security camera footage showing the entrance to Moshav Ein Habesor during the October 7, 2023, massacre.

Former Gaza hostage Rom Braslavski meets with Italian PM Giorgia Meloni

"I went to work as a security guard at a party and look what happened to me - my life was ruined," he said.

Former hostage Rom Braslavski meets with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, December 12, 2025.

Hamas official told Eitan Mor he would be released two weeks after abduction, ex-hostage recounts

Eitan Mor described how he was starved, beaten, and electrocuted during his captivity.

Eitan Mor greets the public upon his release from Hamas's terror captivity, October 13, 2025; illustrative.

Israel hands mediators list of PIJ terrorists with knowledge of Ran Gvili’s location - report

In addition to the names of terrorists, Israel reportedly handed over a map with locations relevant to the search for Gvili’s remains.

Posters of Ran Gvili, whose body is still being held captive by Hamas in Gaza, seen at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv. December 02, 2025.

'One big family': Rescued hostage Noa Argamani thanks Nvidia for never forgetting Avinatan Or

Argamani detailed how every effort was made in coordination and with direct support from Huang, who “personally accompanied the family and called repeatedly to ask how they were doing.”

Released hostage Avinatan Or reunites with his partner Noa Argamani on October 13, 2025.

Israel received leads about burial site of final hostage Ran Gvili's remains, sources say

Israel ramps up pressure on Hamas to return the remains of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, delaying progress on a ceasefire deal until his proper burial is ensured.

Posters of Ran Gvili, whose body is still being held captive by Hamas in Gaza, seen at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv. December 02, 2025.

WATCH: Newly-obtained footage shows six Gaza hostages lighting Hanukkah candles in Hamas tunnel

The footage, obtained by the IDF, shows the six hostages, Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Ori Danino, Alexander Lobanov, and Almog Sarusi, who were murdered by Hamas in 2024.

IDF-obtained footage of Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Ori Danino, Alexander Lobanov, and Almog Sarusi lighting Hanukkah candles while in Hamas captivity.

'Gazan doctors killed my daughter by injecting air into her veins,' father of murdered soldier says

Avi Marciano said that rather than treat his daughter Noa for her wounds, a doctor at al-Shifa hospital killed her. He was sent a video of her last moments.

IDF soldier Noa Marciano who was killed while being held hostage by Hamas in Gaza.