Gaza war

‘We are here to accompany you’: Inside IDF mental health reception of hostages

The returning hostages operation was built on dignity, calm, and precision, explained IDF mental health officers in charge, with the core principle being the “beginning of healing” for the families.

Maj. (res.) Yossi Mitz manages ATAL’s northern branch.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu embracing released hostage Eitan Mor at the hospital on October 14, 2025.

Phase two of Israel-Hamas deal talks commence as hostage remains return to Israel

Brothers Gali Berman and Ziv Berman, released hostages, who were kidnapped during the deadly October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas and taken to Gaza, arrive at Sheba Medical Center, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, in Ramat Gan, Israel October 13, 2025.

Release of Berman twins from Hamas captivity is a miracle few will understand- comment

An image of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is seen as security forces guard in the West Bank city of Hebron, December 24, 2024

‘Heinous crimes’: PA condemns Hamas for reported executions in Gaza


CNN's Amanpour suggests Hamas's hostages were 'treated better than the average Gazan'

The CNN anchor made the remark live on News Central, later apologizing for her "insensitive and wrong" comments.

Christiane Amanpour CBE, Chief International Anchor, CNN speaks at the Sir Harry Evans Investigative Journalism Summit in London, Britain, May 15, 2024.

Joe Biden: I commend President Trump and his team for securing Gaza ceasefire

During his presidency, Biden had made multiple attempts at a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, but the agreements proved to be short-lived.

Former US President Joe Biden attends a ceremony, at Veterans Memorial Park, in New Castle, Delaware, U.S. May 30, 2025.

Palestinians cheer as freed prisoners begin to arrive under ceasefire deal 

Several thousand Palestinians gathered around Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis to await the arrival of the freed prisoners.

Freed Palestinian prisoners released by Israel as part of a hostages-prisoners swap and a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel, gesture, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, October 13, 2025

A moment of forgiveness and vision: What Trump’s words really meant for Israel - opinion

Trump’s address to the Knesset was not merely a gesture of friendship toward an ally. It was a recognition of legacy.

US President Donald Trump addresses the Knesset following Hamas's release of the remaining 20 live hostages from Gaza, October 13, 2025.

What comes next after the end of the Israel-Hamas War? – analysis

While rebuilding Gaza and discussing the Palestinian future are important steps, the second phase of the ceasefire in Gaza remains unclear.

Palestinians walk past rubble as they return to their neighborhood, following Israeli forces' withdrawal from the area, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip October 11, 2025.

Peace through strength: Understanding why Trump succeeded where others failed - analysis

Trump doesn't like long wars. His tendency to want results, focus on personal relationships, and transactionalist mindset allowed him to do what no other US president had done before.

A special plenum session in honor of U.S. President Donald Trump at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on October 13, 2025.

UK to host three day Gaza recovery summit with reps from Jordan, Saudi, PA

The UK Wilton Park summit will bring together representatives from businesses, civil society, and governments to discuss postwar Gaza.

UK PRIME MINISTER Keir Starmer

The hostages are home, but the war with Hamas is not over - analysis

We have to celebrate today. But the war is not over. You cannot destroy an ideology with bombs.

The 13TH Golani Battalion and 7th Armored Brigade withdraw from Gaza and return to Israel last week.

Hamas phone calls to hostage families are public ceremonies - analysis

Hamas cannot keep their word. Not even for the simplest requests

Relatives of Israeli hostage, Omri Miran, kidnapped during the deadly October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas, watch broadcasts related to his release as part of a hostages-prisoners swap and a ceasefire deal in Gaza between Hamas and Israel, in a handout photo obtained by Reuters on October 13, 2025. Court

Hostage transfers under Red Cross: Did Hamas try to stage a ‘ceremony’?

Israeli and international reports on Monday morning described an operation beginning in southern Gaza under the broader exchange framework.

Hamas appears to set up chair for a hostage handover ceremony, October 13, 2025.

As the hostages return, what has Israel learned from the Gaza war? - editorial

After two long years of war, Israel is breathing a sigh of relief at the return of all of the hostages.

Celebrations at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv as a hostage release is announced. October 09, 2025.