Hostage

Mossad chief conducting extensive hostage talks in Doha despite previous reports - exclusive

In recent days, Qatar and Egypt have been working on a framework for a deal that would include the release of all hostages and an end to the war.

Mossad director David Barnea seen over a wall of hostage posters in Tel Aviv (illustrative)
(Illustrative) Danny Elgert holds a photo of his murdered brother Itzik during a Knesset session.

Murdered Hamas hostage Itzik Elgarat tortured to death, autopsy reveals

THE SANCTIONS imposed on Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich (right) and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir are galling, and the accusation of ‘settler violence’ is false, the writer argues.

Houthi missile launched toward Israel, Hamas in talks to resume negotiations

Reservist pilots' demonstration, August 12 2025.

'War must be stopped': Israeli fighter pilots protest outside IDF's HQ, call for Gaza deal


Iranian dissident journalist choked in assault at London march for release of hostages

Niyak Ghorbani said he felt he "truly looked death in the eye and came back from it."

People attend a march urging the British government to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza, in London, Britain, August 10, 2025.

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Arab media claims hostage deal mediators are rushing to reach agreement before Gaza City takeover

Other talks for a ceasefire plan include White House special envoy Steve Witkoff meeting with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman al-Thani.

Illustrative image of Hamas terrorists in Gaza.

Hostage survivors, family members hold Kabbalat Shabbat outside Katz home

"I would give everything to see my Matan beside me tonight,” Zangauker said.

Raz Ben Ami

Israeli Security Cabinet approves PM Netanyahu's plan to occupy Gaza City

They adopted five principles for ending the war, namely disarming Hamas, returning hostages, demilitarizing Gaza and maintaining a security presence, and the formation of a civilian government.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in front of a map of Gaza (illustration).

UK hires US-based contractor to carry out spy flights over Gaza, seeking hostages - report

The British government is paying a US-based company to carry out spy plane flights over Gaza in order to look for hostages held by Hamas, Defense Ministry sources told The Times.

A view of the security gate of RAF Akrotiri, a British military base in Cyprus, September 25, 2024

US calls on Hamas to accept ceasefire, gov't approves PM's Gaza City occupation plan - report

IAF intercepts drones 'from the east' • Hundreds of Gaza children in need of medical care evacuated • High Court to hear petitions against A-G firing

IDF soldiers operating throughout the Gaza Strip, August 5, 2025.

'Five IDF Divisions, five months': Netanyahu's Gaza occupation plan to defeat Hamas

The plan will likely be approved on Thursday, cabinet ministers told the 'Post,' adding that "the real question is what version of the plan will ultimately be approved."

An IDF armored personnel carrier manuvering next to other military vehicles on the Israeli side of the Gaza border, July 16, 2025; illustrative.

Trump says US will strike Iran again if nuclear program restarts, IDF strikes in Lebanon

Cabinet expected to approve Gaza occupation • IDF announces death of Hezbollah terrorist • Israel Police arrest man suspected of throwing grenade on Herzliya home

Israeli soldiers work next to military vehicles near the Israel-Gaza border, in Israel July 29 2025.

'Entire attack livestreamed on Facebook': Oct 7. victim relatives file lawsuit against Meta

Relatives of October 7 victims are suing Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads, for livestreams of Hamas's massacre, broadcasting footage of their relatives' murder.

 View of the Re'im music festival massacre, in southern Israel, January 16, 2025.

The Gaza war and the fall of Jerusalem: When Israel abandons morals for legalism - opinion

Rigid obedience to the law without understanding its purpose may result in the failure to defeat Hamas – just as rigid legalism once led to Jerusalem’s destruction.

UPON BECOMING IDF chief of staff, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir visits the Western Wall in March. Only once he took command was a clear concept developed in Operation Gideon’s Chariots to sever Hamas from Gaza’s civilian population, says the writer.