Hostage

WATCH: Formerly kidnapped IDF observers urge public to 'do everything' for the hostages's release

The formerly kidnapped IDF observers pushed for a deal to bring the remaining captives home after ceasefire talks ended.

 The five released female IDF observers who were abducted on October 7.
 Gaza militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab with the backdrop of the Gaza Strip.

Yasser Abu Shabab claims Gaza militia captured territory from Hamas now untouched by war - WSJ

 Emily Damari pre surgery holding hand up, March 2, 2025.

Emily Damari opens up about abuse experience in captivity, suicide pact with fellow hostage

 Israeli protestors gather at Habima Square in Tel Aviv for mass demonstrations against the government on January 14, 2022

Tel Aviv rally calls for war’s end, as hunger reigns in Gaza and ceasefire talks collapse anew


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.

Former hostages meet with Israeli actress Gal Gadot on July 22, 2025.

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.

 Rom Braslavski, who was taken hostage on October 7 at the Nova Music Festival (illustration).

Former Hamas hostage Avera Mengistu released from hospital

Mengistu was held in terror captivity in the Gaza Strip for almost 11 years before being released in February. He had been hospitalized since his release.

 Former hostage Avera Mengistu about to embrace his family at Sourasky Medical Center.

Israeli mothers lead posthumous sperm boom after October 7

According to Iris, her son had often spoken about wanting children. This desire now forms the basis of her legal battle to gain approval from an Israeli family court to use his sperm.

 Gaza hostage Yotam Haim (left), mother Iris Haim (right).

‘Guygu’ is Pixel’s tribute to hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal

Guy Gilboa-Dalal's love of Japanese culture is celebrated in the short animated film 'Guygu.'

GUY GILBOA-DALAL‘S deep connection to Japan is celebrated in a short animated film.

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Strock: IDF should enter new Gaza areas, even if hostages are put in danger

Strock opposed the most recent ceasefire and hostage release deal in January-March 2025.

 Orit Strock arriving at a government conference at the Prime Minister's Office, Jerusalem, September 27, 2023; illustrative.

Israel to take 'kinetic action' on Hamas if Gaza hostages not freed, Boehler tells CNN

Israel has "a new sense of ability to get something done," following the successful airstrike campaign against Iran, Boehler told CNN's Jake Tapper.

 Adam Boehler speaks at The Jerusalem Post Annual Conference, May 20, 2025

'Hold on to hope, pray you'll get out': Former hostage Arbel Yehoud speaks on her time in captivity

Yehoud reflected on the profound loneliness of her captivity in an interview with Channel 12.

 Former hostage Arbel Yehud attends a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting at the Knesset, in the Israeli parliament on May 19, 2025.

'We can save the next family from the worst': Former hostages rally on horseback at Nir Oz

Some freed hostages, as well as family members of captives, attended a horse rally at Kibbutz Nir Oz to honor those still in Gaza.

 Protesters ride horses in a rally to release the hostages at Kibbutz Nir Oz on July 18, 2025.

Trump says 'another ten hostages' will be released from Gaza shortly

"We got most of the hostages back. We're going to have another 10 coming very shortly, and we hope to have that finished quickly," Trump said.

 (L-R): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump seen near posters of Gaza hostages (illustrative)