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Iran 'snapback' sanctions reimposed, E3 confirms, Russian FM accuses Israel of 'blowing up' region

Katz: Gaza will be destroyed, Hamas eliminated if terror group does not disarm, return all hostages • Lapid tells US gov't that Netanyahu has 'safety net.' • Gaza flotilla resumes journey from Crete.

IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip on September 27, 2025.
ISRAELI-RUSSIAN researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov, kidnapped in Iraq in March 2023, arrives in an ambulance at Sheba Medical Center after her release by the terrorist group Kataib Hezbollah, earlier this month.

Trump makes it clear that hostages are America's red line - opinion

US President Donald Trump delivers a speech during a ceremony marking the 24th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, next to a podium with the emblem of the Department of War.

Trump says Gaza deal near, hostages could soon be freed

IDF speakers loaded onto trucks to broadcast PM Benjamin Netanyahu's UNGA speech in the Gaza Strip, September 26, 2025.

IDF soldiers confirm speakers placed within Gaza strip, depite PMO announcement


'Remember Oct. 7': Israel launches interactive billboard campaign in New York amid PM's UNGA speech

The Prime Minister's Office and Spokesperson's unit initiated a public diplomacy campaign in New York City with billboards, including QR codes, on billboards and trucks around the UN HQ and Times Sq.

Prime Minister's Office launches public diplomacy campaign including trucks with billboards to commemorate Hamas's October 7 massacre, September 26, 2025.

'Those are not Alon's eyes': Family responds to Hamas video of Gaza hostage Alon Ohel

The family is only allowing the publication of one photo, which was taken from the video published by the terrorist group on Monday. 

Still taken from Hamas propaganda video showing hostage Alon Ohel. The family has allowed this image to be published. September 24, 2025.

Return of the hostages and an Islamic gov't: Inside Trump's new Gaza plan - Lebanese report

The plan would reportedly see a 20 day ceasefire, which would be followed by the return the hostages - though it is unclear how many of the 48 hostages would be returned at this stage of the deal. 

U.S. President Donald Trump and Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan attend a multilateral meeting during the 80th United Nations General Assembly, in New York City, New York, U.S., September 23, 2025.

Over three-quarters of Israelis believe in Trump plan to end Israel-Hamas War

Approximately 78% of Israelis would support a Trump-led political initiative, provided that it would end the war, return all hostages, and disarm Hamas.

Families of hostages held in Gaza and their supporters protest outside the Prime Minister’s Residence in Jerusalem, calling for their release, September 21, 2025.

Protestors and Police clash outside of Education Minister Yoav Kish's home

Dozens of activists gathered outside of Kisch's home.

People protest calling for the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip, near the Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem, August 9, 2025.

'Holidays are not holidays for me without you': Yarden Bibas remembers his family on Rosh Hashanah

"Shiri, Ariel and Kfir - I love you most in the world, always in the world,” he wrote in an Erev Rosh Hashanah Instagram post.

 Yarden Bibas gives his eulogy at the funeral for Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas

Emily Damari meets ‘Green Prince,’ reveals chilling details of Hamas captivity - N12

Damari told Yousef she was held near Hamas commander Izz al-Din al-Haddad, who she says called hostages “gold” and may accept exile for a deal.

  Former hostage Emily Damari at the Western Wall.

No. 5: Adam Boehler and Stephen Miller: White House advisers

Both appointed by US President Donald Trump, Adam Boehler and Stephen Miller occupy key and influential posts in the administration.

(L-R): Adam Boehler, Stephen Miller

Hostages, families gather for slihot at Western Wall

At the Western Wall, Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz led a collective prayer for the return of the remaining 48 hostages held in Gaza, for the safety of Israel’s security forces, and for peace.

Hostage families and captivity survivors join tens of thousands at Western Wall slihot service, September 20, 2025.

Hostage mother: 'Netanyahu will forever be remembered as a murderer'

Einav Zangauker, the mother of hostage Matan Zangauker, said: "This is the 715th day that our children have been going through a Holocaust in the Hamas tunnels."

Einav Zangauker, mother of Israeli hostage Matan Zangauker, holds a placard with a picture of him at a protest to demand the return of all hostages and an end to the war in Gaza, in Tel Aviv, Israel, August 17, 2025.

WATCH: 'Wounded, terrified, bleeding, helpless': Ex-hostage Naama Levy speaks at NY event

Levy, who was released after 477 days in captivity, said she "suffered severe malnutrition, indescribable hunger, and many untreated injuries."

 Naama Levy hugs her family after release from Hamas captivity, January 25, 2025