Hostage Deal

'Every day is Oct. 7': Israel marks 700 days of war, 48 hostages remain in Hamas captivity

The Hostage Families Forum will host several protests marking the 700th day of war, including the 101st Kabbalat Shabbat at Hostages Square.

A performance calling for the rescue of hostages marking 700 days, September 5, 2025.
Demonstrators clash with police after a rally calling for the release of hostages held in Gaza, in Jerusalem, September 3, 2025.

Hamas releases video of Gaza hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal as Israel marks 700 days of war

Families of hostages held in the Gaza Strip and supporters attend a rally calling for the release of hostages held in Gaza, at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, August 30, 2025.

Ignoring deal to bring back hostages would be greater tragedy than Hamas surviving - editorial

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff with hostage posters seen behind him (Illustrative).

Trump's Middle East envoy working behind the scenes to renew hostage talks, sources tell 'Post'


Majority of Israelis back hostage deal tied to Gaza withdrawal - poll

More than half the Israeli public agree that the sitting government has not done enough to secure a hostage deal.

Families of hostages held in the Gaza Strip and supporters attend a rally calling for the release of hostages held in Gaza, at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, August 30, 2025.

Hamas's war of words seek to pressure Israel ahead of the Gaza City invasion - analysis

22 months of war have led Hamas to wonder if it can squeeze the same concessions. Its messaging since August 18 is to try to get Israel to accept its terms.

Israeli tanks stand on the Israeli side of the border with Gaza, September 2, 2025.

Netanyahu slams ICC chief, Israeli embassy shooter pleads not guilty

IDF confirms death of 12 senior Houthi leaders • Netanyahu drops W. Bank sovereignty from meeting agenda • Hamas claims they're ready for new deal • IDF intercepts Houthi drone over Sinai

Demonstrators protest for the release of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip, outside Hakirya Base in Tel Aviv, August 31, 2025.

Trump appeal frames Arab media coverage of Hamas claim it is ‘ready for a comprehensive deal’

Following Donald Trump's statements calling for the release of remaining hostages, Hamas responds that they are ready for arrangements.

US President Donald Trump speaks at the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 18, 2025

'Exactly like fascist militias': Netanyahu criticizes hostage deal protesters

"Netanyahu, maybe enough with the whining and your endless self-victimization? You are the most secure person in the Middle East," Opposition head Yair Lapid said in response.

Hostage deal protests in Jerusalem, September 3, 2025.

Trump: 'IMMEDIATELY give back all 20 hostages'

Trump on Truth Social demanded Hamas release “ALL 20 hostages,” warning, “Not 2 or 5 or 7! If they do, things will change rapidly... IT WILL END!”

 US President Donald Trump speaks with reporters as he departs for travel to Pennsylvania from the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, July 15, 2025; illustrative.

Protesters block Jerusalem light rail, scuffle with police, calling for immediate hostage release

This came after a day of protests, including authorities arresting at least 13 who barricaded on the roof of Israel's National Library, and set fire to dumpsters and tires across Jerusalem.

Israel Police and Border Police officers forcibly remove a demonstrator who blocked the Jerusalem light rail tracks in a protest calling for the immediate release of hostages held in Gaza terror captivity, September 3, 2025.

Hamas reiterates claim its ready for a deal, Trump calls for return of hostages

Police scuffle with Israeli demonstrators as protests continue past nightfall • IAEA shows Iran's uranium stock growth pre-Israeli attack

Families of hostages held in the Gaza Strip and supporters attend a rally calling for the release of hostages held in Gaza in Jerusalem, September 3, 2025.

Families of hostages set up mock peace prize ceremony, urge Trump to seal Gaza deal

The families arranged a display that included a large table with a mock “Hostage Return Agreement,” a symbolic Nobel Peace Prize certificate, and oversized coins with Trump’s face.

Hostage families stage a mock ceremony for the Nobel Peace Prize with US President Donald Trump as recipient, September 2, 2025.

IDF kills terrorist who held three female hostages, Katz says Houthi leadership is fleeing Sanaa

Netanyahu addresses IDF troop deployment • Military reveals only 240 haredi men draft to IDF • Hostage families urge Trump to seal Gaza deal • Rubio to visit Israel in two weeks

An illustrative photo of Hamas terrorists with hostage demonstrations in the background.

Netanyahu is Israel’s Nixon and America is paying the price - opinion

Netanyahu has chosen to prolong this war instead of making a deal that could bring the hostages home.

THE WRITER raises a sign with a photo of his hostage son, at an event marking Donald Trump’s inauguration as president last January in Washington. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is Israel’s Richard Nixon, putting politics ahead of people, the writer argues.