Hostage Deal
Gaza war could have ended a year earlier, achieved more Hamas disarmament, ex-hostage chief says
An overlong war led to huge unnecessary losses in fallen soldiers and the death of up to 40 hostages, former lead hostage negotiations coordinator Maj.-Gen. (res.) Nitzan Alon said.
'You don't protect me': Former hostage's father shouts at Smotrich mid-speech
Smotrich claims hostages returned thanks to his opposition to earlier Gaza deal
Israel was unprepared for 10,000 Palestinian security prisoners during war, report finds
Hamas starved hostages to film emaciated videos, pressure Israel - report
David and his friend hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal were separated in the tunnels and denied food so they would appear skeletal for filmed “proof-of-life” clips, with food restored only after filming.
Hamas says return of Israeli hostages' remains may take time
Hamas claims the return of Israeli hostages’ remains will take time, saying some are buried in destroyed tunnels and others under bombed buildings.
‘No one else could have handled this war like Netanyahu’: Why Likud keeps leading the polls
Despite the widespread anger over the failures of October 7, Netanyahu remains Israel's leading candidate.
Israel identifies remains of slain hostages Inbar Hayman, Muhammad al-Atarash
"The Government of Israel shares in the deep sorrow of the families of Hayman and al-Atarash and all the families of the fallen abductees," the PMO stated.
Israel’s struggle to recover its fallen hostages from Gaza - editorial
Recovering the bodies of those hostages who died in Hamas captivity presents legal, logistical, moral, and diplomatic dilemmas that test Israel’s resolve and international standing.
Netanyahu speaks with Trump on Hamas's delayed return of hostage remains, Trump threatens Hamas
Israel blocks Turkish rescue team from Gaza until Hamas returns hostages’ remains • IDF confirms death of Houthi chief of staff • IDF strikes several Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon
Simchat Torah 5786: A joyful return and reflection on the hostages - opinion
This Simchat Torah, the release of hostages sparked joy and a shift in attitudes across Israel.
Personal nutritionist, tailored menu: Returning Gaza hostages given strict diet as rehab begins
As one of the dietitians accompanying the hostages said: "The food here is not just fuel for the body, it is also part of the emotional healing process."
Nvidia CEO Huang welcomes return of employee held in Gaza for two years
After 738 days in captivity, Avinatan Or is welcomed home by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, while acknowledging the toll the war has had on Nvidia's employees.
In pictures: New footage and images of freed hostages reuniting with loved ones
October 14, 2025, in pictures.
