Hostage Deal

Israel returned bodies of 15 Palestinians to Gaza following Ran Gvili's return, Red Cross confirms

The transfer of the Palestinians' remains came following the discovery of last Gaza hostage Ran Gvili's remains and as part of the deal to end the war in Gaza.

A Red Cross vehicle operates in an area within Yellow Line in Gaza City, November 12, 2025
 Hostage posters seen at the Hostages' Square in Tel Aviv, January 14, 2025

Israel’s hostage dilemma: The need for clear, firm guidelines to break the cycle - editorial

 David Cunio

Hamas captors told David Cunio his wife had 'moved on,' ex-hostage tells N12

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee looks on during an interview with Reuters in Jerusalem, September 10, 2025.

Huckabee: Israel will 'coordinate with US,' but make its own decision on renewed Iran airstrikes


Who was Tamir Nimrodi, the deceased Gaza hostage returned after two years of silence? - explainer

The Nimrodi family are the only hostage family not to be told if their loved one will be returning alive or not, Tamir’s mother Herut told BBC News earlier this week.

Tamir Nimrodi

Israel identifies remains of slain hostages Uriel Baruch, Eitan Levi, and Tamir Nimrodi

The IDF confirmed that the remains of the fourth body that were returned on Tuesday night do not belong to a hostage.

Uriel Baruch, Tamir Nimrodi, and Eitan Levi

Israel reopens Rafah crossing after Hamas returns hostage remains, aid entering at normal levels

The initial decision to close the crossing came as a punitive response to Hamas not upholding its side of the ceasefire and hostage deal.

Trucks carrying aid bound for Gaza cross the border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza went into effect, in Rafah, Egypt, October 12, 2025.

Even with hostages home, ‘Torn’ documentary about NYC’s poster wars remains relevant

“Torn” was first released last year, when about 100 Israelis were still held hostage, out of roughly 250 taken on. But even now, with all the living hostages home, it is still a relevant piece.

Nim Shapira’s thought-provoking, in-depth documentary TORN: The Israel-Palestine Poster War on NYC Streets.

‘We are here to accompany you’: Inside IDF mental health reception of hostages

The returning hostages operation was built on dignity, calm, and precision, explained IDF mental health officers in charge, with the core principle being the “beginning of healing” for the families.

Maj. (res.) Yossi Mitz manages ATAL’s northern branch.

Bodies of two deceased hostages arrive at forensics institute, US prepares for int'l force in Gaza

Netanyahu contracts bronchitis • Four slain hostages returned to Israel • Doctors at Rabin Medical Center-Beilinson Campus describe hostage rehabilitation process

A Red Cross vehicle transports hostages, held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023 attack, following their handover as part of a ceasefire and hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel, in Gaza City October 13, 2025.

Release of Berman twins from Hamas captivity is a miracle few will understand- comment

I'm also sure that Gali and Ziv will heal, potentially faster than others, because they have each other. They've both gone through the same trauma, so they can heal by being together.

Brothers Gali Berman and Ziv Berman, released hostages, who were kidnapped during the deadly October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas and taken to Gaza, arrive at Sheba Medical Center, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, in Ramat Gan, Israel October 13, 2025.

From happiness of reunions to ongoing mission: Hostage families' first statements since release

Several of the family members of the hostages who were released spoke to the press for the first time since the return of their loved ones on Monday.

Families of former Gaza hostages.

‘Bar is back’: Fundraising drive launched as hostage returns home

Bar Abraham Kupershtein, 23, returned home on Monday after 738 days in Hamas captivity, and received nationwide support for his rehabilitation and his family via a fundraiser.

 Bar Abraham Kupershtein (Illustrative)

Netanyahu meets with released hostages, promises the remaining 24 abductees will return home too

Netanyahu met with Avinatan Or, Alon Ohel, Guy Gilboa-Dalal, Evytar David, and Eitan Mor.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with the recently freed hostages at Rabin Medical Center-Beilinson Campus, with his wife, Sara Netanyahu, where he told them he kept his promise to bring them back to Israel.