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
Huckabee: Israel will 'coordinate with US,' but make its own decision on renewed Iran airstrikes
Israel will make its own decision regarding airstrikes on Iran, with coordination between leaders but independent choices based on each nation's interests, US Ambassador Mike Huckabee told KAN News.
'We'll knock them down': Trump backs attack on Iran if weapons development continues
Trump was meeting with Netanyahu for talks on breaking a deadlock over the Gaza ceasefire and addressing Israeli concerns about Iran and Hezbollah.
'We know the chances are small': Ran Gvili's mother continues fight for son's return
"We have 0.0001% hope that maybe Rani is alive. So yes, it’s crazy, but compared to the alternative, it’s something,” Talik said.
Private clinic employee charged after allegedly attempting to access medical records of ex-hostage
The employee was said to have attempted to gain access to the private file of a former hostage despite not needing such information to perform the duties of their job.
Mother of final Gaza hostage calls for commitment to deal terms to bring son back
Talik Gvili noted that she will be flying to the United States to meet with US President Donald Trump at the request of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
'We cannot recover until Ran Gvili is home': Hostage Families Forum rally across Israel
Families and supporters rallied nationwide, calling for the return of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili and vowing not to move forward until the final hostage is brought home.
Flooding in Gaza Strip hampers search for remains of final hostage Ran Gvili - report
The source told Ynet that "efforts to locate Ran are continuing through other means."
Hamas official told Eitan Mor he would be released two weeks after abduction, ex-hostage recounts
Eitan Mor described how he was starved, beaten, and electrocuted during his captivity.
Israel hands mediators list of PIJ terrorists with knowledge of Ran Gvili’s location - report
In addition to the names of terrorists, Israel reportedly handed over a map with locations relevant to the search for Gvili’s remains.
Hamas, Red Cross searching for last Israeli hostage Ran Gvili's remains in Gaza
Staff-Sergeant Major Ran Gvili is the only hostage remaining in the Palestinian territory.
