Hostage Deal
Seattle cultural festival applauds Palestinian terrorist speaker released in October 7 deal
Raed Abduljalil told participants of the Palestinian Cultural Resistance Festival, that their actions were "an essential part of the battle we are waging against the occupation and its supporters."
Failed car bomber released in October 7 deal gave video speech at Berkeley classroom
Smotrich, Netanyahu quarrel over law banning release of senior terrorists during exchange deals
Lessons from Hostages Forum: Making a Jewish movement for peace, equality - opinion
IDF confirms that hostage remains returned last night belong to 'man of the land' Lior Rudaeff
"Lior was a man of the land, family, and community. A volunteer, a neighbor, and a true friend who was always there for everyone," Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak wrote in a statement.
'Today you are finally home': Oz Daniel laid to rest after two years in Hamas captivity
Thousands of people, including family, friends, and military officials, gathered Thursday for Sergeant Major Oz Daniel's funeral. Attendees included President Herzog, MK Benny Gantz, Gal Hirsch.
US convenes UNSC, submits resolution regarding Gaza force, Israel not informed beforehand, NSC says
The resolution, submitted by the US with the objective of establishing the International Stabilization Force in Gaza, has not yet been discussed in Israel.
WATCH: IDF confirms death of Hamas terrorist who held six hostages
Zaid Zaki Abd al-Hadi was killed during a strike conducted on October 29, 2025, thanks to a joint operation by the IDF and the Shin Bet.
IDF denies it has information linking slain hostage Lt. Goldin to Rafah tunnel holding terrrorists
According to the report, this is the main reason why the IDF and Israel's leadership have refrained from striking that position.
Hostage remains identified as Itay Chen, last Israeli-American hostage held in Gaza
Notably, this leaves Hadar Goldin as the last remaining murdered hostage who was taken during active IDF service.
From captivity to community: The heartfelt homecoming of Bar Kupershtein - opinion
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Sahar Baruch, Amiram Cooper laid to rest after over two years of war in Gaza
"You were at the beginning of your life, and the thought of you breaks our hearts into a million pieces," Sahar Baruch's aunt Rebecca Manor said.
Remains returned to Israel by Hamas not of hostages, says Institute of Forensic Medicine
Hamas handed over the remains on Friday night to Red Cross intermediaries, but had not specified which remains it was returning.
Meitar Law Firm honors ex-hostage Omri Miran in symbolic Ramat Gan poster removing ceremony
The banner, which had called for Miran's release, was displayed prominently on the building throughout his captivity as a symbol of hope and solidarity with hostages' families.
