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.

Former lead hostage negotiations coordinator Maj.-Gen. (res.) Nitzan Alon speaks at the Reichman University Conference, Herzliya, July 1, 2026.
RELEASED ISRAELI hostage Omri Miran, with his father Dani, October 28, 2025.

'You don't protect me': Former hostage's father shouts at Smotrich mid-speech

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich holds a press conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem, May 19, 2026.

Smotrich claims hostages returned thanks to his opposition to earlier Gaza deal

 Protesters gather outside Sde Teiman detention facility after some of them broke in, after Israeli military police arrived at the site as part of an investigation into the suspected abuse of a Palestinian detainee, near Beersheba, in southern Israel, July 29, 2024.

Israel was unprepared for 10,000 Palestinian security prisoners during war, report finds


Trump’s success in securing hostage releases is a victory for all who cherish peace - opinion

History will remember this as the moment the hostages came home and the day President Trump once again proved that the US leads best when it leads with strength, conviction, and the blessing of God.

OMRI MIRAN speaks to members of the media as he returns home to Kibbutz Kramim upon his discharge from Ichilov Hospital after his release from captivity in Gaza last week. Strength, perseverance, and faith can prevail over evil, the writer asserts.

Brother of freed hostage: Eating is difficult after captivity, large portions cause pain

“It’s hard for him to eat a lot; it weighs on his stomach," revealed Gilboa-Dalal's brother.

Released hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal waves the Israeli flag as he arrives to Beilinson hospital, October 13, 2025.

Who was Ronen Engel, the Hamas hostage kidnapped and killed on October 7? - explainer

Engel fell while "protecting his family and fighting terrorists" during the October 7 massacre, the kibbutz eulogized.

Ronen Engel, from Kibbutz Nir Oz

Two police officers injured in protests, Ceasfire resumes after Hamas violation kills two soldiers

Netanyahu says Gaza crossings will reopen for aid when Hamas bombing ceases • Maj. Yaniv Kula, St.-Sgt. Itay Yavetz killed in Rafah • Hamas says it located deceased Gaza hostage

Pallbearers carry the coffin of Israeli hostage Tamir Nimrodi, a soldier who, according to the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, was kidnapped alive from his military base during the deadly October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas. October 16, 2025.

'The struggle has not ended': Hostage families rally to bring slain captives home

Orna Neutra, mother of slain hostage Omer Neutra, pushed for US President Trump to pressure Hamas to return the remaining 18 hostages' bodies.

Israelis protest for the return of the 18 slain Gaza hostages on October 18, 2025.

Hostage deal brings relief, but marred by nasty narratives and political distortion - opinion

Instead of action to retaliate and truly deter Hamas from ever raising a hand against a hostage again, we get diplomatic rewards for Palestinian intransigence and violence.

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu addresses Monday’s special Knesset session. It’s political nastiness to negate Netanyahu’s navigation of the accord to completion, and an over-attribution of credit is given to US President Donald Trump, the writer argues.

Gaza's ticking clock: Hamas illustrating it can reorganize itself despite war setbacks - analysis

Each day that goes by is a day that Hamas has to reconstitute itself and assert control.

Palestinian terrorists stand guard on the day that hostages held in Gaza, in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip, October 13, 2025.

US Vice President JD Vance to visit Israel this week alongside Special Envoy Witkoff

The US officials are expected to discuss transitioning into the second phase of US President Donald Trump's 20-point Gaza peace plan.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance waves as he boards Air Force Two at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S., October 17, 2025.

WATCH: Israeli man confronted while removing sign calling for return of deceased hostages

The man was confronted by a woman who claimed to have paid for the poster of the 21 hostages.

A poster of hostage Bipin Joshi, a citizen of Nepal, is displayed at the protest camp for hostages kidnapped during the deadly October 7 attack, in the vicinity of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Jerusalem residence, amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, in Jerusale

Nir Oz's 'cowboy': Eliyahu Margalit's remains returned to Israel, authorities confirm

The IDF confirmed that the remains handed over by Hamas on Friday night are from Eliyahu Margalit, a resident of Nir Oz, who was killed on October 7 and taken to Gaza.

Released hostage Eliyahu Margalit.