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


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.

PALESTINIANS WALK past the rubble of destroyed buildings in Gaza City yesterday. The Lebanese model, in which a weak government coexists with a dominant guerrilla force, could soon take hold in the Gaza Strip, the writer warns.

‘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.

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the Knesset plenum as US President Donald Trump attends on Monday. Let’s not forget Netanyahu, who weathered the storms to build this foundation, the writer asserts.

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.

Inbar Hayman and Muhammad al-Atarash

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.

Hundreds attend the funeral procession of slain Israeli hostage Idan Shtivi, September 1, 2025

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

An armed Hamas terrorist stands guard as a Red Cross vehicle arrives to receive from Hamas terrorists the remains of deceased hostages who had been held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023 attack, in Gaza City, October 14, 2025.

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.

 REJOICING IN  the Torah at  Tel Aviv’s Rabin  Square.

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."

Released hostage Avinatan Or arrives to Beilinson hospital, October 13, 2025.

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.

Released hostage Avinatan Or, who was kidnapped on October 7, 2023, arrival at the site of Rabin Medical Center-Beilinson Hospital, October 13, 2025.

In pictures: New footage and images of freed hostages reuniting with loved ones

October 14, 2025, in pictures.

Former hostage Rom Braslavski, with his family, in a helicopter on their way to the hospital. October 14, 2025.

Tune into today's top stories: Hamas sends wrong body, Trump threatens violence - October 15, 2025

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.

IDF troops receive remains of killed hostages at official ceremony, October 14, 2025.