Hostage
Bakersfield Chase Bank locked down as police respond to hostage situation
A man barricaded himself inside a Chase Bank in Bakersfield with hostages, making bomb threats. Police, SWAT, and federal teams are on scene working for a safe resolution.
Brother of murdered Hamas hostage criticizes PM advisor Yonatan Urich
IDF confirms death of Hamas military chief following Gaza strike
'You killed the people of Israel!' Former hostage calls on all Knesset members to resign
'If you tell anyone, I'll kill you': Gaza hostage Romi Gonen recounts sexual abuse during captivity
Former Gaza hostage Romi Gonen shares her harrowing story of sexual abuse and survival in Hamas captivity during an emotional interview on Channel 12's "Uvda."
Pope Leo XIV mentions Palestinians in Christmas address - December 25, 2025
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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.
Gal Hirsch travels to Cairo for talks on returning final hostage Ran Gvili's remains
Coordinator for Hostages Brig.-Gen. (res.) Gal Hirsch met with senior officials in Cairo to discuss securing the return of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili's remains, the last hostage yet to be freed.
Freed hostage Segev Kalfon denounces lack of support received from Israel since release
Ex-hostage Segev Kalfon calls out Israel’s lack of support since his release, sharing his harrowing experiences of captivity, violence, and the emotional toll faced in captivity in a KAN interview.
Egypt, Qatar, Turkey called on US to prevent Israeli strikes on Gaza, source tells 'Post'
Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey urged senior US officials to prevent Israel from striking in Gaza, a source familiar with the details told The Jerusalem Post.
'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.
Toronto trio arrested for alleged attempted abductions of Jews, women
The suspects were named as Waleed Khan, 26, Osman Azizov, 18, and Fahad Sadaat, 19.
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."
Trump claims 'peace in Middle East for first time' in nationwide speech from White House
Trump said he "ended the war in Gaza, and secured the release of hostages, both living and dead." However, he did not mention the last hostage remaining in Gaza, Ran Gvili.
