Hostage
Hamas source claims hostages were sometimes held 'meters away' from IDF - report
On several occasions, IDF troops were directly above the tunnels where terrorists had hidden hostages, and had to be misled or distracted so that the terrorists could transfer the hostages elsewhere.
Former hostage Nimrod Cohen announces return to IDF: 'Didn't do enough during my mandatory service'
Why the IDF should hire a PR firm, not a general - opinion
WATCH: Final hostage pin removed from National Memorial Hall for Israel's Fallen
'No reasonable person can get used to it': IDF commander on recovering Gvili's remains - interview
Gvili was killed in battle fighting infiltrating Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023, after saving the lives of partygoers fleeing the Nova music festival in Re’im and defending Kibbutz Alumim.
A moment to breathe, be happy: Ran Gvili's return brings end to Gaza hostage story - opinion
But today, we are allowed to be happy. Today, we are allowed to breathe.
How Israel used forensic dental findings to identify last Gaza hostage Ran Gvili - explainer
The method relies on a unique dental structure, past imaging, and existing dental records. It enables an initial determination within a short time, even under harsh conditions.
Trump affirms Hamas disarmament next step in Gaza, welcomes return of final hostage - Axios
Trump praised the terror group for "working very hard" to return the remains of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, whose remains were located and returned to Israel earlier on Monday.
Final Israeli Hostage Ran Gvili's remains have been found by the IDF
Ran Gvili's body has been identified in Northern Gaza. After more than a decade, no hostages remain in Gaza.
IDF recovers remains of final hostage Ran Gvili after covert operations in northern Gaza
The military rushed to find Gvili's remains as the clock ticked down for Israel to reopen the Rafah Border Crossing.
Former Hamas hostage shares preview of new song one year after release from captivity
"I can't believe that the moment has finally arrived when I get to share share something of mine, finally my voice can be heard and I don't need to whisper anymore, don't need to fear," Gilboa wrote.
Israel intends to name new Negev town after slain hostage Ran Gvili, Netanyahu announces
In the announcement, the prime minister said that one of the towns will be named Ranenim "after Israel’s hero, the late Ran Gvili."
With new players and old alliances, Israel’s post-October 7 political map takes shape
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Two significant political developments played out this week as Israel moves towards elections. Gadi Eisenkot and Yonatan Shamriz took the reflectors with key announcements.
Emily Damari proposes to girlfriend Danielle Amit at event marking a year since release from Hamas
Damari was released from Hamas captivity in January 2025 alongside former hostages Romi Gonen and Doron Steinbrecher.
