hostage

US strikes Houthis in Yemen, hostage deal 90% complete

Houthis fire missile at Tel Aviv • Netanyahu says Hamas must be removed before ceasefire • US pushes for stabilization in Syria

'One of our own': Tottenham fans release yellow balloons for last British-Israeli hostage

Emily Damari is the last living British-Israeli hostage being held by Hamas in Gaza.

20/12/2024

Families of hostages plead for release at US Capitol press conference

Bipartisan press conference calls for swift hostage release amid emotional family pleas.

Brother of hostage Or Levy addresses UNSC in damning testimony

Michael Levy recounted the last time he heard his brother's voice and gave a heartfelt plea to the United Nations Security Council.

IDF avoiding striking Syria where American Austin Tice may be

Following Assad's fall in Syria, the US government and non-governmental organizations have intensified their search for Tice.

By WALLA!
18/12/2024

CIA director William Burns heads to Qatar for hostage deal talks, sources tell the 'Post'

This comes with reports that a hostage deal could come in a month.

17/12/2024

Helping hands: An inside view of life after Hamas captivity

Emily remains a textbook case of PTSD. “She’s living day to day, enjoying every day,” her father says with a dash of optimism.

By GIL ZOHAR
17/12/2024
 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen next to a hostage ribbon (illustrative)

Gaza hostage deal: The wild highs, lows and what's left to nail down

In short, a deal is likely imminent for the first time since July, but until Hamas has actually handed over the hostages, everyone will need to continue to hold their breath.

Hostage deal hurdles: Egyptian sources say Israeli term slowing deal

Israel has reportedly rejected the possibility that Marwan Barghouti be released as part of a prisoner-for-hostage exchange. 

Hamas publishes hostage video, IDF exposes Hamas torture footage

IAF strikes Gaza terror cell preparing to attack • Trump's Middle East envoy meets Saudi crown prince

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