Hostage Deal

Former hostage Nimrod Cohen announces return to IDF: 'Didn't do enough during my mandatory service'

"I didn't really do my service, the way I see it. I served for ten months until I was kidnapped," Cohen said in an interview for N12's Ulpan Shishi.

Released Israeli hostage Nimrod Cohen at the funeral of Israeli soldier Staff Sgt. Daniel Oz, at the military cemetery in Kfar Saba.
Opposition head Yair Lapid and Yesh Atid MKs arrive for a court hearing at the Supreme Court on a petition against the transfer of funds to ultra-Orthodox educational institutions, January 8, 2026

Yair Lapid held undisclosed meetings with Qatari officials to discuss Gaza hostages situation

 GAL HIRSCH, the government’s liaison on the issue of the hostages, arrives for a meeting earlier this month with families of those held in Gaza, and with hostages since released.

Former hostages, families say Gal Hirsch threatened them into silence on Netanyahu

A Red Cross vehicle operates in an area within Yellow Line in Gaza City, November 12, 2025

Israel returned bodies of 15 Palestinians to Gaza following Ran Gvili's return, Red Cross confirms


Israel’s hostage dilemma: The need for clear, firm guidelines to break the cycle - editorial

As Israel faces a rare moment with no hostages in Hamas’ hands, the time has come to set clear, firm guidelines for future hostage situations and break the cycle of exchanges.

 Hostage posters seen at the Hostages' Square in Tel Aviv, January 14, 2025

Hamas captors told David Cunio his wife had 'moved on,' ex-hostage tells N12

The 35-year-old was abducted from his home on October 7, 2023, along with his wife, Sharon Aloni Cunio, and his then-3-year-old twin daughters, Yuli and Emma.

 David Cunio

Huckabee: Israel will 'coordinate with US,' but make its own decision on renewed Iran airstrikes

Israel will make its own decision regarding airstrikes on Iran, with coordination between leaders but independent choices based on each nation's interests, US Ambassador Mike Huckabee told KAN News.

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee looks on during an interview with Reuters in Jerusalem, September 10, 2025.

'We'll knock them down': Trump backs attack on Iran if weapons development continues

Trump was meeting with Netanyahu for talks on breaking a deadlock over the Gaza ceasefire and addressing Israeli concerns about Iran and Hezbollah.

US President Donald Trump (R) greets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) upon arrival at Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida, on December 29, 2025.

'We know the chances are small': Ran Gvili's mother continues fight for son's return

"We have 0.0001% hope that maybe Rani is alive. So yes, it’s crazy, but compared to the alternative, it’s something,” Talik said.

Talik Gvili, the mother of Ran Gvili, at her home in Meitar, Israel, December 7, 2025

Private clinic employee charged after allegedly attempting to access medical records of ex-hostage

The employee was said to have attempted to gain access to the private file of a former hostage despite not needing such information to perform the duties of their job.

 Israel police arrests a terror suspect in east Jerusalem

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.

TALIK GVILI gives a speech ahead of Bejamin Netanyahu's trip to the US, December 24, 2025.

'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.

Talik Gvili, mother of last remaining hostage Ran, addresses a crowd at Hostage Square, Tel Aviv, December 19, 2025; illustrative.

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."

Displaced Palestinians walk through floodwaters near their tents following heavy rains in Gaza City on December 15, 2025.

Hamas official told Eitan Mor he would be released two weeks after abduction, ex-hostage recounts

Eitan Mor described how he was starved, beaten, and electrocuted during his captivity.

Eitan Mor greets the public upon his release from Hamas's terror captivity, October 13, 2025; illustrative.