Hostage Deal
Smotrich, Netanyahu quarrel over law banning release of senior terrorists during exchange deals
The absence of such a law places "every Israeli citizen, at home and abroad, under a real threat of abduction," argued Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.
Lessons from Hostages Forum: Making a Jewish movement for peace, equality - opinion
Former hostage Nimrod Cohen announces return to IDF: 'Didn't do enough during my mandatory service'
Yair Lapid held undisclosed meetings with Qatari officials to discuss Gaza hostages situation
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."
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.
Israel hands mediators list of PIJ terrorists with knowledge of Ran Gvili’s location - report
In addition to the names of terrorists, Israel reportedly handed over a map with locations relevant to the search for Gvili’s remains.
Hamas, Red Cross searching for last Israeli hostage Ran Gvili's remains in Gaza
Staff-Sergeant Major Ran Gvili is the only hostage remaining in the Palestinian territory.
Hamas terrorist freed in hostage deal hosted in Canada, US orgs' webinar
Hamas terrorist Othman (or Osman) Bilal, who was reportedly involved in the planning of bombings that killed 12 people, was featured in a webinar panel on the First Intifada.
Israel to Hamas in Cairo: Return Ran Gvili’s remains, accept Gaza disarmament terms - N12
The Coordinator for Hostages and Missing Persons Gal Hirsch left for Cairo for talks on Gvili's return, as well as advancement to the second phase of the hostage and ceasefire deal.
'There was nothing I could do': Thai family's long wait for slain Gaza hostage ends
For months, the family waited through multiple hostage releases, hoping Sudthisak would be among those freed alive. Each time brought disappointment.
Hostages as leverage: Iran's secret demand aimed at crippling Israel's agriculture - exclusive
If Thailand complied, it would deliver a painful blow to Israel’s agricultural sector at the very moment it was struggling to recover from the shock of the attack.
Who was slain Gaza hostage Sudthisak Rinthalak? - explainer
An investigation carried out by Israeli intelligence officials determined his death in May 2024. Officials at the time informed his family in rural Thailand of his death.
'Highly likely' remains transferred by Hamas not of deceased hostage, Israeli source tells 'Post'
However, the identification process of the remains at Abu Kabir is "still ongoing," according to the Health Ministry.
