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
Former hostages, families say Gal Hirsch threatened them into silence on Netanyahu
The statement, published in a public letter directed towards Hirsch, criticized his treatment of the families and demanded that he “remain silent forever.”
Israel returned bodies of 15 Palestinians to Gaza following Ran Gvili's return, Red Cross confirms
The transfer of the Palestinians' remains came following the discovery of last Gaza hostage Ran Gvili's remains and as part of the deal to end the war in Gaza.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
'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.
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.
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.
'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.
