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
Family of slain hostage Ran Gvili calls to move weekly Tel Aviv Saturday rallies to Fridays
The family announced that they hope the shift will mark a new phase in their campaign, as they continue to fight for the return of the last two hostages.
'Not one minister called me, saying welcome back': Ex-hostage Gadi Mozes slams gov't - N12
Mozes pushed for a state commission of inquiry to “investigate everything that happened that morning.”
Knesset rejects opposition bill proposing grant of four million shekels for released hostages
The Hostages and Missing Families forum expressed deep disappointment over the decision, arguing that it showed how the government is shirking its responsibility.
Beaten by civilians, sexual assaults and starvation: Guy Gilboa-Dalal opens up about captivity
Former hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal recounted how a Hamas terrorist sexually assaulted him while he was held in captivity and how Gazan civilians beat him and called him a "pig."
NYC Mayor Eric Adams meets PM Netanyahu at Kirya in Tel Aviv during Israel visit
Netanyahu's office "thanked Mayor Adams for his great support of Israel and for being a true friend of the Jewish people" in a statement about the meeting.
Never again: Executing Hamas terrorists best way for Israel to prevent future kidnappings - opinion
KNOW COMMENT: It is time to have a public debate on the issue of hostage and prisoner exchanges before Hamas can seize any more.
Deceased hostage returned to Israel identified as Meny Godard, PMO confirms
Meny Godard, 73, from Kibbutz Be'eri, was murdered alongside his wife Ayelet on October 7, his remains taken into Gaza by Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists.
Fighting for Israel's unity is best way to honor Hadar Goldin's memory - editorial
As Hadar is laid to rest on Tuesday, let’s hope the nation honors his memory by focusing on what brings us together rather than what separates us.
Matan Zangauker's account: Inside the brutal reality of Hamas' Gaza tunnel captivity
In his first interview since being freed, Matan Zangauker recounts his harrowing kidnapping, brutal captivity, and the inspiring fight of his mother to secure his release.
Hadar Goldin's family addresses Netanyahu's attempted visit: 'All who asked to come' turned down
“The Prime Minister consulted the family over the possibility of a visit and was told that they prefer to keep the event private to only close family members,” an official close to Netanyahu said.
