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
US convenes UNSC, submits resolution regarding Gaza force, Israel not informed beforehand, NSC says
The resolution, submitted by the US with the objective of establishing the International Stabilization Force in Gaza, has not yet been discussed in Israel.
WATCH: IDF confirms death of Hamas terrorist who held six hostages
Zaid Zaki Abd al-Hadi was killed during a strike conducted on October 29, 2025, thanks to a joint operation by the IDF and the Shin Bet.
IDF denies it has information linking slain hostage Lt. Goldin to Rafah tunnel holding terrrorists
According to the report, this is the main reason why the IDF and Israel's leadership have refrained from striking that position.
Hostage remains identified as Itay Chen, last Israeli-American hostage held in Gaza
Notably, this leaves Hadar Goldin as the last remaining murdered hostage who was taken during active IDF service.
From captivity to community: The heartfelt homecoming of Bar Kupershtein - opinion
Beyond the headlines: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.
Sahar Baruch, Amiram Cooper laid to rest after over two years of war in Gaza
"You were at the beginning of your life, and the thought of you breaks our hearts into a million pieces," Sahar Baruch's aunt Rebecca Manor said.
Remains returned to Israel by Hamas not of hostages, says Institute of Forensic Medicine
Hamas handed over the remains on Friday night to Red Cross intermediaries, but had not specified which remains it was returning.
Meitar Law Firm honors ex-hostage Omri Miran in symbolic Ramat Gan poster removing ceremony
The banner, which had called for Miran's release, was displayed prominently on the building throughout his captivity as a symbol of hope and solidarity with hostages' families.
Who was Amiram Cooper, one of Kibbutz Nir Oz's founders murdered in Hamas captivity? - explainer
One of the founders of Kibbutz Nir Oz, Amiram Cooper, was a poet born in Haifa before the founding of the modern State of Israel. His remains were brought back from Gaza.
Amiram Cooper, Sahar Baruch identified as slain hostages returned to Israel
The remains of the two slain hostages were transferred into Israeli territory by the IDF and the Shin Bet on Thursday and were identified at the National Institute of Forensic Medicine.
