Nova music festival

‘I’ll shout Shema in New York’: Freed hostage Segev Kalfon launches US Chabad tour

"They didn't let me shout Shema Yisrael in Gaza," Kalfon said. "I'll shout Shema Yisrael in New York."

Former hostage Segev Kalfon, with his family, in a helicopter on their way to the hospital. October 14, 2025.
Irish singer of U2 Bono poses during a photocall for the film "Bono: Stories of Surrender" at the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 17, 2025.

U2 releases EP featuring poem by Israeli poet Yehuda Amichai

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar hosting his Finnish counterpart, Elina Valtonen, at the Foreign Ministry, Jerusalem, February 15, 2026.

Finnish FM visits Jerusalem for first time since 2016, discusses regional issues with FM Sa'ar

Despite the immense pain and suffering that was perpetrated on October 7, when 1,250 people were murdered or kidnapped, Israelis and Jews worldwide have rallied together.

By removing 'massacre' from October 7 bill, Israel undermines its own memory - editorial


Remembering David Newman: The Nova victim who saved 200 lives in final moments

‘Forever you will remain engraved in our hearts and souls’: Initiatives created in his honor

HAPPY EMBRACE with girlfriend Noam Ben David.

'Thank you for bringing her back in a coffin': Families of murdered hostages lash out at Netanyahu

Relatives of murdered hostages criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu, with one aunt sarcastically “thanking” him for returning her niece “in a coffin” and others accusing the government of neglect.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen with hostage posters (illustrative)

When does 'the war' really end for the Jewish people? - opinion

Many will say, “Now the war is over, and we can ‘return to normal.’” But what is normal?

The conclusion of Simchat Torah is marked at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv on Tuesday night after the release of the remaining living hostages on Monday. The challenge is to hold both truths: the joy of redemption and the weight of its aftermath, says the writer.

From trauma to triumph: Yuval Raphael readies to take first post-Eurovision stage - exclusive

Just before singing in London, Yuval Raphael took time to open up about her life and share her hard-earned wisdom about coping with trauma.

Yuval Raphael

Who was Inbar Hayman, the last woman held hostage in Gaza? - explainer

Upon her return from captivity, it was revealed that she served as a commander in the IDF's mixed-gender Caracal Battalion.

Inbar Hayman

Avenged Sevenfold singer sends welcome-home message to released hostages

Avenged Sevenfold surprises former hostages Evyatar David and Guy Gilboa-Dalal with a personal video message, offering support and celebrating their release after two years of captivity.

M. Shadows of Avenged Sevenfold performs at Carroponte on June 16, 2025 in Milan, Italy.

'Rest now, my darling': Israel pays final respects to fallen hostage Guy Illouz

"My Guychuk, it’s hard to see and imagine the future without you. They took you from me – they murdered you – they took me and stole my identity, murdering my soul and heart."

Michel Illouz eulogizes his son, Guy, whose body was returned by Hamas on October 14, 2025.

Who was Uriel Baruch, the kindhearted family man killed at the Nova festival? - explainer

He was 35 at the time of his murder. Baruch is survived by his wife Racheli, his two children Shalev and Ofek, as well as his parents and siblings.

Uriel Baruch

Remains of hostage Guy Illouz, taken from Nova and murdered in Gaza, returned to Israel

Guy was recorded as telling his father, "Dad, I love you, I was shot," in their final conversation on the morning of the massacre.

 Guy Illouz

'It's pure anticipation': Friends of Evyatar David celebrate release after 737 days in captivity

David, 24, was abducted from the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023, alongside his childhood best friend, Guy Gilboa-Dalal.

Released hostage Evyatar David arrives to Beilinson hospital, October 13, 2025.