Gaza hostages

'She understood our pain': Hostage mothers meet with Red Cross president in Geneva

“We felt the president was sincere in her response and assured us that she would do everything in her power to help," Galia David, the mother of Evyatar David.

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Families of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza protest outside of the security cabinet meeting in Jerusalem, August 7, 2025.

Hostage families demand meeting with Dermer, accuse gov't of sacrificing hostages for war goals

A HAMAS propaganda video shows 24-year-old Evyatar David, who was kidnapped from the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023, a haunting image of a starved hostage published by subhuman terrorists.

Gaza hostages face systematic starvation, constant abuse by Hamas, Israeli medical report finds

Reservist pilots' demonstration, August 12 2025.

'War must be stopped': Israeli fighter pilots protest outside IDF's HQ, call for Gaza deal


Major Israeli universities will allow students, faculty to join hostage families strike next week

Israel’s Bar Association and the Hi-Tech Forum announced their intentions to join the Sunday strike in support of reaching a deal to free the hostages.

 Hostage families and supporters rally, calling for the return of the remaining 50 hostages in Hamas captivity, June 28, 2025.

France, Germany, UK to reinstate sanctions on Iran, Israel rescues couple from Indonesia

UN puts Israel on notice over conflict-related sexual violence • Pro-Palestinian activists vandalize GHF director's house • Paris air controller who shouted 'free Palestine' to El Al pilots suspended

 UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) bids farewell to French President Emmanuel Macron following a joint military visit to the Northwood Headquarters Northwood, on July 10, 2025 in London, England.

Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer plans political retirement, senior officials say - report

Government officials reported that while Ron Dermer has not set a departure date, he might stay on for a few short-term diplomatic efforts before officially resigning.

 Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer attends a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on January 22, 2025.

Chief rabbi criticizes UK gov’t for rewarding Hamas captors with state at London hostage march

Thousands marched in London demanding the release of hostages held by Hamas, as UK Chief Rabbi Mirvis criticized Starmer’s Palestinian state recognition.

 Rev Sir Ephraim Mirvis, Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth is seen in Lincoln’s Inn Fields with hostage families and supporters as they prepare to march to Downing Streeton August 10, 2025 in London, England.

Zamir on Gaza occupation plan: We will do everything protect hostages, bring them home

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir said on Monday, “We are at the start of a new stage in the fighting in Gaza. We will do everything to protect the hostages and bring them home.”

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir visits Ground Forces headquarters, July 23 2025

Former Mossad official in hostage deal talks under investigation for 'Qatargate' affair - report

According to the report, Israeli security officials, even from within the Mossad, were unaware of the official's business ties with Qatar.

DEMONSTRATORS CALL for the release of the hostages held in the Gaza Strip, outside the United Nations in New York City, this week. The only viable path to bring all of the hostages home is to bring Hamas to total defeat and submission, the writer argues.

US-Hamas mediator Bahbah: Both sides must resume talks, reach immediate ceasefire - exclusive

Dr. Bishara Bahbah told The Jerusalem Post that military actions are deepening the human toll and risking the lives of the hostages.

Palestinian-American businessman Bishara Bahbah, who helped secure the release of former hostage Edan Alexander.

UJA-Federation pledges $1m for Gaza aid, citing ‘the Jewish imperative’ to act

UJA CEO Eric Goldstein condemned Hamas for holding hostages, obstructing aid and provoking the conflict, but said that the Jewish community is nevertheless compelled to help alleviate the suffering.

Displaced Palestinians carry food parcels as they raid trucks carrying humanitarian aid in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip on August 9, 2025.

Former Gaza hostage slams Al Jazeera, MK Ayman Odeh over 'terrorist sympathies'

Former hostage Shlomi Ziv slammed Al Jazeera and MK Ayman Odeh's condemnation of the killing of Anas Al-Sharif, a Hamas terrorist posing as a journalist.

Rescued hostage Shlomi Ziv reunites with his family at the Sheba Medical Center, in Ramat Gan on June 8, 2024

Macron: Israel's plan for Gaza is a disaster waiting to happen

Israeli hostages and the people of Gaza will be the first victims of the tragedy, he said.

 French President Emmanuel Macron speaks in front of humanitarian aid destined for Gaza, at the Egyptian Red Crescent warehouse in Arish, Egypt, in April 2025.

Labor union will not join hostage families' strike calling for an urgent deal

The chairman did commit to calling on management and worker committees to allow any employees who wish to participate in the protest events and solidarity rally scheduled for August 17. 

Histadrut Chairman Arnon Bar-David with families of hostages, August 11, 2025.