Gaza hostages
On October 7, 2023, several Hamas terrorists infiltrated southern Israel and managed to take several hundred people back to Gaza as hostages, in addition to murdering over 1,200 people.
Their safety has been the subject of great concern to the Israeli public, who campaign for their release and safety as the IDF's war on Hamas continues. So far, several hostages have been released, most of them due to a ceasefire and prisoner exchange. Several hostages, including some who had been held captive by Hamas for several years prior to the war, were further released as part of the 2025 ceasefire and hostage release deal.
It is currently unknown exactly how many hostages are currently alive in Gaza.
Hamas's gains and Israel's strategic loss: What has the last ceasefire taught us? - interview
In the interview with Maariv, Ofer criticized Israel's approach since Operation Gideon’s Chariots, arguing that Hamas “gets everything it wants.”
Israeli mothers lead posthumous sperm boom after October 7
Trump wants killing to end in 'brutal' Gaza war, White House's Leavitt says
IDF tanks enter Deir al-Balah as Israel launches deeper incursion into Gazan city
Mediators say 'blame will lie fully with Hamas' should ceasefire deal talks fall apart - report
Senior Hamas officials in Doha are reportedly inclined to support the deal on the table, but no response has been received from Hamas's military leadership in Gaza, N12 noted.
Why do hostage families fear the IDF's reinvasion of Deir al-Balah, despite past ops.? - analysis
On Sunday, the IDF issued evacuation orders for the Deir al-Balah central Gaza area, a reliable sign that the IDF intends to attack an area more aggressively, often with a full-scale invasion.
Hostage families warn IDF against op. in areas where hostages may be
The IDF issued an evacuation warning for residents in the southwestern area of Deir al-Balah in central Gaza, an area the IDF has not operated in before.
'Hold on to hope, pray you'll get out': Former hostage Arbel Yehoud speaks on her time in captivity
Yehoud reflected on the profound loneliness of her captivity in an interview with Channel 12.
'We can save the next family from the worst': Former hostages rally on horseback at Nir Oz
Some freed hostages, as well as family members of captives, attended a horse rally at Kibbutz Nir Oz to honor those still in Gaza.
IDF confirms false identification following sirens, two IDF soldiers severely wounded in Gaza
Hezbollah chief says group won't relinquish arms to Israel • IDF strikes 90 targets in Gaza Strip• Israeli-Druze group crosses border into Syria
Trump says 'another ten hostages' will be released from Gaza shortly
"We got most of the hostages back. We're going to have another 10 coming very shortly, and we hope to have that finished quickly," Trump said.
Antony Blinken: US, partners 85% done on Gaza ceasefire before Trump
Blinken noted that while he understood people's frustration and emotions after October 7, he believed more pressure should have been put on Hamas.
Ben-Gvir files lawsuit against journalists, media outlets for NIS 1 m., claims 'false blood libel'
According to the million NIS lawsuit, Ben-Gvir claims that a video of him was taken out of context to make it seem that he doesn’t want the return of the hostages.
Israel has 'made significant strides' in Qatar talks, Hamas is curbing progress - Israeli official
"The flexibility and constructive approach shown by Israel in the negotiations are not matched by Hamas,” the official said.
Hamas says it will not agree to an interim truce if latest round of talks fail
The terrorist organization also said that if an agreement was not reached in the latest round of ceasefire talks, the group would not agree to an interim truce or partial hostage deal in the future.
