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.
There is significant progress in hostage talks following new Israeli proposal, source tells 'Post'
Netanyahu said, “I believe there’s a good chance we will reach a ceasefire, and it will bring us closer to the goal I have set.”
Gaza hostage survivors Sasha Troufanov and Sapir Cohen announce engagement
'Time has run out': Netanyahu should not return from Washington without a hostage deal - editorial
Zionists understand: You can revive reputations, but not dead Israelis - opinion
If there is a ceasefire tomorrow, were the last four months of fighting 'worth it?' - analysis
How much more did Israel really defeat Hamas than it had already done, and how much did it lose in doing so?
These are the remaining 20 Israeli hostages presumed to be alive in Gaza
The names, ages, and history of the 20 remaining hostages that the Israeli authorities believe are still alive in Gaza. What do we know about them?
Freed hostage Yarden Bibas meets his 'brother,' American rocker David Draiman in Tel Aviv
World-famous rockstar David Draiman met with former hostage Yarden Bibas after creating a special message for Bibas after the funeral of his family, who were brutally murdered in Gaza.
‘Part of me stayed in Gaza’: Former hostage Keith Siegel recounts harrowing ordeal to Knesset
“I was there for 484 days. They have been there for 641 days. It is very hard to describe in words the suffering they are enduring,” Siegel said.
October 7 and beyond: Hamas's use of sexual violence was systematic weapon of war, report finds
The report concludes that "Hamas used sexual violence as a tactical weapon of war," a finding that carries potentially far-reaching consequences in the international realm.
Former hostage Karina Ariev completes IDF service, five months after being freed from Gaza
Surviving Hamas captivity, Karina Ariev completes her service in the IDF and honors her fallen comrades in an emotional Instagram post.
'Etched in our hearts forever': Netanyahu, Israeli officials mourn five soldiers killed in Gaza
The entire People of Israel bows its head in mourning for the fall of our heroic fighters, who risked their lives in the battle to defeat Hamas and free all our hostages," Netanyahu remarked.
Gaza deal can be achieved within days, working to secure it, senior Israeli official tells 'Post'
While Hamas rejected the latest Qatari proposal, the official said the differences were “small” and that negotiations remain on track.
'Partial deal would be a death sentence': Hostage families in Washington rally for complete deal
Families of hostages gathered in Washington and pleaded for a ceasefire that "leaves no one behind," as Trump and Netanyahu are set to meet on Monday evening.
Aid distribution in Gaza remains sticking point in deal negotiations, sources tell 'Post'
Donald Trump’s Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, will join the negotiations in Doha later this week.
Katz: Continuing war in uncontrolled Gaza territory would unnecessarily endanger hostages
This contradicts statements from other ministers who called for a complete victory over Gaza and against a partial deal.
