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.”

 Demonstrators take part in a protest to demand the immediate release of all hostages held in Gaza since the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas, near the US Consulate in Tel Aviv, Israel, July 7, 2025.
Former hostages, Sapir Cohen and Sasha Troufanov announce engagement, July 9, 2025.

Gaza hostage survivors Sasha Troufanov and Sapir Cohen announce engagement

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hands over a letter to US President Donald Trump as they meets at the Blue Room of the White House in Washington, DC, July 7, 2025

'Time has run out': Netanyahu should not return from Washington without a hostage deal - editorial

 A DEMONSTRATION for the release of the hostages is held outside the US Consulate in Jerusalem on Monday. Hamas chooses to keep hostages, and no one unequivocally knows what pressures will free them, says the writer.

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?

 IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, July 8, 2025.

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?

 Hostages Square in Tel Aviv as seen on July 7, 2025.

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.

  Freed hostage Yarden Bibas meets his 'brother,' American rocker David Draiman in Tel Aviv.

‘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.

 	 download high resolution download low resolution add to lightbox file name: F250326MA06  File Size: 6680 KB  caption (en): The opening of Keith Siegel pancake house, a former Israeli hostage, at Sarona market in Tel Aviv, March 26, 2025.

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.

 The destruction caused by Hamas terrorists in Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7 massacre, near the Israeli-Gaza border, in southern Israel, January 23, 2025.

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.

 Karina Ariev has completed her 3 years of service in the IDF after being freed from captivity in Gaza.

'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.

 IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, July 6, 2025.

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.

 Families of Israelis held hostage in Gaza and supporters protest calling for the release of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, outside the US Embassy Branch Office in Tel Aviv, July 7, 2025.

'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.

 Hostage families gathered in Washington DC ahead of Netanyahu's meeting with Trump.

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.

 Israelis demonstrate for the return of hostages held in Gaza, July 7, 2025.

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. 

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