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.
Hostage negotiation team to fly to Doha for talks with Hamas
The team is expected to depart either Saturday night or Sunday.
WATCH: Hostage mother critiques Gaza deal: 'A cruel selection process' but roadmap to future deals
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A 'positive response' with conditions: Inside Hamas's response to ceasefire mediators – explainer
Trump says there could be a Gaza deal next week
He told reporters aboard Air Force One there could be a deal on a Gaza ceasefire by next week but that he had not been briefed on the current state of negotiations.
Hostage negotiation team to fly to Doha tonight or Sunday, rockets fired at Israel from Gaza
IDF kills Hezbollah terrorist • Security forces arrest terror cell in West Bank • Mossad-linked account says Khamenei is alive • Netanyahu's media advisor reportedly stepping down
'I feel betrayed': Ofer Kalderon describes Gaza captivity in first interview since release
Kalderon shared details about meeting the infamous former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.
A hostage story, ‘The Bear’ at its best: What to watch from Israel and worldwide today
'52 Days' is a well-made and gripping film, which is a further reminder, if any were needed, of the sufferings of those still held hostage in Gaza.
Post-war Gaza: IDF Chief of Staff Zamir presents three alternatives
The first alternative, the least favored by the IDF and senior security officials, is a full conquest of Gaza, or in other words, a military government.
After the success in Iran, here’s how to end the Gaza war strategically - opinion
The Gaza war has gone on too long, and should end quickly and not with another complex phase structure – with the blood-curdling “selection” of which hostages are freed.
Peace can be achieved in Middle East by committing to Abraham’s legacy, rejecting terror - opinion
Jews, Muslims, and Christians committed to Abraham’s legacy can and must come together to discard the sacrilegious methods and goals championed by the Iranian regime.
Hamas likely to respond positively to ceasefire proposal later on Friday, source tells 'Post'
The source estimates the response will be positive, with some points rewritten. These revisions are not expected to be deal-breakers.
Israel-Hamas War day 637: What's happening in Gaza, Lebanon, Iran?
IDF announces death of two soldiers in Gaza • UN pulls IAEA nuclear inspectors out of Iran
In Washington, Netanyahu must prioritize bringing home hostages before Iran - editorial
If Netanyahu’s belated pilgrimage to the Gaza periphery communities means anything, it must be that those voices now shape his agenda, not just his social-media feed.
Hamas discusses ceasefire with Palestinian factions, security cabinet following developments
Later on Friday, reports indicated that Hamas was expected to make its final decision on a deal in the evening.
