Gaza hostages

Hamas reportedly agreed to release five hostages in exchange for renewing the ceasefire in Gaza.

Speaking on N12's Friday Studio show, Ohad Ben-Ami said he and other hostages were held "30 meters underground, in six meters of concrete and sand without air to breathe."

Sossana is one of eight women from around the world to receive the award, which recognizes exceptional women who advocate for peace, justice, and human rights.

Former hostage Eliya Cohen wrote about his time in Hamas captivity on his Instagram.

"After 482 days as a hostage in Gaza, Arbel Yehoud was finally able to claim her citizenship. She, her parents, and her sister-in-law Sigal all feel like family to us."

Those “who were proven to be guilty of espionage have already been executed, while investigations are still ongoing with others,” a source said. 

After 500+ days of captivity, Einav Zangauker addresses her son Matan's captors in both Hebrew and Arabic, asking them to protect hostages until a deal is reached

Released hostage Ilana Gritzewsky opened up about her ongoing feelings of survivor guilt, knowing she made it out of Gaza alive while others remain captive.

"There is no deal yet," a US official said, while the Israeli official noted the proposal was "more an idea that isn't fully clear or fully developed."

The Jerusalem Post delves into the key issues shaping Israel’s current turmoil, presenting perspectives from both sides of the argument.