Hostage Deal

Since the October 7 massacre, hundreds of Israelis were taken hostage by Hamas and were held captive in the Gaza Strip. While many of the hostages have either been freed, rescued, or killed, many still remain in captivity. The hostage deal is the hypothetical agreement between Israel and Hamas that would see the hostages, living and dead, released from captivity back to Israel. 

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  Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets Steve Witkoff in Jerusalem, January 11, 2025

Hostage deal progress: Trump's envoy meets Netanyahu in Israel

The Biden administration and Biden's adviser were briefed on the details of Witkoff's meeting in Israel, sources with knowledge of the subject told the 'Post'.

Paddle out at Palmahim Beach calls for release of Gaza hostages

Over 100 surfers and kayakers formed a circle of hope at Palmahim Beach, urging the return of hostages held in Gaza.

Israel at war: What happened on day 463?

IDF announces four soldiers killed in northern Gaza • Hamas says Netanyahu has agreed to end the war •Hostage negotiations may conclude before Trump's inauguration

CIA chief Burns: 'Serious' hostage negotiations may conclude before Trump's inauguration

Burns detailed the "hellish" conditions that the hostages are facing in Gaza on NPR's 'All Things Considered.'

Hostage families confront fears of never seeing loved ones again, demanding a deal

Families at Hostages Square fight for the release of all 100 captives as a limited deal looms and tough trade-offs threaten Israel’s future.

By NATHAN KLABIN/THE MEDIA LINE
10/01/2025

Trump implies Hezbollah involved in Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection

"We have to find out about Hezbollah, we have to find out about who exactly was in that whole thing because people who did some bad things were not prosecuted,” Trump said.

Support line for released hostages and families is launched by NATAL, Kamim Foundation

The "Kamim Line" offers therapeutic support for released hostages, their families, and even the families of those who were killed.

Hamas claims it made concessions for Gaza ceasefire

A Hamas official claimed Wednesday the group is "not far" from reaching a deal, but maintained any agreement must include a permanent ceasefire and full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.

Gaza hostage deal: KAN reveals doc. outlining Israel's negotiation terms

The document also reveals the details of the deal under negotiation.

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