Hostage Deal

'I want a Seder with all the family': Released hostage rallies for brother's release

"The hostages feel now that they could be collateral damage; a terrible feeling, believe me," said Iair Horn.

 Palestinians protest to demand an end to war, chanting anti-Hamas slogans, in Beit Lahiya, Gaza

Security Cabinet to meet Saturday evening to discuss Gaza protests, hostage talks

"Israel is certainly considering the possibility that these protests are a deception tactic by Hamas," an Israeli official said.

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Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya seen with Gazan residents in the background (illustrative)

Hamas agrees to ceasefire proposal it received from mediators, group's chief says

Security sources told Reuters on Thursday that Egypt had received positive indications from Israel over a new ceasefire proposal that would include a transitional phase.

By REUTERS
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'Deliver my screams': Hamas publishes video of Elkana Bohbot begging for release

The 35-year-old, who has spent over a year in Hamas captivity, suffers from asthma.

Hostage families 'held captive by Netanyahu,' Einav Zangauker claims in fiery address

The mother of Matan Zangauker accused PM Netanyahu of "tattooing the souls of our loved ones with numbers" like Nazis did during the Holocaust.

 Released hostage Amit Soussana, kidnapped on the deadly October 7 attack by Palestinian Islamist gr

Ex-hostage Amit Soussana to receive US State Dept.'s Int'l Woman of Courage award

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.

  Freed hostage Eliya Cohen waves to Israelis upon his release from Gaza, February 22, 2025

Ex-hostage Eliya Cohen reflects on loneliness, hunger, hope in captivity in Instagram post

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

Hamas executes suspected spies in Gaza as Israeli strikes on officials ramp up

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

 Released hostage Ilana Gritzewsky, 31, who is originally from Mexico, kidnapped with her boyfriend

'My heart and mind remain there': Released hostage shares details of suffering, demands deal

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.

US proposes new offer to Hamas for release of American-Israeli Edan Alexander

"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."

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