Hostage Deal

Israelis attend a rally calling for the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, at Hostage Square

Witkoff's plan a 'reward for Hamas' and must be rejected, hostage families say

"We demand to abandon the Witkoff framework and return to the Trump framework – all together or unleash hell on Hamas," the Tikva Forum said in a statement.

02/03/2025
Israelis attend a rally calling for the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, in Tel Aviv

Egypt proposes Hamas release six hostages for two-week ceasefire extension

This comes as the 42-day hostage-ceasefire deal expired on March 1, with Israel saying it is ready implement US envoy Steve Witkoff's proposal.

IDF observers freed from Hamas captivity won't return to military, Liri Albag's father says

Albag stated that the five will finish their rehabilitation, after which they will be discharged from military service. 

Israelis line the streets for slain hostage Shlomo Mantzur's final journey

Mantzur, 85, from Kissufim, was the oldest hostage held in Hamas captivity. His body was returned to Israel in February.  

Nir Barkat apologizes for comments over freed hostage Eli Sharabi's testimony

Asked on Saturday whether he had watched Sharabi's testimony on Channel 12's Uvda, Barkat said "I had more important things to do."

Israel halts humanitarian aid to Gaza shortly after ceasefire expires

An Israeli official noted that the move came in full coordination with the Trump administration. 

  Released hostage Eli Sharabi reunited with his family following his release from Gaza, February 8

After watching testimony: Trump invites released hostage Eli Sharabi to WH

Sharabi is set to fly to Washington on Monday and his meeting with the US president is scheduled for Tuesday, Sharabi's brother said. 

Mystery tattooed hostage in Hamas video identified as Nimrod Cohen

The family said it had identified Cohen, whose face is blurred, via a tattoo that appeared on his arm.

Eli Sharabi's testimony from Hamas hell must be watched by everyone

After his interview with Channel 12's Uvda, everyone should be listening to Eli Sharabi.

US Special Envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu (illustrative)

Netanyahu: Hamas to face consequences for refusing to release hostages

On the first day of the framework, half of the living hostages and the remains of deceased hostages will be released.

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