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 a hypothetical agreement between Israel and Hamas that would see the hostages, living and dead, released from captivity back to Israel.
Such a deal was implemented in the early days of the war, in November 2023, where many hostages were released over the course of a few days. A much longer one was implemented in early 2025, which saw many hostages released from captivity in exchange for the release of high numbers of Palestinian security prisoners.
Security forces kill terrorist who held Emily Damari hostage in his Gaza home
Quneita was a member of Hamas' Al-Furqan Battalions' military intelligence battalion, and infiltrated Israel on October 7.
Military action following lack of hostage deal: Netanyahu’s path forward in Gaza - analysis
Gaza hostage talks stalled by Knesset recess, not IDF troop placement - analysis
Mother of Gaza hostage: 'Without immediate medical treatment, Alon will lose his eyesight'
Netanyahu to brief small group of ministers on progress in Gaza hostage-ceasefire talks
The meeting will focus on whether to approve the presentation of new maps in the Doha talks, which, along with IDF deployment, has been Israel's main point of contention.
Most Israelis favor single-phase deal to return hostages, end Gaza war - N12 poll
The survey found that 74% of respondents back such a deal, while 12% oppose an agreement that would bring the war to a close.
PMO: Hamas is sabotaging hostage deal negotiations to pressure Israeli public
"Hamas rejected the Qatari proposal, is creating obstacles, refuses to compromise, and accompanies the talks with psychological warfare aimed at sabotaging the negotiations."
Matan Angrest's bag recovered by IDF from Gaza
His mother, Anat, posted on X/Twitter that "Matan's bag was returned to me this week in a black plastic bag. How and when will Matan return?"
Strategy over spectacle: The message behind Netanyahu's low-key, high-stakes US visit
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: Netanyahu's quiet trip to Washington proves that the two were meeting for impact, not optics.
Grapevine, July 11, 2025: When the writer becomes the story
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
There is significant progress in hostage talks following new Israeli proposal, source tells 'Post'
Netanyahu said, “I believe there’s a good chance we will reach a ceasefire, and it will bring us closer to the goal I have set.”
Gaza hostage survivors Sasha Troufanov and Sapir Cohen announce engagement
In the months leading up to their engagement, the couple reunited after Troufanov was released from captivity after 498 days held by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
'Time has run out': Netanyahu should not return from Washington without a hostage deal - editorial
Fifty hostages remain in Hamas captivity in Gaza, and no regional win can overshadow that. If there is, do not leave Washington and Doha without it.
'Partial deal would be a death sentence': Hostage families in Washington rally for complete deal
Families of hostages gathered in Washington and pleaded for a ceasefire that "leaves no one behind," as Trump and Netanyahu are set to meet on Monday evening.
Katz: Continuing war in uncontrolled Gaza territory would unnecessarily endanger hostages
This contradicts statements from other ministers who called for a complete victory over Gaza and against a partial deal.
