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.
Awaiting Hamas's response: Will an expanded IDF ground operation free hostages, defeat Hamas?
Senior IDF officials claim that they have exhausted the military moves and that the political echelon needs to come up with a new strategy to release the hostages.
Liri Albag at hostage rally: Only the hostage issue remains after striking Iran and its proxies
Israeli officials dampen optimism on hostage deal progress after Trump's comments - report
Trump doubles down on calls to cancel Netanyahu trial, reach Gaza ceasefire
Between a rock and a hard space: Israel's dilemma over hostages on Korach parasha - opinion
Let us bring home who and what we can, not only the living and the dead, but the truth that Jewish life is precious, and unity is not an aspiration but a lifeline.
US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff to visit Cairo for hostage deal-ceasefire talks - report
Witkoff's visit comes amid positive indications that there will be "notable progress in negotiations with a relative change in the tone of statements issued by Israel."
Netanyahu in process of negotiations with Hamas, Iran launches new special legal group
IDF strikes Gaza, southern Lebanon • Hostage families meet with Marco Rubio • Trump says Gaza ceasefire could be reached next week
Trump says Gaza ceasefire will be reached next week
Trump's comments come after his recent success in arranging an Iran-Israel ceasefire, ending a 12 day war.
'And now - the hostages': Families, advocates for missing want Israel to refocus on their plight
Now, with Israel claiming victory over Iran, Israeli life is returning to normal — but with the searing losses of the latest war reshaping reality.
Israel not sending delegation for hostage deal talks to Qatar, Egypt for now, sources tell 'Post'
Meanwhile, high-level talks are underway in Cairo between senior Egyptian officials, Steve Witkoff representative Bishara Bahbah, and senior Hamas representatives.
‘Hamas is weak’: Hostage families tell Trump now is the time to make a deal
"Trump - you have achieved a tremendous achievement in Iran,” the families said. “Hamas is weak - take advantage of this historic moment to bring all 50 hostages home."
Egypt extends invitation for Israeli hostage delegation to Cairo for talks, source tells 'Post'
Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani reported that there will be indirect talks between Hamas and Israel to reach a ceasefire.
Ron Dermer is 'God’s messenger,' Shas chairman Arye Deri claims after joint Iran strikes
Speaking to Channel 14’s Yinon Magal, Deri noted that if the government had been dissolved the night before Israel struck Iran, President Trump might not have agreed to join.
Protests to bring back the hostages resume despite security concerns
While still subdued due to the threat of Iranian missiles strikes, protesters gathered around the country to call for the return of the hostages.
Israel cannot afford to lose focus to win against Iran and secure the hostages' release - editorial
There is no time to wait and asses the situation, we must act quickly to secure the hostages' release and win against Iran.
