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Karina Ariev replaces poster calling for her release with call for return of hostages

"On 07.10.2023, my world was destroyed," she wrote on Instagram. "My friends were murdered before my eyes, and I was kidnapped to Gaza."

Brother of hostage Alon Ohel: Without a deal, there may be no one left to save

After nearly 500 days, the Ohel family received the first sign of life from their son, but the harrowing descriptions of his condition raise fears that time is running out.

13/02/2025

Family of captive Alon Ohel says 'sign of life' received Sunday for first time

"After 492 days of uncertainty, we received our first sign of life today - our Alon is alive. He is wounded and not receiving medical treatment," his family stated.

Slain hostage Itzhak Elgarat returned to Israel, family confirms

Elgarat, aged 69, was abducted from his home in Kibbutz Nir Oz by Hamas terrorists on October 7. 

Sheba Medical Center to receive hostages as they are released from Gaza

This decision was made following consultations with ministry officials and a review of the hospital’s readiness to handle their anticipated medical needs.

In Israel and across the world, Jews are feeling hope – and getting ready for heartbreak

The impending hostage release sparks hope, mourning, and questions about Gaza captives.

By BEN SALES/JTA
18/01/2025

Hostage family describes turmoil of waiting for a deal: 'No name for this feeling'

Freeing the hostages is a crucial part of what these soldiers fought for, hostage family member Udi Goren said.

16/01/2025
 A woman takes part in a protest demanding a hostage deal, in Tel Aviv, Israel, February 1, 2024

Gaza hostage deal: Negotiations between Israel, Hamas persist as signing delayed

Territorial concessions among issues cited on Hamas's radar • Hamas source to Reuters: Israel did not submit maps of IDF's Gaza withdrawal

Majority of Israelis willing to release terrorists with blood on hands for deal

Some 37% of Jewish Israelis and 14% of Arab Israelis prefer that Israel "not agree to demands that would force it to halt the war and allow Hamas to survive, as resuming the war may not be feasible.”

12/01/2025

Hostage mom tells JPost Summit: 'I'm not counting days, I'm counting minutes'

Thr stressed mother has not touched her son's messy room since October 7, and greets him every morning in his empty room.

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