Hostage

'I wanted to show what happened on Oct 7': Yariv Mozer discusses Emmy-winning doc.

Yariv Mozer reflects on his Emmy-winning documentary, 'We Will Dance Again,' shedding light on the Nova massacre and the ongoing fight to bring home hostages still held by Hamas.

 YARIV MOZER, second from left, with other members of his production team at the Emmy Awards in New York on June 26.
 L to R: US President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against backdrop of hostage posters.

Trump working to advance deal to release all Israeli hostages held in Gaza - exclusive

 Hostage families demonstrate for Israel to move forward with phase two of the hostage-ceasefire deal, February 11, 2025.

Israeli officials dampen optimism on hostage deal progress after Trump's comments - report

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump shake hands following a meeting in the White House, in Washington, April 7, 2025.

Trump doubles down on calls to cancel Netanyahu trial, reach Gaza ceasefire


'Hamas are coming,' pro-Palestinian group scream at fundraiser attended by Noa Argamani

A video of the incident shared by Argamani claimed that the alleged PSG members also blocked attendees from entering and exiting the building.

Noa Argamani addresses a crowd gathered in Washington, DC for a national prayer for the return of the hostages.

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.

 PROTESTERS CALL for the release of the hostages, in Tel Aviv, last week. On each photo cut-out, are the words: ‘Still in Gaza.’ The war isn’t really over – because for 50 families, and for all of us, the hostages are still not home, says the writer.

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

 US President Donald Trump meets Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington DC, April 7, 2025

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.

 L to R: US President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against backdrop of hostage posters.

'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.

 A PROTEST march takes place in Tel Aviv last week, with the call for an immediate release of the hostages. The ‘now’ demand has been prominent in speeches, online messaging, banners, and posters in connection with the hostages taken by Hamas and other terrorist groups in Gaza, the writer notes.

‘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." 

 L to R: US President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against backdrop of hostage posters.

After Operation Rising Lion, Hamas should learn they have nowhere else to turn - editorial

The Israeli delegation heading to Cairo for talks with Hamas must hold Israel’s recent military achievements and the disintegration of Iran’s nuclear capabilities over the negotiating table.

Hamas terrorists seen before a hostage release in Gaza City, February 1, 2025

Freed hostage Eli Sharabi receives book award

Sharabi: 'No matter what cards life deals you, it is in your hands, always, in every moment, the choice to die, and the choice to live.'

 ELI SHARABI receives a Golden Book award from the Israel Book Publishers Association.

Now end the war in Gaza: Hostage families call to bring them home after Iran ceasefire reports

The Hostage Family forum called to expand the ceasefire to include Gaza, while the Tikva Forum called for increased political, diplomatic, and military pressure on Hamas.

 Demonstrators protest against the Israeli government and for the release of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip outside military headquarters in Tel Aviv, June 7 2025.

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.

Poster of hostage Yonatan Mordechai Samerano during demonstrations for the hostages still held in Gaza.

Murdered on her morning walk: IDF recovers body of Ofra Keidar from Gaza Strip

Ofra Keidar is believed to be the first member of Kibbutz Be'eri to be murdered and abducted from her kibbutz on October 7.

 Former hostage Ofra Keidar whose body was returned to Israel, June 22, 2025