Hostage
Gaza border communities fear 'return to October 6 policy' as Hamas violates ceasefire - N12
In an online forum, citizens of the Gaza Envelope are concerned that the situation will grow worse, and are demanding a discussion in the Knesset.
Kibbutz Nir Oz closes chapter as last hostage returns, continues to await remaining hostages
Grapevine November 9, 2025: Celebrating freedom
'Hamas said no one would fight for us:' Rom Braslavski, Nimrod Cohen first time at Hostages Square
Forensic Institute head explains how slain Gaza hostages identified
In addition to identifying hostages, Institute of Forensic Medicine Director Dr. Chen Kugel spoke about the moment he found himself identifying the body of Hamas terrorist leader Yahya Sinwar.
Hamas claims remains of slain hostage Hadar Goldin were recovered in Rafah, Al Jazeera reports
Following the Al Jazeera report, a security source confirmed to Maariv that hostage remains were being recovered by the terror group from the Israeli-controlled side of the Yellow Line.
Lior Rudaeff, the grandfather who died protecting his community, returns home
A husband, father, and grandfather, longtime Nir Yitzhak resident Lior Rudaeff was a member of the kibbutz’s response team when he was murdered by Palestinian Islamic Jihad on October 7, 2023.
Starved, blindfolded, beaten: Ex-hostage Rom Braslavski recalls torture in captivity
Braslavski's captors significantly worsened his situation in March 2025, after the second ceasefire deal concluded.
IDF confirms that hostage remains returned last night belong to 'man of the land' Lior Rudaeff
"Lior was a man of the land, family, and community. A volunteer, a neighbor, and a true friend who was always there for everyone," Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak wrote in a statement.
'Today you are finally home': Oz Daniel laid to rest after two years in Hamas captivity
Thousands of people, including family, friends, and military officials, gathered Thursday for Sergeant Major Oz Daniel's funeral. Attendees included President Herzog, MK Benny Gantz, Gal Hirsch.
Hostage families, fallen soldier relatives, urge national unity at Rabin memorial ceremony
In the shadow of Rabin’s assassination, youth movements gathered to call for healing and national unity in Israel.
US convenes UNSC, submits resolution regarding Gaza force, Israel not informed beforehand, NSC says
The resolution, submitted by the US with the objective of establishing the International Stabilization Force in Gaza, has not yet been discussed in Israel.
'Goal was to crush my dignity': Former hostage Rom Braslavski says PIJ sexually assaulted him
"It was sexual violence, and its main purpose was to humiliate me," Braslavski said. "The goal was to crush my dignity. And that's exactly what he did."
WATCH: IDF confirms death of Hamas terrorist who held six hostages
Zaid Zaki Abd al-Hadi was killed during a strike conducted on October 29, 2025, thanks to a joint operation by the IDF and the Shin Bet.
‘Relief but no rest’: Slain hostage Itay Chen’s family gives first statement to media since return
“Our personal journey may have reached its conclusion, but not the hostage families’ collective journey - we will NOT rest, will NOT stop, until the last hostage returns home," said Ruby Chen.
