Gaza hostages
On October 7, 2023, several Hamas terrorists infiltrated southern Israel and managed to take several hundred people back to Gaza as hostages, in addition to murdering over 1,200 people.
Their safety has been the subject of great concern to the Israeli public, who campaign for their release and safety as the IDF's war on Hamas continues. So far, several hostages have been released, most of them due to a ceasefire and prisoner exchange. Several hostages, including some who had been held captive by Hamas for several years prior to the war, were further released as part of the 2025 ceasefire and hostage release deal.
It is currently unknown exactly how many hostages are currently alive in Gaza.
Several wounded in strike on Gaza church, Russia condemns Israeli air strikes on Syria
Police collect testimony from Rotter victim in US with FBI • US strikes reportedly only destroyed one of three Iranian nuclear sites • French court rules for release of Lebanese terrorist
Significant progress in hostage talks following further Israeli flexibility, sources tell 'Post'
Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s father expresses frustration with Netanyahu as latest truce talks falter
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Ilana Gritzwesky, former Gaza hostage, recounts abuse in captivity
The former hostage gave testimony about the sexual abuse she endured at the hands of Hamas terrorists after being taken into captivity on October 7.
'I asked for a realistic plan': Netanyahu pushes IDF for alternatives to Gaza humanitarian city
The IDF also presented the timeline for establishing the humanitarian city, where Israel would move 600,000 Palestinians, and is estimated to take several months, and possibly up to a year to build.
Tank explosion kills three soldiers in north Gaza, IDF soldier takes own life on northern base
Degel Hatorah announces exit from gov't • EU sees some good signs on Gaza aid but more needed • Israel submits third map for ceasefire negotiations
Between the public and private: Focusing on the news and life in Israel - opinion
While we go about our daily private lives, public life seems to stay largely the same, with no resolution to the conflict.
Trump says he hopes for Gaza deal within a week
Trump told reporters, "We are talking and hopefully we're going to get that straightened out over the next week."
Former hostage Agam Berger performs at Air Force pilot's graduation ceremony
Berger performed the song "They Will Always Wait for You" alongside the IDF's military band.
Mother of Gaza hostage: 'Without immediate medical treatment, Alon will lose his eyesight'
Idit Ohel pleaded with members of the cabinet to bring her son home, citing a new medical report stating that Alon may completely lose his vision if not given critical treatment.
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.
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."
'A Little Something': New album by 'Post' senior editor that touches on themes of war, hostages
Consisting of 11 songs that were written over the course of the past two years, the album is David Brinn’s second and is the fulfillment of a lifelong passion for music.
Surgeons remove bullet lodged in ex-hostage Daniella Gilboa's ankle since Oct. 7
Gilboa noted in her Instagram post that the day of her surgery was "one of the happiest days of [her] life."
