Gaza hostages
Ran Gvili's return: Israel did not 'win,' it negotiated and paid a price - opinion
The return of Ran Gvili’s body does not mean Hamas has been defeated. It does not mean justice has been served. It means something narrower, heavier, and more tragic: that the price has been paid.
‘It felt like victory’: IDF dentist on identifying last Gaza hostage Ran Gvili - interview
The final hostage returns to Israel: Can healing begin?
Trump says Hamas was 'big factor' in return of hostages, 'looks like Hamas will disarm'
No second phase without the return of Ran Gvili's remains - editorial
The return of fallen hostages is not a secondary issue to be postponed; it is a core obligation. Israel and the US should not allow themselves to be trapped in that pattern again.
Brother of former hostage Avera Mengitsu missing, police ask public for help with search
Ashgara Mengistu, a 34-year-old resident of Ashkelon, left his mother's home in Ma'ale Adumim on Sunday and hasn't been seen since, the police reported.
Noam Bettan wins Next Star reality show, to represent Israel at Eurovision 2026
Noam Bettan wins Next Star for Eurovision and prepares to showcase his soulful performance for Israel on the world stage in Vienna.
Family of slain hostage sues UNRWA for alleged role in October 7 kidnapping, murder
The lawsuit names UNRWA, a UNRWA employee alleged to have taken part in the attack, and several current and former senior UNRWA officials as defendants.
Bereaved families protest Knesset debate on political probe into Oct. 7 failings
Bereaved families, victims of the October 7 attacks, and parents of former hostages attended the panel.
Parents of slain Gaza hostages Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Roni Eshel to release memoirs of experience
Goldberg-Polin, mother of Hersh, will release an intimate memoir this spring, while Eshel, father of Roni, is publishing a book chronicling the 34 days before learning of his daughter’s death.
'I'm sorry for bringing you into such a cruel world': Yarden Bibas mourns Kfir on his 3rd birthday
Kfir, his older brother Ariel, and his mother Shiri were all murdered by Hamas terrorists after being taken hostage on October 7. His father was the only survivor of the family.
Former hostage Rom Braslavski files assault complaint against Israeli singer's partner
A source told Maariv the partner shouted at him, “Just because you were a hostage doesn’t mean you can talk however you want,” and then went on to assault his friend.
Israel cannot heal from war with Hamas while Ran Gvili remains in Gaza - editorial
If Israel is to move from war to recovery and from pain to reconstruction, Rani must be returned.
'Every day I planned an escape': Ariel Cunio shares details of Hamas captivity - exclusive
Ariel and his brother David, who were some of the longest-held living Israeli hostages taken by Hamas on October 7, have begun a Fuente Latina media tour this month.
