Hostage

'Beaten brutally in Gaza': Mother of ex-hostage Elkana Bohbot shares story of son's captivity

For Ruchama Bohbot, her son Elkana’s return is both a miracle and a reminder of the pain still felt by families waiting for their loved ones to come home.

Former Israeli hostage Elkana Bohbot reacts as he returns home after leaving the hospital, following his release from captivity in Gaza, in Mevaseret Zion, Israel, October 19, 2025.
Murdered hostage Sergeant Major (res.) Tal Haimi, 41, whose remains were returned to Israel on October 20, 2025.

Sergeant Major (res.) Tal Haimi, the 'Defender of Nir Yitzhak' - explainer

Over 150 lone soldiers join the IDF through Garin Tzabar Scouts program.

Tune into today's top stories: 2 IDF soldiers killed, Arab crime networks - October 20, 2025

EVYATAR DAVID arrives at Rabin Medical Center-Beilinson Campus after his release from captivity in Gaza. Starved by Hamas into a human skeleton, he can now sit at the dinner table, surrounded by a garden of nourishment and life, state the writers.

Israel’s new beginning: Freed hostages and a new tomorrow - opinion


Behind the medical decision: Why some hostages were released from hospitals earlier than others

Since their release from captivity, some of the freed hostages have already returned home, while others are still hospitalized under close supervision.

Released hostage Nimrod Cohen arrives to Ichilov hospital in Tel Aviv, October 13, 2025.

Hamas says it located deceased Gaza hostage, to return remains today if conditions 'suitable'

Hamas's armed wing announced that the discovery was made during ongoing search operations.

Hamas terrorists stand as heavy machinery operates at a site where searches for deceased hostages kidnapped by Hamas during the October 7 attack on Israel are underway amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, October 19, 2025

WATCH: Who are the slain Gaza hostages being returned by Hamas to Israel?

Shifra Jacobs tells the stories of 28 hostages murdered in Gaza, whose bodies are gradually being returned to Israel under the US-brokered peace plan.

IDF troops receive remains of killed hostages at official ceremony, October 14, 2025.

'A brother to all of Israel': Deceased Gaza hostage Uriel Baruch laid to rest

He is survived by his wife Racheli, and his two children, Shalev and Ofek, as well as his parents and siblings.

The funeral procession of Uriel Baruch, may his memory be blessed, is now taking place in Rishon Lezion.

Who was Ronen Engel, the Hamas hostage kidnapped and killed on October 7? - explainer

Engel fell while "protecting his family and fighting terrorists" during the October 7 massacre, the kibbutz eulogized.

Ronen Engel, from Kibbutz Nir Oz

Two police officers injured in protests, Ceasfire resumes after Hamas violation kills two soldiers

Netanyahu says Gaza crossings will reopen for aid when Hamas bombing ceases • Maj. Yaniv Kula, St.-Sgt. Itay Yavetz killed in Rafah • Hamas says it located deceased Gaza hostage

Pallbearers carry the coffin of Israeli hostage Tamir Nimrodi, a soldier who, according to the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, was kidnapped alive from his military base during the deadly October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas. October 16, 2025.

'Thank you for bringing her back in a coffin': Families of murdered hostages lash out at Netanyahu

Relatives of murdered hostages criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu, with one aunt sarcastically “thanking” him for returning her niece “in a coffin” and others accusing the government of neglect.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen with hostage posters (illustrative)

'We are one people with nowhere to go,' Berman twins say in first message since Gaza release

Hostage twins Gali and Ziv Berman published their first video statement since their release from terror captivity in the Gaza Strip shortly before their release from Sheba Medical Center.

Brothers Gali Berman and Ziv Berman, released hostages, who were kidnapped during the deadly October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas and taken to Gaza, arrive at Sheba Medical Center, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, in Ramat Gan, Israel October 13, 2025.

'The struggle has not ended': Hostage families rally to bring slain captives home

Orna Neutra, mother of slain hostage Omer Neutra, pushed for US President Trump to pressure Hamas to return the remaining 18 hostages' bodies.

Israelis protest for the return of the 18 slain Gaza hostages on October 18, 2025.

FM Gideon Sa'ar decries Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer fan ban in call with British counterpart Cooper

Sa'ar expressed to FM Cooper that Israel expects the Birmingham Police ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans to be reversed.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar speaks during a stakeout before attending a Security Council meeting at UN headquarters in New York City, U.S., August 5, 2025.

WATCH: Israeli man confronted while removing sign calling for return of deceased hostages

The man was confronted by a woman who claimed to have paid for the poster of the 21 hostages.

A poster of hostage Bipin Joshi, a citizen of Nepal, is displayed at the protest camp for hostages kidnapped during the deadly October 7 attack, in the vicinity of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Jerusalem residence, amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, in Jerusale