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Hostage Families' Forum asks to join legal case against Netanyahu aide Yonatan Urich

"His actions were not inconsequential; they directly and immediately endangered the lives of hostages at the time," wrote the Forum.

 Yonatan Urich, adviser to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen before a press conference in Tel Aviv on October 3, 2022.
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THE SANCTIONS imposed on Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich (right) and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir are galling, and the accusation of ‘settler violence’ is false, the writer argues.

Netanyahu confirms Israeli strike on Gaza church, US 'did not support' Israel's actions in Syria

 Family of hostage Alon Ohel at Tel Aviv's Hostage Square, April 28, 2025.

Mother of Gaza hostage: 'Without immediate medical treatment, Alon will lose his eyesight'


Trump says he hopes for Gaza deal in a week, Sa'ar tells Iranian counterpart to 'relax a little'

IDF missile misfire kills six children, injures 17 at Gaza aid site • Netanyahu to meet with small group of ministers to discuss hostage deal • IDF stray fire wounds soldier

 US PRESIDENT Donald Trump speaks next to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick during a cabinet meeting at the White House, earlier this week.

Most Israelis favor single-phase deal to return hostages, end Gaza war - N12 poll

The survey found that 74% of respondents back such a deal, while 12% oppose an agreement that would bring the war to a close.

 Demonstrators take part in a protest to demand the immediate release of all hostages held in Gaza since Hamas's October 7, 2023 massacre, near the US Consulate in Tel Aviv, July 7, 2025.

Hamas likely to step up efforts to kidnap IDF troops, experts warn - report

"No doubt Hamas will increase its attempts to take new hostages, including bodies of dead soldiers and civilians,” Tel Aviv University's Palestinian studies forum head Michael Milshtein said.

 HAMAS TERRORISTS keep guard on the day Hamas handed over deceased hostages, in Khan Yunis, Feb. 20, 2025.

Matan Angrest's bag recovered by IDF from Gaza

His mother, Anat, posted on X/Twitter that "Matan's bag was returned to me this week in a black plastic bag. How and when will Matan return?"

Matan Angrest's bag which was recovered by the IDF in the Gaza Strip, which was then sent to the hostage's mother.

Grapevine, July 11, 2025: When the writer becomes the story

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 JERUSALEM POST Editor-in-Chief Zvika Klein, who is one of a handful of Israeli journalists who have more than once been among the recipients of B’nai B’rith journalism awards, is interviewed by Yuna Leibzon.

Four saved from Red Sea ship sunk by Houthis, crew still held captive

The Houthis are believed to be holding six of the Eternity C's complement of 22 crew and three guards, maritime security sources said.

 Eternity C cargo ship; illustrative

Ben-Gvir claims Gaza ceasefire negotiations encourage Hamas to continue kidnapping Israelis

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called on Netanyahu to stop negotations with Hamas terrorists after the attempted kidnapping led to the death of an IDF soldier on Wednesday.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir seen over posters of Israeli hostages in Gaza

Witkoff: Points of contention between Israel, Hamas ceasefire drop from four to one

The main difficulty in the hostage deal talks in Qatar is the issue of maps, meaning the deployment of IDF troops during the ceasefire.

US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff speaks during a dinner with US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Blue Room of the White House, July 7, 2025

'Partial deal would be a death sentence': Hostage families in Washington rally for complete deal

Families of hostages gathered in Washington and pleaded for a ceasefire that "leaves no one behind," as Trump and Netanyahu are set to meet on Monday evening.

 Hostage families gathered in Washington DC ahead of Netanyahu's meeting with Trump.

Netanyahu stresses Hamas's military capabilities must be destroyed ahead of US visit

PM: Israel committed to remaining vigilant, preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons • 'Opportunity to expand circle of peace'

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara seen boarding the Wing of Zion ahead of a trip to the United States, July 6, 2025

Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal possible, despite Hamas changes to truce proposal - exclusive

The gaps between Israel and Hamas are narrow, a source familiar with the talks told The Jerusalem Post.

 Families of Israelis who were killed in recent war and of hostages held in the Gaza Strip set up a tent near the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem, urging the government not to end the war in Gaza, July 6, 2025.