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Former Biden official: Netanyahu blocked July 2024 hostage deal, prolonged war by six months

"I would say most of my former colleagues think that President Biden should have put more pressure on Israel to conduct the war differently and end it sooner," ex-Biden aide Gordon wrote.

 US President Joe Biden meets with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office at the White House, July 25, 2024
The new sign, officially renaming the plaza to Hostages Square.

Almost three years after Oct. 7, 'Hostages Square' becomes official name of Tel Aviv Museum plaza

Family members of slain hostages spoke of the lack of government support and emotional struggle at Knesset panel. April 19, 2026.

'I feel invisible’: Families of slain hostages warn Knesset panel they lack gov't support

A station wall layered with portraits, stickers, and memorial notes – an everyday map of loss, kept in public view long after the headlines moved on.

The faces of hostages and victims persist: A call for justice after October 7


Family of captive Alon Ohel says 'sign of life' received Sunday for first time

"After 492 days of uncertainty, we received our first sign of life today - our Alon is alive. He is wounded and not receiving medical treatment," his family stated.

 DJURIC’S COUSIN: Alon Ohel, 22, taken captive at the Supernova festival.

Slain hostage Itzhak Elgarat returned to Israel, family confirms

Elgarat, aged 69, was abducted from his home in Kibbutz Nir Oz by Hamas terrorists on October 7. 

 Itzhak Elgarat

Sheba Medical Center to receive hostages as they are released from Gaza

This decision was made following consultations with ministry officials and a review of the hospital’s readiness to handle their anticipated medical needs.

Helicopter landing pad at Sheba Medical Center, ahead of hostage release

In Israel and across the world, Jews are feeling hope – and getting ready for heartbreak

The impending hostage release sparks hope, mourning, and questions about Gaza captives.

 Eli Bibas holds pictures of his grandsons, who remain hostages in Gaza, during a pre-Passover rally in Tel Aviv.

Hostage family describes turmoil of waiting for a deal: 'No name for this feeling'

Freeing the hostages is a crucial part of what these soldiers fought for, hostage family member Udi Goren said.

 Udi Goren, holding a photo of his cousin Tal Haimi, held captive in Gaza for nearly 470 days.

Gaza hostage deal: Negotiations between Israel, Hamas persist as signing delayed - source

Territorial concessions among issues cited on Hamas's radar • Hamas source to Reuters: Israel did not submit maps of IDF's Gaza withdrawal

 A woman takes part in a protest demanding a hostage deal, in Tel Aviv, Israel, February 1, 2024

Majority of Israelis willing to release terrorists with blood on hands for deal, survey shows

Some 37% of Jewish Israelis and 14% of Arab Israelis prefer that Israel "not agree to demands that would force it to halt the war and allow Hamas to survive, as resuming the war may not be feasible.”

 Hamas terrorists who were caught during the October 7 massacre and during the IDF operation in the Gaza Strip, seen at a courtyard in a prison in southern Israel, February 14, 2024

Hostage mom tells JPost Summit: 'I'm not counting days, I'm counting minutes'

Thr stressed mother has not touched her son's messy room since October 7, and greets him every morning in his empty room.

 Shelly Shem Tov, mother of Gaza hostage Omer Shem ... em Post Miami Summit gala on December 9, 2024

Woman tears down hostage posters, identified as NYC Mayor Adams's employee

Sutherland, 25, did not suffer significant consequences. She reportedly was required to take "multicultural training" and had a note added to her file.

 Screenshot of video showing Nallah Sutherland tearing down hostage posters

Yarden Bibas turns 35 in second birthday as Hamas hostage

Bibas's family - his wife Shiri and two young children Kfir and Ariel, were also taken hostage on October 7 and are still held captive.

 Yarden Bibas celebrating a past birthday