Hostage

Freed hostage Alexander Sasha Troufanov reveals sexual harassment trauma during Gaza captivity

Troufanov noticed the hidden camera set up to watch him naked, and took the shower anyway, while trying to hide his private parts, he told BBC in an interview during his visit to London.

 Former hostage Alexander Sasha Troufanov spoke publicly for the first time on March 1, 2025
 Hostage posters seen at the Hostages' Square in Tel Aviv, January 14, 2025

Israel’s hostage dilemma: The need for clear, firm guidelines to break the cycle - editorial

 Israeli Police and IDF solodiers in line to pay their respects as the funeral procession of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, the last hostage from Gaza, makes its way to Gvili's Negev hometown of Meitar on Jan. 28, 2026.

Ran Gvili's funeral procession in pictures: Last hostage heads to final rest as crowds line streets

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in addence at returned Gaza hostage, Ran Gvili's funeral.

WATCH: Final hostage Ran Gvili arrives in Negev hometown of Meitar for burial


NYC Mayor Eric Adams meets PM Netanyahu at Kirya in Tel Aviv during Israel visit

Netanyahu's office "thanked Mayor Adams for his great support of Israel and for being a true friend of the Jewish people" in a statement about the meeting.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

WATCH NOW: General Assembly leaders discuss how to confront antisemitism

Thirty years after Rabin’s assassination, the GA hosts a critical discussion on whether lasting peace is still achievable in the current geopolitical landscape.

Freed hostages at the Opening Session of the 2025 JFNA GA, 16 November 2025

Remembering Lt. Hadar Goldin and the heroism of Capt. Eitan Fund - opinion

After 11 years, Lt. Hadar Goldin’s remains have been returned and laid to rest, his heroism and that of Capt. Eitan Fund, who first recovered his remains, brings peace to his family and nation.

LT. HADAR GOLDIN is laid to rest at the military cemetery in Kfar Saba last Tuesday.

Never again: Executing Hamas terrorists best way for Israel to prevent future kidnappings - opinion

KNOW COMMENT: It is time to have a public debate on the issue of hostage and prisoner exchanges before Hamas can seize any more.

Palestinian prisoners are released by Israel in a swap for hostages and a ceasefire last month. The release of over 2,000 terrorists, including hardened and experienced Palestinian mass murderers, will incentivize future kidnappings, the writer argues.

Lt. Hadar Goldin, death penalty, & Trump's pardon request: Israel's week that changed everything

In the inaugural episode of The Deep Dive, host Jacob Laznik sits with Jerusalem Post experts to discuss the week's most pressing issues.

The Deep Dive

Yom Kippur War veteran, grandfather, soccer lover: Who was slain hostage Meny Godard? - explainer

His children describe him as “a family man who cared for everyone around him” and a “man of the sea.”

Deceased Gaza hostage Meny Godard.

Yonatan Shamriz, brother of deceased hostage, to launch political career

Sources close to Shamriz told Walla that he is "seriously considering" creating his own party to "represent the new generation that has decided to stand up and take responsibility for this country."

The Civilian October 7 memorial ceremony at Hayarkon Park in Tel Aviv, marking two years since the October 7 massacre, October 7, 2025.

Death penalty for terrorists bill, funeral for Lt. Hadar Goldin after 11 years - November 11, 2025

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir salutes as he stands with the family of fallen soldier Lt. Hadar Goldin at his funeral in Kfar Saba Military Cemetery, November 11, 2025.

Hamas, Red Cross resume searches for hostage remains in Gaza's Shejaia - Al Jazeera

There are four hostages whose remains are still held by terrorists in the strip, namely Meny Godard, Staff-Sergeant Major Ran Gvili, Dror Or, and Thai national Sudthisak Rinthalak.

Hamas and Red Cross workers searching for the bodies of deceased Israeli hostages in Shejaia, Gaza. November 4, 2025.

Fighting for Israel's unity is best way to honor Hadar Goldin's memory - editorial

As Hadar is laid to rest on Tuesday, let’s hope the nation honors his memory by focusing on what brings us together rather than what separates us.

Israelis gather outside the home of Lt. Hadar Goldin, whose body has been held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip since 2014, in Kfar Saba, November 8, 2025.