Hostage

IDF kills Hamas commander involved in holding Noa Argamani, 11 other hostages

The IDF said the two terrorists had advanced attacks against Israeli troops and civilians throughout the war, and worked to restore Hamas's military capabilities.

IDF kills Ihab Jamil Abu Taqiya who held multiple hostages in Gaza. October 30, 2026
 Levi Salem Musa Marhabi.

Who is Levi Salem Musa Marhabi, the Yemeni Jew held hostage by the Houthis?

Elkana Bohbot with his wife Rivka Bohbot on October 19, 2025.

Former hostage Elkana Bohbot recalls how faith, family helped him survive Hamas captivity

Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot speaks during a conference organized by the Israel Democracy Institute in Tel Aviv, October 15, 2026

'An insane reality': Eisenkot accuses Netanyahu of blocking hostage deal despite unanimous support


Smotrich cancels visit to Kibbutz Be'eri following opposition by hostages' families, residents

During an interview for Nadav Perry's podcast on Sunday, Smotrich claimed a critical role in how the war played out and in bringing back the hostages from Gaza.

Bezalel Smotrich.

'You don't protect me': Former hostage's father shouts at Smotrich mid-speech

Speaking with Gideon Oko and Amichai Atali on 103FM radio, Miran criticized Smotrich over his conduct during the two years in which Israelis were held in Gaza.

RELEASED ISRAELI hostage Omri Miran, with his father Dani, October 28, 2025.

Smotrich claims hostages returned thanks to his opposition to earlier Gaza deal

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said he drew a line with Netanyahu and had a necessary role in returning the hostages after October 7.

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich holds a press conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem, May 19, 2026.

State Archives releases thousands of documents for Entebbe rescue's 50th anniversary

Alongside previously released materials, the State Archives is publishing in full the files related to the Entebbe operation, some of which had already been partially disclosed.

A police officer clears the way for rescued Air France hostages arriving in Tel Aviv after returning from Entebbe

October Council marks 1,000 days since October 7 massacre, calls for state commission of inquiry

The press conference was attended by bereaved families, hostage families, survivors, and representatives, who called on Israel's public to demand the establishment of a state commission of inquiry.

A PRESS conference marking 1,000 days since the October 7 massacre, June 25, 2026.

Twenty years since Gilad Schalit's abduction, newly released IDF logs show real-time confusion

The new records rest mostly on reports that an IDF command center received in real time via communications devices with soldiers in the field, as well as handwritten reports and updates.

In this handout photo provided by the IDF, freed Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit (2nd R) walks with Defence Minister Ehud Barak (L), Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (2nd, L) and IDF Chief of General Staff Benny Gantz (R) at Tel Nof Airbase on October 18, 2011 in central Israel.

Former hostage condemns UN special rapporteur's silence on Hamas's October 7 sexual violence

"Your report speaks about violence against women. Why is there no mention of Hamas?" Gritzewsky demanded from the Special Rapporteur, Reem Alsalem.

Ilana Gritzewsky speaking at the United Nations Security Council, August 27, 2025.

Silenced no more: The Israeli women who documented Hamas's October 7 sexual crimes

New 298-page Civil Commission report details Oct. 7 sexual violence, based on thousands of photos, videos, and interviews, finding social media was used as a tool of psychological warfare.

Civil Commission’s chairwoman Dr. Cochava Elkayam-Levy (bottom), and Merav Israeli-Amarant, CEO. (Photos: Chen Schimmel)

'I have a mission': Guy Gilboa-Dalal recounts sexual violence he experienced in Hamas captivity

In an interview with First Lady Michal Herzog, Gilboa-Dalal said that he feels he has a mission to use his voice to empower victims of sexual assault.

Guy Gilboa-Dalal speaks to First Lady Michal Herzog on his experiences with sexual assault during Hamas captivity, June 18, 2026.

US sentences former Taliban commander to 42 years in prison for terrorism, taking hostages

The charges are based on his role as a Taliban commander in Afghanistan, leading attacks against US serviceman and allies, and taking hostages between 2007 and 2009.

Former Taliban commander Haji Najibullah, previously accused of kidnapping an American journalist, appears on charges related to murdering three US troops in Afghanistan in 2008 during a court hearing in New York, US, October 15, 2021 in this courtroom sketch.