Gaza hostages

'Our hostages did not have shampoo': Ben-Gvir taunts prisoners complaining about harsh conditions

A statement from Ben-Gvir’s office claimed that the prisoners were female Islamic Jihad terrorists.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visits the Damon prison.
Former Gaza hostage Elkana Bohbot and his wife, Rifka, with their newborn daughter, August 28, 2026.

'The real victory': Former Gaza hostage Elkana Bohbot welcomes birth of new daughter

Former Gaza hostage Emily Damari and Israeli food influencer Dani Amit in their wedding outfits.

Former Gaza hostage Emily Damari marries partner Dani Amit in Tel Aviv wedding celebration

Freed hostage Evyatar David arrives at his home in Kfar Saba, October 26, 2025.

Former Gaza hostage Evyatar David launches crowdfunding campaign to support recovery


IDF kills Hamas terrorist who held three hostages, Sinwar's ex-bodyguard, others in Gaza strikes

The IDF and the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) also confirmed it killed Razek Sahil Suleiman Abu Shahma, Yahya Sinwar’s bodyguard and a Hamas Nukhba terrorist who infiltrated Re’im on October 7.

An IDF biographical infographic on Hamas terrorist Ismail Mohammed Ibrahim Barim, who held three hostages in the Gaza Strip, published August 27, 2026.

Former Gaza hostage Evyatar David celebrates Eliya Cohen's wedding as victory over Hamas - report

The interview marked the first time the 25-year-old had spoken to international media about his experiences as a Hamas hostage following his abduction.

Freed hostage Evyatar David arrives at his home in Kfar Saba, October 26, 2025.

My Word: Still bringing them home - opinion

The remains and personal effects of IDF Sgt. First Class Yehuda Katz had been located and would be buried in Israel – 44 years after he disappeared in the Battle of Sultan Yacoub.

Yehuda Katz.

Why Israel's right-wing voters feel the system is stacked against them – opinion

Right-wing voters justifiably fear living under institutions that have been contaminated by rigid ideologies

The Likud primaries in Ashdod, August 17, 2026.

Israel should kill ‘30-40’ Gazans every night, Ben-Gvir says on ex-hostage’s podcast

"I think that we need to do targeted strikes in Gaza every night, take out 30, 40 - not just those who endanger us in that moment," Ben-Gvir said.

Otzma Yehudit party chairman and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, together with members of his party, attends a supporters’ conference ahead of the upcoming general elections in Petah Tikva, central Israel, August 16, 2026.

The secret Smotrich kept from his wife: Israel was going to war with Iran - interview

He voted against the January 2025 hostage deal, his own voters demanded he resign, and Ben-Gvir walked out. Smotrich stayed silent for five months. In an interview with the Post, he explained why.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich speaks with 'Jerusalem Post' Editor in Chief Zvika Klein, August 12, 2026.

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

Tel Aviv mayor Ron Huldai said, "The square became a center of solidarity, mutual responsibility, and an uncompromising demand: Bring them, all of them, home."

The new sign, officially renaming the plaza to Hostages Square.

Released hostage Sagui Dekel-Chen performs songs written in captivity at Kibbutz Nir Oz concert

The Israel Festival event, titled “From Captivity to the Lawn: Stories and Songs,” drew 3,000 attendees, including bereaved families and other former captives.

Idan Raichel (left) and Sagui Dekel-Chen embrace on stage at the concert in Nor Oz on Monday night.

Ex-hostage’s mother Einav Zangauker says Golan broke promise to add her to Democrats’ Knesset slate

The left-wing Democrats Party finalized its Knesset slate last month after more than 97,000 of its registered members voted in internal primaries to determine which candidates would be on the list.

Einav Zangauker speaks during a rally in Tel Aviv marking the 1,000th day since the October 7 massacre, July 2, 2026.

Murdered hostage's father describes moment he realized his daughter had died after October 7

"At around 10:00, one of Shani's friends sent me this picture and told me it could be Shani," he added. "I recognized the small tattoos she had on her leg, and her vehicle had indeed entered Gaza."

 Nissim Louk (L) places a memorial candle bearing an image of his daughter Shani Louk at her gravesite as Israeli Knesset member Pnina Tamano-Shata (2nd L) looks on May 19, 2024 in Srigim-Li On, Israel.