Gaza hostages
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.
Ex-hostage’s mother Einav Zangauker says Golan broke promise to add her to Democrats’ Knesset slate
Murdered hostage's father describes moment he realized his daughter had died after October 7
Protesters demand October 7 investigation two years after murder of six Gaza hostages
Former hostage performs song he sang in Hamas tunnels on first birthday since captivity
Held two weeks ago, the concert celebrated Ohel’s first birthday outside captivity, coming four months after his release. Tickets sold out within hours.
Trump says Iran will 'never' have nuclear weapons during State of the Union address
As US-Iran tensions rise, US President Donald Trump stated that he will “never allow the world’s number one sponsor of terror to have a nuclear weapon.”
Freed Israeli hostages recite Shema prayer on New York City stage in front of thousands
This event was part of the Chabad-Lubavitch CTeen International Summit, an annual conference for Jewish teens from around the world.
‘I’ll shout Shema in New York’: Freed hostage Segev Kalfon launches US Chabad tour
"They didn't let me shout Shema Yisrael in Gaza," Kalfon said. "I'll shout Shema Yisrael in New York."
Former hostage Daniella Gilboa celebrates freedom in her debut single
Daniella Gilboa releases her powerful debut single, "Where Everything Ends," reflecting her journey from captivity to healing and hope.
‘When I didn’t have a voice, the film gave me one’: David, Ariel Cunio attend screening in Berlin
An updated version of Tom Shoval’s A Letter to David was screened at the 76th Berlinale, after an “incomplete version” of the film had its world premiere last year.
Former hostage Elkana Bohbot plans speaking tour, book as part of recovery from captivity
Bohbot said that what helps him most during his recovery period is focusing on his book, '738 Days in Hamas Captivity.' "I'm trying to push it," he said.
From national PTSD to national post-traumatic growth: Israel must turn pain to power – opinion
Israel has the chance to turn national trauma into national growth and emerge more resilient than ever.
Voices of October 7: Rachel Goldberg-Polin, mother of fallen soldier Hersch
I will love you, and I will miss you every single day for the rest of my life.
Eli Sharabi’s ‘Hostage’ memoir named Jewish book of the year
Sharabi’s memoir, which details his abduction from Kibbutz Be’eri and the more than year he spent in captivity, became a bestseller in Israel and was later released in English in the United States.
