Hostage
'I don't know what drug he drank': Former hostage's father snaps back against Smotrich's claims
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.
Smotrich claims hostages returned thanks to his opposition to earlier Gaza deal
State Archives releases thousands of documents for Entebbe rescue's 50th anniversary
October Council marks 1,000 days since October 7 massacre, calls for state commission of inquiry
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
Bakersfield Chase Bank locked down as police respond to hostage situation
A man barricaded himself inside a Chase Bank in Bakersfield with hostages, making bomb threats. Police, SWAT, and federal teams are on scene working for a safe resolution.
Brother of murdered Hamas hostage criticizes PM advisor Yonatan Urich
Danino, who comes from the haredi education system, added that he is "not disconnected" from the issue of haredi enlistment.
IDF confirms death of Hamas military chief following Gaza strike
Izz ad-Din al-Haddad was the highest-ranking military commander of Hamas and the last leader of the October 7 massacre remaining in the Gaza Strip.
'You killed the people of Israel!' Former hostage calls on all Knesset members to resign
"I call on all Knesset members, everyone - just resign. Take responsibility and get out of our lives," Braslavski said.
Finding meaning in dark times: A Viktor Frankl exhibition in Tel Aviv
A Tel Aviv exhibition brings Viktor Frankl’s ideas to life, exploring how meaning can be found even in times of crisis and suffering.
