Hostage Deal
Gilad Schalit’s release, 15 years later: Why Israel must remember joy of his homecoming - opinion
Gilad Schalit was not simply another soldier. He was somebody’s son, somebody’s brother, a young man who should have been enjoying the ordinary experiences of early adulthood.
'An insane reality': Eisenkot accuses Netanyahu of blocking hostage deal despite unanimous support
October 7 families to hold mass rally demanding state inquiry three days before Israeli elections
On This Day: Final living hostages return from Gaza, as Trump addresses Knesset following ceasefire
Mazal tov! Former Gaza hostages Sapir Cohen, Sasha Troufanov marry in heartfelt ceremony
Herzog explained that he had previously stated that he would not attend any weddings until all the hostages returned, according to reporting from Ynet.
Gaza war could have ended a year earlier, achieved more Hamas disarmament, ex-hostage chief says
An overlong war led to huge unnecessary losses in fallen soldiers and the death of up to 40 hostages, former lead hostage negotiations coordinator Maj.-Gen. (res.) Nitzan Alon said.
'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.
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.
Israel was unprepared for 10,000 Palestinian security prisoners during war, report finds
Overcrowded prisons and the sudden release of senior Hamas figures during the Gaza war reportedly harmed Israeli security and delayed legal proceedings for October 7 attacks.
Seattle cultural festival applauds Palestinian terrorist speaker released in October 7 deal
Raed Abduljalil told participants of the Palestinian Cultural Resistance Festival, that their actions were "an essential part of the battle we are waging against the occupation and its supporters."
Failed car bomber released in October 7 deal gave video speech at Berkeley classroom
Jaabis was released in November 2023 as part of a ransom for 26 hostages captured by Gazans during the October 7 Massacre, according to the BBC.
Smotrich, Netanyahu quarrel over law banning release of senior terrorists during exchange deals
The absence of such a law places "every Israeli citizen, at home and abroad, under a real threat of abduction," argued Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.
Lessons from Hostages Forum: Making a Jewish movement for peace, equality - opinion
For too long, too many religious Jews have been asked to choose between loving our people and fulfilling our values.
Former hostage Nimrod Cohen announces return to IDF: 'Didn't do enough during my mandatory service'
"I didn't really do my service, the way I see it. I served for ten months until I was kidnapped," Cohen said in an interview for N12's Ulpan Shishi.
