Hostage Deal
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
Smotrich claims hostages returned thanks to his opposition to earlier Gaza deal
Israel was unprepared for 10,000 Palestinian security prisoners during war, report finds
Hamas terrorist freed in hostage deal hosted in Canada, US orgs' webinar
Hamas terrorist Othman (or Osman) Bilal, who was reportedly involved in the planning of bombings that killed 12 people, was featured in a webinar panel on the First Intifada.
Israel to Hamas in Cairo: Return Ran Gvili’s remains, accept Gaza disarmament terms - N12
The Coordinator for Hostages and Missing Persons Gal Hirsch left for Cairo for talks on Gvili's return, as well as advancement to the second phase of the hostage and ceasefire deal.
'There was nothing I could do': Thai family's long wait for slain Gaza hostage ends
For months, the family waited through multiple hostage releases, hoping Sudthisak would be among those freed alive. Each time brought disappointment.
Hostages as leverage: Iran's secret demand aimed at crippling Israel's agriculture - exclusive
If Thailand complied, it would deliver a painful blow to Israel’s agricultural sector at the very moment it was struggling to recover from the shock of the attack.
Who was slain Gaza hostage Sudthisak Rinthalak? - explainer
An investigation carried out by Israeli intelligence officials determined his death in May 2024. Officials at the time informed his family in rural Thailand of his death.
'Highly likely' remains transferred by Hamas not of deceased hostage, Israeli source tells 'Post'
However, the identification process of the remains at Abu Kabir is "still ongoing," according to the Health Ministry.
Family of slain hostage Ran Gvili calls to move weekly Tel Aviv Saturday rallies to Fridays
The family announced that they hope the shift will mark a new phase in their campaign, as they continue to fight for the return of the last two hostages.
'Not one minister called me, saying welcome back': Ex-hostage Gadi Mozes slams gov't - N12
Mozes pushed for a state commission of inquiry to “investigate everything that happened that morning.”
Knesset rejects opposition bill proposing grant of four million shekels for released hostages
The Hostages and Missing Families forum expressed deep disappointment over the decision, arguing that it showed how the government is shirking its responsibility.
Beaten by civilians, sexual assaults and starvation: Guy Gilboa-Dalal opens up about captivity
Former hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal recounted how a Hamas terrorist sexually assaulted him while he was held in captivity and how Gazan civilians beat him and called him a "pig."
