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
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.
Yair Lapid held undisclosed meetings with Qatari officials to discuss Gaza hostages situation
The encounter happened on January 12, 2025, on the same day as another meeting between the Qatari officials, Lapid's team, and the representatives of the Gaza hostages' families.
Former hostages, families say Gal Hirsch threatened them into silence on Netanyahu
The statement, published in a public letter directed towards Hirsch, criticized his treatment of the families and demanded that he “remain silent forever.”
Israel returned bodies of 15 Palestinians to Gaza following Ran Gvili's return, Red Cross confirms
The transfer of the Palestinians' remains came following the discovery of last Gaza hostage Ran Gvili's remains and as part of the deal to end the war in Gaza.
Israel’s hostage dilemma: The need for clear, firm guidelines to break the cycle - editorial
As Israel faces a rare moment with no hostages in Hamas’ hands, the time has come to set clear, firm guidelines for future hostage situations and break the cycle of exchanges.
Hamas captors told David Cunio his wife had 'moved on,' ex-hostage tells N12
The 35-year-old was abducted from his home on October 7, 2023, along with his wife, Sharon Aloni Cunio, and his then-3-year-old twin daughters, Yuli and Emma.
