Hostage Deal
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
'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
Kibbutz Nir Oz closes chapter as last hostage returns, continues to await remaining hostages
“We will still continue to stand by the families who are also waiting for the end of their circle,” said the kibbutz spokesperson in a statement.
Forensic Institute head explains how slain Gaza hostages identified
In addition to identifying hostages, Institute of Forensic Medicine Director Dr. Chen Kugel spoke about the moment he found himself identifying the body of Hamas terrorist leader Yahya Sinwar.
Hamas claims remains of slain hostage Hadar Goldin were recovered in Rafah, Al Jazeera reports
Following the Al Jazeera report, a security source confirmed to Maariv that hostage remains were being recovered by the terror group from the Israeli-controlled side of the Yellow Line.
Lior Rudaeff, the grandfather who died protecting his community, returns home
A husband, father, and grandfather, longtime Nir Yitzhak resident Lior Rudaeff was a member of the kibbutz’s response team when he was murdered by Palestinian Islamic Jihad on October 7, 2023.
Starved, blindfolded, beaten: Ex-hostage Rom Braslavski recalls torture in captivity
Braslavski's captors significantly worsened his situation in March 2025, after the second ceasefire deal concluded.
IDF confirms that hostage remains returned last night belong to 'man of the land' Lior Rudaeff
"Lior was a man of the land, family, and community. A volunteer, a neighbor, and a true friend who was always there for everyone," Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak wrote in a statement.
'Today you are finally home': Oz Daniel laid to rest after two years in Hamas captivity
Thousands of people, including family, friends, and military officials, gathered Thursday for Sergeant Major Oz Daniel's funeral. Attendees included President Herzog, MK Benny Gantz, Gal Hirsch.
US convenes UNSC, submits resolution regarding Gaza force, Israel not informed beforehand, NSC says
The resolution, submitted by the US with the objective of establishing the International Stabilization Force in Gaza, has not yet been discussed in Israel.
WATCH: IDF confirms death of Hamas terrorist who held six hostages
Zaid Zaki Abd al-Hadi was killed during a strike conducted on October 29, 2025, thanks to a joint operation by the IDF and the Shin Bet.
IDF denies it has information linking slain hostage Lt. Goldin to Rafah tunnel holding terrrorists
According to the report, this is the main reason why the IDF and Israel's leadership have refrained from striking that position.
