Gal Hirsch

Palestinian Islamic Jihad knows where Ran Gvili's remains are, Israel insists - report

The PIJ said it has “closed the file” on Gaza hostages, claiming that it had “handed over the final remains” of captives on December 2 with the return of Sudthisak Rinthalak’s remains.

Activists hold signs calling for the return of the final two hostages' remains, including St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, at Hostage Square, Tel Aviv, November 29, 2025.
Relatives and friends of Thai national Sudthisak Rinthalak mourn next to his coffin during a farewell ceremony before being flown to Thailand for burial, at Ben Gurion airport, near Tel Aviv, December 9, 2025.

Israel, Thailand mourn together as slain Thai hostage Rinthalak returns home in touching ceremony

A woman holds a picture of dead hostage Ran Gvili, whose body hasn't been returned yet, as Israelis attend a rally calling for the immediate return of the remains of all hostages held in Gaza, more than two years after the deadly October 7, 2023, attack on Israel by Hamas, at Hostages Square.

Israel to Hamas in Cairo: Return Ran Gvili’s remains, accept Gaza disarmament terms - N12

Activists hold signs calling for the return of the final two hostages' remains, including St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, at Hostage Square, Tel Aviv, November 29, 2025.

Israeli delegation heads to Cairo to secure release of last slain hostage Ran Gvili


'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.

Family and friends attend the funeral of Israeli soldier Oz Daniel, at the military cemetery in Kfar Saba, February, 2024.

Netanyahu backs Ben-Gvir's death penalty for terrorists law, Hirsch tells Knesset

The statements came during Ben-Gvir’s discussion and vote to advance the death penalty for terrorists bill ahead of its first reading in the plenum.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir pushes for a bill to see terrorists receive the death penalty.

IDF Hostages Recovery Chief Nitzan Alon to return to civilian life

Netanyahu's personal hostage coordinator, Brig. Gen. (res.) Gal Hirsch, will take Alon's place.

Maj. Gen. (res.) Nitzan Alon attends a replacing ceremony held at the IDF Central Command headquarters in Jerusalem on July 8, 2024.

Gal Hirsch tells 'Post' he will not end role until all Gaza hostages, living or dead, are returned

Hostage coordinator Gal Hirsch told The Jerusalem Post he will not step down until every hostage, living or murdered, is brought back from Gaza.

Brig.-Gen. (res.) Gal Hirsch attends a National Security committee meeting at the Knesset on September 28, 2025.

Israel committed to securing release of all hostages, Gal Hirsch tells families

“As in the past, I will do my utmost to stay in contact with you from there as well, as much as possible," Hirsch said in a message to the families of the hostages.

A massive banner has been unfurled at Hostages Square during the two-year rally with a direct appeal to President Trump: “It’s Now or Never”

Ben-Gvir pushes terrorist death penalty bill despite PMO warnings it could endanger hostage deal

Despite objections from officials and hostage families, the Knesset panel pushed forward a bill Ben-Gvir says is key to deterrence against terrorism.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir attends a National Security committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament on September 28, 2025.

After negotiation team recalled from Doha, hostage coordinator promises 'talks are continuing'

“The negotiation team has been operating in Doha for 18 days. During this extended period, we have come a long way in order to make progress," said Hirsch.

 Families of hostages, former hostages, and supporters march to the US embassy branch in Tel Aviv, calling for the release of all hostages, July 19, 2025.

Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal possible, despite Hamas changes to truce proposal - exclusive

The gaps between Israel and Hamas are narrow, a source familiar with the talks told The Jerusalem Post.

 Families of Israelis who were killed in recent war and of hostages held in the Gaza Strip set up a tent near the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem, urging the government not to end the war in Gaza, July 6, 2025.

Hostage mother Ruhama Bohbot describes her suffering after seeing Hamas's video of son

Ruhama Bohbot, mother of hostage Elkana Bohbot, spoke with Netanyahu after Hamas released a video showing her son and another captive alive.

 Ruhama Bohbot holding a picture of her son, on a poster reading "Don't leave my son behind."

Trump threatens ceasefire deal after seeing 'emaciated' Israeli hostages

Or Levy, Ohad Ben Ami, and Eli Sharabi appeared on Saturday morning, looking very frail with sunken faces, leading to comparisons with those liberated from the Holocaust death camps.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, U.S. February 4, 2025

Coordinator for hostages returns to Israel before fifth wave of hostage release

Hirsch will update Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the fifth wave of hostage releases while the Israeli leader is meeting with US officials in Washington, DC.

 Gal Hirsch, the government's point man on missing and kidnapped citizens attends the lobby for releasing the remaining hostages in the Gaza Strip, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, April 10, 2024.