Gaza hostages

Freed Gaza hostages Gali and Ziv Berman give first interview since release

The twins opened up about their transition back to life in Israel, relationships with other released hostages, and the Israel-Gaza deal that led to their release.

Gali, Ziv Berman wearing Maccabi Tel Aviv shirts gifted to them, October 13, 2025.
Bar Kuperstein and his two brothers at Ben Gurion Airport on their way to the United States to meet President Donald Trump

United Hatzalah Medics Escort Bar Kuperstein to Ben-Gurion Airport to meet President Trump

Hostage families escorted by thousands of rallygoers ahead of a massive rally at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, August 17, 2025.

Hostage Families Forum may end weekly Saturday night protests at end of November - report

Former Gaza hostages Noa Argamani, Avinatan Or, Evyatar David, and Guy Gilboa-Dalal speak at the Jewish Federations General Assembly's opening ceremony. November 16, 2025.

Ex-Gaza hostages share stories of hope, unity at Jewish Federations General Assembly


'The ISF is not a UN force, it is a US initiative to disarm Hamas,' Danon to 'Post' after UNSC vote

Israel’s UN ambassador, Danny Danon, says the ISF is meant to disarm Hamas and avoid further conflict, even as questions remain about whether states will send forces.

Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon attends a meeting of the United Nations Security Council to consider a US proposal for a UN mandate to establish an international stabilization force in Gaza, at UN headquarters in New York City, US, November 17, 2025.

Hadar Goldin’s brother to 'Post': Gaza war cannot end if hostages remain - interview

“They can be brought home in a matter of days [...] They are holding them as bargaining chips, although the deal has been signed and they have all their prisoners. This cannot be overlooked."

Hadar and Tzur Goldin (center) with their parents Simha and Leah.

Officials, friends bid final farewell to former hostage Joshua Loitu Mollel at airport ceremony

The ceremony, which was live-streamed for Mollel’s family and friends in his home country, was widely attended by his colleagues in the Agrostudies program.

Tanzanian ambassador to Israel, Alex Gabriel Kalua attends a farewell ceremony for Joshua Loitu Mollel. November 18, 2025.

'It's a rotten scam': Bereaved families reject idea of independent cm'tee for Oct. 7 investigation

Bereaved families and opposition leaders condemn the government's "independent" October 7 probe, demanding a state-run investigation.

A woman places a candle as people grieve at the site of the Nova festival where partygoers were killed and kidnapped, on the two-year anniversary of the deadly October 7, 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas from Gaza, in Reim, southern Israel, October 7, 2025.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams meets PM Netanyahu at Kirya in Tel Aviv during Israel visit

Netanyahu's office "thanked Mayor Adams for his great support of Israel and for being a true friend of the Jewish people" in a statement about the meeting.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Hamas transfers remains to Red Cross for identification in Israel

Israeli sources told The Jerusalem Post that the remains are not those of any of the three remaining hostages set to be returned as part of the Israel-Gaza Ceasefire deal.

Hamas and Red Cross workers searching for the bodies of deceased Israeli hostages in Shejaia, Gaza. November 4, 2025.

New film 'Stay Forte' honors bravery of Gaza hostages who escaped Hamas, killed by IDF

Stay Forte movie tells the story of the three Gaza hostages who escaped from captivity and were killed by the IDF. In a set visit, the victims' families were in shock: "It's hard to breathe."

 (L-R) Gaza hostages Alon Shamriz, Samer Talalka, and Yotam Haim

Ex-Gaza hostage Rom Braslavski: Gov't screening calls, Netanyahu and Ben-Gvir haven't made contact

"It's just a shame, and Netanyahu or Ben-Gvir still haven't made contact. NOTHING," Braslavski wrote.

Released Israeli hostage, Rom Braslavski, during an interview for Channel 13.

'Keep moving forward': NY Mayor Eric Adams meets with released hostages in Israel

“The issue has never been just about Gaza - it has always been, and continues to be, the attempt to destroy Israel and the Jewish people,” the mayor said.

New York Mayor Eric Adams meets with released hostages in Ramat Gan.

Israel cannot set timeframe for creation of Gaza international force, Netanyahu tells cabinet

In an exchange leaked from the cabinet meeting, Netanyahu told National Missions Minister Orit Strock that he "did not know" until when a ceasefire in Gaza would hold.

Palestinians walk past the remains of a munition, during a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Gaza City, November 11, 2025

Yom Kippur War veteran, grandfather, soccer lover: Who was slain hostage Meny Godard? - explainer

His children describe him as “a family man who cared for everyone around him” and a “man of the sea.”

Deceased Gaza hostage Meny Godard.