Gaza hostages

Trump: Hamas will be 'in big trouble' if they use hostages as human shields

Trump spoke as Israel launched a large ground offensive against Gaza City.

US President Donald Trump speaks with the media on the day of the signing of an executive order to rename the Department of Defense the "Department of War", in the Oval Office, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, September 5, 2025.
Protesters, mainly Houthi supporters, demonstrate to show support to Palestinians in Gaza at Sabeen Square in Sanaa, Yemen August 29, 2025.

Sirens sound in central Israel following IDF strikes on Hodeidah Port

Families of hostages held in the Gaza Strip and supporters attend a rally calling for the release of hostages held in Gaza, at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, August 30, 2025.

Hostage families protest outside PM's residence as Gaza City offensive ramps up - watch

Israeli soldiers stand next to armored personnel carriers (APCs) near the Gaza border, in Israel, September 16, 2025

Israel begins large ground invasion of Gaza City as IDF orders evacuation


Hostage father demands deal to end war, says son's captivity is a 'Hell'

Ilan expressed his skepticism about expanding military operations in Gaza, calling it an unwise decision that is "extremely risky for the hostages, who could be killed at any moment."

Ilan Dalal and hostage Guy Gilboa Dalal

Hostage families demand urgent meeting with Eyal Zamir ahead of Operation Gideon's Chariots II

“Protecting the hostages is not only a basic moral obligation but a supreme national and security interest,” the families wrote.

Israelis demonstrate for an immediate hostage deal, August 16, 2025.

‘It was definitely a gamble’: Analysts weigh Israel’s strike on Hamas in Doha

Israel advances in Gaza City as war nears two-year mark, triggering Arab outrage and raising global tensions as the strike in Qatar appears to have failed.

View of the Amiri Diwan building in Doha, Qatar, September 15, 2025. The city hosts an emergency Arab-Islamic summit to discuss the Israeli attack on Hamas on the Gulf country's soil.

Hamas shifts hostages above ground in Gaza City to hinder IDF offensive - report

Hamas is preparing a so-called “legitimacy ambush” in Gaza City, aiming to exploit civilian casualties to increase international pressure on Israel to halt its offensive.

 Hamas terrorists carry grenade launchers at the funeral of Marwan Issa, a senior Hamas deputy military commander who was killed in an Israeli airstrike during the conflict between Israel and Hamas, February 7, 2025.

Rubio’s visit highlights Israel's need to change course of war before it’s too late - editorial

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s trip to Israel is a warning that time is running out to end the war, free the hostages, and avoid deepening global isolation.

Benjamin Netanyahu and US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio visited the Kotel on September, 14, 2025

At Emmys, Hollywood stars display pro-Israel, pro-Palestine messages

Jewish actress Hannah Einbinder, upon winning an Emmy for her show Hacks, said, "Free Palestine," upon exiting the stage.

Javier Bardem wears a keffiyeh as he poses on the red carpet at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California, US, September 14, 2025.

Trump admin. looks to restart hostage negotiations in new talks with Israel, Qatar

Over the weekend, Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani visited Washington, where he met with the Trump administration.

US President Donald Trump speaks with the media on the day of the signing of an executive order to rename the Department of Defense the "Department of War", in the Oval Office, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, September 5, 2025.

PM Netanyahu praises Yamam unit for historic Gaza hostage rescue missions

Netanyahu opened Yamam's 50th anniversary celebration by commending the elite unit for its contribution to Israel's war against terrorism.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu commends Yamam officers for 50 years of extraordinary service, Septermber 14, 2025.

Trump praises Qatar as 'great ally', Hollywood stars use Emmys to protest Israel, Palestine issues

IDF says it has killed over 20 terrorists in past month in Gaza • Abraham Accords source of Mideast hope, Haskel tells ‘Post' • Israelis oppose West Bank annexation, prioritize Arab country ties.

Israeli army Merkava main battles are stationed at a position along the border fence with the Gaza Strip in southern Israel on September 12, 2025.

Doha strike shows gov't does not want to bring back the hostages, former PM Olmert tells Al Jazeera

Former prime minister Ehud Olmert told Qatari outlet Al Jazeera that the only explanation for the Doha strike on Hamas is that the Israeli government doesn't care about the hostages.

 Former Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert testifies during a hearing of the civil investigative committee on the October 7 massacre, in Tel Aviv, August 8, 2024.

Rubio lands in Israel, after expressing Trump's unhappiness about Israel's Doha strike

Speaking to reporters before departure, Rubio reiterated that the US and President Donald Trump were not happy about the strikes.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to members of the media, before departing for Israel at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, September 13, 2025.