Gaza hostages

No second phase without the return of Ran Gvili's remains - editorial

The return of fallen hostages is not a secondary issue to be postponed; it is a core obligation. Israel and the US should not allow themselves to be trapped in that pattern again.

Posters of Ran Gvili, whose body is still being held captive by Hamas in Gaza, seen at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv. December 02, 2025.
Ashgara Mengistu, Avera Mengitsu's brother, is missing.

Brother of former hostage Avera Mengitsu missing, police ask public for help with search

Noam Bettan will represent Israel at Eurovision 2026.

Noam Bettan wins Next Star reality show, to represent Israel at Eurovision 2026

Poster of hostage Yonatan Mordechai Samerano during demonstrations for the hostages still held in Gaza.

Family of slain hostage sues UNRWA for alleged role in October 7 kidnapping, murder


'We'll knock them down': Trump backs attack on Iran if weapons development continues

Trump was meeting with Netanyahu for talks on breaking a deadlock over the Gaza ceasefire and addressing Israeli concerns about Iran and Hezbollah.

US President Donald Trump (R) greets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) upon arrival at Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida, on December 29, 2025.

Former Gaza hostages Matan Zangauker, Ilana Gritzwesky announce engagement

"My victory, Matan and Ilana," published Einav Zangauker, mother of the former hostage, alongside a picture of the couple and a large sign that read "Will you marry me?"

Former hostages Matan Zangauker and Ilana Gritzwesky got engaged.

Israel kidnaps PIJ terrorist in covert op. in Hamas-controlled Gaza, pursuing Ran Gvili - report

The terrorist was reportedly taken from an area near Palestine Square in Gaza City. The IDF has declined to comment on the matter, according to Army Radio.

 IDF soldiers operate, eliminate Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist in Gaza, April 21, 2025.

'We know the chances are small': Ran Gvili's mother continues fight for son's return

"We have 0.0001% hope that maybe Rani is alive. So yes, it’s crazy, but compared to the alternative, it’s something,” Talik said.

Talik Gvili, the mother of Ran Gvili, at her home in Meitar, Israel, December 7, 2025

Private clinic employee charged after allegedly attempting to access medical records of ex-hostage

The employee was said to have attempted to gain access to the private file of a former hostage despite not needing such information to perform the duties of their job.

 Israel police arrests a terror suspect in east Jerusalem

2025 recap: A year of triumph, resilience, and shifting tides

From Trump’s shocking return to Israel’s political reckoning, 2025 was a year of surprises. This end of year recap episode of The Deep Dive shows just how much we have endured.

The Deep Dive: 2025 recap

Mother of final Gaza hostage calls for commitment to deal terms to bring son back

Talik Gvili noted that she will be flying to the United States to meet with US President Donald Trump at the request of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

TALIK GVILI gives a speech ahead of Bejamin Netanyahu's trip to the US, December 24, 2025.

Hamas's low-quality, 'harmless' manifesto should raise the alarm for all of us on Gaza - comment

Full of false statistics, odd errors, and AI-like repetitions, the new document can easily be written off as a joke. However, it contains some red flags for the future of the Gaza ceasefire.

An illustrative photo of Hamas terrorists with hostage demonstrations in the background.

PMO responds to Hamas violation, Iran and US trade barbs - December 24, 2025

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise. 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a joint press conference with the German Chancellor after their meeting in Jerusalem on March 17, 2024.

Hamas publishes second 'Our Narrative' document two years after October 7 massacre

A previous version of Hamas's manifesto, "Our Narrative: Operation Al-Aqsa Flood," was spread online, and in some cases distributed on college campuses.

A Palestinian Hamas terrorist stands next to heavy machinery, after Hamas said that it found the body of an Israeli hostage soldier on Tuesday and prepares to return it to Israel through the Red Cross, in Gaza City, November 4, 2025.