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.
Brother of former hostage Avera Mengitsu missing, police ask public for help with search
Noam Bettan wins Next Star reality show, to represent Israel at Eurovision 2026
Family of slain hostage sues UNRWA for alleged role in October 7 kidnapping, murder
IDF carried out mission to locate former hostage Avera Mengistu a day before Oct. 7 - KAN
The mission reportedly failed to identify Mengistu, and also did not detect Hamas' preparations for an attack, sources familiar with the matter told KAN.
Wikipedia deletes pages written by brother of slain Israeli hostage
When Dan Sherman reached out to the editors at Wikipedia about the deletion, he was told, “We don’t write entries about soldiers."
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.
‘This is significant’: Danon says Waltz’s Israel visit reflects Washington’s commitment to region
“Ambassador Waltz chose Israel and Jordan in order to better understand the on-the-ground realities.
The unattended farewell ceremony of a Thai murder victim - comment
No ministers were in attendance in this morning’s ceremony, nor were any foreign ambassadors. Though today was for a Thai national, it could have been anyone of their own.
Ronen Bar warns: Without a full probe, Israel is ‘condemning itself to the next October 7’
In his own address on Tuesday evening, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged the need for an unaffiliated committee of inquiry to investigate the failings of October 7.
Family of slain Gaza hostage Ran Gvili met with US UN ambassador to discuss return efforts
During the meeting, Ambassador Waltz affirmed the US’s obligation to ensure the completion of the return of all hostages taken during Hamas’s brutal October 7 massacre.
Freed hostage Alon Ohel gives a musical performance at Rabin Medical Center gala
“Performing in front of an audience is a moment of joy for me and a crucial part of my rehabilitation. I want to thank everyone involved. Taking the stage tonight is my victory.” Ohel said.
Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Trump to meet on Dec. 29, PMO confirms
The Prime Minister's Office confirmed that Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump will hold a meeting on December 29.
Mother of last Israeli hostage in Gaza: Peace plan cannot proceed until Ran Gvili is home
"We're at the last stretch, and we have to be strong, for Rani, for us, and for Israel. Without Rani, our country can't heal," Talik Gvili told Reuters.
