Hadar Goldin

After 11 years, Hadar Goldin's family marks Remembrance Day with closure

Lt. Hadar Goldin's sister told KAN Reshet Bet that this is the first Remembrance Day that the family feels it can mark, given his remains were returned from Gaza after over 11 years in captivity.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir salutes as he stands with the family of fallen soldier Lt. Hadar Goldin at his funeral in Kfar Saba Military Cemetery, November 11, 2025.
IDF soldiers stand at the entrance of a tunnel that Hamas used to attack Israel, in Beit Hanun, December 17, 2023

'Like a subway': IDF reveals Rafah tunnels where Hadar Goldin's remains were held

Tzur Goldin speaks at an event to remember his twin brother, Hadar.

Hadar Goldin's brother warns West of hostage-taking threat: 'This is not only an Israeli story'

Ayelet Goldin on what could have been the final rally in Tel Aviv's Hostages Square on November 29, 2025.

Hostage families vow to continue fighting for return of last two hostages as weekly rallies end


Israel to hold body of Fatah terrorist to negotiate with Hamas

The body of the Palestinian Fatah terrorist will be kept as part of efforts to reach a deal to return Israelis held captive by Hamas in Gaza.

  Palestinians including gunmen gather during a protest following the death of senior Palestinian militant Nasser Abu Hmaid who was jailed by Israel and died in an Israeli hospital where he had been moved to after his health deteriorated, in Ramallah in the West Bank December 20, 2022.

Israeli journalist suggests kidnapping Hamas' children for hostage deal

This week, Hamas released a photo of a rifle it claimed belonged to hostage Hadar Goldin.

HAMAS SUPPORTERS attend an anti-Israel rally in the northern Gaza Strip on Sunday.

Hamas publishes photos it claims are of Hadar Goldin’s rifle

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar warned that the terrorist group would give Israel 'a limited time' to reach a prisoner swap deal.

 Hamas photo of Lt. Hadar Goldin's rifle.

Police halt hostage march due to IDF Gaza strike, clash with families

The activists started out on Wednesday from the Goldin family home in Kfar Saba and had intended to finish the event at the Erez Crossing into Gaza.

March of family members of Gaza hostages

Israeli gov't can't bring Hadar back - Tzur Goldin at march to Gaza

“No one in this government intends to bring my brother home,” said Tzur. “We the public will bring them home.”

March to the Gaza Strip in protest of the capture of four Israeli citizens by Hamas.

Lapid, Herzog raised issue of Israeli captives in Gaza with Biden

The weight of the US could significantly influence the development and trajectory of the negotiations, said President Isaac Herzog.

US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Yair Lapid meet on the second day of Biden's visit

Hamas to allow left-wing Israel activist into Gaza, he wants to visit hostages

The idea of entering Gaza, left-wing activist Yoel Marshak said, was born in part out of his relationship with Palestinian journalist Sami Obeid.

 General view of Gaza city May 29, 2022.

Hamas releases footage of Israeli captive Hisham al-Sayed

Hamas had announced on Monday that the health of one of the captives it is holding was deteriorating.

 Screenshot from Hamas video of Hisham al-Sayed

Hamas says health of one Israeli captive deteriorated

"Cynical and criminal" Hamas "holds mentally ill civilians in violation of all international conventions and laws," said the Prime Minister’s Office.

Israelis Hadar Goldin, Oron Shaul, Avera Mengistu and Hisham Al-Sayed being held by Hamas in Gaza

Israel was close to reaching a prisoner swap, says fmr. NSC official

Hamas is holding Avera Mengistu, Hisham al-Sayed, St.-Sgt. Oron Shaul and Lt. Hadar Goldin.

Israelis Hadar Goldin, Oron Shaul, Avera Mengistu and Hisham Al-Sayed being held by Hamas in Gaza