Hostage
Israel, Thailand mourn together as slain Thai hostage Rinthalak returns home in touching ceremony
“Their hopes, and even their right to dream, were taken away along with their lives and freedom,” the Thailand’s ambassador to Israel said.
PIJ claims it handed over 'last hostage in its possession' as Israel awaits Ran Gvili's return
Family of slain Gaza hostage Ran Gvili met with US UN ambassador to discuss return efforts
Ex-hostage Rom Braslavski recounts 'horrors' of Oct. 7 at Italy’s ruling party conference
IDF finds weapon of slain hostage Capt. Daniel Perez in booby-trapped Gaza compound
Captain Daniel Perez was murdered during the October 7 massacre. His remains were returned to Israel on October 13, 2025. His father, Rabbi Doron, was recently elected WZO president.
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.
Ben-Gvir dons golden noose pin as Knesset advances death penalty for terrorists law
“Of course, there is the option of hanging, the electric chair, and there is also the option of lethal injection,” Ben-Gvir explained.
Former hostage Bar Kupershtein: 'Thieves broke into my car, stole my phone'
"I woke up, went to my car, and found out that it had been broken into," Kupershtein said.
Hamas launches search across Gaza City to locate remains of last hostage Ran Gvili
N12 News reported on Friday that Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad know how to find Gvili’s body to return it to Israel.
'There was nothing I could do': Thai family's long wait for slain Gaza hostage ends
For months, the family waited through multiple hostage releases, hoping Sudthisak would be among those freed alive. Each time brought disappointment.
Ran Gvili's sister Shira asks Phase Two of deal not be implemented until brother's remains returns
Ran's sister, Shira, asked that Phase 2 of the US-brokered hostage-ceasefire deal not be implemented until the return of her brother's remains.
Until the last hostage: Bring slain captive Ran Gvili home now - editorial
St. Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, the last October 7 hostage, is still held by Hamas in Gaza. It is Israel's moral imperative to bring him home.
Netherlands, Spain, Ireland, and Slovenia withdraw from Eurovision after Israel cleared to compete
"If no one was up in arms when Russia began its invasion, and it was exiled from global competitions and Eurovision, then the same should happen with Israel," Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez said.
Freed Gaza hostage Edan Alexander vows to 'give hell' to Hamas at Nova massacre site
"I gathered knowledge over there. I know the language, I know the culture, I know a lot about these demons. I have to use all of that and come back. And now I’m here in uniform,” said Edan Alexander.
Sudthisak Rinthalak identified as deceased hostage returned to Israel, PMO confirms
The PMO noted that Rinthalak's family, as well as the Thai ambassador to Israel, Boonyarit Vichienphan, expressed their appreciation for Israel's efforts to return Rinthalak's remains.
