Hostage Deal

Hamas captors told David Cunio his wife had 'moved on,' ex-hostage tells N12

The 35-year-old was abducted from his home on October 7, 2023, along with his wife, Sharon Aloni Cunio, and his then-3-year-old twin daughters, Yuli and Emma.

 David Cunio
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee looks on during an interview with Reuters in Jerusalem, September 10, 2025.

Huckabee: Israel will 'coordinate with US,' but make its own decision on renewed Iran airstrikes

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.

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

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

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


Israel reopens Rafah crossing after Hamas returns hostage remains, aid entering at normal levels

The initial decision to close the crossing came as a punitive response to Hamas not upholding its side of the ceasefire and hostage deal.

Trucks carrying aid bound for Gaza cross the border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza went into effect, in Rafah, Egypt, October 12, 2025.

Even with hostages home, ‘Torn’ documentary about NYC’s poster wars remains relevant

“Torn” was first released last year, when about 100 Israelis were still held hostage, out of roughly 250 taken on. But even now, with all the living hostages home, it is still a relevant piece.

Nim Shapira’s thought-provoking, in-depth documentary TORN: The Israel-Palestine Poster War on NYC Streets.

‘We are here to accompany you’: Inside IDF mental health reception of hostages

The returning hostages operation was built on dignity, calm, and precision, explained IDF mental health officers in charge, with the core principle being the “beginning of healing” for the families.

Maj. (res.) Yossi Mitz manages ATAL’s northern branch.

Bodies of two deceased hostages arrive at forensics institute, US prepares for int'l force in Gaza

Netanyahu contracts bronchitis • Four slain hostages returned to Israel • Doctors at Rabin Medical Center-Beilinson Campus describe hostage rehabilitation process

A Red Cross vehicle transports hostages, held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023 attack, following their handover as part of a ceasefire and hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel, in Gaza City October 13, 2025.

Release of Berman twins from Hamas captivity is a miracle few will understand- comment

I'm also sure that Gali and Ziv will heal, potentially faster than others, because they have each other. They've both gone through the same trauma, so they can heal by being together.

Brothers Gali Berman and Ziv Berman, released hostages, who were kidnapped during the deadly October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas and taken to Gaza, arrive at Sheba Medical Center, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, in Ramat Gan, Israel October 13, 2025.

From happiness of reunions to ongoing mission: Hostage families' first statements since release

Several of the family members of the hostages who were released spoke to the press for the first time since the return of their loved ones on Monday.

Families of former Gaza hostages.

‘Bar is back’: Fundraising drive launched as hostage returns home

Bar Abraham Kupershtein, 23, returned home on Monday after 738 days in Hamas captivity, and received nationwide support for his rehabilitation and his family via a fundraiser.

 Bar Abraham Kupershtein (Illustrative)

Netanyahu meets with released hostages, promises the remaining 24 abductees will return home too

Netanyahu met with Avinatan Or, Alon Ohel, Guy Gilboa-Dalal, Evytar David, and Eitan Mor.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with the recently freed hostages at Rabin Medical Center-Beilinson Campus, with his wife, Sara Netanyahu, where he told them he kept his promise to bring them back to Israel. 

Remains of four hostages arrive at forensic institute, police confirm, names not yet announced

The bodies of four as-yet unidentified hostages entered into IDF custody, and have been transferred to the National Institute for Forensic Medicine in Abu Kabir for identification.

Remains of four hostages arrive at the National Center of Forensic Medicine in Abu Kabir, October 15, 2025.

'Begin our shared journey': Noa Argamani shares first post since being reunited with Avinatan Or

Noa Argamani gave special thanks to US Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner and US President Donald Trump.

Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or reunited after Or's release on October 13, 2025.