Hostage Deal
Seattle cultural festival applauds Palestinian terrorist speaker released in October 7 deal
Raed Abduljalil told participants of the Palestinian Cultural Resistance Festival, that their actions were "an essential part of the battle we are waging against the occupation and its supporters."
Failed car bomber released in October 7 deal gave video speech at Berkeley classroom
Smotrich, Netanyahu quarrel over law banning release of senior terrorists during exchange deals
Lessons from Hostages Forum: Making a Jewish movement for peace, equality - opinion
Israel’s struggle to recover its fallen hostages from Gaza - editorial
Recovering the bodies of those hostages who died in Hamas captivity presents legal, logistical, moral, and diplomatic dilemmas that test Israel’s resolve and international standing.
Netanyahu speaks with Trump on Hamas's delayed return of hostage remains, Trump threatens Hamas
Israel blocks Turkish rescue team from Gaza until Hamas returns hostages’ remains • IDF confirms death of Houthi chief of staff • IDF strikes several Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon
Simchat Torah 5786: A joyful return and reflection on the hostages - opinion
This Simchat Torah, the release of hostages sparked joy and a shift in attitudes across Israel.
Personal nutritionist, tailored menu: Returning Gaza hostages given strict diet as rehab begins
As one of the dietitians accompanying the hostages said: "The food here is not just fuel for the body, it is also part of the emotional healing process."
Nvidia CEO Huang welcomes return of employee held in Gaza for two years
After 738 days in captivity, Avinatan Or is welcomed home by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, while acknowledging the toll the war has had on Nvidia's employees.
In pictures: New footage and images of freed hostages reuniting with loved ones
October 14, 2025, in pictures.
Tune into today's top stories: Hamas sends wrong body, Trump threatens violence - October 15, 2025
The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.
Who was Tamir Nimrodi, the deceased Gaza hostage returned after two years of silence? - explainer
The Nimrodi family are the only hostage family not to be told if their loved one will be returning alive or not, Tamir’s mother Herut told BBC News earlier this week.
Israel identifies remains of slain hostages Uriel Baruch, Eitan Levi, and Tamir Nimrodi
The IDF confirmed that the remains of the fourth body that were returned on Tuesday night do not belong to a hostage.
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.
