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Hadar Goldin's family addresses Netanyahu's attempted visit: 'All who asked to come' turned down

“The Prime Minister consulted the family over the possibility of a visit and was told that they prefer to keep the event private to only close family members,” an official close to Netanyahu said.

Activists gather outside Lt. Hadar Goldin's home, hoping for the return of his remains from Gazan terror captivity, Kfar Saba, Israel, November 8, 2025.
Maj. (res.) Yossi Mitz manages ATAL’s northern branch.

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

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.

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

Families of former Gaza hostages.

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


Former hostage Romi Gonen: Remaining hostages have no time left

"It's sad that even after they were kidnapped, and the whole world has seen their situation, we still have to fight for the obvious," Romi Gonen said.

 Romi Gonen in an undated photo uploaded to social media on February 5, 2025.

Israeli source denies Arab media claim that Hamas will release two slain hostages

The report said that Hamas will release the two deceased hostages in exchange for the 600 prisoners who were supposed to be released on Saturday.

A Palestinian Hamas terrorist speaks with a Stephanie Eller before the release of hostages held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023 attack, as part of a ceasefire and a hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip, February 15, 2025.

Kibbutz Nir Oz mourns Shiri Bibas as loving mother's remains returned

Kibbutz Nir Oz announced that Shiri Bibas had been murdered in Hamas captivity an hour after the body arrived at the Institute of Forensic Medicine; the Institute has not yet confirmed this.

 Shiri Bibas's remains returned to Israel from the Gaza Strip, February 22, 2025

Saturday hostage release to continue as planned

This comes after the IDF announced the results of the forensic investigation which found that one of the hostages remains on Thursday morning was not Shiri Bibas.

 A cutout of Shiri Bibas and her son Kfir is seen, in Tel Aviv, Israel, October 10, 2024

Family of hostage Yosef-Chaim Ohana received sign of life

"We have a clear indication that he is alive," The aunt of hostage Yosef-Haim Ohana, Hannah Mastronov, told Ynet.

 Yosef Haim Ohana

IDF finalizing preparations for hostage return on Saturday

All the hostages will be transferred when they leave Gaza to the reception facility in Re'im, where they will receive physical and psychological care.

 IDF prepares to receive hostages returned from Gaza in hostage deal, January 18, 2025.

'She survived heroically': Arbel Yehoud's father issues first statement since her return

He thanked US President Donald Trump and Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff for their efforts in helping reach a deal for the hostages.

 Arbel Yehud's father releases first statement since her return

Israel approves Hamas's list of hostages set for Saturday release

The four hostages are female IDF observers Naama Levy, Liri Albag, Daniella Gilboa, and Karina Ariev.

 Families of Gaza hostages and protesters block the Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv, Israel, January 24, 2025

Ahead of inauguration, hostage families beg Trump to oversee full completion of hostage deal 

“We have 94 hostages left in Gaza, and we are here to make sure that this deal is not only the first stage follows through, but every single hostage is brought home.”

Families of hostages using their opportunity to call on Trump to see the deal through.

Hamas gave 'completion certificates' to released hostages with Red Cross signatures

The items inside the bag gave a clear depiction of the psychological torture methods Hamas used on captives.

 Red Cross employee signing the Hamas certificate