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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


Watch an IDF Black Hawk helicopter rescue hostage Noa Argamani

IDF Special Forces, along with the elite Police Counter-Terrorism unit Yamam, rescued the hostages from the Nuseirat Refugee Camp where they were being held.

 IDF footage of former Gaza hostage Noa Argamani being evacuated in a Black Hawk helicopter. June 8, 2024.

After hostage rescue, Netanyahu asks Gantz to remain in war government

Benny Gantz delayed his planned press conference due to the rescue of four Israeli hostages, impacting his party's deadline to leave Netanyahu's government.

 (L-R): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, War cabinet minister Benny Gantz on June 8, 2024

While the possible ceasefire plan is flawed, we should say 'yes' to the deal - editorial

As murky as the positions and maneuvering are, what is becoming crystal clear is that the country cannot continue careening on the hazardous path it’s currently on, seemingly without a driver.

 Supporters and families of hostages, who were kidnapped during the deadly October 7 attack by Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, rally demanding the release of hostages as part of a deal being advanced by U.S. President Joe Biden, outside the U.S. consulate in Tel Aviv, Israel June 3, 2024.

Palestinian Islamic Jihad publishes follow-up video of hostage Alexander Trupanov

This comes following a previous video published by the PIJ earlier this week.

 Gaza hostage Alexander Trupanov in a video published by the PIJ, May 30, 2024.

Hostage's cousin: 'Netanyahu is sabotaging a deal, because of him girls are raped in Gaza'

Ifat Kalderon, cousin of hostage Ofer Kalderon, blamed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the condition the girls are being held in.

 Ifat Kalderon speaking at a rally calling for the release of the hostages, May 25, 2024.

'We held on to hope': Body of Gaza hostage Itzik Gelernter recovered by IDF

Gelernter leaves behind his four children, Yarden, Asaf, Omer and Ilay, and grandchildren Mia and Roni

 Itzik Gelenter

IDF announces that hostage Amit Buskila has been found dead in Gaza

Buskila was kidnapped from the Nova Music Festival on October 7 while she was on the phone with her uncle.

 Hostage Amit Buskila, 28, who was held by Hamas since October 7.

Hamas publishes video of Nadav Popplewell, claims hostage killed by Israeli airstrike

Popplewell had a black eye in the video, but no other visible injuries.

 Still from a video released by Hamas showing hostage Nadav Popplewell, May 11, 2024.

Families of American hostages in Gaza meet Jake Sullivan, express frustrations over negotiations

Friday's meeting with Sullivan was also the first time the families met with the White House after Hamas released videos of three hostages, including Americans Keith Siegel and Hersh Goldberg-Polin.

 US NATIONAL Security Advisor Jake Sullivan speaks at a press briefing, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Tel Aviv earlier this month

Lior Rudaeff murdered on October 7, body taken to Gaza - Hostage Families Forum

 Lior Rudaeff, 61, was killed on October 7 and his body was taken to Gaza