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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


Real-life horror film: Trailer of Oct. 7 atrocities appears in theaters, TV

Families of hostages have reached a new audience to call for their loved ones' safe return.

 Movie theater (Illustrative)

Israeli hostage families shout their love to the captives across Gaza fence

"We won't stop and we won't stand back until everyone returns home! Everyone! Everyone! Everyone!"

 Families of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza protest for their release near the Israeli border with Gaza, January 11, 2024.

The unbearable dissonance of being Israeli - comment

Israelis are living with a set of constant fears - terror attacks, rockets, and knowing that more than 100 people are still being held against their will by Hamas.

 People walk by photographs of civilians held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, posted in Tel Aviv. December 21, 2023.

Gaza hostage: 'Hamas terrorist touched, tortured female soldier beside me'

Last week, the investigation of Unit 105 regarding the acts of rape, abuse, and sexual crimes committed by Hamas on October 7th was opened.

 Released Israeli hostage Aviva Siegel attends the lobby for releasing the remaining hostages in the Gaza Strip, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, January 9, 2024.

These are the chronic diseases Gaza hostages are living with

List of the abductees suffering from chronic diseases, alongside the harsh conditions of the captivity which themselves have led to physical and mental illness.

 Dr. Adi Fuchs, Omer Vankert's doctor and parents.

US Senator Lindsey Graham meets with families of hostages

United States Senator Lindsey Graham met with the families of hostages and discussed the importance of securing their immediate release.

 People protest calling for the government to find a solution to have the hostages released, outside Hakirya Base (Military Defense Headquarters) in Tel Aviv, January 4, 2024.

Israeli FM tells embassies worldwide: Show photos of Gaza hostages

"We expect international bodies to advance the issue of returning the hostages without discrimination and with humanity and ethics,” Katz stated.

 People walk by photographs of civilians held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza,  in Tel Aviv. January 04, 2023.

Netanyahu: Pushing forward with Gaza war only way to free hostages

Netanyahu spoke one day after the IDF mistakenly shot three of the hostages in Gaza after they escaped their captors.

 Galant and Netanyahu

Freed Gaza hostage, 13, reenacts captivity video in plea to bring father home

"I want to tell Bibi that I really need my dad at home," Yaakov said in a new video.

 Yagil Yaakov

‘Time is running out,’ American hostage families tell Fox News’ Bret Baier

Ruby Chen, the father of Itay Chen, held up an hourglass and said, “They don’t have time. Each day that passes by, the probability of getting US citizens back home is not good.”

 Family members of Americans who were taken hostage by Hamas during the terrorist attacks in Israel on Oct. 7, including, left to right, Yael Alexander, Orna Neutra, Adi Alexander and Liz Naftali talk to reporters outside the West Wing of the White House, Dec. 13, 2023.