Hostage
With new players and old alliances, Israel’s post-October 7 political map takes shape
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Two significant political developments played out this week as Israel moves towards elections. Gadi Eisenkot and Yonatan Shamriz took the reflectors with key announcements.
Emily Damari proposes to girlfriend Danielle Amit at event marking a year since release from Hamas
Brother of former hostage Avera Mengitsu missing, police ask public for help with search
Trump says US knows where Ran Gvili's remains are located
Gaza border communities fear 'return to October 6 policy' as Hamas violates ceasefire - N12
In an online forum, citizens of the Gaza Envelope are concerned that the situation will grow worse, and are demanding a discussion in the Knesset.
Kibbutz Nir Oz closes chapter as last hostage returns, continues to await remaining hostages
“We will still continue to stand by the families who are also waiting for the end of their circle,” said the kibbutz spokesperson in a statement.
Grapevine November 9, 2025: Celebrating freedom
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'Hamas said no one would fight for us:' Rom Braslavski, Nimrod Cohen first time at Hostages Square
Braslavski and Cohen spoke alongside family members of hostages whose remains are yet to be returned to Israel for burial.
Forensic Institute head explains how slain Gaza hostages identified
In addition to identifying hostages, Institute of Forensic Medicine Director Dr. Chen Kugel spoke about the moment he found himself identifying the body of Hamas terrorist leader Yahya Sinwar.
Hamas claims remains of slain hostage Hadar Goldin were recovered in Rafah, Al Jazeera reports
Following the Al Jazeera report, a security source confirmed to Maariv that hostage remains were being recovered by the terror group from the Israeli-controlled side of the Yellow Line.
Lior Rudaeff, the grandfather who died protecting his community, returns home
A husband, father, and grandfather, longtime Nir Yitzhak resident Lior Rudaeff was a member of the kibbutz’s response team when he was murdered by Palestinian Islamic Jihad on October 7, 2023.
Starved, blindfolded, beaten: Ex-hostage Rom Braslavski recalls torture in captivity
Braslavski's captors significantly worsened his situation in March 2025, after the second ceasefire deal concluded.
IDF confirms that hostage remains returned last night belong to 'man of the land' Lior Rudaeff
"Lior was a man of the land, family, and community. A volunteer, a neighbor, and a true friend who was always there for everyone," Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak wrote in a statement.
'Today you are finally home': Oz Daniel laid to rest after two years in Hamas captivity
Thousands of people, including family, friends, and military officials, gathered Thursday for Sergeant Major Oz Daniel's funeral. Attendees included President Herzog, MK Benny Gantz, Gal Hirsch.
