Hostage
Attack on Nigeria church leaves five dead, army rescues 31 civilians taken hostage
The army said the attack had taken place during an Easter church service in Ariko village in the Kachia local government Area. Troops were in pursuit of the attackers, it added.
Passover in the shadow of war: Celebrating freedom amidst strife - editorial
Hezbollah looking for 'creative' ways to abduct IDF soldiers to slow disarmament process -report
Freed Gaza hostages relive trauma as Iran war sirens trigger captivity memories
A moment to breathe, be happy: Ran Gvili's return brings end to Gaza hostage story - opinion
But today, we are allowed to be happy. Today, we are allowed to breathe.
How Israel used forensic dental findings to identify last Gaza hostage Ran Gvili - explainer
The method relies on a unique dental structure, past imaging, and existing dental records. It enables an initial determination within a short time, even under harsh conditions.
Trump affirms Hamas disarmament next step in Gaza, welcomes return of final hostage - Axios
Trump praised the terror group for "working very hard" to return the remains of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, whose remains were located and returned to Israel earlier on Monday.
Final Israeli Hostage Ran Gvili's remains have been found by the IDF
Ran Gvili's body has been identified in Northern Gaza. After more than a decade, no hostages remain in Gaza.
IDF recovers remains of final hostage Ran Gvili after covert operations in northern Gaza
The military rushed to find Gvili's remains as the clock ticked down for Israel to reopen the Rafah Border Crossing.
Former Hamas hostage shares preview of new song one year after release from captivity
"I can't believe that the moment has finally arrived when I get to share share something of mine, finally my voice can be heard and I don't need to whisper anymore, don't need to fear," Gilboa wrote.
Israel intends to name new Negev town after slain hostage Ran Gvili, Netanyahu announces
In the announcement, the prime minister said that one of the towns will be named Ranenim "after Israel’s hero, the late Ran Gvili."
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
Damari was released from Hamas captivity in January 2025 alongside former hostages Romi Gonen and Doron Steinbrecher.
Brother of former hostage Avera Mengitsu missing, police ask public for help with search
Ashgara Mengistu, a 34-year-old resident of Ashkelon, left his mother's home in Ma'ale Adumim on Sunday and hasn't been seen since, the police reported.
