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
Freed Gaza hostage Edan Alexander vows to 'give hell' to Hamas at Nova massacre site
"I gathered knowledge over there. I know the language, I know the culture, I know a lot about these demons. I have to use all of that and come back. And now I’m here in uniform,” said Edan Alexander.
Sudthisak Rinthalak identified as deceased hostage returned to Israel, PMO confirms
The PMO noted that Rinthalak's family, as well as the Thai ambassador to Israel, Boonyarit Vichienphan, expressed their appreciation for Israel's efforts to return Rinthalak's remains.
Former Gaza hostage Sudthisak Rinthalak remains are identified, IDF confirms
Israel's Public Health Service is in constant contact with the families of the final two victims, the PMO confirmed.
Andrea Bocelli hosts former Gaza hostage Segev Kalfon for private concert at Miami home
Former hostage Segev Kalfon, held for 738 days, endured beatings, psychological torture, and being pressured to convert to Islam during Hamas captivity.
Tribute to former hostage Rom Braslavski, late drama define an unforgettable week in Israeli soccer
Late equalizers, red cards, and coaching turmoil shaped a dramatic week across Israeli soccer.
Family of slain hostage Ran Gvili calls to move weekly Tel Aviv Saturday rallies to Fridays
The family announced that they hope the shift will mark a new phase in their campaign, as they continue to fight for the return of the last two hostages.
Hostage families vow to continue fighting for return of last two hostages as weekly rallies end
Organizers say the weekly gatherings may be nearing their end as only two hostages, both killed on October 7, remain in Gaza.
Former hostage Rom Braslavski visits Beitar Jerusalem for first time since being released
“A year ago, you stood here together with my family, my face, and the caption 'kidnapped.' And here I am today, after two years of hellish suffering," Braslavski told the fans at the Teddy Stadium.
Ex-hostage Segev Kalfon on Hamas captivity: I was beaten, starved, pressured to convert to Islam
Former hostage Segev Kalfon described how a terrorist admitted that, had Hamas known the consequences, it would not have carried out the October 7 attacks.
'No day after until Ran is home,' father of final Israeli hostage held in Gaza says at TLV rally
Itzik Gvili addressed the crowd gathered at Hostage Square for the final weekly protest on Saturday night, denouncing Hamas as "playing and mocking us."
