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.

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett seen with Gadi Eisenkot during a march in support of the conscription of ultra-Orthodox Jews into the IDF, from the entrance of Jerusalem to the Knesset, January 15, 2026
Former hostage Emily Damari and her girlfriend, social media influencer Danielle Amit.

Emily Damari proposes to girlfriend Danielle Amit at event marking a year since release from Hamas

Ashgara Mengistu, Avera Mengitsu's brother, is missing.

Brother of former hostage Avera Mengitsu missing, police ask public for help with search

Posters of Ran Gvili, whose body is still being held captive by Hamas in Gaza, seen at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv. December 02, 2025.

Trump says US knows where Ran Gvili's remains are located


Guy Gilboa-Dalal reveals he was sexually abused by Hamas terorist with knife to throat – N12

"He let me shower, and when I finished, he dragged me out of there and didn't let me put on my clothes," said former hostage Guy Gilboa Dalal in recent testimony about the abuse he suffered in Gaza.

Released hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal waves the Israeli flag as he arrives to Beilinson hospital, October 13, 2025.

Freed Gaza hostages Gali and Ziv Berman give first interview since release

The twins opened up about their transition back to life in Israel, relationships with other released hostages, and the Israel-Gaza deal that led to their release.

Gali, Ziv Berman wearing Maccabi Tel Aviv shirts gifted to them, October 13, 2025.

Hostage Families Forum may end weekly Saturday night protests at end of November - report

If the weekly protests are discontinued, the forum's budget and resources will be redirected towards a course of action chosen by the families of the three remaining hostages.

Hostage families escorted by thousands of rallygoers ahead of a massive rally at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, August 17, 2025.

Ex-Gaza hostages share stories of hope, unity at Jewish Federations General Assembly

Evyatar David: “We will recover, we will rebuild, we will come back. Am Yisrael Chai!”

Former Gaza hostages Noa Argamani, Avinatan Or, Evyatar David, and Guy Gilboa-Dalal speak at the Jewish Federations General Assembly's opening ceremony. November 16, 2025.

'It's a rotten scam': Bereaved families reject idea of independent cm'tee for Oct. 7 investigation

Bereaved families and opposition leaders condemn the government's "independent" October 7 probe, demanding a state-run investigation.

A woman places a candle as people grieve at the site of the Nova festival where partygoers were killed and kidnapped, on the two-year anniversary of the deadly October 7, 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas from Gaza, in Reim, southern Israel, October 7, 2025.

The UNSC has voted, now the hard work in Gaza begins - analysis

The UN’s approval of a US-backed Gaza security force could be a turning point for stability, but the real challenge lies in execution and disarming Hamas.

US ambassador to the UN Michael Waltz (L) and Israeli ambassador to the UN Danny Danon (R) before a UN Security Council meeting to consider a US proposal for a UN mandate to establish an international stabilization force in Gaza at the UN headquarters, New York, November 17, 2025.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams meets PM Netanyahu at Kirya in Tel Aviv during Israel visit

Netanyahu's office "thanked Mayor Adams for his great support of Israel and for being a true friend of the Jewish people" in a statement about the meeting.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

WATCH NOW: General Assembly leaders discuss how to confront antisemitism

Thirty years after Rabin’s assassination, the GA hosts a critical discussion on whether lasting peace is still achievable in the current geopolitical landscape.

Freed hostages at the Opening Session of the 2025 JFNA GA, 16 November 2025

Remembering Lt. Hadar Goldin and the heroism of Capt. Eitan Fund - opinion

After 11 years, Lt. Hadar Goldin’s remains have been returned and laid to rest, his heroism and that of Capt. Eitan Fund, who first recovered his remains, brings peace to his family and nation.

LT. HADAR GOLDIN is laid to rest at the military cemetery in Kfar Saba last Tuesday.

Never again: Executing Hamas terrorists best way for Israel to prevent future kidnappings - opinion

KNOW COMMENT: It is time to have a public debate on the issue of hostage and prisoner exchanges before Hamas can seize any more.

Palestinian prisoners are released by Israel in a swap for hostages and a ceasefire last month. The release of over 2,000 terrorists, including hardened and experienced Palestinian mass murderers, will incentivize future kidnappings, the writer argues.