Gal Hirsch
Was Israel honest about the war's past, Gaza's future?
Unpack the latest developments in the Gaza ceasefire and the mounting frustrations of hostage families in a post-war world.
Former hostages, families say Gal Hirsch threatened them into silence on Netanyahu
Gal Hirsch: 'Hamas planned to hold Israeli hostages for 10 years' - interview
Netanyahu claims IDF Gaza losses due to lack of ammunition, Trump improved situation
Israel committed to securing release of all hostages, Gal Hirsch tells families
“As in the past, I will do my utmost to stay in contact with you from there as well, as much as possible," Hirsch said in a message to the families of the hostages.
Ben-Gvir pushes terrorist death penalty bill despite PMO warnings it could endanger hostage deal
Despite objections from officials and hostage families, the Knesset panel pushed forward a bill Ben-Gvir says is key to deterrence against terrorism.
After negotiation team recalled from Doha, hostage coordinator promises 'talks are continuing'
“The negotiation team has been operating in Doha for 18 days. During this extended period, we have come a long way in order to make progress," said Hirsch.
Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal possible, despite Hamas changes to truce proposal - exclusive
The gaps between Israel and Hamas are narrow, a source familiar with the talks told The Jerusalem Post.
Hostage mother Ruhama Bohbot describes her suffering after seeing Hamas's video of son
Ruhama Bohbot, mother of hostage Elkana Bohbot, spoke with Netanyahu after Hamas released a video showing her son and another captive alive.
Trump threatens ceasefire deal after seeing 'emaciated' Israeli hostages
Or Levy, Ohad Ben Ami, and Eli Sharabi appeared on Saturday morning, looking very frail with sunken faces, leading to comparisons with those liberated from the Holocaust death camps.
Coordinator for hostages returns to Israel before fifth wave of hostage release
Hirsch will update Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the fifth wave of hostage releases while the Israeli leader is meeting with US officials in Washington, DC.
Israel offers Sinwar safe passage out of Gaza in exchange for hostages
“I’m ready to provide safe passage to Sinwar, his family, whoever wants to join him. We want the hostages back," Israel’s chief negotiator for hostages and missing persons, Gal Hirsch, said.
Israeli hostage negotiator: 'Hamas is killing hostages in Gaza as we negotiate'
Hirsch also noted that the war will not end under pressure. “There is a direct correlation between the international pressure on Israel and Hamas' desire to negotiate."
Most Gaza hostages are held in Rafah, Israel's hostage coordinator says
"We do not want to cause collateral damage. Rafah has many people there that Hamas uses right now as human shields," Gal Hirsch stressed.