Hadar Goldin

'Like a subway': IDF reveals Rafah tunnels where Hadar Goldin's remains were held

The tunnel stretched approximately seven to ten kilometers, leading to dozens of living quarters and Hamas command posts.

IDF soldiers stand at the entrance of a tunnel that Hamas used to attack Israel, in Beit Hanun, December 17, 2023
Tzur Goldin speaks at an event to remember his twin brother, Hadar.

Hadar Goldin's brother warns West of hostage-taking threat: 'This is not only an Israeli story'

Ayelet Goldin on what could have been the final rally in Tel Aviv's Hostages Square on November 29, 2025.

Hostage families vow to continue fighting for return of last two hostages as weekly rallies end

Security forces apprehend Marwan al-Hamas, November 20, 2025.

Detained Hamas terrorist knew where Hadar Goldin's remains held - IDF, Shin Bet


The values we stand up for

Reflections on discussions with Secretary-General António Guterres and his advisers reveal a profound commitment to values upon which the UN was founded.

Leah Goldin, mother of Hadar, speaks at a press conference, August 5, 2018

Greenblatt to UN: Help release IDF soldiers, civilians from Hamas

It is believed that both soldiers are dead.

Lt. Hadar Goldin (left) and St.-Sgt. Oron Shaul were killed in action in the war against Hamas in 2014

Greenblatt calls on Hamas to return Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul

“Hamas must return Hadar and Oron as well as imprisoned Israeli civilians Avraham Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed.”

Leah Goldin, mother of Hadar, speaks at a press conference, August 5, 2018

UN chief calls for the release of captive Israeli soldiers held by Hamas

Leah Goldin: "Enough is enough! For 5 years now, the body of our beloved son Hadar has been cruelly held hostage by Hamas, as we languish, yearning for the simple wish to bury him in Israel."

Goldin family meet with UN Chief Guterres to demand action regarding son's burial

Five years later, the fight for Hadar Goldin's body lives on

Tel Aviv art exhibit opens with the late Hadar Goldin’s cartoons and sketches

Cartoons and sketches by Hadar Goldin at the “Smile with Hadar” exhibit

Leah Goldin: Tell me what the government is doing to bring our boys home

"They've been telling me what they won't do for five years, but they don't tell me what they are doing."

Leah Goldin, mother of missing soldier Hadar Goldin, at a Jerusalem press confrence July 5, 2018

Danon to push UN to pressure Hamas to return captives in UNSC meeting today

"We're used to decisions being used against us. This time we want exactly the opposite."

Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations (UN) Danny Danon speaks during a meeting of the UN Security Council at UN headquarters in New York, February 20, 2018

Why Leah Goldin left the room and why you should care

They arrived with great anticipation of news, considering they would be meeting the individual who represents them and their missing family members.

Leah Goldin, mother of Hadar, speaks at a press conference, August 5, 2018

Leah Goldin leaves Netanyahu meeting in tears

"Even after this meeting, it's not clear to us why Netanyahu doesn't make the return of the boys a condition in all the talks for rehabilitating and upgrading Gaza that are happening every day.”

Leah Goldin, the mother of slain IDF soldier Lt. Hadar Goldin

Goldin family implores Bahrain attendees to advocate for release of son

They fully support the "lofty effort" to create peace between the two states.

Leah Goldin, mother of Hadar, speaks at a press conference, August 5, 2018