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


Hamas delegation headed by Haniyeh to discuss prisoner exchange in Egypt

A Hamas delegation will reportedly discuss a possible prisoner exchange deal, among other issues, during a visit in Egypt this week.

HAMAS LEADERS Ismail Haniyeh and Yahya Sinwar march to protest US President Donald Trump’s ‘Deal of the Century,’ in Gaza City in June 2019.

Hamas presents ‘roadmap’ for prisoner swap with Israel

It is widely believed that the Egyptians are leading efforts to secure a deal between Israel and Hamas.

Yahya Sinwar arrives at the Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza on October 18, 2011, after being released by Israel as part of a prisoner swap for kidnapped soldier Gilad Schalit

Israel-Egypt relations, not Palestinians, at the center of Bennett-Sisi meeting - source

A diplomatic source said the bond formed between PM Naftali Bennett and Egyptian President Abdel Fatah a-Sisi is very important to Israeli-Egyptian relations.

  Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Egyptian president Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on September 13, 2021.

US synagogues to pray for return of bodies of IDF fallen Goldin, Shaul

Hundreds of congregations will recite a prayer written by fallen IDF soldier Hadar Goldin's parents over Yom Kippur and Sukkot.

Israelis Hadar Goldin, Oron Shaul, Avera Mengistu and Hisham Al-Sayed being held by Hamas in Gaza

Rabbi Lau wishes for the return of Hadar Goldin's body to Israel

This plea comes less than a month after Hadar Goldin's mother wrote a piece in Tablet Magazine asking Rivlin to bring her son home.

Israelis attend a rally calling for the return of the remains of late Israeli soldiers Oron Shaul and Hadar Goldin from Hamas captives, near the home of Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz in Rosh Haayin, May 21, 2021.

Gantz conditions Gaza development on prisoner exchange deal

The defense minister reiterated the importance of the prisoners' return, saying that Israel will not hesitate to use military force.

Benny Gantz, leader of the Blue and White political party

Cairo talks to release Israeli hostages didn’t yield results - report

At issue are the bodies of Lt. Hadar Goldin and St.-Sgt. Oron Shaul, presumed to have been killed during the 2014 Gaza war, and the fate of two Israeli citizens, Avera Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed.

Israelis Hadar Goldin, Oron Shaul, Avera Mengistu and Hisham Al-Sayed being held by Hamas in Gaza

Sinwar: Hamas ready to hold talks with Israel on prisoner swap

The Hamas leader said that "in the coming days we will be witnessing a dialogue in Cairo with the aim of reaching agreements on the issues at hand."

YAHYA SINWAR, leader of Hamas in Gaza, gestures on stage during a rally in Gaza City on May 24

Protests held outside Kohavi's home in call to return captive IDF soldiers

"If the soldiers are not returned now, it will give legitimacy to never return them," Hadar Goldin's brother, Tzur said.

Israelis attend a rally calling for the return of the remains of late Israeli soldiers Oron Shaul and Hadar Goldin from Hamas captives, near the home of Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz in Rosh Haayin, May 21, 2021.

Is now the time to press Hamas to free the captives from Gaza?

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: In aftermath of the Gaza war, is there a window of opportunity for the release of Israeli captives?

A DEMONSTRATION last week outside the Prime Minister’s Office in Jerusalem calling on any ceasefire with Hamas to require the return of the remains of the fallen IDF soldiers and the return of the two Israelis being held in Gaza.