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WATCH: 'I screamed in pain': Former hostage Matan Angrest says Hamas terrorists electrocuted him

Former Gaza hostage Matan Angrest told Channel 12's 'Uvda' about his captivity, including Hamas torture, the loss of his tank crew, bonding with fellow hostage Gali Berman, and his eventual release.

Former hostage Matan Angrest speaks to Channel 12's 'Uvda' about his experience in Hamas terror captivity, including torture, broadcast on February 26, 2026.
 Released hostage Daniella Gilboa returning to her home in Petah Tikva, February 5, 2025.

Former hostage Daniella Gilboa celebrates freedom in her debut single

IDF soldiers operate in the Khan Yunis area of the Gaza Strip, February 1, 2026.

'What is happening in Gaza is a complete failure by IDF,' military expert says - interview

FORMER HOSTAGE Daniella Gilboa previews her new song in an Instagram post, January 25, 2026.

Former Hamas hostage shares preview of new song one year after release from captivity


Female observers 'indispensable' to Israel's security, IDF Chief of Staff Zamir says

He emphasized the importance of the role and the need for more recruitment into the IDF from all populations.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits recruitment office for female observers on April 6, 2025.

Observers say IDF abandoned Gaza border outpost in 12-hour security lapse

60 observers at the post were left without any protection, and the base gate was open and unsupervised.

 IDF observers say military abandoned Gaza border outpost for 12 hours, April 3, 2025 (illustration).

Hostage mother releases new footage of Matan Angrest in captivity, kidnapping on Oct. 7

In the released footage, Angrest can be seen surrounded by terrorists on the tank with his uniform ripped off the upper half of his body.

 Released footage from Matan Angrest's kidnapping on October 7, 2023.

The leader of Kibbutz Nahal Oz shared stories of resilience and vision for the future

Michal Magen honored the women of the Nahal Oz community, highlighting their significant roles in future rebuilding efforts: “Our challenge - rebuild to be even better than before.”

 Michal Magen, Community Manager of Kibbutz Nahal Oz

Family of Oct. 7 victim Roni Eshel receive personal belongings recovered from Gaza

The family of IDF observer Roni Eshel received her recovered belongings - her beret from the Nahal Oz outpost and rings found in a northern Gaza home.

 Sergeant Roni Eshel, the IDF observer who detected initial Hamas movement on October 7, which would later develop into a large-scale attack.

'Live like there is no tomorrow', freed hostage Daniella Gilboa shares

"I try to live my life because the phrase 'you only live once' got a different meaning for me this year," said Daniella Gilboa in an Instagram post.

 Released hostage Daniella Gilboa returning to her home in Petah Tikva, February 5, 2025.

Bereaved families demand answers, call for October 7 inquiry

A state commission of inquiry is the most powerful probe in the legal system and the only type that operates independently of the political echelon.

 Members of the October Council attend a Knesset meeting and call for a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 massacre, March 17, 2025.

Hamas releases propaganda video, giving sign of life of Matan Angrest

"Beyond the serious mental state observed in the footage, his right arm no longer functions, his eyes and mouth are asymmetrical, and his nose is broken," his family said.

 A screenshot from the Hamas propaganda video showing Gaza hostage Matan Angrest, published on March 7, 2025

'Our Voices Are Heard': Honoring the slain female observers of October 7

The event positioned the female observers as a symbol of the unheard female voice and the importance of listening to the voices of women in society. 

 'Our voices are heard' event in honor of slain female observers

Freed hostage Liri Albag reveals harrowing details of her captivity

Former hostage Liri Albag spoke with N12 in an interview and described everything she endured during October 7 and while being held captive in Gaza.

 RELEASED HOSTAGE Liri Albag is reunited with loved ones at Bellinson Hospital in Petah Tikva on Saturday.