Gaza hostages

Trump to announce transition to Phase II of Gaza deal, 'Board of Peace' by Christmas - Axios

The report cited two US officials and a Western source familiar with the details.

US President Donald Trump poses with the signed agreement at a world leaders' summit on ending the Gaza war, amid a US-brokered prisoner-hostage swap and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, October 13, 2025.
Activists hold signs calling for the return of the final two hostages' remains, including St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, at Hostage Square, Tel Aviv, November 29, 2025.

Israeli delegation heads to Cairo to secure release of last slain hostage Ran Gvili

 A poster of hostage Bipin Joshi, a citizen of Nepal, is displayed at the protest camp for hostages kidnapped during the deadly October 7 attack,Jerusalem, November 13, 2024.

Hostages as leverage: Iran's secret demand aimed at crippling Israel's agriculture - exclusive

Thai hostage Sudthisak Rinthalak, November 5, 2025.

Who was slain Gaza hostage Sudthisak Rinthalak? - explainer


Sudthisak Rinthalak identified as deceased hostage returned to Israel, PMO confirms

The PMO noted that Rinthalak's family, as well as the Thai ambassador to Israel, Boonyarit Vichienphan, expressed their appreciation for Israel's efforts to return Rinthalak's remains.

Sudthisak Rinthalak

Former Gaza hostage Sudthisak Rinthalak remains are identified, IDF confirms

Israel's Public Health Service is in constant contact with the families of the final two victims, the PMO confirmed.

Red Cross personnel wait to head towards an area within the "yellow line" to which Israeli troops withdrew under the ceasefire, as Hamas says it continues to search for the bodies of deceased hostages seized during the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, in Gaza City November 20, 2025.

Findings transferred by Hamas from Gaza not connected to hostages, PMO confirms

National Center of Forensic Medicine confirm that the findings brought yesterday from Gaza for examination do not belong to Israeli hostages.

Red Cross vehicles transport the bodies of deceased hostages who had been held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023 attack, after they were handed over by Hamas militants as part of a ceasefire and a hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel, in Gaza City, October 14, 2025.

'Highly likely' remains transferred by Hamas not of deceased hostage, Israeli source tells 'Post'

However, the identification process of the remains at Abu Kabir is "still ongoing," according to the Health Ministry.

A convoy carrying potential remains of a Gaza hostage make their way to the Abu Kabir Forensic Institute, December 2, 2025

'I choose life:' Ex-hostage Alon Ohel recounts Hamas kidnapping, torture, sexual harassment - N12

Former hostage Alon Ohel describes threats, sexual harassment, starvation, and surgery without anesthesia during months in Hamas captivity.

Freed hostage Alon Ohel arrives to his home in Moshav Lavon, northern Israel, October 24, 2025.

Beyond the Headlines: Moments at Ben-Gurion Airport, the Kotel - opinion

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Passengers at the Ben Gurion International airport near Tel Aviv on September 18, 2025.

Family of slain hostage Ran Gvili calls to move weekly Tel Aviv Saturday rallies to Fridays

The family announced that they hope the shift will mark a new phase in their campaign, as they continue to fight for the return of the last two hostages.

Activists hold signs calling for the return of the final two hostages' remains, including St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, at Hostage Square, Tel Aviv, November 29, 2025.

Former hostage Rom Braslavski visits Beitar Jerusalem for first time since being released

“A year ago, you stood here together with my family, my face, and the caption 'kidnapped.' And here I am today, after two years of hellish suffering," Braslavski told the fans at the Teddy Stadium.

Former hostage Rom Braslavski, with his family, in a helicopter on their way to the hospital. October 14, 2025.

Ex-hostage Segev Kalfon on Hamas captivity: I was beaten, starved, pressured to convert to Islam

Former hostage Segev Kalfon described how a terrorist admitted that, had Hamas known the consequences, it would not have carried out the October 7 attacks.

Former hostage Segev Kalfon, with his family, in a helicopter on their way to the hospital. October 14, 2025.

'Not one minister called me, saying welcome back': Ex-hostage Gadi Mozes slams gov't - N12

Mozes pushed for a state commission of inquiry to “investigate everything that happened that morning.”

Released Israeli hostage Gadi Mozes at a ceremony marking rebuilding in kibbutz Nir Oz, southern Israel, following the October 7 massacre. August 7, 2025.

Rachel Goldberg-Polin reflects how Rabbi Sacks's teachings helped her manage Hersh's captivity

Marking the anniversary of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks's death, Rachel and Jon Goldberg-Polin shared they had found strength in the teachings of Rabbi Sacks after their son, Hersh, was murdered in Gaza.

 Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg-Polin, parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, speak on stage during the third day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 21, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.