Gaza hostages
Brother of former hostage Avera Mengitsu missing, police ask public for help with search
Ashgara Mengistu, a 34-year-old resident of Ashkelon, left his mother's home in Ma'ale Adumim on Sunday and hasn't been seen since, the police reported.
Noam Bettan wins Next Star reality show, to represent Israel at Eurovision 2026
Family of slain hostage sues UNRWA for alleged role in October 7 kidnapping, murder
Bereaved families protest Knesset debate on political probe into Oct. 7 failings
Parents of slain Gaza hostages Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Roni Eshel to release memoirs of experience
Goldberg-Polin, mother of Hersh, will release an intimate memoir this spring, while Eshel, father of Roni, is publishing a book chronicling the 34 days before learning of his daughter’s death.
'I'm sorry for bringing you into such a cruel world': Yarden Bibas mourns Kfir on his 3rd birthday
Kfir, his older brother Ariel, and his mother Shiri were all murdered by Hamas terrorists after being taken hostage on October 7. His father was the only survivor of the family.
Former hostage Rom Braslavski files assault complaint against Israeli singer's partner
A source told Maariv the partner shouted at him, “Just because you were a hostage doesn’t mean you can talk however you want,” and then went on to assault his friend.
Israel cannot heal from war with Hamas while Ran Gvili remains in Gaza - editorial
If Israel is to move from war to recovery and from pain to reconstruction, Rani must be returned.
'Every day I planned an escape': Ariel Cunio shares details of Hamas captivity - exclusive
Ariel and his brother David, who were some of the longest-held living Israeli hostages taken by Hamas on October 7, have begun a Fuente Latina media tour this month.
Sydney Sweeney meets with former Gaza hostages Noa Argamani, Avinatan Or
The actress posed for photos with the couple, who were abducted from the Nova Festival on October 7, 2023. The encounter, location, and exact timing of the meeting were not immediately disclosed.
Hamas captors told David Cunio his wife had 'moved on,' ex-hostage tells N12
The 35-year-old was abducted from his home on October 7, 2023, along with his wife, Sharon Aloni Cunio, and his then-3-year-old twin daughters, Yuli and Emma.
Hamas 'will not give up until last Israeli is gone,' former hostage Eitan Mor says
Former hostage Eitan Mor shares shocking insights into Hamas' military preparedness, revealing their deep knowledge of Israel and their unwavering commitment to future attacks.
Beyond the Headlines: Ran Gvili, Iran, and us - opinion
A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.
In coordination with Israel, Hamas renews search for final hostage Ran Gvili in Gaza
The search is occurring in Zeitoun, in northern Gaza. The neighborhood is split by the Yellow Line that divides the Strip between Hamas and Israel-controlled territories.
