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
In AI video released by forum, final Gaza hostage Ran Gvili begs Trump to free him
He thanks Trump for an agreement that brought many captives home and pleads, “Mr. President, finish what you started. Bring me home before it’s too late.”
Israel advances political probe into October 7, gov't committee to outline probe limits
The bill proposal will be brought to an initial Knesset vote on Wednesday; under it, the government would have complete control over the topics being investigated, including the judiciary.
Mother of deceased hostage Ran Gvili expected to join Netanyahu on upcoming US trip
Walla also learned that Shira, Ran Gvili's sister, was invited by Israeli Consul General in New York, Ofir Akunis, to light the fifth Hanukkah candle at the Consulate General.
All the colors come together on the canvas
"Unity does not mean uniformity. It means learning to stand in awe of each other’s journeys, even when they look nothing like our own."
Flooding in Gaza Strip hampers search for remains of final hostage Ran Gvili - report
The source told Ynet that "efforts to locate Ran are continuing through other means."
What the hostages reveal about Israel’s real strength - opinion
Survivors of captivity, grieving mothers, and quiet heroes show that Israel’s true strength lies in its people.
Jewish people are not the smallest nation, but the largest family - opinion
Bound by family, not just fate, the Jewish people show why unity and sacrifice from Abraham to the October 7 massacre, and Hanukkah.
The Hanukkah miracle that restored our strength and unity - opinion
A year marked by hardship ends with light, unity, and restored hope across the Jewish world.
Hamas chief negotiator says Israel strike on Ra'ad Sa'ad threatens Trump's Gaza ceasefire
In a televised address, Hayya, who is also the exiled Gaza Hamas chief, confirmed the killing of the group's senior commander in an Israeli strike a day earlier.
Over 200 former hostages, bereaved families urge Netanyahu to start Oct. 7 probe
In a letter, the groups demanded “truth, justice, and accountability,” saying only a state commission has the legal authority to investigate decision-making before and after the attack.