Hostage

Former hostage Segev Kalfon, held for 738 days, endured beatings, psychological torture, and being pressured to convert to Islam during Hamas captivity.

Late equalizers, red cards, and coaching turmoil shaped a dramatic week across Israeli soccer.

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.

Organizers say the weekly gatherings may be nearing their end as only two hostages, both killed on October 7, remain in Gaza.

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

Itzik Gvili addressed the crowd gathered at Hostage Square for the final weekly protest on Saturday night, denouncing Hamas as "playing and mocking us."

Archbishop Henry Ndakuba said Venerable Edwin Achi, seized with his wife and daughter from their home in Kaduna state on October 28, was murdered after spending about a month in captivity.

The Hostages and Missing Families forum expressed deep disappointment over the decision, arguing that it showed how the government is shirking its responsibility.

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"They were all taken very seriously. One very specific one was taken seriously. Which, in the end, was refuted," said Yoni Asher, father of freed Gaza hostages Raz and Aviv.