Hostage Deal
Smotrich, Netanyahu quarrel over law banning release of senior terrorists during exchange deals
The absence of such a law places "every Israeli citizen, at home and abroad, under a real threat of abduction," argued Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.
Lessons from Hostages Forum: Making a Jewish movement for peace, equality - opinion
Former hostage Nimrod Cohen announces return to IDF: 'Didn't do enough during my mandatory service'
Yair Lapid held undisclosed meetings with Qatari officials to discuss Gaza hostages situation
Israel re-arrests Palestinian terrorist freed in hostage deal over explosives production
The terrorist was arrested last year after being caught with 25 explosives he had manufactured and distributed to various terrorist groups.
Key decisions on Jewish future to be decided at Federations' General Assembly
JFNA's 2025 gathering in Washington DC next month comes at a critical time for the Jewish people
'They asked how many I had killed, threatened to kill me,' freed hostage Yosef-Chaim Ohana recalls
Ohana spoke with N12 about his experiences in Hamas's terror captivity in the Gaza Strip, commenting for the first time since his October 12 release
Beyond the Headlines: Light that endures - opinion
A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news
'Will kill again': Israeli terror survivor faces emotional battle as murderer released from prison
TERROR AFFAIRS: Tal Hartuv shares the complex emotions of surviving an attack while grappling with the release of terrorists. Her testimony highlights Israel’s moral dilemma in the hostage exchange.
Less than 300 calories a day: Hostages face long-term effects from starvation
Professor Yuval Khalad, an expert in human physiology, explains what happens to the body step by step as it enters a state of extreme, prolonged hunger, and what the long-term effects could be.
The Jerusalem Post in Washington DC: Can Israel be bipartisan again?
The Jerusalem Post Washington Conference will address the day after's most pressing issues. “US-Israel relationship must rest on shared democratic values," says honorary Co-Chair Bobby Rechnitz.
'A friend to all': Slain Gaza hostage Tal Haimi laid to rest
His funeral was held with hundreds of people present at Kibbutz Nir Oz’s cemetery, after he was brought back as part of the Gaza hostage deal.
'Beaten brutally in Gaza': Mother of ex-hostage Elkana Bohbot shares story of son's captivity
For Ruchama Bohbot, her son Elkana’s return is both a miracle and a reminder of the pain still felt by families waiting for their loved ones to come home.
Freed hostages enjoy secret, late-night private shopping trip at Ayalon Mall
"All workers and anyone present were required to maintain confidentiality," an individual present during the visit told N12 News. "The entire visit was kept under wraps to respect their privacy."
