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
Grapevine, October 17, 2025: A combined Christian perspective
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Editor's Notes: Why these covers helped push a moment we needed
After two years of counting days, names, and faces, I am ready to be surprised by good news, a celebration, a new country joining the Abraham Accords, or the rebuilding of this country.
We must stand united demanding return of the hostages, war against Hamas is ongoing - editorial
Now is not the time for infighting and the polarization that characterized the pre-October 7 atmosphere and undoubtedly contributed to Hamas concluding that the country was weakened and vulnerable.
IDF receives coffin of deceased hostage from Red Cross after Hamas recovers body
IDF kills Hezbollah terrorist attempting to rebuild terror infrastructure • Reports indicate Witkoff to visit Israel next week • IDF strikes Gazan terrorists in tunnels despite ceasefire
Hamas starved hostages to film emaciated videos, pressure Israel - report
David and his friend hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal were separated in the tunnels and denied food so they would appear skeletal for filmed “proof-of-life” clips, with food restored only after filming.
Hamas says return of Israeli hostages' remains may take time
Hamas claims the return of Israeli hostages’ remains will take time, saying some are buried in destroyed tunnels and others under bombed buildings.
‘No one else could have handled this war like Netanyahu’: Why Likud keeps leading the polls
Despite the widespread anger over the failures of October 7, Netanyahu remains Israel's leading candidate.
Israel identifies remains of slain hostages Inbar Hayman, Muhammad al-Atarash
"The Government of Israel shares in the deep sorrow of the families of Hayman and al-Atarash and all the families of the fallen abductees," the PMO stated.
Israel’s struggle to recover its fallen hostages from Gaza - editorial
Recovering the bodies of those hostages who died in Hamas captivity presents legal, logistical, moral, and diplomatic dilemmas that test Israel’s resolve and international standing.
Netanyahu speaks with Trump on Hamas's delayed return of hostage remains, Trump threatens Hamas
Israel blocks Turkish rescue team from Gaza until Hamas returns hostages’ remains • IDF confirms death of Houthi chief of staff • IDF strikes several Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon