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Hadar Goldin's family addresses Netanyahu's attempted visit: 'All who asked to come' turned down

“The Prime Minister consulted the family over the possibility of a visit and was told that they prefer to keep the event private to only close family members,” an official close to Netanyahu said.

Activists gather outside Lt. Hadar Goldin's home, hoping for the return of his remains from Gazan terror captivity, Kfar Saba, Israel, November 8, 2025.
Maj. (res.) Yossi Mitz manages ATAL’s northern branch.

‘We are here to accompany you’: Inside IDF mental health reception of hostages

Brothers Gali Berman and Ziv Berman, released hostages, who were kidnapped during the deadly October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas and taken to Gaza, arrive at Sheba Medical Center, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, in Ramat Gan, Israel October 13, 2025.

Release of Berman twins from Hamas captivity is a miracle few will understand- comment

Families of former Gaza hostages.

From happiness of reunions to ongoing mission: Hostage families' first statements since release


Israeli missions worldwide illuminate in orange for red-headed child hostages

The Foreign Ministry has directed all Israeli embassies and consulates to light their buildings in orange or display images of the Bibas family.

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Hostages given tranquilizers to 'look happy' upon release from captivity

Relatives of abductees ask: "Why isn't an official report issued on the health condition of the abductees?"

 with them again. Ohad Monder and his family in the hospital after he was released from Hamas

Israel's war cabinet to meet with Gaza hostage families Tuesday

Children returned from captivity were covered in rashes, lice of the head and body, and were found rationing their food.

 FAMILY MEMBERS, friends, and supporters of those taken hostage on October 7 by Hamas complete the final stage of their march from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem last weekend.

Arnold Schwarzenegger lends support to families of Israeli hostages

Declaring himself "a big friend of the Jewish people and Israel," Schwarzenegger said he wanted to amplify the message not to abandon those who remain captive.

Actor and former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger visits former Nazi German concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau, near Oswiecim, Poland, September 28, 2022.

Released child hostages share heartwarming reunion with family dog

Their four-legged friend, Rodney, did not skip a beat before asking for a belly rub.

 The recently reunited Brodetz family, embracing each other after 51 days in captivity and separated from their loved ones.

Women held hostage by Hamas in Gaza kept in cages - report

Israeli hostages released by Hamas speak out about the state of their captivity in Gaza.

Aviv Asher, 2.5 years old, her sister Raz Asher, 4.5 years old, and mother Doron arrive back in Israel after being held hostage by Hamas terrorists, 24 November 2023.

This fight is not over: Itay Svirsky’s family urges not to forget remaining hostages

As the world celebrates the liberation of children and women from Hamas’ captivity, family members of the abductees fear they will be forgotten.

Itay Svirsky

Israel's emotional odyssey: Joy, sorrow, and the will to survive

Over the last four days, there have been several tear-inducing images that will forever be engraved in this country’s collective memory.

Hamas terrorists hand over Israeli hostages to Red Cross officials, November 27, 2023

Israel-Hamas deal: These are the 11 hostages released on Monday

The group includes nine children and two mothers.

 The eleven Israelis released from Hamas captivity in Gaza on Monday, November 27, 2023

Thai Muslim group, Hamas secure release of hostages in talks

The group believes they are the sole reason for the release of Thai nationals held captive in Gaza.

 Thai workers taken hostage by Hamas and later released as part of a deal between Israel and Palestinian terrorist group Hamas, pose with a member of Thai mission after a medical checkup, in Tel Aviv, Israel, in this handout image released on November 25, 2023.