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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


Hamas claims seven hostages killed in captivity in Gaza

"We confirm that the number of enemy prisoners who were killed as a result of the military operations of the enemy army in the Gaza Strip may exceed seventy prisoners," Hamas wrote.

 An image taken from a Hamas video claiming the death of seven hostages. March 1, 2024.

White House: Israel, mediators agree on 'basic contours' of hostage deal

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on Sunday said it was not clear yet whether a hostage deal would materialize from ongoing talks.

 A woman takes part in a protest demanding a hostage deal, in Tel Aviv, Israel, February 1, 2024

Israeli delegation begins hostage release talks in Paris with international leaders

The two main obstacles to a new outline seem to be the number of Palestinian prisoners to be released for each hostage liberated, and the condition set by Hamas for the IDF to pull out.

 Israel supporters gather during a protest, following Hamas' biggest attack on Israel in years, in Paris, France, October 9, 2023

Do not pity the dead, pity the living - opinion

Families of hostages and those murdered by Hamas on October 7 may have lost family, but have gained another in the process of grieving and searching for hope.

 Asaf Pozniak, Co-founder of the Hostages and Missing Families Forum

Family of captive Shlomo Mansour packs meals for Holocaust survivors, call for his return

Mansour weighed just over 120 pounds at the time of his kidnapping, creating immediate and grave concern for his health.

Family members of Shlomo Mansour packed meals for Holocaust survivors in honor of their captive family member.

Gaza hostages' families consulted by Qatari-funded entities - report

A consultant who worked as a special assistant in former President Bill Clinton's administration had

 Gaza hostage families protest on Ayalon highway on January 18, 2024

Protesters removed from area surrounding PM Netanyahu's Caesarea home

The spokesperson for the Hostages and Missing Families Forum noted that the protests at the Prime Minister's homes will only continue to grow until hostages are returned safely to Israel.

 PROTEST PARAPHERNALIA blaming Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in Tel Aviv.

Protests for new elections, release of hostages held in cities across Israel

Families of the hostages were joined in their weekly mass rally by the descendants of Holocaust survivors and leaders in Israeli society as the world marked International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

 PRIMAL SCREAM at a protest outside the Prime Minister’s Residence in Jerusalem, calling for the release of the hostages.

Granddaughter of hostage Gadi Moses says she came to NY to 'shout' she needs grandfather back home

"When my dad and I talk, I cry, because it's a really hard time for us. All I do is just think about my grandfather and worry about him," said Shani Moses.

 Shani Moses in New York with a poster of her grandfather, Gadi Moses, who was kidnapped by Hamas on October 7. January 12, 2024.

Freed Israeli teenage hostage travels to US asking world to bring remaining hostages home

Saturday will mark 100 days since Hila, Raaya, and almost 240 other people were kidnapped from southern Israel. 

Hila Rotem Shoshani.