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Former Biden official: Netanyahu blocked July 2024 hostage deal, prolonged war by six months

"I would say most of my former colleagues think that President Biden should have put more pressure on Israel to conduct the war differently and end it sooner," ex-Biden aide Gordon wrote.

 US President Joe Biden meets with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office at the White House, July 25, 2024
The new sign, officially renaming the plaza to Hostages Square.

Almost three years after Oct. 7, 'Hostages Square' becomes official name of Tel Aviv Museum plaza

Family members of slain hostages spoke of the lack of government support and emotional struggle at Knesset panel. April 19, 2026.

'I feel invisible’: Families of slain hostages warn Knesset panel they lack gov't support

A station wall layered with portraits, stickers, and memorial notes – an everyday map of loss, kept in public view long after the headlines moved on.

The faces of hostages and victims persist: A call for justice after October 7


Watch: Civilian October 7 memorial ceremony

The ceremony, organized by bereaved families and civilian organizers and funded through crowdfunding which raised NIS three million, featured prominent Israeli artists. 

 People respect a moment of silence as they attend an alternative memorial ceremony organised by the families of hostages held in Gaza, to mark a year since the deadly October 7 attack by Hamas, in a park in Tel Aviv, Israel. October 7, 2024.

No. 39: Ifat Ovadia-Luski, Yaakov Hagoel, Shai Davidai: Defending Israel worldwide

From the start of the war, Ifat Ovadia-Luski, Yaakov Hagoel, and Shai Davidai, significantly supported border communities and evacuees, and spread awareness of the conflict.

 Shai Davidai, Ifat Ovadia-Luski, and Yaakov Hagoel.

Graffiti as memorial: Benzi Brofman’s Tribute to the faces of October 7

Israeli graffiti artist Benzi Brofman transforms grief into art, honoring the victims of the October 7 Hamas attack with powerful portraits in his Jerusalem exhibit.

 BENZI BROFMAN and his exhibition.

US officials skeptical of new hostage deal proposal amid Israel-Hamas tensions

US officials are skeptical about introducing a new hostage deal proposal as negotiations between Hamas and Israel stall, despite ongoing efforts with Qatar and Egypt.

U.S President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris meet with the U.S. hostage negotiation team at the White House in Washington, U.S. September 2, 2024.

Aryeh Zalmanovich was 'Jewish friend' in captivity with rescued Bedouin hostage Alkadi - KAN

Alkadi testified that he witnessed Zalmanovich's death in captivity in December 2023.

 Aryeh Zalmanovich

Noa Argamani confronts Netanyahu: 'Hearing the war will take months broke me'

Families of American hostages told PM Netanyahu that while he is on American soil, they expect him use his speech to Congress to talk about a deal to free the hostages.

 Rescue hostage Noa Argamani at the funeral of her mother, Liora, who passed away three weeks after Noa was rescued, July 2, 2024.

Leaders urge deescalation in Israel-Hezbollah tensions, mere handful know Sinwar's whereabouts

Houthis claim to hit Haifa • Lebanese FM said he wants peace, not war

IDF troops search for suspects in the West Bank. July 2, 2024.

Meet the organizations behind hostage protests in Israel

A look at the organizations who are leading protests or civil campaigns to try to determine the future of the Israel-Hamas war.

Protestors and hostage families hold posters of hostages held in Gaza calling for their release in Yakka Square outside the Knesset building in Jerusalem on June 26, 2024.

Gaza hostage's father found dead on day of son's rescue mission

Almog Meir Jan's late father was "glued to the television, clinging to every piece of information" before his death, family recalled.

Rescued hostage Almog Meir Jan reunites with his mother at Sheba Medical Center, June 8, 2024

Mother of murdered hostage: Victims at Nova festival were protecting us

Beyond the headlines: A glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news

 Ilan and Amit Buskila speaking to Sivan Rahav Meir