Hostage
IDF kills Hamas terrorist who took IDF soldiers' remains hostage during Oct. 7 massacre
Hussam al-Shafie infiltrated Kibbutz Nirim and abducted Col. Asaf Hamami, St.-Sgt. Tomer Ahimas, and Sgt. Kiril Drodski's remains, taking them into the Gaza Strip.
Iranian bot campaign targets Nova festival massacre survivors with severe online abuse, propaganda
Mazal tov! Former Gaza hostages Sapir Cohen, Sasha Troufanov marry in heartfelt ceremony
'Would you say Yoni came back from Entebbe?': Slain hostage's cousin slams Netanyahu at protest
Smotrich cancels visit to Kibbutz Be'eri following opposition by hostages' families, residents
During an interview for Nadav Perry's podcast on Sunday, Smotrich claimed a critical role in how the war played out and in bringing back the hostages from Gaza.
'You don't protect me': Former hostage's father shouts at Smotrich mid-speech
Speaking with Gideon Oko and Amichai Atali on 103FM radio, Miran criticized Smotrich over his conduct during the two years in which Israelis were held in Gaza.
Smotrich claims hostages returned thanks to his opposition to earlier Gaza deal
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said he drew a line with Netanyahu and had a necessary role in returning the hostages after October 7.
State Archives releases thousands of documents for Entebbe rescue's 50th anniversary
Alongside previously released materials, the State Archives is publishing in full the files related to the Entebbe operation, some of which had already been partially disclosed.
October Council marks 1,000 days since October 7 massacre, calls for state commission of inquiry
The press conference was attended by bereaved families, hostage families, survivors, and representatives, who called on Israel's public to demand the establishment of a state commission of inquiry.
Twenty years since Gilad Schalit's abduction, newly released IDF logs show real-time confusion
The new records rest mostly on reports that an IDF command center received in real time via communications devices with soldiers in the field, as well as handwritten reports and updates.
Former hostage condemns UN special rapporteur's silence on Hamas's October 7 sexual violence
"Your report speaks about violence against women. Why is there no mention of Hamas?" Gritzewsky demanded from the Special Rapporteur, Reem Alsalem.
Silenced no more: The Israeli women who documented Hamas's October 7 sexual crimes
New 298-page Civil Commission report details Oct. 7 sexual violence, based on thousands of photos, videos, and interviews, finding social media was used as a tool of psychological warfare.
'I have a mission': Guy Gilboa-Dalal recounts sexual violence he experienced in Hamas captivity
In an interview with First Lady Michal Herzog, Gilboa-Dalal said that he feels he has a mission to use his voice to empower victims of sexual assault.
US sentences former Taliban commander to 42 years in prison for terrorism, taking hostages
The charges are based on his role as a Taliban commander in Afghanistan, leading attacks against US serviceman and allies, and taking hostages between 2007 and 2009.
