Hostage
As ceasefires unravel, Israel faces critical decisions on Gaza, Lebanon, Syria fronts - editorial
Israel faces mounting challenges: a stalled ceasefire in Gaza, rising Hezbollah threats in Lebanon, and a critical security opportunity with Syria.
Former Gaza hostage Eli Sharabi speaks on rebuilding life after losing his family, Hamas captivity
Iran's streets are burning, why Israel cannot look away
'I could hear the carnage': Former hostage Elkana Bohbot recounts Nova massacre, Hamas captivity
Hamas’s sexual abuses aren’t allegations but facts, survivors need real support - editorial
Bearing witness is not enough. Survivors must not be forced to relive their trauma to justify their worthiness for care.
'We'll knock them down': Trump backs attack on Iran if weapons development continues
Trump was meeting with Netanyahu for talks on breaking a deadlock over the Gaza ceasefire and addressing Israeli concerns about Iran and Hezbollah.
Netanyahu should fight ruthlessly for his agenda in Trump meeting - editorial
Netanyahu needs to ensure that the hostage deal is finished in full, enforce the terms already signed, and lock in US-Israel alignment on Iran. Anything else would be merely a delay.
Former Gaza hostages Matan Zangauker, Ilana Gritzwesky announce engagement
"My victory, Matan and Ilana," published Einav Zangauker, mother of the former hostage, alongside a picture of the couple and a large sign that read "Will you marry me?"
Private clinic employee charged after allegedly attempting to access medical records of ex-hostage
The employee was said to have attempted to gain access to the private file of a former hostage despite not needing such information to perform the duties of their job.
'If you tell anyone, I'll kill you': Gaza hostage Romi Gonen recounts sexual abuse during captivity
Former Gaza hostage Romi Gonen shares her harrowing story of sexual abuse and survival in Hamas captivity during an emotional interview on Channel 12's "Uvda."
Pope Leo XIV mentions Palestinians in Christmas address - December 25, 2025
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Mother of final Gaza hostage calls for commitment to deal terms to bring son back
Talik Gvili noted that she will be flying to the United States to meet with US President Donald Trump at the request of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Gal Hirsch travels to Cairo for talks on returning final hostage Ran Gvili's remains
Coordinator for Hostages Brig.-Gen. (res.) Gal Hirsch met with senior officials in Cairo to discuss securing the return of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili's remains, the last hostage yet to be freed.
Freed hostage Segev Kalfon denounces lack of support received from Israel since release
Ex-hostage Segev Kalfon calls out Israel’s lack of support since his release, sharing his harrowing experiences of captivity, violence, and the emotional toll faced in captivity in a KAN interview.
Egypt, Qatar, Turkey called on US to prevent Israeli strikes on Gaza, source tells 'Post'
Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey urged senior US officials to prevent Israel from striking in Gaza, a source familiar with the details told The Jerusalem Post.
