Hostages


Netanyahu, Hostage rescue, Gaza, Captivity
Netanyahu: 'Committed to Our Sacred Mission, to Bring Everyone Home'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the return of the bodies of the hostages who had been held by Hamas and expressed his condolences to the families. He also reiterated his commitment to the mission of bringing everyone home.

Eliana Fleming, JFeed Staff | 25.07.24

Noa Argamani, Fallen soldier, Hostage Rescue, Gaza

Noa Argamani Pays Tribute to Arnon Zamora: "You Will Always Be in My Heart"

Noa Argamani paid tribute to Arnon Zamora, who led the rescue operation that freed her from Hamas captivity in Gaza and was killed during the mission. "I promise you that I will remember and honor you and your act of heroism everywhere. You will always be in my heart."

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| Eliana Fleming, JFeed Staff | 25.07.24

Israel-Gaza War, Hostages

New details on extraction of hostage bodies

According to IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari, the bodies were found in a tunnel in an area previously designated as part of the humanitarian zone.

Avi Woolf | 25.07.24

Ariel Bibas, Hostages, Israel-Gaza War

Ariel Bibas soon to turn 5 in captivity: "How we wish we could celebrate with him" 

Ariel Bibas, the eldest son of the Bibas family taken hostage on October 7, is set to mark his 5th birthday next month. 

Avi Nachmani | 25.07.24

IDF, Recovery Mission, Khan Younis

IDF: Soldier who leaked yesterday's recovery mission facing jail

How one soldier's smartphone became a weapon of mass information and left families of the fallen in turmoil.

Gila Isaacson | 25.07.24

Hostages, captivity, murdered, Hamas, Gaza

Breaking: IDF Retrieves Bodies of 5 Captives

Approved for Release: In a daring rescue operation, the Israel Defence Forces successfully recovered the bodies of five captives held in Gaza on Wednesday. BDE

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| Eliana Fleming | 24.07.24

Politics, US-Israel Relations

CNN: Pelosi to skip Netanyahu speech, meet with October 7 families instead

The Speaker Emerita is but one of a growing number of prominent Democrats who have announced their decision to not attend Prime Minister Netanyahu's speech on various grounds.

Avi Woolf | 24.07.24

Netanyahu, US visit, Biden, Hostages

During Netanyahu's visit: Biden will meet with families of Hostages

US President Joe Biden is expected to meet later this week with the families of the abductees who hold American citizenship. Last night Biden said that he will work to end the war in Gaza and return the abductees until the end of his term.

Eliana Fleming, JFeed Staff | 23.07.24

Hostage rescue, Noa Argamani, Netanyahu, Gaza, Captivity

Noa Argamani to Netanyahu: "The sentence you said was a breaking point for me"

Noa Argamani admits to Netanyahu: "I lost hope when I heard you on the radio" during meeting in Washington. She reveals the moment that broke her during the 8 months she was held in Hamas captivity in Gaza.

Eliana Fleming, JFeed Staff | 23.07.24

Khan Yunis, IDF, Gaza war, Israel-Hamas, Hostage release

Military reporter hints: This is the hidden reason behind returning to Khan Yunis

Military correspondent suggests: "I Hope this is the reason for the return to Khan Yunis." Oren Heller, referring to the IDF's return to Khan Yunis to dismantle Hamas infrastructure, states: "I hope this isn't the sole objective, but that there's something beyond that."

Eliana Fleming, JFeed Staff | 23.07.24

Michal Rapaport, Comedy, Israel Advocacy

Hilarious stand-up comedian Michael Rapaport to debut in Israel 

Actor and comedian Michael Rapaport is set to perform in Israel for the first time! His upcoming shows in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv underscore his dual role as both entertainer and outspoken supporter during this turbulent time.

Gila Isaacson | 23.07.24

Israeli Hostages, Gaza war, Hamas captivity, October 7th

Netanyahu on the deaths of the captives: "We received with deep pain and sorrow"

Prime Minister Netanyahu responded to the IDF's announcement of the deaths of the captives Alex Dantzig and Yehuda Buchstab, whose bodies are held by Hamas in Gaza.

Eliana Fleming, JFeed Staff | 22.07.24

IDF, Israeli Hostages, Gaza War, Victims, Captivity

Day 290 of the war: 46 Hostages are no longer alive

Following IDF confirmation that Israeli hostages 76-year-old Alex Danzig and 35-year-old Yagev Buchshtab were killed several months ago in Gaza with their bodies still being held in captivity. This is the updated number of Hostages who have been killed.

Eliana Fleming, JFeed Staff | 22.07.24

Hamas, Hostages

IDF: Yagav Buchstab and Alex Danzig killed in Hamas captivity

Yagav Buchstab was kidnapped on October 7 from his home along with his wife Rimon, while Alex was taken from Kibbutz Nir Oz. They were both killed in Hamas captivity. 

Gila Isaacson | 22.07.24

Netanyahu, Biden, Hamas

Netanyahu in Race Against Time on Hostage Deal

Israeli PM meets negotiators before critical US trip as pressure mounts.

Gila Isaacson | 21.07.24

Washington Post, Hostage Families, Omer Neutra

Washington Post slammed for 'insensitive' tweet about Israeli hostage's parents - Full controversy explained

Newspaper accused of extreme insensitivity towards family of Omer Neutra, an IDF soldier still held captive by Hamas.

Gila Isaacson | 20.07.24

Israel-Gaza War

Coalition and opposition MKs to Biden: Withdraw sanctions against Tzav Tesha protest movement

A letter signed by the MKs notes how the movement itself voluntarily froze its operations, how Hamas does end up stealing the aid, and how it opposed violence.

Avi Woolf | 18.07.24

Israel-Gaza War

PM Netanyahu visiting Rafah: Military pressure helps hostage negotiations

During a visit to the troops in the Rafah area, Netanyahu stated that holding the Philadelphi corridor and the Rafah crossing were "vital" for the war effort.

Avi Woolf | 18.07.24

Hostages, Republican National Conference 2024

Parents of hostage at RNC: October 7th an attack on Americans and still is

Speaking at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Ronen and Orna Neutra, parents of Israeli-American hostage Omer Neutra: "We won't stop fighting for you."

Avi Nachmani | 18.07.24

Hostage release, Hamas captivity, ceasefire deal, Gaza

Mossad Director urges: "The female hostages don't have time"

Mossad Director David Barnea informed the cabinet that immediate action is crucial as the female hostages do not have the luxury of time for Israel to devise a strategy to prevent weapons from reaching the northern Gaza Strip before a resolution is reached.

Eliana Fleming | 17.07.24