Hostages
![Extracting hostage bodies from tunnels.](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=700/2024/07/25/f6823a80-4a9f-11ef-9f41-019fe144673f__h1066_w1600.jpeg)
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.
![Rescued Israeli hostage, Noa Argamani](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/23/5bcc67a0-4918-11ef-8df0-f9bb5062dc0c__h3151_w4726.jpg)
Noa Argamani, Fallen soldier, Hostage Rescue, Gaza
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."
![Extracting hostage bodies from tunnels.](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/25/f6823a80-4a9f-11ef-9f41-019fe144673f__h1066_w1600.jpeg)
Israel-Gaza War, Hostages
According to IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari, the bodies were found in a tunnel in an area previously designated as part of the humanitarian zone.
![Ariel and Kfir Bibas](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/25/ea6a8de0-4a9c-11ef-9f41-019fe144673f__h3265_w4897.jpg)
Ariel Bibas, Hostages, Israel-Gaza War
Ariel Bibas, the eldest son of the Bibas family taken hostage on October 7, is set to mark his 5th birthday next month.
![Bodies of hostages and IDF soldiers murdered by Hamas, recovered yesterday](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/25/07054770-4a6a-11ef-8c9e-7545f4c11d84__h1593_w1785.jpeg)
IDF, Recovery Mission, Khan Younis
How one soldier's smartphone became a weapon of mass information and left families of the fallen in turmoil.
![Mia Goren and Oren Goldin were 2 of the 5 hostages whos bodies were retrieved](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/24/f1b0a390-4a02-11ef-8df0-f9bb5062dc0c__h331_w650.webp)
Hostages, captivity, murdered, Hamas, Gaza
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
![Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi.](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/24/1175ea20-49c5-11ef-8df0-f9bb5062dc0c__h4000_w6000.jpg)
Politics, US-Israel Relations
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.
![Netanyahu and Biden.](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/21/440ced50-4748-11ef-92f9-1b32553736e2__h3272_w4908.jpg)
Netanyahu, US visit, Biden, 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.
![Rescued Israeli hostage, Noa Argamani](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/23/5bcc67a0-4918-11ef-8df0-f9bb5062dc0c__h3151_w4726.jpg)
Hostage rescue, Noa Argamani, Netanyahu, Gaza, Captivity
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.
![Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip after IDF activity. June 14, 2024.](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/06/16/40734f10-2bad-11ef-a53f-1909d648c45b__h268_w400.jpg)
Khan Yunis, IDF, Gaza war, Israel-Hamas, Hostage release
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."
![Michael Rapaport at the Heavyweight Championship Of The World "Wilder vs. Fury"](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/23/f1da7df0-48ea-11ef-8df0-f9bb5062dc0c__h3600_w2400.jpg)
Michal Rapaport, Comedy, Israel Advocacy
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.
![Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/05/20/9d0436d0-16dc-11ef-90bc-6511137cc1af__h418_w563.png)
Israeli Hostages, Gaza war, Hamas captivity, October 7th
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.
![Posters of the Israeli hostages still being held in Gaza](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/03/7ac17a10-397d-11ef-92f9-1b32553736e2__h4000_w6000.jpg)
IDF, Israeli Hostages, Gaza War, Victims, Captivity
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.
![Palestinians storm Israeli territory, east of the city of Khan Yunis, October 7 2023](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/22/ff540690-4813-11ef-9b01-b9b61028cadd__h2000_w3000.jpg)
Hamas, Hostages
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.
![Israelis attend a rally calling for the release of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, at "Hostage Square" in Tel Aviv, July 20, 2024](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/21/80e0ab50-472e-11ef-9b01-b9b61028cadd__h267_w400.jpg)
Netanyahu, Biden, Hamas
Israeli PM meets negotiators before critical US trip as pressure mounts.
![Palestinians storm Israeli territory, east of the city of Khan Yunis, south of the Gaza Strip, October 7, 2023.](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/20/c8fa4040-46c5-11ef-92f9-1b32553736e2__h2000_w3000.jpg)
Washington Post, Hostage Families, Omer Neutra
Newspaper accused of extreme insensitivity towards family of Omer Neutra, an IDF soldier still held captive by Hamas.
![Letter to Biden.](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/18/33059990-452b-11ef-9b01-b9b61028cadd__h800_w597.jpg)
Israel-Gaza War
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.
![Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu visiting the troops at Rafah.](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/18/97060980-4520-11ef-9b01-b9b61028cadd__h477_w936.png)
Israel-Gaza War
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.
![Republican National Convention](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2024/07/18/5d78b9d0-44bf-11ef-92f9-1b32553736e2__h4000_w6000.jpg)
Hostages, Republican National Conference 2024
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."
![Met with National Security Adviser Sullivan to discuss hostages and the Middle East. Mossad Director Barnea.](https://images.jfeed.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=jpeg,fit=contain,width=300/2023/12/15/1abf1550-9b30-11ee-9a03-69bb9c71f7c0__h2383_w3574.jpg)
Hostage release, Hamas captivity, ceasefire deal, Gaza
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.