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Hostages news in English

Israeli coverage of the hostages — compared across outlets, in English.

Man Arrested for Allegedly Attacking Security Team of Former PM Bennett in Tel Aviv

Police arrested a 23-year-old man in Tel Aviv on Saturday evening on suspicion of attacking the security team of former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett during a tour. An eyewitness reported the suspect shouted political slogans and was pushed into a guard before being restrained. This incident follows a previous alleged assault on Bennett during the election campaign, where a man was indicted for throwing a salt shaker at him.

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Arutz Sheva ·2h ago

Hostage Survivor Defends Father Amid Political Attack

Hostage survivor Eitan Mor defended his father, Tzvika Mor, against claims by Amir Sperling of the Democratic Party that he was indifferent to his son's captivity. Mor argued that…

Cursorinfo ·13h ago

Hostage's Mother Demands Investigation into October 7 Failures

Vicki Cohen, mother of a released hostage, publicly accused the Israeli government of evading responsibility for the October 7 Hamas attack and demanded a state investigation. She…

Vesty ·13h ago

Ex-Hostages Urge Israelis to Vote, Demand Accountability Ahead of Election

Former hostages and families of victims of the October 7 attack rallied in Tel Aviv, demanding a state commission of inquiry and accountability from political leaders ahead of the…

Channel 13 ·1d ago

Hostage Families Protest Election Censorship Attempt

Ofri Bibas, sister of hostage survivor Yarden Bibas, accused the Likud party of trying to censor a hostage rally scheduled three days before elections. She stated the move aims to…

Maariv ·1d ago

Attorney Proposes State Inquiry Commission Composed of All Supreme Court Justices

Attorney Michael Kleiner advocates for a state commission of inquiry into the October 7th disaster, to be comprised of all Supreme Court justices. He outlines twelve potential are…

Haaretz English ·1d ago

Israel Election Panel Rejects Bid to Ban Broadcast of October 7 Rally

Israel's Central Elections Committee rejected a Likud party request to ban live broadcasts of a rally concerning the October 7 attack. The rally, featuring bereaved families and f…

Bizportal ·2d ago

Israel Braces for Weekend Traffic Disruptions Due to Rail Work and Protests

Drivers in central Israel face major traffic disruptions this weekend due to Israel Railways work on Highways 20 and 531 and police closures in Tel Aviv for a rally. Rail work on…

Maariv ·2d ago

Democrats Gear Up for Election Day Amid Fears of Disruption

The Democrats party, led by Yair Golan, is mobilizing over 15,000 volunteers for election day, aiming for a significant ground operation. The party is concerned about potential el…

Arutz Sheva ·2d ago

Father of Slain Hostage Attacked During Netanyahu's Visit to Tel Aviv Market

Michel the hostage murdered in captivity, father of the hostage murdered in captivity who was murdered in Hamas captivity, was attacked by a civilian during Prime Minister Benjami…

Kikar HaShabbat ·2d ago

Families of Hostages Detained by Police Near Netanyahu

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Tel Aviv's Hatikva Market during his election campaign on Thursday. Police removed families of hostages who attempted to approach him. Th…

The Jerusalem Post ·2d ago

Hamas Strategy Made Gaza Civilian Sites Military Targets, Opinion Piece Argues

An opinion piece by Micha Danzig asserts that Hamas deliberately used Gaza's civilian infrastructure, including hospitals and homes, for military purposes, thereby making them leg…

Maariv ·2d ago

MK Malinovsky Criticizes Government Over Hostages, Haredi Draft, and Gaza Policy

MK Yulia Malinovsky of Yisrael Beiteinu criticized the government's handling of the hostage crisis, Haredi conscription, and Gaza policy at a community meeting. She claimed politi…

Haaretz ·2d ago

New Jerusalem Basketball Team Honors Six Hostages Killed in Captivity

A new Israeli basketball team, Hapoel "The Six" Jerusalem, has launched in Liga Alef South to honor six hostages killed in Gaza. The team's name and season are dedicated to Ori Da…

Maariv ·2d ago

Likud Party Asks TV Networks to Delay Broadcast of Hostages Square Rally

The Likud party has asked Israeli TV channels to delay the live broadcast of the "October Council" rally at Hostages Square by ten minutes. The party cited concerns about election…

Kan News ·3d ago

Ex-Security Official Claims Hostage Deal Opportunities Were Deliberately Rejected

Former security official Dror Shalom claims opportunities for an earlier hostage deal were deliberately rejected, suspecting a delay tactic hoping for Donald Trump's election. Sha…

Maariv ·3d ago

Likud Denies Qatar Payments to Spokesperson Amid Election Warnings

Likud spokesperson Guy Levi denied allegations that fellow spokesperson Yonatan Uriach received money from Qatar, stating Uriach worked for a company led by Aluf Poli Mordechai. L…

Now 14 ·3d ago

Hostages Memorial Wall Vandalized Outside Bloomfield Stadium

A memorial wall for hostages and victims of the October 7th massacre outside Tel Aviv's Bloomfield Stadium was vandalized with graffiti. The incident, which included vulgar curses…

Ynetnews ·4d ago

Protesters Confront Itamar Ben-Gvir at Party Conference

Otzma Yehudit chairman Itamar Ben-Gvir faced a protest of about 70 people at his party's conference in Lehavim. Dr. Maayan Sherman, mother of a hostage killed on October 7, called…

Ynet ·4d ago

Minister Ben-Gvir Heckled at Party Event by Hostage's Mother

Otzma Yehudit Chairman Itamar Ben-Gvir faced protesters at a party conference in Lahavim. Maayan Sherman, mother of a hostage killed on October 7, called Ben-Gvir "scum" and accus…

Kan News ·5d ago

Families of Slain Hostages Demand Netanyahu Stop Using Deaths in Election Campaign

Families of hostages killed in Hamas captivity have appealed to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to stop using their loved ones' deaths in his election campaign. They erected bil…

Mida ·5d ago

Israeli Columnist Accused of Spreading Falsehoods on Hostage Deal

An Israeli news aggregator accuses columnist Nachum Barnea of spreading falsehoods about the hostage deal and the war in Gaza, claiming he falsely suggested Prime Minister Netanya…

i24NEWS French ·5d ago

Families of Hostages Killed in Captivity Urge Netanyahu to Stop Exploiting Their Memory

Families of Israelis who died in captivity after being abducted on October 7 have written an open letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging him to stop using the phrase…

5d ago·1 outlets

Israel Marks Three Years of War With Heavy Human and Economic Toll

Three years into the "Swords of Iron" war following the October 7th Hamas attack, Israel has recorded 2,347 fatalities and 39,535 injuries. The conflict has seen 255 hostages take…

Ynet ·5d ago

Ex-UN Expert Slams Colleagues for Anti-Israel Obsession

Former UN Special Rapporteur on Torture Alice Jill Edwards criticized her UN colleagues for an "obsessive focus" on the Gaza conflict, which she believes damages the UN's credibil…

Haaretz English ·5d ago

Netanyahu Adviser Admits Working for Qatar Post-Oct. 7

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's adviser, Yonatan Urich, admitted in interrogation that he continued working for Qatar on an image-boosting campaign after the October 7 attacks…

i24NEWS ·5d ago

New QatarGate Revelations Show Pro-Qatar Messaging During Hostage Talks

New correspondence from the QatarGate affair reveals that intermediaries Eli Feldstein and Israel Einhorn conveyed pro-Qatari messages during hostage release negotiations. They st…

6d ago·2 outlets

IDF Debates Promotion of Air Force Chief Rabbi Amidst Controversy

A dispute has arisen within the IDF over the potential promotion of Air Force Chief Rabbi Udi Schwarz to Colonel. Critics question his lack of field experience, while supporters h…

Now 14 ·6d ago2

Pep Guardiola Launches New Campaign for Gaza, Ignorning Hamas Terror

Football coach Pep Guardiola has released a video for a new Gaza campaign in partnership with UNRWA, stating victims are "people who were killed." The campaign has drawn widesprea…

The Jerusalem Post ·6d ago

Pro-Palestinian Students Disrupt London Talk by Lawyers for Hamas Hostages

Pro-Palestinian student activists disrupted a lecture by barrister Adam Wagner K.C. at City, University of London, on Thursday. Wagner was discussing his work representing British…

Cursorinfo ·6d ago5

Israeli Politicians Condemn Host's 'Monkey' Remark About Former IDF Chief

Channel 14 host Inon Magal referred to Gadi Eisenkot, a former IDF Chief of Staff and current party leader, as a "monkey" during a broadcast, suggesting his background was a cover…

7d ago8·2 outlets

TV Host Calls Israeli Politician 'Monkey' Controlled by 'Ashkenazi Elites'

Channel 14 host Inon Magal called Gadi Eisenkot, chairman of the Yashar party, a "monkey" controlled by "Ashkenazi elites" during a broadcast on October 17. Eisenkot responded tha…

Ice ·7d ago

Ben-Gvir Reflects on Parental Absence During Career Milestones

Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir became emotional on a podcast discussing his parents' inability to witness his current role, citing past persecution. He later spoke…

Ice ·7d ago

MK Tropper Reveals Ben-Gvir's Statements Led to Hostage Abuse

MK Hili Tropper revealed that Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir's statements on Palestinian prisoner conditions led to increased abuse of Israeli hostages. Tropper pre…

Channel 13 ·8d ago

Wife of Captured Israeli Airman Ron Arad Marks 40 Years Since His Abduction

Forty years after navigator Ron Arad was captured by Amal in Lebanon and never returned, his wife Tami spoke out about the struggle for his return and drew parallels to the curren…

0404 ·9d ago

IDF Unit Supports Soldiers' Mental Health Post-Service

The IDF's Combat Response Unit offers mental health support to reservists and discharged soldiers, having addressed over 5,000 cases since the war began. Lt. Col. Uzi Bachar discu…

Abu Ali Express ·9d ago

Hamas Commander Killed by IDF Identified as Killer of Israeli Soldier

Hamas's military wing revealed Sunday that Muhammad Mushtaha, a commander killed by the IDF on July 30, 2026, was responsible for the death of reserve Sergeant Major Michael Morde…

The Jerusalem Post ·9d ago

Israel Close to Creating Conditions for Iran Regime Change, Netanyahu Adviser Claims

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's foreign policy adviser, Ophir Falk, stated that Israel is "very close" to creating conditions for regime change in Iran due to sustained milita…

The Jerusalem Post ·9d ago

Plumber Honored for Heroism Aboard Flydubai Flight Amidst Terror

Plumber Yaniv Hayoun is being honored for his heroic actions aboard a flydubai flight where he helped stabilize the plane after an attacker injured the captain. The incident occur…

Vesty ·9d ago

ADL Report: Wikipedia Edits Downplay Hamas Atrocities, Israeli Hostage Deaths

A report by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) claims that English Wikipedia articles have been altered to downplay Hamas atrocities and the deaths of Israeli hostages. The ADL foun…

Srugim ·9d ago

Dubai Flight Scare Recalls 1976 Entebbe Rescue Operation

A recent incident on a Flydubai flight to Israel, where a co-pilot allegedly attempted to crash the plane, has evoked memories of the 1976 hijacking of Air France Flight 139. That…

IDF Spokesperson ·9d ago

Unit Aids Reservists and Released Soldiers with Combat Trauma

An IDF unit has received over 5,000 inquiries from reservists and released soldiers since the war began, offering comprehensive support. Lieutenant Colonel Uzi Bachar discussed th…

Man Arrested for Allegedly Attacking Security Team of Former PM Bennett in Tel Aviv

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Hostage Families Demand Netanyahu Cease Using "Brought Everyone Home" Slogan

Thousands Rally in Tel Aviv for State Commission on October 7th Events

Thousands Rally in Hostages Square Demanding State Inquiry Commission

Police Chief Warns of Firm Response to Disruption at Hostages Rally

Crowds Gather at Hostages Square Demanding State Inquiry

Victims' Families Urge Israelis to Vote With October 7 Victims in Mind

Everything in Hostages news in English

Hostage Survivor Defends Father Amid Political Attack

Hostage's Mother Demands Investigation into October 7 Failures

Ex-Hostages Urge Israelis to Vote, Demand Accountability Ahead of Election

Hostage Families Protest Election Censorship Attempt

Attorney Proposes State Inquiry Commission Composed of All Supreme Court Justices

Israel Election Panel Rejects Bid to Ban Broadcast of October 7 Rally

Israel Braces for Weekend Traffic Disruptions Due to Rail Work and Protests

Democrats Gear Up for Election Day Amid Fears of Disruption

Father of Slain Hostage Attacked During Netanyahu's Visit to Tel Aviv Market

Families of Hostages Detained by Police Near Netanyahu

Hamas Strategy Made Gaza Civilian Sites Military Targets, Opinion Piece Argues

MK Malinovsky Criticizes Government Over Hostages, Haredi Draft, and Gaza Policy

New Jerusalem Basketball Team Honors Six Hostages Killed in Captivity

Likud Party Asks TV Networks to Delay Broadcast of Hostages Square Rally

Ex-Security Official Claims Hostage Deal Opportunities Were Deliberately Rejected

Likud Denies Qatar Payments to Spokesperson Amid Election Warnings

Hostages Memorial Wall Vandalized Outside Bloomfield Stadium

Protesters Confront Itamar Ben-Gvir at Party Conference

Minister Ben-Gvir Heckled at Party Event by Hostage's Mother

Families of Slain Hostages Demand Netanyahu Stop Using Deaths in Election Campaign

Israeli Columnist Accused of Spreading Falsehoods on Hostage Deal

Families of Hostages Killed in Captivity Urge Netanyahu to Stop Exploiting Their Memory

Israel Marks Three Years of War With Heavy Human and Economic Toll

Ex-UN Expert Slams Colleagues for Anti-Israel Obsession

Netanyahu Adviser Admits Working for Qatar Post-Oct. 7

New QatarGate Revelations Show Pro-Qatar Messaging During Hostage Talks

IDF Debates Promotion of Air Force Chief Rabbi Amidst Controversy

Pep Guardiola Launches New Campaign for Gaza, Ignorning Hamas Terror

Pro-Palestinian Students Disrupt London Talk by Lawyers for Hamas Hostages

Israeli Politicians Condemn Host's 'Monkey' Remark About Former IDF Chief

TV Host Calls Israeli Politician 'Monkey' Controlled by 'Ashkenazi Elites'

Ben-Gvir Reflects on Parental Absence During Career Milestones

MK Tropper Reveals Ben-Gvir's Statements Led to Hostage Abuse

Wife of Captured Israeli Airman Ron Arad Marks 40 Years Since His Abduction

IDF Unit Supports Soldiers' Mental Health Post-Service

Hamas Commander Killed by IDF Identified as Killer of Israeli Soldier

Israel Close to Creating Conditions for Iran Regime Change, Netanyahu Adviser Claims

Plumber Honored for Heroism Aboard Flydubai Flight Amidst Terror

ADL Report: Wikipedia Edits Downplay Hamas Atrocities, Israeli Hostage Deaths

Dubai Flight Scare Recalls 1976 Entebbe Rescue Operation

Unit Aids Reservists and Released Soldiers with Combat Trauma