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Hostages news in English

48 stories from the last few days, translated and compared across newsrooms

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

5h ago

Fallen Soldier's Father Criticizes Hostage Families' Lack of Support

Itzik Bonzel, father of a fallen soldier, criticized hostage families for not showing gratitude to bereaved families. He stated that the sacrifices of soldiers like his son were crucial for the hostages' return, contrasting this with Lifshitz's public statements crediting external parties.

2 outlets · 6h ago

Government Secretary Yossi Fuchs Responds to Security Officials' Claims

3 outlets · 7h ago

Ex-Defense Minister Gallant Blames Leak for Failed Hostage Deal

7h ago

Bereaved Families and Survivors Launch Initiative to Combat Societal Polarization

8h ago

Seven Unanswered Questions Linger Three Years After October 7th Massacre

8h ago

National Insurance Institute Official Urges Finance Ministry Aid Amid Rising War Victim Payouts

1 outlets · 9h ago

Biden Official: Full Hostage Release Was Never Realistic Early On

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Security10h ago

Missed Opportunities to Free Hostages Earlier, Israeli Officials and Survivors Suggest

Former Israeli officials and hostage survivors suggest that opportunities were missed to secure the earlier release of hostages held by Hamas. Key figures point to specific period…

Security10h ago

Hostage Survivor Shares Ordeal at President's Residence for First Time

A "Salon Otef" event, featuring former Hamas hostage Omri Miran and his wife, was held for the first time at the President's Residence in Jerusalem. The initiative aims to share t…

Security11h ago

Ex-US Envoy Details Hamas Demands and Israel's Resolve

Former US envoy Brett McGurk detailed Hamas's consistent and extreme demands during hostage negotiations, including the release of all prisoners and a return to the pre-war status…

Security13h ago·4 outlets

Netanyahu Vows to Prevent Hamas Rule in Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed that Hamas will no longer govern the Gaza Strip. He made the statement during a memorial ceremony for the October 7th events, asser…

Security14h ago

Israel's Hostage Crisis: A Detailed Account of Negotiations, Losses, and Political Strife

Over two years, Israel engaged in complex negotiations and military actions to secure the return of 251 hostages taken by Hamas on October 7, 2023. Three major deals were eventual…

Security14h ago

Ex-Defense Minister Gallant Admits Hostages Could Have Been Freed Sooner

Former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant admitted that hostages could have been released earlier, blaming government fears over potential collapse due to coalition threats. Meanwhile…

Security15h ago

Former Hostage Romi Gonen Shares Harrowing Abduction Footage

Former hostage Romi Gonen released footage of her abduction to Gaza on October 7, 2023, sharing her experiences of fear and pain. She was held for 471 days before being released i…

Security18h ago

Hostage Survivors Find New Appreciation for Life, Honor Lost Loved Ones

Former hostages from the October 7 attacks are finding renewed appreciation for life's simple moments and are honoring lost loved ones by embracing freedom. Survivors like Emily D…

Security19h ago

Hostage Survivor Liri Albag Shares Her Journey of Recovery and Resilience

Liri Albag, a former Hamas hostage, is undergoing a difficult recovery process 21 months after her release. She is receiving therapy and support from fellow hostages and her famil…

Security19h ago

Channel 14 Commentator Fiercely Attacks Retired General Over Hostage Remarks

Israeli commentator Noam Amir harshly criticized retired Major General Nitzan Alon on live television for suggesting that more hostages could have been rescued earlier. Amir accus…

Security1d ago

Education Ministry's Hostage Oversight Blunder Sparks Outrage

The Israeli Ministry of Education issued a directive for the October 7th memorial day that mistakenly referred to hostages as still being held captive. The directive also used the…

Security1d ago16

Israel Prepares for October 7th Anniversary with State Ceremonies and Public Protests

Israel will commemorate the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks with state ceremonies on October 5 and public events organized by victims' families on October 7. The state…

Security1d ago

Released Hostages Face Lingering Trauma, Families Grapple With Political Exploitation of Grief

Released hostages are struggling with severe trauma, including guilt and phobias, challenging perceptions of their return to normalcy. Families of the fallen are also dealing with…

Security1d ago·1 outlets

IDF Rabbi Recounts Horrors of October 7th Massacre Identification Process

Rabbi Avihud Schwartz, head of the IDF Rabbinate's halakha division, described the immense emotional and logistical challenges of identifying victims and determining the fate of h…

Security1d ago·1 outlets

Gaza Fallen Officer's Widow Demands Hostage Return, Answers

Michal Rein, widow of fallen officer Arye Rein, spoke about the ongoing emotional toll and lack of security since October 7th. She highlighted her husband's dying wish to bring ba…

Politics1d ago

Hostage Survivor Bar Kupferstein Visits MK Yaakov Asher

Hostage survivor Bar Kupferstein visited MK Yaakov Asher in Bnei Brak, marking one year since his release from Hamas captivity. Kupferstein shared his experiences of faith during…

Security1d ago

National Insurance Institute Reports 87,000 Israelis Affected by Hostilities Since Oct. 7

Israel's National Insurance Institute reported that 87,286 Israeli civilians have been affected by hostile actions since October 7, 2023. The institute has paid out over 6 billion…

Security1d ago

Former Court Security Guard Jailed 3 Years for Spying for Iran

A former Israeli court security guard was sentenced to three years in prison for contacting an Iranian agent and falsely claiming access to the Dimona nuclear reactor. He received…

Security1d ago

Israel Reports 2,347 Deaths Three Years After October 7 Attacks

Israel has reported 2,347 deaths three years after the October 7 attacks, including combatants and civilians. The figures also detail thousands injured, hundreds of hostages retur…

Security1d ago

Mothers Share Grief One Year After Fallen Hostages' Bodies Returned

Mothers of fallen Israeli hostages Oz Daniel, Omer Neutra, and Tamir Nimrodi share their profound grief one year after their sons' bodies were returned for burial. They recount th…

Security1d ago

Israel Marks Three Years Since October 7th Attacks, Releasing Casualty Figures

Israel has released figures showing 2,347 killed or murdered and 87,000 victims of hostile acts since October 7th. The numbers include fallen security forces, murdered civilians…

Security2d ago·3 outlets

Ex-IDF Negotiator: Gaza War Could Have Ended a Year Sooner

A former IDF negotiator, Maj.-Gen. (res.) Nitzan Alon, stated that the Gaza war and hostage crisis could have concluded a year earlier, potentially saving lives and securing the e…

Security2d ago7

New Recording Released of Hostage Noa Marciano from Hamas Captivity

The father of Noa Marciano, an Israeli observer abducted on October 7th, has released a new recording of her from Hamas captivity in Gaza. The recording provides a rare insight in…

Security2d ago

Hostage's Mother Criticizes Leadership, Recounts Grief and Return to Gaza Border

Esther Buchstab, mother of Yagav Buchstab who was killed in Hamas captivity, criticized Israeli leadership for abandoning hostages and demanded a state inquiry. She has returned t…

Security2d ago3·2 outlets

Hostage Survivor Emily Damari Recounts Harrowing Ordeal in Hamas Captivity

Hostage survivor Emily Damari shared graphic details of her captivity in Gaza, describing horrific conditions and inadequate medical care. She recounted moments of intense fear an…

Security2d ago

Israel Strikes Hamas Leader, New Details Emerge on Flydubai Plot

The IDF attempted to assassinate Hamas leader Ali al-A'amouri in Gaza, while new details emerged about the Flydubai pilot's alleged intentions and potential presence in Israel pri…

Security2d ago6

IDF Targets Sinwar Successor; Suspicions Rise Over Pilot's Israel Visit

The IDF attempted to assassinate Hamas official Ali Al-Amodi in Gaza, while suspicions grow that an Omani pilot involved in a recent flight incident may have visited Israel before…

Security3d ago·5 outlets

Ex-IDF Official: War Could Have Ended Sooner, Hostages Returned Earlier

Former IDF official Nitzan Alon stated that Israel could have ended the Gaza war and returned hostages a year earlier, suggesting that military objectives could have been achieved…

Politics3d ago

Ex-Hostages Chief Calls for New Israeli Leadership, Realistic Approach

Former Hostages and Missing Persons Headquarters chief Nitzan Alon criticized the Israeli government, calling for new leadership with a realistic approach instead of slogans like…

Security3d ago

Israel Boosts Security Alert Level for Holiday Amid Hamas Threat

Israeli security forces have raised their alert levels for the Sukkot holiday due to concerns of a Hamas attack, while also continuing efforts to eliminate militants involved in t…

Security3d ago·2 outlets

IDF Officers Detail Behind-the-Scenes Hostage Rescue Preparations

IDF officers have recounted the extensive logistical and emotional preparations undertaken to receive the last surviving Israeli hostages from Hamas captivity a year ago. The oper…

Politics3d ago·2 outlets

US Senate Unanimously Passes Resolution Honoring American Victims of October 7

The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution, S.Res.938, honoring the 46 American citizens killed and seven taken hostage by Hamas on October 7, 2023. The resolution…

Security3d ago·15 outlets

IDF: Slain Hamas Commander Oversaw 15 Israeli Hostages

The IDF and ISA revealed that a Hamas commander, Izz al-Din Bik, who was recently eliminated, oversaw the captivity of 15 Israeli hostages and participated in the October 7th mass…

Security3d ago2

Hostage Survivors Rebuild Lives One Year After Release

One year after their release from Hamas captivity, 20 Israeli hostages are rebuilding their lives. Many have become advocates, sharing their experiences through public speaking an…

Security3d ago

Former Intelligence Officials Detail Unique Interrogation Protocol for Hostages

Former Israeli intelligence officials Glenn Cohen and "Steve" developed a unique psychological and intelligence-gathering protocol for hostages released after October 7th. Their a…

Security3d ago

Hostage Survivor Slams Compensation for Dubai Flight Passengers

Hostage survivor Rom Breslavsky criticized the Israeli government for planned compensation to passengers of a Dubai flight, contrasting it with his own meager compensation after t…

Security3d ago

Thousands Pray at Western Wall for Flight Rescue, IDF Security

Thousands of people prayed at the Western Wall during Sukkot, giving thanks for a miraculous flight rescue and praying for IDF soldiers. The event also included former hostages an…

Security4d ago

Ex-Defense Official Criticizes War Strategy, Calls for Strategic Shift

Dror Shalom, former head of the Political-Military Bureau at the Ministry of Defense, has criticized Israel's war strategy as a "resounding failure," arguing that military success…

Security4d ago·2 outlets

Former Hostage Urges UN to Label Gaza Captivity Torture

Former hostage Eli Sharabi addressed the UN Human Rights Council, urging them to classify the abuse of hostages in Gaza as torture and demand criminal investigations. His appeal i…

Security4d ago

WIZO Convenes UN Forum in Abu Dhabi on Hamas Sexual Crimes

WIZO hosted an international panel in Abu Dhabi, bringing together Israeli and Ukrainian legal experts to discuss accountability for Hamas's sexual crimes. The forum focused on ev…

Security4d ago

Israel Celebrates Hostage Rescues Amidst Soldier Sacrifices

Israel celebrated the return of hostages as a "biblical miracle" during Sukkot, a joy made possible by the sacrifices of soldiers who fought on the front lines, often missing holi…