hostage

High-ranking hostage negotiator resigns over lack of talks progress

Commentators suggest the resignation highlights the lack of significant movement in the hostage negotiations.

Supreme Court to hear hostage families' petition against PM without State response

Seemingly, by doing so the court has criticized the prosecution and the Attorney General, however, this may also be viewed in a different light.

By BINI ASHKENAZI
28/10/2024
 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a state ceremony at Mount Herzl military cemetery in Jerusalem

Tikva forum demands Netanyahu meeting, calls for no negotiation with Hamas

The resistance of the Tikva forum to a deal and to negotiation with Hamas is at odds with the opinions of many hostage families and with the stance of the Hostage Family Forum.

Freed hostage Mia Shem, Avi Harush, and Ayelet Samrano to speak at NYC memorial ceremony

Consul General Ofir Akunis: "We will not allow Hamas's act of evil to be forgotten."

Painful concessions needed for hostage deal, Gallant says prior to talks

Sunday’s talks mark the first high-level meeting since Hamas executed six of the hostages at the end of August.

From captivity to advocacy: Hostage Aid president shares captivity story, fight to free hostages

Nizar Zakka, Lebanese-born president of Hostage Aid, shares how his personal story of captivity in Tehran drives his current fight for the hostages in Gaza and around the world.

25/10/2024

'Devoted father' Guy Idan falls in Lebanon without seeing return of hostage cousin

Chief Warrant Officer (Res.) Guy Idan fell in Lebanon without ever seeing his cousin Tsachi Idan, who was abducted by Hamas on October 7, again.

Iran unveils ‘No hostage will be released’ blood-splattered mural in Tehran

The mural was reportedly put up in Tehran’s Palestine Square on Tuesday, according to Tehran Times.

Israel must not end war yet despite Sinwar success

We, who want this war to end yesterday, must keep fighting tomorrow and tomorrow, until the aggressors – Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran – cave in. 

23/10/2024

Why Jews must dance on Simchat Torah during this year's holiday

Perhaps, as difficult as it feels, we are celebrating and dancing for the future. If we want to celebrate Simchat Torah in the future, those of us who can, must celebrate it this year. 

By KENNETH BRANDER
23/10/2024
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