Hostages
Hamas delegation arrived in Cairo for talks
The statement says that the Hamas team met with Egypt’s General Intelligence Directorate Abbas Kamel and reiterated its previous demands
Chief of General Staff Herzi Halevi issues special statement marking 6 months of war
Chief of the General Staff Herzi Halevi issued a special statement marking six months since the start of the war.
Pope Francis to meet families of Israelis kidnapped by Hamas
Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic Church, will meet with family members of Israeli hostages held by Hamas terrorists on Monday, April 8.
Israel's Chief Rabbi crafts prayer for the return of the hostages
Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi David Lau has crafted a prayer for the return of the abducted to be recited at the Passover table.
Hostage Liri Albag's family receives funeral wreath; Shin Bet suspects Iran
The family of 19-year-old IDF soldier Liri Albag, who was kidnapped on October 7 in Nahal Oz, received a funeral wreath of flowers from unknown senders on Sunday, April 7.
Families of hostages cause riot at Knesset
The families of the hostages smeared yellow paint on the doors of the plenary hall, symbolizing their fight for the return of hostages.
Rivlin criticizes Netanyahu: allow appointed officials to handle negotiations
Former Israeli President Reuven Rivlin criticized Netanyahu for imposing restrictions on Shin Bet and Mossad during hostage negotiations.