Hostages News - Latest Updates & Headlines

Released Israeli hostages suffered severe malnutrition, muscle loss

Tel Aviv, March 6: Released hostages suffered extreme malnutrition, with some losing up to 40 per cent of their body weight, severe muscle loss and vitamin deficiencies, the Israeli Health Ministry disclosed on Wednesday.

White House confirms direct talks with Hamas aimed at releasing hostages

Washington, March 6: The White House has confirmed that the Trump administration is having direct talks with Hamas aimed at releasing hostages.

I'm very disappointed, Trump on Israel hostage release situation

Washington DC, February 27: US President Donald Trump during his first Cabinet meeting on Wednesday (local time) said that he was disappointed with the way Hamas sent the bodies of slain Israeli hostages.

Knesset sessions halted as Israel mourns Bibas family

Tel Aviv, February 26: Lawmakers in Israel's Knesset observed moments of silence across multiple committees on Wednesday ahead of the funeral of Shiri Bibas and her sons, Kfir, and Ariel.

Disgusting savagery, Israeli Dy FM after Hamas parades Israeli prisoners' coffins

Tel Aviv, February 26: Israel's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sharren Haskel condemned the actions of Hamas after the Bibas family was paraded across Gaza, calling it a "disgusting savagery."

Frightened and frustrated...had been staged: Mother of Israeli hostage Evyatar David after watching Hamas video

Tel Aviv, February 23: Galia David, the mother of hostage Evyatar David, has spoken out about the emotional turmoil she experienced watching her son in a propaganda video released by Hamas on Saturday, The Jerusalem Post reported.

Six hostages released by Hamas in latest swap

Gaza, Feb 22: Six Israeli hostages previously held by Hamas were released on Saturday as part of an ongoing ceasefire exchange, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed in a statement.

Israel mourns in 'orange' after receiving bodies of Bibas brothers

Tel Aviv, February 22: The horrors of the conflict between Israel and Hamas continue with one heart-wrenching incident after another as the mourning over the loss of their loved one never seems to cease.

Netanyahu slams the wrongful delivery of Gazan body in place of Shiri Bibas.

Tel Aviv February 21: Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticised the "unspeakable cynicism" of Hamas after Israeli forensic authorities determined that the body handed over, which Hamas said was of Shiri Bibas, the mother of the two young children that were taken hostage, is not her, reported the Times of Israel.

Israel receives remains of four deceased hostages from Gaza

Tel Aviv, February 21: Israel on Thursday received the remains of four deceased hostages through the Red Cross. The coffins, transferred by Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and ISA forces from the Gaza Strip, arrived in Israel.

Convoy of hostage bodies now in Israel

Tel Aviv, February 20: A convoy carrying the bodies of four Israeli hostages into Israeli territory as it makes its way to the National Institute of Forensic Medicine in Tel Aviv.

Israel receives list of deceased hostages to be released from Gaza today, PM Netanyahu expresses grief

Jerusalem, Feb 20: Israel has received the list of the deceased hostages who will be released from Gaza on Thursday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Wednesday.

'All hell will break out', Trump says if Israeli hostages not free by Saturday

Washington, Feb 11: US President Donald Trump on Monday said "all hell will break out" if Hamas does not release the remaining hostages by Saturday 12 o'clock.

US President Donald Trump says hostages freed by Hamas looked like Holocaust survivors

Washington DC, February 10: US President Donald Trump compared the released hostages to Holocaust survivors, a video shared by the White House Monday noted.

Tears of joy as five Thai hostages return home after a year in Hamas captivity

Bangkok, Feb 9: Thailand witnessed an emotional homecoming as five nationals, held captive by Hamas for more than a year, finally reunited with their families at Suvarnabhumi Airport on Sunday, local media reported.

Netanyahu returning to Israel after wrapping up US visit

Tel Aviv, February 9: After a week of discussions with US leaders, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed Washington on Sunday morning.

US: Families of Israeli hostages stand in solidarity, appeal for release of their loved ones

Washington DC, February 5: Families of Israeli hostages gathered near the White House, standing in solidarity and calling for the release of their loved ones ahead of a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Venezuela frees six American detainees, Trump calls it good job

Washington DC, February 1: Venezuela freed six American detainees on Friday following a visit by Richard Grenell, former special missions envoy under US President Donald Trump, to Caracas for talks with Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, according to a report by The Washington Post.

We are experiencing indescribable emotions, we can breathe after 484 long nights: Siegel family

Tel Aviv, February 1: Following the return of hostage Keith Siegel, his family expressed relief and gratitude, describing the moment as "overwhelming" after 484 nights of fear and uncertainty.

Israel PM Netanyahu welcomes home released hostages

Jerusalem, January 31: Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday evening issued a statement welcoming home the three Israelis who today were release from captivity in Gaza - Agam Berger, Arbel Yehud and Gadi Moses. Netanyahu also criticized how Hamas handled their release.

Freed Israeli hostages reunite with families

Tel Aviv, January 26: Four Israeli soldiers, freed from Hamas captivity were finally reunited with their families in the latest round of releases under the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement.

Biden says 'guns in Gaza have gone silent' as Hamas hands over 3 hostages

Washington, Jan 20: US President Joe Biden said the "guns in Gaza have gone silent" as Hamas handed over three hostages -- the first group to be released under a ceasefire deal between Israel and the militant group that took effect on Sunday.

Israeli Health Ministry publishes medical protocols for returning hostages

Tel Aviv, January 16: Israel's Health Ministry on Thursday released a detailed medical protocol for receiving hostages freed from Hamas captivity as the ceasefire agreement itself remained uncertain.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar cuts Europe visit short due to 'development' in hostage negotiations

Tel Aviv, January 15: Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar is concluding a diplomatic visit to Europe this evening, following the development in the negotiations for the release of the Israelis held hostage in Gaza.