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Rachel Goldberg-Polin

‘When We See You Again’: Rachel Goldberg-Polin’s Moving Tribute to Hersh Will Be Released in April

Random House, an imprint of Penguin Random House, announced that When We See You Again will be released on April 21. Goldberg-Polin will also narrate the audiobook edition

January 22, 2026

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WATCH: Berman Twins Come Home From the Hospital After 2 Years of Captivity in Gaza

Gali and Ziv Berman, twins who were held apart for most of their two-year captivity in Gaza, reunited when they were freed on October 13.

October 22, 2025

Bar Kupershtein

Freed Hostage Bar Kupershtein Dug Water Channel, Provided Electricity for Others Despite Torture

When Bar was freed, he asked to wear tzitzit, the traditional Jewish fringed garment. 'I was shocked,' his mother said. 'He had faith before, but not like this.'

October 16, 2025

Segev Kalfon

WATCH: Hostage Segev Kalfon, Once Feared Dead, Reunites With his Family

The family of Segev Kalfon feared he had been killed until freed hostage Ohad Ben Ami informed them he was still alive in Gaza. Here, Kalfon reunites with his loved ones.

October 15, 2025

Hostages Square

WATCH: Live Coverage of Hostage Release in Israel

Watch live coverage of hostage release on October 13, 2025.

October 13, 2025

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Hostage Families Thank Trump in Emotional Call

'The hostages will come back — they’re all coming back on Monday,' Trump said.

October 9, 2025

Segev Kalfon

WATCH: Hostage Segev Kalfon’s Family Recites Psalms for his Imminent Release

Kalfon, 27, was abducted by Hamas terrorists during the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on the Nova music festival, and at the time of his abduction, he was a combat veteran with PTSD and an orthopedic injury.

October 9, 2025

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WATCH: Hostage Families Carry Torches to Celebrate Release of Captives

Hostage families welcomed the news that the first phase of President Trump’s Gaza plan is being implemented and that their loved ones may be released within days.

October 9, 2025

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WATCH: A Look at the 48 Hostages Still Held in Gaza

Forty-eight hostages are still held in captivity. Here is a brief look at each one of them. 

October 8, 2025

WATCH: Israeli Hostage Matan Zangauker Featured in Propaganda Video

A video was released of Hamas hostage Matan Zangauker; the footage was recovered by the IDF and is believed to be a few months old. In the video, Matan sends love to his family and friends and encourages them to "make noise" for his release. 

August 18, 2025

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Jerusalem Mayor Urged to Rename Gaza Street to Hostages Street

Doing so will 'carry a clear and moral message in the heart of the nation’s capital: Until everyone comes home, life in Israel cannot go on as usual,' the forum said.

August 17, 2025

WATCH: Families of Hostages Set Sail for Gaza

A group of family members of hostages left Ashkelon on a boat heading towards Gaza with a message to their loved ones, captives for nearly two years. 

August 7, 2025

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WATCH: Brother of Hostage Slams Hamas for Cruel ‘Hunger Games’

Ilay David, brother of Evyatar David, a hostage whose emaciated image on a Hamas propaganda video caused outrage, said Hamas is playing a 'sick hunger game.'

August 5, 2025

Sasha Troufanov, Sapir Cohen

Released Hostages Sasha Troufanov and Sapir Cohen Are Engaged

Troufanov confessed that there were moments he despaired of ever going free and prayed that Cohen would find someone else to spend her life with so she wouldn't be alone.

July 9, 2025

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WATCH: Hostage Families Sing US National Anthem in Central Park

Families of hostages in Gaza sing the US national anthem during a rally in Central Park. 

June 29, 2025

Aviva and Keith Siegel

WATCH: Freed American-Israeli Hostage Tells Dr. Phil About Horrors of Captivity

Keith Siegel and his wife, Aviva, describe to Dr. Phil and his audience the horrors of Gaza captivity and advocate for the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza. 

June 5, 2025

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Trump Officials Host Hostage Families at White House

The officials also 'expressed deep shock' at Sunday’s antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado, at a demonstration calling to free the remaining hostages.

June 4, 2025

Edan Alexander

Hamas Claims Fate of US-Israeli Hostage Unknown After Israeli Strike

President Donald Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, said in March that freeing Edan Alexander was a 'top priority.'

April 20, 2025

Rabbi Doron Perez

WATCH: Father of Deceased Hostage Shares Inspiring Message

Rabbi Doron Perez, whose son, Captain Daniel Perez, is a deceased hostage whose body is being held in Gaza, shares a message of strength and hope.

April 7, 2025

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Hostage Families Demand Release of All Hostages Under Ultimatum

Hostage families’ Forum of Hope says that only the release of all hostages together, under an ultimatum, will save their lives while ensuring Israel’s security.

February 21, 2025

Freed hostage Yair Horn (Youtube screenshot)

WATCH: Freed Hostage Yair Horn’s One Request: ‘Bring Back My Brother’

Freed hostage Yair Horn stated his one request: that his brother Eitan, who was also kidnapped by Hamas on October 7th, be released as soon as possible.

February 18, 2025

Freed hostage Alexandre “Sasha”Troufanov reunites with his mother and girlfriend Feb 2025 (YouTube screenshot)

WATCH: Freed Hostage Alexandre ‘Sasha’ Troufanov Reunites with Mother and Girlfriend

After being released from Hamas captivity, Alexandre 'Sasha' Troufanov tearfully reunites with his mother Yelena and girlfriend Sapir Cohen, both of whom were also taken captive and released.

February 16, 2025

Mandy Damari, mother of freed hostage Emily Damari (YouTube screenshot)

WATCH: Mother of Freed Hostage Emily Damari: ‘She’s on the Road to Recovery’

Emily Damari, along with Romi Gonen and Doron Steinbrecher were released on Sunday.

January 22, 2025

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Netanyahu Tells Hostage Families Assad Regime’s Fall Could Lead to a Hostage Deal

Netanyahu told hostage families that the fall of the Assad regime could help advance a deal for the return of the hostages.

December 9, 2024

UNRWA

‘Another Nail in UNRWA’s Coffin’: Hostage Family Sues Agency

The parents of Yonatan Samerano, whose body is being held by Hamas, have sued the U.N. agency over its employee's involvement in the Oct. 7, 2023, attack.

December 5, 2024

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WATCH: Brother of Freed Hostage: ‘It’s Better Than Being Born Again’

The IDF reports that the hostage was rescued through a 'complex and brave' operation using precise intelligence. 

August 28, 2024

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WATCH: Parents of American Hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin Speak at DNC

They described the abduction of their son Hersh from the Nova Music Festival on October 7th and the plight of the 109 hostages held in Gaza.

August 22, 2024

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‘The Least We Can Do’: Knesset Approves Monthly Wage for Hostages

Benefits are to be paid retroactively from October 7 to hostages in lieu of their salaries.

July 29, 2024

The Washington Post

ACT NOW! Demand Apology from Washington Post for Disgraceful Shaming of Israeli Hostage’s Family

The Washington Post's disgraceful shaming of Israeli hostage Omer Neutra and his grieving parents exposes shocking anti-Israel bias.

July 23, 2024

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Jerusalem Torah Scroll Completed in Honor of Hostages in Gaza

The completion of the Torah scroll was a culmination of a Week of Goodness campaign to raise awareness of the hostages. 

July 22, 2024

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ADL Teams with Top Legal Firm to Seek Justice for U.S. Victims of Hamas Massacres

The lawsuit targets Iran, Syria, and North Korea, accusing them of supporting the terrorists responsible for the deadly attacks.

July 1, 2024

Shlomi Ziv

WATCH: Rescued Hostage Receives Warm Homecoming

Shlomi Ziv returned to his home in Moshav Elkosh on Tuesday. 

June 26, 2024

Almog and family

Father of Freed Hostage Died Just Hours Before His Son Returned

Yossi Meir was discovered unconscious in his Kfar Saba home by those who came to inform him that his son was located in Gaza and was going to be released. 

June 9, 2024

Noa Argamani

WATCH: Freed Hostages Reunite with Family and Friends

The four hostages are Noa Argamani, 26; Almog Meir Jan, 22; Andrei Kozlov, 27; and Shlomi Ziv, 41.

June 9, 2024

Families Release Harrowing Footage of October 7 Hamas Attacks

Families of October 7 victims release body-cam footage to reveal the brutal reality, echoing Eisenhower's call to "see for yourself."

June 3, 2024

Rachel Goldberg Polin

Time Magazine Includes Mother of Hamas Hostage in List of ‘100 Most Influential People’

Rachel Goldberg-Polin: 'Hope is mandatory...I believe it, and I have to believe it, that he will come back to us.'

April 18, 2024

Bibas family

Batman Creators Urge Qatar to Secure Release of Bibas Family

The signatories on the letter include many of the most renowned comics creators, past and present

April 15, 2024

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Mass Demonstration in Jerusalem Marks 6 Months of Hostages’ Captivity in Gaza

'This is a tragic anniversary. It should never have happened. Six months is far too long.'

April 8, 2024

hostage families

WATCH: Hostage Families Raise Awareness at Jerusalem Purim Parade

Before the war, Jerusalem planned to have its first Purim parade in 42 years. 

March 26, 2024

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WATCH: Boat Therapy Helps Israelis Cope with Loss

The Mifrasim Foundation has started a program to provide bereaved families with the opportunity to heal and connect by sailing together. 

March 20, 2024

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