Former hostage Rom Braslavski revealed some of the torture and horrific abuse he endured during his captivity in Gaza, confirming that it was his Jewish identity that drove Hamas to target him.
Former captive Eliya Cohen expressed that no matter the circumstances, keeping faith in God and making the best of any situation will give you the strength to pull through.
Eight years old when Hamas kidnapped her on October 7th, Emily Hand describes how — three years later — surfing ocean waves and feeling the breeze help her heal from that dark and terrible day.
Former hostage Yarden Bibas spoke publicly for the first time about the horrors of October 7 and the constant pain and longing he carries for his murdered family.
In the video, the family of three is seen sitting together on a couch in their home, with a cake and champagne glasses placed on a table in front of them.
Former hostage Bar Kupershtein speaks about what his new song means to him — and how it conveys the necessity of holding onto hope and faith, trusting that even the darkest times will eventually pass.
Former hostage Alon Ohel performed at a ceremony honoring outstanding IDF soldiers as part of Israel's 78th Independence Day celebrations, where the soldiers were recognized for their heroic service.
Former hostage Or Levy, who was held alongside Hersh Goldberg-Polin for several weeks, explains how Hersh's attitude in captivity helped him endure the horrors of the Hamas tunnels.
Months after his release following over 700 days in Gaza captivity, Elkana Bohbot and his wife are expecting a baby — bringing happiness and light back into their lives.
Former hostage Bar Kuperstein, who was held in Gaza for hundreds of days, released a song in which he opens up about his struggles to recover and the pain he still endures despite being free from the tunnels where he was held.
Former hostage Eliya Cohen solemnly marked his first year of freedom by releasing personal footage of his helicopter ride from Gaza following his release by Hamas.
After 477 days in Hamas captivity, former hostage and IDF soldier Daniella Gilboa channels her journey from darkness to hope into her debut single, 'Where Everything Ends.'
Freed hostage Rom Braslavski emotionally thanked IDF soldiers at an event organized by Israeli singer Idan Amedi, praising them for their hard work in returning all the hostages and saying they saved his life.
In a beautiful and deeply touching moment, Amedi, who was severely injured in Gaza, stopped his concert to embrace the parents of fallen soldier Itay Chen, who was kidnapped and murdered on October 7.
Alon Ohel, who endured hundreds of days in Gaza captivity, delivered a powerful concert in Tel Aviv, paying tribute to fellow hostage Eli Sharabi and showcasing remarkable resilience.
After more than 11 years in Hamas captivity in Gaza, the body of Hadar Goldin was finally returned to Israel for burial, closing a painful and deeply emotional chapter for both the Goldin family and the nation.
Freed hostage Alon Ohel performed at his first concert since his release, appearing alongside prominent Israeli musicians at Hangar 11 in Tel Aviv to mark his return from captivity.
Israeli singer-songwriter, actor and IDF fighter Idan Amedi took part in the operation to recover Ran Gvili’s body and performed his hit song, "It’s Over," highlighting Israel’s closing of a painful chapter as the last hostage was laid to rest.
Thousands of Israelis accompanied the body of Ran Gvili to the cemetery in his hometown of Meitar, where he was eulogized by family and state dignitaries before being laid to rest.
The footage shows the complex operation undertaken to locate the final hostage held in Gaza, Ran Gvili, with many soldiers releasing sighs of relief and emotion upon confirmation of his identity.
Despite having just recovered from shoulder surgery, Ran Gvili didn’t hesitate on October 7, rushing into the massacre to save as many people as he could before being killed and taken to Gaza.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog and U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee symbolically removed the hostage lapel pins they had worn since October 7 after the IDF announced it had recovered the body of the last hostage in Gaza, Ran Gvili.
Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir accompanied Ran Gvili, the father of the last hostage held in Gaza, to a celebration of the life of the famous late Sephardic rabbi and kabbalist Baba Sali.
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick recalled meeting former Israeli hostage Omer Shem Tov, saying he toured the Lakers’ facility with him and was struck by the young man’s infectious joy and love of life—despite the horrors and trauma he endured.
Former hostage Eliya Cohen joined Chabad influencer Yossi Farro to don tefillin, sharing a moving account from Gaza of how praying alongside a less religious fellow captive drew them closer to God and strengthened their faith.
Freed hostage Omer Wenkert described his harrowing abduction from the Nova music festival on October 7, his isolation in Hamas captivity in Gaza, and how he found faith in the deepest hell.
After surviving captivity, where radio became a lifeline, Romi Gonen fulfilled her dream by going on air at Galgalatz alongside fellow survivor Emily Damari, sharing how music helped them endure the darkest moments.
Former hostage Eitan Mor said a teaching from the Tanya -- a work of Hasidic philosophy by Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the first rebbe of Chabad, first published in 1796 -- helped save his life in captivity.
Freed hostage David Cunio recalled reuniting with his longtime friend Yarden Bibas in Gaza’s tunnels and comforting him after Bibas learned that his entire family had been murdered.
Former hostages Emily Damari and Romi Gonen revealed that they learned their family members had survived the Oct. 7 attacks after seeing an Israeli news segment in which their parents were publicly advocating for their release.
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