Two years after Hersh Goldberg-Polin was kidnapped and murdered by Hamas on October 7, his parents recount their desperate attempts to bring him home and the unbearable reality of life without him.
Freed hostage Elkana Bothbot revisited the Nova music festival site where he was kidnapped, vowing never to forget the dozens of friends murdered in the October 7 massacre, saying they now live within him.
Former hostage Eli Sharabi dedicated a bomb shelter in memory of his wife, Lianne, and daughters Noiya and Yahel, who were murdered during the October 7 massacre.
Former hostage Danielle Gilboa called for the release of the last hostage held in Gaza, Ran Gvili, praising his actions on October 7, when he rushed into combat, neutralized terrorists, and saved countless civilians.
Israeli police officers placed stickers bearing the picture of the last remaining hostage, Ran Gvili, on squad cars and other vehicles, calling for the fallen officer’s return from Gaza.
Tali Gvili, the mother of Ran—whose body is still being held in Gaza—is traveling with Prime Minister Netanyahu to meet President Trump in an effort to secure her son’s release after more than two years in captivity.
Former hostage Romi Gonen has, for the first time since her release, revealed that Hamas terrorists sexually assaulted her while she was held in Gaza’s underground dungeons—an ordeal she says she will never forget.
In a powerful duet, October 7 survivor Yonatan Cohen and freed hostage Yosef Haim Ohana performed 'Square of Tears,' transforming terror, survival, and captivity into a raw musical testament to what the hostages endured.
The family of the last remaining hostage, Ran Gvili—killed on October 7 while defending innocent civilians—released an AI-generated video in which he pleads with President Donald Trump to secure his release.
In the letter, Hersh wrote about tunnels as a metaphor for the unknown challenges people face in life, never knowing that just years later he would be held captive in a Hamas tunnel in Gaza.
Former hostage Alon Ohel, once a hotel pianist, is now using the same music he loved before his October 7 kidnapping to help rebuild himself in the aftermath of the trauma.
A wounded 24-year-old soldier who ran toward danger on October 7, saving countless lives before being taken into Gaza, Ran Gvili’s story is a heartbreaking testament to boundless courage.
Rotem Sharabi, niece of captivity survivor Eli Sharabi and the late Yossi Sharabi, who was killed by Hamas, gave a moving performance on 'The Next Star to Eurovision,' Israel’s competition for Eurovision 2026.
His message to the terrorists who tortured him is unmistakable: the soldier they tried to break is returning to the battlefield, this time on his terms.
Sgt. Ran Gvili, among the first responders on October 7, saved countless lives before being shot dead and taken into Gaza, leaving his family still waiting for his return.
At a gathering of more than 1,000 American pastors and political leaders, former hostage Omer Shem Tov delivered a haunting rendition of Psalm 121 — a living testament to the very words he sang.
Freed hostage Alon Ohel said Hamas sexually assaulted him, Gaza civilians joined in beating him as he was dragged in, and his captors crudely stitched his wounds later on without anesthesia.
Freed hostage Ron Braslavski stepped into his first soccer match since his release and was swallowed by a thunderous ovation, rallying the stadium with a booming 'Am Yisrael Chai' that shook the stands.
International tenor Andrea Bocelli welcomed former Hamas hostage Segev Kalfon to his Miami home last week, offering music, support, and a warm personal visit as part of his continued outreach to freed Israeli captives.
His wife, Yonat, was killed during the massacre, while two of his children, Alma and Noam, and his nephew Liam, were taken hostage and later returned alive in a truce deal.
Freed hostage Emily Damari, recovering from multiple surgeries since her release from Hamas captivity, received a surprise visit from fellow former hostages and longtime friends Gali and Zavi Berman—a reunion that only deepened their bond.
Former hostage Alon Oel returned to the Six Senses Shaharut Hotel, performed at the piano with singer Keren Peles, and took down the posters that had called for his return, marking a measured step back into normal life.
A family and community mourn Dror Or, a brave father who died protecting his children on October 7, as his long-awaited return home brings both heartbreak and a sense of closure.
Freed hostage Segev Kalfon recalled how Hamas forced them to perform endless, pointless digging just to break their dignity and resolve — all for a meager meal.
Freed hostage Segev Kalfon said that in his darkest moments, small miracles kept him going, giving him just enough strength to push through another day.
Former hostage Rom Braslavski visited Jerusalem’s bustling Mahane Yehuda market, where a massive crowd hoisted him onto their shoulders and paraded him through the shuk like the hero he is.
Freed Israeli hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal revealed the sexual assault he endured in captivity, saying Hamas threatened to kill him if he ever exposed their actions.
Freed hostage Alon Ohel was seen in Tel Aviv joyfully playing the piano—an instrument he had mastered long before captivity but one that now carries a far deeper meaning.
As recently released hostages slowly readjust to civilian life, many Israelis see them as heroes who stood firm and never broke under Hamas captivity — a sentiment that sparked the standing ovation Rom Braslavski received.
Israeli singer Ivri Lider performed at the funeral of murdered Israeli hostage Meny Godard, who was killed alongside his wife on October 7 by Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists.
Meny’s wife, Ayelet, 63, was killed alongside him in their home in Kibbutz Be’eri by Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists during the Oct. 7, 2023, massacre.
Freed hostage Alma Or described the mind games Hamas played during captivity — pretending some were about to be released while others were left behind — along with the severe psychological torture that she said will leave a permanent scar.
The father of Lieutenant Hadar Goldin, whose body was returned after 11 years in Gaza, recited Kaddish at his funeral at the military cemetery in Kfar Saba.
Freed hostage Omer Shem Tov celebrated his first birthday since being released from Gaza, where he endured nearly two years of brutal captivity under Hamas.
Freed hostage Segev Kalfon revealed that Hamas terrorists beat and tortured him whenever he asked to use the bathroom — and that he and two other captives were forced to share a single toothbrush for months.
