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אליזבט צורקוב עיתונאים חוקרת ישראלית, נחטפה לפני 7 חודשים על ידי ההתנגדות העיראקית

US splashes cold water on reports of deal to free Israeli hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov

Senior official says Washington will not agree to release IRGC officer accused in killing of American in Baghdad, adding the US is the only country actively involved in efforts to secure release of academic abducted in Iraq

Itamar Eichner | 05.24.25

Hamas captivity survivor has hostage ribbon confiscated at Cannes Festival

Freed hostage Mia Schem barred from displaying 'Bring Them Home' ribbon at Cannes, but wears hostage pin in quiet protest

Inbal Hananel, Amir Kaminer | 05.24.25

Netanyahu: At least 20 hostages are alive, Israel ready for temporary ceasefire

In first press briefing since December, PM signals readiness for short-term truce if it brings more home and outlines conditions for ending the war, including Hamas disarmament and leadership exile

Ynet | 05.21.25

'End this tragedy': Freed hostage urges new deal

Keith Siegel urges world leaders to reach a deal and bring the remaining 58 hostages home

Emily Schrader, ILTV | 05.21.25

Gantz: Hostage rescue must be Israel's top priority

Benny Gantz tells ILTV that rescuing the 58 hostages in Gaza is the most urgent mission of the war

Maayan Hoffman, ILTV | 05.21.25

חיים יצחק אור אח של החטוף אבינתן אור במסיבת עיתונאים של משפחות החטופים

No half measures: Haim Yitzhak Or demands full hostage deal

Haim Yitzhak Or, brother of hostage Avinatan Or, tells ILTV that Israel must go all in to bring every hostage home

Emily Schrader, ILTV | 05.21.25

שורד השבי עידן אלכסנדר עם שרשרת שהעניק לו סטיב וויטקוף שהיתה שייכת לבנו המנוח

Edan Alexander was held alongside top Hamas leaders, including Sinwar

Hamas likely used the Israel-American as a human shield and kept him away from potential strike zones due to his U.S. citizenship

Moran Azulay | 05.20.25

Israeli delegation to leave Qatar as hopes for hostage deal stall

Despite no breakthrough, officials say one Mossad representative may remain in Doha; Hamas claims that no substantive talks have taken place since Saturday

Itamar Eichner | 05.20.25

מצעד תמיכה בישראל לאורך השדרה החמישית במנהטן

US 'frustrated' with Israel over stalled talks: 'Everybody pursuing deal - except them'

Despite apparent impasse, Palestinian media reports that last-minute agreement is still possible, with negotiations ongoing in Qatar

Itamar Eichner | 05.20.25

ראש ממשלת קטאר מוחמד בן עבד א-רחמן אאל ת'אני

'We have not been able to bridge the gap': Qatar says Israel-Hamas hostage talks hit dead end

Qatar PM blames Israel for breakdown in ceasefire negotiations, citing 'irresponsible, aggressive behavior' and politicization of talks; says Israel seeks partial deal, while Hamas demands comprehensive agreement

Lior Ben Ari | 05.20.25

'No 100 percent guarantee aid won’t reach Hamas,' Israeli official says

Israel expected Hamas to accept Witkoff deal, but terror group rejected it and is holding direct talks with the US; 'We’re closer to a deal, partly thanks to the IDF,' says Trump envoy; Israeli officials admit aid may still reach terrorists

Itamar Eichner, Daniel Edelson, New York | 05.20.25

פעילות צוות הקרב החטיבתי גולני במרחב רפיח

As hostage talks hit deadlock, IDF presses forward in Gaza

Hostage deal talks in Doha stall, with Israel dismissing reports of Hamas' latest proposal as propaganda; as IDF launches second phase of Operation Gideon's Chariots, Khan Younis residents told to evacuate ahead of 'unprecedented attack'

Itamar Eichner | 05.19.25

Trump continues to engage in talks with Hamas, seeking end to Gaza war, White House says

White House confirms direct US engagement with Hamas following release of American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander; Trump demands full release of captives and aims to broker broader ceasefire deal amid Israel’s surprise at backchannel talks

Reuters | 05.19.25

Hamas reportedly agrees to partial hostage deal, Israeli officials deny 'propaganda'

CNN reports terror group agreed to release between seven and nine hostages in exchange for a 60-day ceasefire and the release of 300 Palestinian terror prisoners

Itamar Eichner | 05.18.25

'He's their spokesman': Parents of hostage Eitan Mor share new testimony

As he approaches his 25th birthday, parents share information given by freed hostage who was held with him—offering rare insight into their son's resilience, optimism and role as a lifeline for fellow captives

Alexandra Lukash | 05.18.25