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'Argentina’s voice will be heard demanding the immediate release of all hostages,' Milei vows

Meeting with captivity survivors and families of hostages during Israel visit, Argentinian president reaffirms Buenos Aires' 'unwavering commitment' to press for their release

Itamar Eichner, Lihi Gordon | 06.11.25

Skies closed, roads sealed off: Netanyahu's son to tie the knot under tight security

Locals cautioned to avoid travel next week to avoid friction with anti-Netanyahu protesters and Shin Bet security personnel, while protest groups plan to distribute photos of hostages to the 1,000 wedding guests

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger, Raanan Ben-Zur | 06.11.25

'My head and heart are stuck there': Gaza hostage's mother fights for her youngest son after other son released

Ruth Strom pleads for unity amid son's 612 days in captivity and urges Israel to prioritize rescue over infighting; continues fight for Eitan after son Iair was released in previous deal

Lihi Gordon | 06.09.25

Father of fallen soldier urges Israel to sign a deal with 'the evil enemy'

Ruby Chen told ILTV News that although the IDF told him and his family back in March that his son Itay was murdered and kidnapped while defending the border on October 7, Hamas has never acknowledged that he is dead

Shosh Bedrosian, ILTV | 06.06.25

US envoys tell hostages' families 'progress in negotiations' could come soon

Steve Witkoff and Adam Boehler signal potential breakthrough as U.S. pressures Israel and Hamas to halt war; hostages' relatives accuse Netanyahu of emotional manipulation through vague hints

Lihi Gordon, Sharon Kidon | 05.27.25

Hostage families launch testimony project to uncover truth of October 7 Hamas attack

Relatives initiate independent testimony collection from civilians, soldiers and rescuers to expose gaps and clear details on Israel’s October 7 response

Lihi Gordon | 05.26.25

'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

Thousands at rally for hostage deal; slain hostage's mother: 'I just want a grave to kiss'

'How can I grieve when she’s still lying there in Gaza?,' says Yifat Haiman, the mother of Inbar Haiman; Levi Ben Baruch, Edan Alexander’s uncle says he watched rallies in captivity, which 'gave him strength'

Meir Turgeman, Yael Ciechanover | 05.17.25

סרטון אות חיים של יוסף חיים אוחנה ואלקנה בוחבוט

Hostage's father breaks down after new Hamas video: ‘Even the strongest would break by now’

Harrowing Hamas-released video of hostages Yosef-Chaim Ohana and Elkana Bohbot sparks outrage as families accuse the Netanyahu government of deprioritizing their rescue

Alexandra Lukash | 05.11.25

Netanyahu: We will bring back the hostages, but ultimate goal is 'defeating our enemies'

Prime minister's comments prompt strong backlash from families of captives, while military plans to expand operations in Gaza move forward amid diminishing hopes for a hostage deal

Itamar Eichner | 05.01.25

‘Hope is mandatory’: Families of fallen hostages turn pain into purpose after October 7

Speaking at the Voices of Valor ceremony, the parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin and Omer Neutra emphasize unity, perseverance and the urgent need to secure the return of hostages still held by Hamas; 'Even in tragedy, we feel lucky to be part of the people of Israel'

Ynetnews | 04.30.25

'Our tears dripped onto the candles': Former hostages reflect on first free Memorial Day back home

Hamas captivity survivors share powerful accounts of how they observed last year’s siren—from standing in silence at 11 a.m. to lighting candles; 'It was one of our most powerful moments there,' says ex-hostage Emily Damari

Nina Fox | 04.29.25

הצהרת נציגי משפחות החטופים לקראת יום הזיכרון

Families fear slain hostages may be lost forever

Position paper warns intelligence gaps and environmental risks threaten the recovery of 35 hostages' remains; families urge action: 'Every moment diminishes the chances of bringing them home'

Yael Ciechanover | 04.29.25