Gaza hostages

Gaza ceasefire proposal agreed by Hamas 'almost identical' to Witkoff's plan, Qatari official says

Hamas informed the Egyptian and Qatari mediators that it had agreed to the latest Gaza hostage-ceasefire proposal on Monday.

An illustrative photo of Hamas terrorists with hostage demonstrations in the background.
A demonstrator with her face painted in the colors of the Israeli flag and red tears takes part in a protest demanding the immediate release of the hostages held by Hamas, and the end of the war, in Tel Aviv, Israel, August 16, 2025.

All or nothing: Why Israel should stand firm, avoid phased hostage deals - editorial

TRUCKS CARRY humanitarian aid near the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza last week. Some US Jewish groups donate money to Gaza, even as Hamas holds our hostages and soldiers face trauma and poverty, the writer laments.

Put Israelis first: Aid must go to our soldiers, not Hamas - opinion

Families of hostages held in the Gaza Strip attend an emergency confrence for their released at Shamir Medical Center in Be'er Ya'akov, August 17, 2025.

'We need everyone back': Hostage families, healthcare workers call for hostage deal


Huckabee to 'Post': 'European leaders gave Hamas cover - that's when negotiations were over'

US ambassador to Israel says European recognition of Palestinian state 'emboldened' Hamas while Arab nations call for its disarmament.

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee in conversation with The Jerusalem Post.

Education Minister Yoav Kisch responds to hostage family speeches by playing music at them

Reports said that Sigal Mansouri, whose children, Norel and Roya, were killed at the Nova Music Festival, was giving a speech outside of Kisch's home during the nationwide strikes on Sunday.

The Education Committee, chaired by MK Yosef Taieb (Shas) and attended by Education Minister Yoav Kisch on August 13, 2025.

Netanyahu on hostage deal reports: Hamas is under immense pressure

"Like you, I hear the reports in the media, from which you can gather one thing – Hamas is under immense pressure," the prime minister said while visiting the Gaza Division.

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an interview with The Jerusalem Post.

Hostage families to Trump: Make the 'deal of all deals' to stop the war, free the hostages

"Your legacy could be defined by this moment - the leader who ended the wars and brought our people home, while creating a future for both our families and the people of Gaza."

Visitors at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, August 11, 2025.

Trump: We'll only see return of hostages when Hamas confronted and destroyed

"The sooner this takes place, the better the chances of success will be," US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social.

 US President Donald Trump speaks with reporters as he departs for travel to Pennsylvania from the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, July 15, 2025; illustrative.

Egypt says displacment of Palestinians from Gaza City 'red line' as Gazans evacuate south

Fearing an Israeli onslaught could come soon, some Palestinian families began leaving eastern areas of Gaza City, now under constant Israeli bombardment, for points to the west, and some explored ev

A displaced Palestinian man fleeing northern Gaza gestures atop a vehicle loaded with belongings while he heads south as the Israeli military prepares to relocate residents to the southern part of the enclave, in Gaza City, August 18, 2025.

NGO petitions High Court: Forbid use of mounted police to break up protests

The use of mounted cops has a “chilling effect” that discourages citizens from realizing their right to protest, and “harms the foundations of democracy,” the ACRI said.

Demonstrators protest and clash with police during a march against the war in Gaza and for the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip in Tel Aviv, July 24, 2025.

Hamas may use hostages as shields to stop IDF Gaza City invasion, expert warns

As Egypt and Qatar step up pressure on Hamas in hostage talks, expert Lt.-Col.  (Res.) Alon Eviatar says the group remains unmoved, using threats to stall IDF action in Gaza City.

IDF soldiers operating in the Gaza Strip, August 12, 2025.

Hostage protests: Fighting each other is what Hamas wants - editorial

Even in all of this darkness, there is still the value of human dignity and holding space for those we disagree with; that is not a negotiable value to lose.

Police tackle protesters in Tel Aviv, Israel after families of hostages have called for a nationwide strike to demand the return of all hostages and an end to the war in Gaza, August 17, 2025.

IDF tanks seen advancing to Gaza City, Hamas reportedly agrees to ceasefire deal

Hostage families call for new nationwide strike, protest for Sunday • Palestinians start evacuating Gaza City • Trump: We'll only see return of hostages when Hamas is destroyed.

Protesters are sprayed with water as police try to disperse them during a protest, after families of hostages called for a nationwide strike to demand the return of all hostages and an end to the war in Gaza, in Jerusalem, August 17, 2025.

Hamas informs Egyptian, Qatari mediators it agrees to hostage-ceasefire deal

The proposal would see the release of ten living Israeli hostages in return for a 60-day ceasefire, and the release of 150 terrorists serving life sentences. 

An illustrative photo of Hamas terrorists with hostage demonstrations in the background.