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Hamas still hasn't returned these hostages' bodies from Gaza

They have claimed they don't know where all the remains are.

Axios · Oct 15, 2025

What to know about the 20 living hostages released by Hamas

In return for the hostages, Israel will release nearly 2,000 detained Palestinians.

Axios · Oct 13, 2025

Who are the hostages Israel believes are still alive?

Hamas is due to release the 48 hostages still being held in Gaza, most of them kidnapped during their 7 October 2023 attack on Israel. 20 of them are believed to be alive, with the fate of two more still unknown.

Euronews · Oct 12, 2025

Hamas Armed Wing Says Fate Of US-Israeli Captive Unknown

The fate of a US-Israeli hostage who Hamas said had featured in an Israeli truce proposal remains unknown, the group said on Saturday, separately releasing a video of another captive alive.

International Business Times · Apr 19, 2025

Hamas’s youngest Israeli hostage Kfir Bibas, brother and mother confirmed dead

Shiri Bibas and her children Kfir and Ariel were abducted by Hamas on 7 October 2023

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2025

Hamas Frees Three Hostages, Including American-Israeli, in Recent Exchange

Dekel-Chen was working at the Nir Oz machine shop when Hamas launched its attack on October 7.

International Business Times · Feb 15, 2025

First Gaza Hostage Released In Good Health After Medical Exam

Agam Berger, first hostage released in Gaza, confirmed in good health after medical exam.

Top News · Jan 30, 2025

The Four Israeli Women Hostages Freed On Saturday

Four women soldiers, abducted by Palestinian militants on October 7, 2023 while doing their military service near the Gaza border, were released on Saturday, following more than 15 months in captivity.

International Business Times · Jan 25, 2025

A year ago, the hostages were a rallying point for solidarity in Israel – now, their families are symbols of the country’s sharp divides

In the run-up to the first anniversary of Hamas’ attack on Israel, there has been no shortage of dramatic events making headlines in Israel. On Oct. 1, Israelis took shelter during Iran’s missile attack. In the days leading up to the attack, Israel assassinated Hassan Nasrallah, Hezbollah’s longtime leader, in…

The Conversation · Oct 7, 2024

Israel-Gaza war – as it happened: Benjamin Netanyahu says he asked families of hostages for forgiveness as he holds press conference

aeli prime minister says ‘we were close but we didn’t achieve’ rescuing hostages alive as protests take place across country calling for ceasefire

The Guardian - AU · Sep 2, 2024