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hostage

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A military helicopter with released hostage Omer Shem Tov arrives at the Rabin Medical Center in Petah Tikva, February 22, 2025.
Magazine

How One Hostage Found God in a Hamas Tunnel

A young hostage’s faith deepens during 505 days in Hamas captivity, as he turns to prayer, Psalm 20, and daily conversation with God to endure life underground.

Magazine·May 29, 2026

Politics

Families Wait, a Nation Remembers

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with the family of the fallen hostage, Staff Sergeant Ran Guvaili (of blessed memory), and with Thailand’s ambassador to Israel regarding the foreign fallen hostage, Suthitsak Rintalak (of blessed memory).

Hadas Amram·Nov 29, 2025

Jewish Tradition

Freed Hostage Eliya Cohen Proclaims his Faith in the Place he was Abducted From

Hostage survivor Eliya Cohen returned with his partner to the Negev shelter from which they were abducted on October 7 and put on tefillin there .”From the exact spot where I was taken, I say again the same words I said just before the kidnapping,” he wrote.

Sinai Staff·Apr 20, 2025

Security

US and Mediators Push Forward Deal to Free More Hostages

Mediators and the U.S. aim to reach a Gaza ceasefire agreement before the end of the month. According to the report, there is an agreement in principle to expand the number of hostages to be released under the deal

Hadas Amram·Apr 14, 2025

Security

Hamas Faces Leadership Crisis Amid Continued Israeli Pressure

Hamas is struggling to govern, as its members have become prime targets for Israeli strikes. Senior officials in both the political and military wings have been forced into hiding—awaiting another ceasefire.

Hadas Amram·Mar 31, 2025

Magazine

Due to a Rabbi’s Book, a Former Hostage Grew Spiritually While in Captivity

Agam Berger, who was released from Hamas captivity, met with the family of Rabbi Chaim Druckman (of blessed memory), whose book had strengthened her spirit in the tunnels.

Sinai Staff·Mar 23, 2025

Security

Fallen Hostages Will Be Returned Tonight

The families of Tzachi Idan, Itzik Elgart, and Shlomo Mansour have reported that their bodies will be returned as part of the agreement tonight. In return, Israel will release 602 Palestinian prisoners whose release has been delayed since last Saturday.

Hadas Amram·Feb 26, 2025

Israel Advocacy

Stand Against Evil: Make Your Voices Heard to Liberate Israeli Hostages

In light of the forensic evidence of Hamas’ brutal murders of the 4 hostages and the cynical refusal to release Shiri Bibas’ body initially, Israel wants to move faster on the upcomming hostage releases.

By Leah Bean Bowman·Feb 22, 2025

POSITIVE

Difficult Day in Israel: Remains of 4 Hostages Killed in Captivity Have Been Returned by Hamas

The (presumed) remains of Shiri Bibas-Silverman, her two children Kfir and Ariel, and Oded Lifshitz are returning to Israel | Police officers salute by the roadside.

Sinai Staff·Feb 20, 2025

Miracles

Survivor Emily Damari at the Western Wall: “In the Darkness and Isolation, I Had One Moment of Light”

Emily Damari recited the traditional Jewish blessing of thanksgiving for those who delivered from a life-threatening event at the Western Wall in Jerusalem: “It gave me strength. It gave me hope.”

Hadas Amram·Feb 19, 2025

Security

Freed Hostage Ohad Ben Ami: “We Knew the IDF Was Searching for Us—That Gave Us Strength”

Former hostage Ohad Ben Ami recounted that knowing IDF soldiers were making every effort to locate him gave him strength during his captivity: “We saw the soldiers’ dedication and understood that they were doing everything possible to bring us home.”

Sinai Staff·Feb 18, 2025

Miracles

Exclusive | Agam Berger’s Powerful Testimony: “Every Good Deed Brings Them Closer to Home”

On the 500th day of the war, a new initiative has been launched, calling for good deeds in support of the hostages | Central to the project is former hostage Agam Berger, who recalls: “They told us that when we are united, we are strong.”

Sinai Staff·Feb 17, 2025

Miracles

Family of a Hostage: We Have Received a ‘Sign of Life’ from Eitan, “He is Alive”

The family of hostage Eitan Mor informed Rega News that they have received ‘proof of life’ from their son, who remains captive in Gaza. | “This is a great joy.”

By Michal Don-Yechiya·Feb 12, 2025

People of Israel

Trump on Hostage Crisis: “At Some Point, We Will Lose Patience”

Hamas announced they are not going to honor the hostage deal.

Hadas Amram·Feb 10, 2025