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Rachel Goldberg-Polin’s Memoir Confronts Hersh’s Abduction and Killing by Hamas

The new book, paired with a 60 Minutes interview, revives attention to the hostages’ plight through a mother’s public faith.

French Tax Authority Apologizes for 'Inacceptable' Reply to Ex‑Hostage Benjamin Brière

Ex-Hostage Benjamin Brière Says French Tax Office Dismissed His Captivity

Melania Trump Hosts Freed Hostages at White House as Film Reference Draws Ethics Questions

Hirsch’s Hostage Revelations Draw Backlash as Israel Closes Coordination Office

IDF and Watchdog Name Gaza Doctor Who Wrote NYT Op-Eds as Hamas Colonel

Israel Confirms Remains of Last Gaza Hostage, Plans Limited Rafah Reopening

Israel Says Remains of Last Hostage Held in Gaza Identified as Ran Gvili

U.S. Says It May Know Where Last Israeli Hostage’s Remains Are as Search Dispute Deepens

Israel Protests U.S. Gaza Peace Council as Gvili Parents Plead to Halt Phase Two

Milei Welcomes Cunio Brothers at Casa Rosada, Credits Trump’s Mediation in 2025 Release

Sydney Sweeney Pictured With Freed Nova Festival Hostages Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or

Former Hostages and Bereaved Families to Netanyahu: Establish State Inquiry Into Oct. 7 or Resign

Hamas Offers 5–10 Year Truce as It Accuses Israel of Rewriting Gaza Cease-Fire

Hamas Signals Openness on Arms as Netanyahu Pushes Toward Gaza Plan's Phase Two

Israel Identifies Thai Hostage’s Remains, One Body Still in Gaza

Israel Identifies Thai Hostage’s Remains, Leaving One Body Still Unaccounted From Oct. 7 Abductions

Houthis Free Crew of Sunken Bulk Carrier Eternity C After Red Sea Attack

Israel Identifies Returned Hostage Remains as Dror Or

Trump Hosts 17 Freed Israeli Hostages at White House, Calling Them 'Heroes'