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Who are the hostages due to be returned under the Gaza peace deal?

A total of 48 captives remain in the Strip, only 22 of whom are believed to be alive

By Jacob Jaffa

7 min read

October 9, 2025 09:19

People look at photographs of hostages kidnapped by Hamas terrorists and taken to Gaza on October 7, 2023, at a succah in Paris, France, on October 7, 2025 (Image: Flash90)

Release of all hostages could be agreed ‘very soon’ after Trump issues ‘last warning’ to Hamas

However, the US president indicated that some of the remaining captives may have ‘recently died’

By Jacob Jaffa

1 min read

September 8, 2025 09:28

President Trump has suggested that a hostage deal could be agreed 'very soon'

Hostage activists block Israel’s highways in fresh wave of pro-ceasefire protests

The demonstration, organised by the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, is calling for an end to the war and the immediate return of all Hamas captives

By Jacob Jaffa

3 min read

August 26, 2025 10:52

Pro-hostage protestors have blocked highways in a mass demonstration calling for a ceasefire and the immediate release of the remaining Hamas captives (Image: Flash90)

Hostage families sue ICC prosecutor over alleged Hamas support

The $5.83million lawsuit accuses Karim Khan of levelling false accusations against Israel, as well as providing services to terror groups.

By Amelie Botbol

2 min read

August 17, 2025 11:39

The families of three hostages have sued ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan in Jerusalem (Image: Getty)

Witkoff meets Qatar PM in intensified push for diplomatic solution as Israel weighs Gaza City takeover

Tens of thousands of Israelis have protested the takeover plan in recent days, with Netanyahu’s own national security advisor also reportedly opposed

By Daniel Ben-David

1 min read

August 10, 2025 10:16

U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff (Credit: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Hostage talks collapse as Israel and Hamas both announce withdrawal

The terror group said it wouldn’t come back to the table until more aid entered Gaza, while Israel’s far-right finance minister claimed only the its ‘total surrender’ would be accepted

By Jacob Jaffa

2 min read

August 1, 2025 13:47

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich (c) has seemingly confirmed that Israel will not engage in any more ceasefire negotiations with Hamas (Image: Getty)

‘Our people are not whole while Avinatan, Alon and the hostages are not home’

Reform UK Deputy Leader Richard Tice joins dozens calling for the release of the hostages nearing their 650th day in captivity

By Jane Prinsley

3 min read

July 16, 2025 14:17

MP Richard Tice said Alon Ohel is 'one of the greatest musicians of his era' (Photo: Elliott Franks)

‘They are living in hell’ – Freed hostage Edan Alexander confirms Matan Zangauker is alive but in ‘severe distress’

Zangauker’s mother, Einav, has been at the forefront of the hostage campaign since he was taken from Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7, 2023

By Jacob Jaffa

1 min read

May 21, 2025 09:55

Matan Zangauker is still alive but in 'severe distress', according to the recently freed Edan Alexander (Image: Getty)

By Yaakov Katz

Israel can’t be expected to sustain terrorists intent on its destruction

If not handled correctly, aid will be less about saving civilians than saving Hamas

4 min read

May 20, 2025 14:28

Hamas fighters gather at the site of the handing over of Israeli hostages at the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip as part of the seventh hostage-prisoner release on February 22, 2025. Hamas's armed wing confirmed it will hand over on February 22 six hostages held alive in the Gaza Strip as part of the ongoing ceasefire deal with Israel. (Photo by Saeed Jaras / Middle East Images / Middle East Images via AFP) (Photo by SAEED JARAS/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)

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Hamas releases bodies of two Nir Oz hostages

Hamas returns body of kibbutz civil defence hero killed on October 7

Body of final female hostage returned as Hamas delays further releases

‘The best friend Israel ever had’: Trump cheered in Knesset after hostage releases

Who are the terrorists being released in exchange for the hostages?

Israeli politicians celebrate hostage releases

Trump’s Gaza deal promises hostage release – but the post-war steps are ambiguous

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Hostage families sue ICC prosecutor over alleged Hamas support

Witkoff meets Qatar PM in intensified push for diplomatic solution as Israel weighs Gaza City takeover

Hostage talks collapse as Israel and Hamas both announce withdrawal

‘Our people are not whole while Avinatan, Alon and the hostages are not home’

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Israel can’t be expected to sustain terrorists intent on its destruction

Hostage Negotiations

Hamas releases bodies of two Nir Oz hostages

Hamas returns body of kibbutz civil defence hero killed on October 7

Body of final female hostage returned as Hamas delays further releases

‘The best friend Israel ever had’: Trump cheered in Knesset after hostage releases

Who are the terrorists being released in exchange for the hostages?

Israeli politicians celebrate hostage releases

Trump’s Gaza deal promises hostage release – but the post-war steps are ambiguous

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Who are the hostages due to be returned under the Gaza peace deal?

Release of all hostages could be agreed ‘very soon’ after Trump issues ‘last warning’ to Hamas

Hostage activists block Israel’s highways in fresh wave of pro-ceasefire protests

Hostage families sue ICC prosecutor over alleged Hamas support

Witkoff meets Qatar PM in intensified push for diplomatic solution as Israel weighs Gaza City takeover

Hostage talks collapse as Israel and Hamas both announce withdrawal

‘Our people are not whole while Avinatan, Alon and the hostages are not home’

‘They are living in hell’ – Freed hostage Edan Alexander confirms Matan Zangauker is alive but in ‘severe distress’

Israel can’t be expected to sustain terrorists intent on its destruction