Hamas, Israel

Israel’s Military Says Hostages Were Likely Killed by Hamas as Airstrike Hit
The six hostages, whose bodies were found in Gaza over the summer, were probably shot in February by their captors as an Israeli strike hit close to the tunnel where they were held, the military said.
Hamas threatens to 'neutralize' hostages if Israel launches rescue operation
Hamas said it had information that Israel intended to carry out a hostage rescue operation similar to one conducted in Gaza's Nuseirat camp in June and threatened to "neutralize" the captives if any such action took place,
Israel's Defence Minister Says There 'Is a Chance' for Hostage Deal With Hamas
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Wednesday that Israel had pressured Hamas to the extent that a hostage deal with the Iranian-backed group might be possible.
Hamas hostages: Stories of the people taken from Israel
According to Israel, 251 Israelis and foreigners were taken on 7 October 2023. Israel's official figure for those held in Gaza is 101 - this includes four people taken hostage in 2014 and 2015. Two of these are believed to have died.
Hamas says 33 hostages killed in course of war in Gaza
Hamas said on Monday that 33 hostages in Gaza had been killed during the almost 14-month-old war between the Palestinian militant group and Israel in the enclave, without giving their nationalities.
Hamas Threatens to 'Neutralize' Hostages if Israel Launches Rescue - Hamas Internal Statement
Hamas told its operatives not to consider any repercussions of following the instructions and said Israel was responsible for the fate of the hostages. It did not say when any Israeli operation was expected to take place.
Israel-Hamas war - Latest on hostages
In the Middle East, there's word on the fate of two American hostages held in Gaza as another conflict ignites.
Father of hostage Edan Alexander calls Hamas propaganda video 'encouraging but disturbing'
Edan Alexander of New Jersey has been held captive more than 422 days. In a video, Edan appears gaunt and under distress as ...
Optimism for Hamas hostage deal grows a bit following release of propaganda video
The father of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander, who grew up in New Jersey, spoke during a rally in Central Park on ...
What the leading ‘just war’ theorist says about the strategies of Hamas and Israel
Michael Walzer argues that Hamas’s strategy in the Gaza war is to deliberately “put civilians at risk for political gain.” ...
Google ads linking UNRWA with Hamas appear on Australian news websites as part of a global campaign
An ABC NEWS Verify investigation has found advertisements linking the UN's aid agency in Palestine, UNWRA, with Hamas on ...
Health Ministry In Hamas-run Gaza Says Israel-Hamas War Death Toll At 44,532
The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Wednesday that at least 44,532 people have been killed in nearly 14 months of war between Israel and Palestinian militants.
'I love you, little brother': Holding on to hope for a loved one taken by Hamas
Guest columnist Ilay David writes about his anguish over more than a year since his brother was taken hostage by Hamas, and ...
Israeli American soldier killed in Oct. 7 Hamas attack remembered at New York memorial service
New York parents learn their son, a young Israeli American soldier who was believed to be taken hostage by Hamas 14 months ...
Funeral Held for Long Island's Omer Neutra, Killed in 2023 Hamas Attack
Memorial services were held on Tuesday in New York for Omer Neutra, a 21-year-old Israeli American soldier who Israel says ...