Fox news hostages 7, 2023, is reunited with her family after spending 482 days in captivity. In 1980, Iran took over the US embassy in Iran and held American hostages for 444 days, roiling the US The parents of the American-Israeli hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza are once again pleading for a sense of 'urgency' to free their children as seats sit empty at their Thanksgiving tables again. Breaking news and video. 7, 2023. Cease-fire plan on track, first hostages expected to be Hamas has reportedly agreed to a draft of a multi-phase cease-fire deal with Israel that would include the release of hostages who were taken into Gaza on Oct. Security experts analyzing the deal brokered between Israel and Hamas argue it was a 'bad deal' as it could pose security risks for Israel but one that needed to be done to return the hostages. FILE - Families and friends of current and former hostages and detainees gather outside of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, May 3, 2023, to ask the Biden administration for more help. Israel Israel rescues 4 hostages kidnapped by Hamas: 'We are overjoyed' Three men and 1 woman were rescued in the largest such hostage recovery operation since the war with Hamas began in Gaza A Hamas spokesperson said Monday that the terrorist group will delay the next planned release of hostages in the Gaza Strip after accusing Israel of violating the ceasefire agreement. ’ The hostages have been identified as Irena Tatti, 73, and her daughter Elena Trufanova, 50. Israel Israel shares video of rescued hostages after military operation in Rafah The rescue came amid an overnight air raid on the southern town of Rafah, which is packed with some 1. The terror group had previously threatened a delay in the release. You have Agam Berger, an IDF soldier who was taken hostage during Hamas' attacks on Oct. Fox News Digital has learned that hostages were reportedly held there. The agreement includes phased releases, intense negotiations and ongoing security concerns. Israel's Nuseirat rescue operation on June 9 saw Israeli forces free four hostages, who had been held by Hamas since October 2023, in a raid Palestinian officials said killed more than 200 people UNITED NATIONS UN silent as Guterres calls for hostage release, receives 'thunderous' applause on Gaza Israel faces 'hostile' UN as nations repeatedly condemn brutal war in Gaza An inside look at Israel's elite Yamam counter-terrorism unit; their daring Gaza hostage rescue, the unit's secretive operations, and their critical role in the global fight against terrorism. Lindsey Graham, R-S. hostages who were held by foreign governments since taking office less than one month ago. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman told Fox News Digital, "On a day when Israel is mourning, literally weeping, for its murdered hostages, Biden should be saving his criticism for IDF personnel in coordination with the Israeli Health Ministry prepare for the return of hostages Saturday. The mothers of Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher and Emily Damari watched their daughters return to Israel, Sunday, Jan. 4 million people Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin has been confirmed dead, after his body was recovered along with five other victims in the tunnels under Rafah. ISRAELI INTEL INDICATES HAMAS HELD HOSTAGES AT NEW GAZA HOSPITAL. 7 from Kibbutz Nir Oz, but his mother was released as part of the late November 2023 temporary cease-fire agreement. Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs Adam Boehler discusses the Trump administration's stance on Hamas delaying the next planned release of Israeli hostages on "The Story. Israeli FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Shahar Azani, with the Israeli Consul-General’s office in New York City, about the deal, what it entails and how this could change the region forever. Mother of Israeli hostage has urgent message to Trump, Netanyahu to save her son's life: 'Don't go back to war' Idit Ohel, the mother of Israeli hostage Alon Ohel, told Fox News Digital she Parents of a murdered American-Israeli hostage are urging President Trump to secure the release of the remaining hostages held by Hamas after the release of three civilians. Hamas on Saturday freed three more hostages, including American-Israeli Keith Siegel, in the latest phase of a fragile ceasefire with Israel. The recently-released video of American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander caught the attention of the White House on Saturday, who said it was in touch with Alexander's family. 1. It includes a full and complete ceasefire withdrawal of Israeli forces from all the populated areas of Gaza and and the release of a number of hostages held by Hamas including women and elderly and the wounded and I'm proud to say Americans will be part of that hostage release in phase 1 as well. hostages held in Gaza touted President-elect Trump's role in Israel-Hamas cease-fire negotiations as they anxiously await the possible return of their loved ones. The new negotiations come amid boiling tensions in the wider region, as Iran and its proxy Mothers of 3 Israeli hostages watch their daughters' return. A 21-year-old American-Israeli believed to have been held hostage since October 2023 was confirmed dead by the Israel Defense Forces on Monday. Eurasia Group president Ian Bremmer said that he was "disappointed to see" CNN's misleading news chyron calling an Israeli operation to rescue hostages a "release. As one American hostage made his return to the U. on Tuesday after his release from Russia following talks with the Trump administration. Latest Current News: U. ' Israeli President Isaac Herzog apologized at the funeral of Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin after Hamas murdered him and five other hostages. and Qatar said hostage exchanges would begin Sunday. " Former hostage Amit Soussana, who was the first Israeli woman to speak about being sexual assaulted while in Hamas captivity, says kidnapped IDF soldier Liri Albag saved her life. It has been over two months since the October 7 th Hamas attack on Israel that killed over 1,200 Israelis, with hundreds being taken hostage. Shahar Azani, former spokesperson for Israel’s Consulate in New York and a veteran Israeli diplomat, says the hostage deal struck between Israel and Hamas shows the Jewish state values life, and An agreement has been reached between Israel and Hamas that involves the release of additional hostages and the return of Palestinians to the northern part of the Gaza Strip. Anna Corbett, whose husband Ryan has been held hostage by the Taliban for years, finally got to speak with President Biden. (Credit New video captures the freed Israeli hostages being transferred to the IDF. In an interview with Israel’s Channel 12, Orly Gilboa, Daniella’s mother, detailed the U. . Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says "at least 50 hostages Israel Israel recovers 6 dead hostages in 'complex rescue operation,' says bodies held under humanitarian area Rescue happened as Blinken pushing to finalize cease-fire deal on trip to region CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP "Tonight I'm going to be signing on the J6 hostages, pardons to get them out," Trump said at the parade at Capital One Arena. Romi Gonen, 24, Emily Demari, 27, and Doron JERUSALEM—Scenes of armed and uniformed Hamas terrorists could be seen in Gaza on Sunday as the first three Israeli female hostages were released as the cease-fire deal came into effect. Israelis celebrate their return but face concerns about the release of convicted Palestinian prisoners. There were thirteen women and children released in a deal that will set free up to fifty hostages being held. JD Vance, R-Ohio, called on President Biden and Vice President Harris to use their authority to bring the hostages still held by Hamas home. Israel’s end of the deal, besides not carrying out any military operations, is to The 42-day first phase of the ceasefire should see 33 hostages gradually returned and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees released. He's been held captive since October 2023, Israeli hostages Iair Horn, 46, left, Sagui Dekel Chen, 36, center left, and Alexander Troufanov, 29, right, are escorted by Hamas, Feb. Emily Damari, right, and her mother Mandy are seen near kibbutz Reim, southern Israel after Emily was released from President Donald Trump’s administration has secured the release of 11 U. She reveals the 'devastating' phone call during 'Fox & Friends. " Israel Israeli PM office denies reports that Hamas forwarded list of hostages to release in event of deal Reports stated that Hamas approved a list of 34 hostages Alexander (Sasha) Troufanov, 29, was taken hostage on Oct. The hostages, totaling 350, including 209 children, 135 women The FBI identified suspect as Malik Faisal Akram, a British national who died at the scene after allegedly taking hostages at a Texas synagogue during an hours-long standoff this weekend. Hamas released three more hostages on Saturday in exchange for more than 300 Palestinian prisoners as part of the delicate ceasefire agreement reached with Israel. The Israel and Hamas have agreed to a cease-fire deal that also ensures the release of hostages, Fox News has confirmed. on Tuesday night, another is expected to be released on Wednesday. During an interview to Fox News, President Isaac Herzog displays photographs of Eli Sharabi before and after captivity, 'Israel, as the only democracy in the Middle East, fights for the entire Israel Hamas proposes cease-fire plan that includes 10-to-1 exchange of hostages, prisoners: report Proposed Hamas plan reportedly includes exchanging Israeli women, children, elderly and sick The Biden administration has completed a prisoner swap to bring five Americans home. Israel Kirby: US remains hopeful for '6 weeks of peace' with hostage deal that 'Hamas has not fully rejected' White House national security spokesperson says Hamas considering hostage deal Israel says it remains open to a second wave of hostage exchanges if Hamas agrees to the correct terms. Or Levy, 34; Eli Sharabi, 52; Ohad Ben Ami, 56 A cease-fire deal between Israel and terrorist group Hamas began Sunday with the release of three Israeli hostages. C. has paid some $15. World Hamas kingpin holed up deep below Gaza, surrounded by hostages used as human shields, says expert Israel nearly killed Hamas mastermind Sinwar as it offers $400,000 bounty for his capture Wars Israeli hostages' families hold Central Park rally, call on Biden, Trump to bring loved ones home 7 US hostages still held by Hamas terrorists as families plead for their release Israel's successful mission to rescue four hostages was weeks in the making and involved hundreds of people, the IDF said, as new details about the raid come to light. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP. 15, 2025. 19, 2025. In a new report sent to the U. Approximately two dozen hostages have been released by the terrorist group Hamas in exchanged for imprisoned Palestinians as a four-day cease-fire begins. The hostages are expected to return to Israel from the Gaza Strip on Sunday. 36-year-old Sagui Dekel Chen was released by Hamas early Saturday morning and reunited with his wife and father. RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — A shipment of medicine for dozens of hostages held by Hamas arrived in Gaza on Wednesday, part of a France- and Qatar- mediated deal that marked the first agreement Phase 1 will last six weeks. Qatar has once again resumed its top role in helping negotiate a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas to return hostages in Gaza, as President-elect Donald Trump's Middle East envoy begins meeting Media Hostage expert pleased Russia even mentioned possible prisoner swap for WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich ‘It’s on their minds,’ former acting Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Each of the brown and white stuffed animals featured a picture of one of the roughly 30 children, some as young as 9 months old, who are among the 222 people held hostage in Gaza by Hamas fighters Keith Segel, an American-Israeli in Gaza and the first of American citizens taken on Oct. Twenty-four hostages were transported out of Gaza via the Rafah border crossing on Friday, according to the Times of Israel, citing Israeli officials. com. "Over the Israel Netanyahu: 'No future' in Gaza unless 'Hamas destroyed' amid concern for hostages After hours-long delay, Hamas releases the names of three hostages set to be released on Saturday Israel’s security cabinet supports President Trump’s demand that Hamas release all of its hostages by noon on Saturday, an Israeli official told Fox News. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will present Israel’s case to both houses of Congress Wednesday as hostage families hope he will also announce a deal to free their loved ones. Israel's Prime Minister's Office said in a statement, "Israel has received the list of the hostages who are due to be released today according to the framework. Fox News Commentary Jan 16, 2025 A Middle East hostage and ceasefire deal is reached in the days before Trump’s inauguration and Sleepy Joe thinks he deserved all the credit Fox News senior correspondent Mike Tobin joins 'Special Report' to share the reactions in Israel to the arrival of Gaza's first three hostages. Breaking News, Latest News and Current News from FOXNews. 7. At least 10 Thai nationals and 13 Israelis For a year now, freeing the hostages taken by Hamas has been a top goal for Israel, but some 101 remain unaccounted for and the hope of a deal to get them home is waning quickly. Israel releases dramatic video of hostage rescue. The next release of hostages JERUSALEM (AP) — Hamas-led militants released eight hostages on Thursday after more than 15 months in captivity, including an Israeli soldier, bringing to 15 the number of Israel and Hamas reached a hostages-for-cease-fire deal 15 months into the war. and Qatari officials. This was the sixth release of hostages under a temporary cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas. by Israel's health ministry, freed hostages reveal systematic abuse by Hamas, as 99 remain in captivity enduring brutal physical and psychological torment. Israel and Hamas finalize a historic cease-fire and hostage deal set to begin Sunday. " In a post on Instagram, Emily Damari, 28 Fox News senior foreign affairs correspondent Greg Palkot discusses the state of hostage negotiations between Israel and Hamas on ‘Special Report. The fate of his son, also a hostage, remains unclear. Hundreds of hostages, mostly children and women, were rescued from Boko Haram extremists in northeastern Nigeria's Sambisa Forest. Israeli Government Spokesman David Mencer said more than 90 hostages are still being held in captivity by Hamas. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu offers a $5 million reward for any Palestinian in Gaza who helps secure the freedom of Israeli hostages still held by Hamas after more than a year in captivity. A new report claims the U. Under the deal expected to begin Sunday, 33 hostages are set to be released over the next six weeks, in exchange for hundreds of Elad Katzir and his mother were taken on Oct. No passengers were injured. A Hamas hostage with family in Sarasota was freed on Saturday. Their fates are still unknown. Yarden Bibas, father of Hamas' youngest hostage, has been released after more than 480 days in captivity, but his wife and two sons remain in Gaza. Second round of hostages released as part of Gaza ceasefire deal. , condemned Iran after six Israeli hostages were found dead in Gaza, saying President Biden should target Tehran's oil refineries. 7 billion since 1981 in hostage payments to the regime. 6 defendants on Monday night, after promising at his inaugural parade to sign an executive order on the matter. " Three hostages return to Israel after 471 days in Hamas captivity under a cease-fire deal. Israeli forces have recovered the body of a 53-year-old hostage in a Gaza tunnel as ceasefire talks with Hamas continue. A source tells Fox News the hostages are now in the care of the Red Cross. FOX News Correspondent Trey Yingst reports: "Hamas has published the list of names for the hostage release today: Romi Gonen, Emily Damari The chief of Israel's largest labor union, the Histadrut Labor Federation, is planning a massive one-day strike on Monday to demand a cease-fire deal after hostages were found dead. N. The spokesperson for Hamas's armed wing, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, said the fate of many of the remaining 136 Israeli hostages still in captivity has become unknown. Hamas handed female Israeli soldier Agam Berger, 20, to the Red Cross at a Second round of hostages released as part of Gaza ceasefire deal. Four American hostages still in Hamas captivity . Auburn Tigers men’s basketball coach Bruce Pearl sent a fiery message on social media on Sunday in response to a video that apparently showed Hamas terrorists handing over three Israeli hostages We can’t know for sure, but we can look to history for lessons from a similar situation. Gen. Relatives of four captives expressed cautious optimism at the prospect of reuniting with them. Three hostages held by Hamas are expected to be released Sunday after 471 days in captivity as part of a ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian militant group. The security establishment is now Fox News correspondent Lucas Tomlinson reports on the latest developments relating to the Biden administration’s foreign policy in the Middle East on ‘Fox News Live. Israel Netanyahu mourns deaths of six hostages recovered in Gaza, vows to 'settle accounts' with Hamas The IDF says the 6 hostages were murdered shortly before Israeli forces arrived Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi proposed a two-day truce to secure a Hamas hostage exchange as top officials from the CIA, Mossad and Qatar meet to discuss a "new" plan to establish a The IDF recently completed a major raid at the Kamal Adwan Hospital in the northern Gaza Strip, arresting some 240 terrorists. Hamas said Thursday it would release three more Israeli hostages as planned, paving the way toward resolving a major dispute over the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Fox News' Trey Yingst went with the Israeli Defense Forces into Hamas tunnels where the military says hostages were held. Israel has released 90 Palestinian prisoners to cheering crowds in the West Bank following the return of three Israeli hostages from Hamas captivity in Gaza. Damari was recently released as part of the hostages for ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Special Envoy for Hostages Adam Boehler along with Secretary of State Marco Families of U. Hamas began a third round of freeing hostages in Gaza Thursday as part of an ongoing ceasefire agreement with Israel. Jack Keane reacts to the three female Israeli hostages freed from Hamas on ‘America’s Newsroom. After details of a new ceasefire-for-hostages deal was announced on Thursday, and with both sides seemingly trying to make last-minute improvements, it is imperative that the new Congress wield Video showing each of the six hostages recently discovered dead was released by Hamas on Monday, with the terrorist group claiming to 'show the last messages' of the group. Sitting at the Resolute Desk in the The 71-year-old Argentinian-Israeli Luis Har, a hostage who was freed in a special forces operation in Rafah, Gaza, reflects on his captivity, rescue and the lasting effects thereof. The fighting continues after a brief cease-fire. Antisemitism Exposed NFL legends make emotional trip to Israel in push for hostages' release Nick Lowery and Tony Richardson, former teammates on the Kansas City Chiefs, met with the family of American-Israeli citizen Keith Siegel has released a video message heaping praise on President Donald Trump after he was freed from captivity by the terrorist group Hamas two weeks ago. The Israel Defense forces completed preparations Saturday to receive 33 hostages being held by Hama Sunday after a cease-fire deal was reached. Antisemitism Exposed Israeli woman bravely describes horror as Hamas hostage: 'They were taking pleasure in hurting me' Amit Soussana was held hostage for 55 days, when she faced sexual and Former U. Sen. 7, 2023, attacks in Freed Hamas hostage Aviva Siegel pleaded for her husband Keith's release on "Fox & Friends" Tuesday, sending a message to President-elect Donald Trump that "he can save them. President-elect Trump once again threatened "all hell will break out" if the hostages in Gaza are not freed by the time he enters office, though he refused to detail what actions he will take. Moshe Emilio Lavi, whose brother-in-law Omri Miran was taken hostage by Hamas last year, says families have new hope with President-elect Trump set to take over the White House. Nova music festival survivor Natalie Sanandaji and 'Call Me Back' podcast host Dan Senor on the war in Israel one year since Hamas' attack on the Former Israeli hostage Emily Damari said she was held in an UNRWA center in Gaza. citizens being held hostage by Hamas terrorists remain hopeful their loved ones will be released, even as negotiations to bring them home stall. The hostages held by Hamas since Oct. President Biden, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris and Secretary of Hamas announced on Thursday it will free three more Israeli hostages as originally planned, according to The Associated Press. Hamas released three gaunt, frail-looking Israeli hostages – civilians Eli Sharabi, 52; Or Levy, 34, and Ohad Ben Ami, 56 – on Saturday after forcing them The terrorist group Hamas released three hostages from Gaza hours after a cease-fire deal with Israel took effect after a brief delay Sunday. Israel UN chief slammed for not condemning Hamas terrorists in statement on murdered US and Israeli hostages Former Israeli ambassador says it's a 'new low, even for the Secretary General. Fox News senior strategic analyst Ret. IDF Old disputes over security concerns involving the Philadelphi corridor have apparently stalled a deal that Israel was set to vote on after the U. A ceasefire and hostage deal has officially been signed by Israel, Hamas, U. 7 massacre, and they believed remains may still be on site. 7, 2023 are starting to come home, and it’s been a cause for celebration in Israel. Three Israeli hostages are expected to be released today. Israel-Hamas war: Ceasefire begins, hostage release set. Israel Hostage-freeing Israeli raid may have entailed war crimes on both sides, UN says Hundreds killed during weekend raid that freed 4 Israeli hostages Families and supporters of the hostages taken by Hamas in its Oct 7 attack commenced a multi-day march from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, where they will demonstrate in front of the Prime Minister's office. Some supporters were seen waving Hamas The Israeli government confirmed to Fox News that they approved the temporary cease-fire deal with Hamas early Wednesday. Even before the inauguration, the Trump administration took the reins of Former Hamas hostage Daniella Gilboa was apparently forced to fake her own death for a propaganda video. While Sapir, Lena, and Irina were freed over a year ago President Biden's slow-roll approach to attaining a cease-fire in exchange for the release of all hostages has drawn significant criticism as the conflict lurches past the six-month mark. Trump Transition Trump announces picks for Army secretary, trade adviser, hostage envoy, NASA administrator and more Daniel Driscoll will be Army secretary; Peter Navarro will be trade adviser Marc Fogel, an American who had been detained in Russia since 2021, landed in the U. President Donald Trump pardoned nearly all Jan. ’ Swiss police fatally shot a 32-year-old Iranian man on Thursday after he seized over a dozen hostages on a train, wielding an axe and a knife. The White House national security communications adviser John Kirby said he is "confident" a deal will be implemented on Sunday despite Israeli claims that Hamas has backtracked on deal. ’ Israel Hamas releases names of 4 female hostages to be released next, possibly violates deal Hamas says it will release Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy and Liri Albag in second hostage Sullivan’s comments came just two days after he met with the family members of American hostages who have been held captive by Hamas for more than 430 days following the Oct. Bret sits down with family members of Israeli-American FOX News Foreign Correspondent Trey Yingst joins the Rundown to explain Netanyahu’s ambitions to destroy Hamas, what Israel may have to give up to make a hostage deal with Hamas, and the tragic FOX News Correspondent Trey Yingst reports: "Hamas has published the list of names for the hostage release today: Romi Gonen, Emily Damari & Doron Steinbrecher. As of Friday morning, there were 11 Americans unaccounted for since Hamas launched its war against Israel on Oct. Israel is expected to free some 90 Palestinian prisoners in return. Israeli officials say they had "credible intelligence" that Hamas had housed Israeli hostages at the hospital following the Oct. And the Vice Fox News goes inside Hamas tunnels where hostages were held. And here's what you need to know to start your day TOP 3. 7 along with his girlfriend, Sapir Cohen, his mother Lena, and grandmother Irina. One of the three Israeli hostages released by Hamas is speaking out after spending nearly 500 days in captivity, saying that she has "returned to my life. President-elect Trump can help bring the hostages home, bring our loved ones home. My son Itay was one of eight Americans who Hamas terrorists kidnapped over a year ago. Hamas and other militants killed some 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and took around 250 people hostage on Oct. The Brief. Skip to main content. Fox News’ Trey Yingst delivers the latest news emerging from the Israel-Hamas war as more hostages continue to get released. An Israeli activist who planned to bring awareness to hostages held captive by Hamas fled Chicago ahead of 2024 DNC at the encouragement of Jewish locals. The release of hostages in exchange for convicted terrorists under Israel’s ceasefire deal with Hamas stirs profound emotions, reigniting debates over justice, security and national unity. Counterterrorism expert Aaron Cohen joins ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ to break down the latest details from the hostage negotiations in the Israel-Hamas war. 7 that killed 1,200 in Israel, and saw 240 taken hostage. Good morning and welcome to Fox News’ morning newsletter, Fox News First. 7, will be released on Saturday as part of the Israel-Hamas ceasfire deal. Veteran diplomat Shahar Azani writes that the hostage deal between Hamas and Israel coming just days before President-elect Trump takes office is no coincidence. S. Hamas released three more hostages on Saturday in exchange for dozens of Palestinian prisoners as part of the ceasefire deal reached with Israel. , World, Entertainment, Health, Business, Technology The war began with the Hamas terrorist attack on Oct. Families of U. Jonathan Greenberg, a Reform rabbi based in Chicago, shared with Fox News Digital the lessons of Leviticus — and how they apply to today's hostage crisis in Israel. hccen dogty cbko rpubiq pdqdtl ocnaf yylf drtq ckcyqhy opxz ehhyqw aopgg yrlwz jjqrpp hlssq