The Braslavski family first learned that Rom was alive last month through reports from freed hostage Sasha Troufanov, who was kept alongside him.

Alexander was kidnapped in uniform from a post near Kibbutz Nirim during the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist invasion.

The Ketmit Ariel butterfly is found in Israel, parts of the Middle East, as well as Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia.

Eliya Cohen described his harrowing 16-month captivity under Hamas, enduring constant starvation, humiliation, and torture.

Soussana’s brave decision to speak publicly about Hamas’s sexual violence broke a barrier of silence, creating a path for other survivors to come forward with their own accounts.

Former hostage Gadi Moses, an elderly man who survived Hamas captivity against all odds and inspired countless people with his perseverance, was honored at an Israeli soccer game and gifted a custom jersey to raucous applause.

According to IDF estimates, 59 individuals remain in captivity, including at least 35 confirmed deceased whose bodies have yet to be brought home.

Former hostage Tal Shoham recounted enduring 505 days of starvation, brutal beatings, and psychological abuse in Hamas captivity.

Former Israeli hostage Iair Horn received a hero’s welcome at a Hapoel Beer Sheva soccer match, where a roaring crowd cheered him on, and he was presented with custom jerseys for his entire family.

After 505 days in Hamas captivity, Omer Wenkert, along with fellow hostages, found strength in singing Psalms while handcuffed and blindfolded.

He had to ration himself, eating at first two pitas a day, then one, then a half, then just a cookie, because he didn’t know how long he’d be there.

Standing in front of a home in Kfar Aza, Keith Siegel, the first American hostage freed under the Trump administration’s negotiated deal, passionately thanks the President and all involved while urging swift action to bring the remaining captives home.

Rescued after eight months in captivity, Nova Festival survivor Noa Argamani stands before the world with a powerful plea: her partner and 73 others are still trapped in a nightmare, waiting to be freed.

29-year-old Russian-Israeli Alexandre 'Sasha' Troufanov celebrated his return to Israel on Sunday with a traditional Jewish prayer and ritual, less than 24 hours after his freedom was secured.

Graucher surprised released hostage Agam Berger with bracelets and phone cases engraved with the powerful message she shared upon her release.

After 471 days of relentless struggle, the first phase of the deal brought Romi Gonen back to her family’s arms—the family that had fought for her with all their might. Fifteen months later, our paths crossed again, this time to discuss her daughter’s release and the ongoing process of recovery.

Damari’s return to her home is a poignant reminder of the ongoing efforts to secure the release of the remaining 79 hostages and bring closure to the families still awaiting answers.

Agam told Deri that she 'categorically refused to accept the Quran despite her captors’ persistent attempts to persuade her.'

'This Thursday, in a show of solidarity with Agam and all the remaining hostages, let’s have all of our female students come to school wearing braids,' posted Fuchs Mizrachi School, an Orthodox day school in Beachwood, Ohio.

Her mother, Meirav Leshem Gonen, said Emily is 'taking a moment to breathe it in and believe in this new reality' after 471 days in Gaza.

Since December 2023, Iris Haim has been giving lectures across the globe, which she sees as one of the ways to keep her son Yotam's memory alive.

Gadot has been using her influence over her 108 million social media followers to always bravely stand for her people and her country.

Albag was serving as a lookout at the Nahal Oz military base when Hamas terrorists stormed the facility on October 7,2023.

Katzir’s husband, Rami, was killed during the Oct. 7 invasion, and her son, Elad, who was abducted with her, was killed in captivity in January.

In an emotional confrontation at UCLA, former hostage Moran Stella Yanai recounted her harrowing experience of being kidnapped by 13 Hamas terrorists.

'Like a Butterfly' is an emotive piece that captures the journey from deep despair to hope and transformation.

He spoke about the roller coaster of emotions experienced by Hersh's parents, who grappled with hope, despair, and the ultimate heartache of their son’s tragic fate.

Family names their son after murdered Hamas captive, expressing their shared grief and resolve in the ongoing struggle against terrorism.

The IDF recovered the bodies of six hostages who had been held in Gaza since October 7th, all showing signs of recent execution.

Muslim Bedouin Israeli was rescued by Jewish, Muslim and Druze soldiers, cared for by a Jewish doctor, and celebrated by the entire country. Does that sound like apartheid?

A total of 107 hostages remain in Hamas captivity in Gaza.

'This Tu B’av so many of our hearts are broken.' Gaza hostage's partner comforted by passersby at Tel Aviv Promenade.

Holding their newborn baby, whom Sagui has yet to meet, Avital blew out a candle and prayed for his swift return.

Orna then recited the Psalms she says every day in honor of her son, and the room then erupted in chants of 'Bring them home now.'

22-year-old Omer Neutra is one of eight hostages with American citizenship who are still being held by Hamas.

The story of the Argamanis is one of stark contrasts—of joy and despair, of reunion and separation.

She also mourned the loss of Arnon Zmora, honoring him as a hero of Israel and expressing her condolences to his family.

Aljamal and his immediate family attempted to block the twenty-six-year-old hostage’s rescue and were shot and killed during the ensuing confrontation.

He added that he had even seen clips of his family members speaking to news outlets and fighting for his freedom.

Noga Weiss was kidnapped from Kibbutz Be'eri on Oct. 7th where she was held in Gaza until her release during a hostage deal in November.