After hearing the harrowing stories of Israeli hostages at the White House, President Trump took to Truth Social with a chilling warning to Hamas: 'Shalom means Hello and Goodbye – You can choose.'

Abdallah Aljamal allegedly informed hostages that Hamas would 'ensure that the United States, as well as Jews and Israelis, are hated everywhere.'

His remains were returned to Israel last Thursday, along with those of Itzik Elgarat, Shlomo Mantzur, and Tsachi Idan.

President Trump invited multiple families of hostages held in Gaza by Hamas to his congressional address, where he promised to bring them home and expand on the Abraham Accords.

Families of hostages held in Gaza have been eagerly awaiting any sign of life from their loved ones since they were torn from their homes on October 7, making these ceasefire negotiations and releases especially painful and difficult.

Former hostage Andrey Kozlov recounts the fast-paced military operation that led to his rescue from captivity in Gaza, noting the heroism of the IDF soldiers involved.

Released hostage Omer Shem Tov was greeted by a jubilant crowd of Israelis singing and chanting in support as he left the hospital after his harrowing captivity.

Kobi and Edith, the parents of hostage Alon Ohel, dedicated a Torah scroll in his room, praying for his safe and speedy return, with Edith saying, 'His faith, which he still holds onto in Gaza, will bring him home.'

'The basis of Game Theory is to give incentives to the other side to do what's good for you. And we keep doing the opposite. We are literally killing ourselves.'

In exchange for their return to Israel, Jerusalem is releasing some 600 Arab terrorists whose scheduled release on Feb. 22 was postponed due to ceasefire violations by Hamas.

Addressing the UN Security Council, Noa Argamani spoke about the tragic fates of two captives taken with her—Yossi Sharabi, who perished beneath the rubble of an explosion, and Itay Svirsky, brutally murdered by his captor days later.

'We fought for years for peace and social justice – unfortunately, we were dealt a harsh blow by the very people we helped on the other side.'

Ilana Gritzewsky, who was kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Oz alongside her boyfriend, Matan Zangauker, also spoke at the rally.

Na’el Obeid, a convicted terrorist involved in a deadly suicide bombing that claimed seven lives, died in a sudden accident at his Jerusalem home just days after he was released in the Hamas-Israel hostage deal.

'Our examination found no injuries consistent with a bombing.'

On Saturday, Israel facilitated the release of six living hostages from Hamas captivity in the Gaza Strip: Eliya Cohen, 27, Avera Mengistu, 39, Hisham al-Sayed, 36, Omer Shem Tov, 22, Tal Shoham, 40, and Omer Wenkert, 23.

Hostage families’ Forum of Hope says that only the release of all hostages together, under an ultimatum, will save their lives while ensuring Israel’s security.

'We demand that Hamas return Shiri home along with all our hostages,' the Israeli military said.

The Jewish state is in mourning as the bodies of four Israeli hostages—including infant and toddler Kfir and Ariel Bibas, their mother Shiri, and the elderly Oded Lifshitz—are returned to Israel for a proper burial.

Herzog and Sulyok also met with Hungarian-born Holocaust survivor Aharon Shevo and his family who presented the Hungarian leader with a stamp commemorating 80 years since the Holocaust.

Hamas, under extreme Israeli pressure has agreed to double the number of hostages set for release in the seventh round on Saturday, bringing the total to six, including Tal Shoham, Omer Shem Tov, Eliya Cohen, Omer Wenkert, Hisham Al-Sayed, and Avera Mengistu

Professor Hagai Levine, who heads the Health Department at the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, emphasized the need for systematic monitoring of returnees’ health conditions.

President Trump shared the 20-year-old’s raw appeal on his Truth Social account without commentary to let her powerful words speak for themselves.

Agam Berger, who was recently released from Hamas captivity, calls on members of the public to take on a good deed for the hostages. 'It really brings everyone's return closer.'

Israeli actor and singer Idan Amedi performed some of his songs for the five female border soldiers recently released after being kidnapped on October 7th, in an effort to share and relieve some of their pain.

Released captives reveal the terrorists subjected all younger male hostages to more aggressive treatment, with many enduring severe torture.

American-Israeli Sagui Dekel-Chen, 36, and Argentinian-Israeli Iair Horn, 46, were captives of Hamas while Alexander Troufanov, 29, who has dual Russian citizenship, had been held by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist organization.

'I can't tell you what Israel is going to do.'

A small community in northeastern Thailand rejoices as Watchara Sriaoun, a man held captive for nearly 500 days by Hamas after being kidnapped in the October 7th attack in Israel, returns home, expressing gratitude for the unwavering support of his family and village.

Recent calls by Hamas to indefinitely delay the hostage release are the latest example of why the IDF must finish the job, eradicate Hamas, and prevent its return to power.

Dr. Zeev Feldman said medical findings from the three hostages released on Saturday show bodily harm resulting from severe abuse, torture, and deliberate, prolonged starvation.

'Trump must remember there is an agreement that must be respected by both parties. This is the only way to bring back prisoners,' Hamas spokesman said.

Former President Donald Trump commented on the frail condition of recently freed Israeli hostages on Sunday, comparing their appearance to Holocaust survivors.

Released from Hamas captivity on Saturday, 52-year-old Eli Sharabi—abducted from his home in Kibbutz Be’eri on October 7th now faces the devastating reality that his wife, Lianne, and their daughters, 13-year-old Yahel and 16-year-old Noya, were murdered.

Speaking to the media aboard Air Force One en route to the Super Bowl in New Orleans, President Trump said he was concerned about the starvation endured by Or Levy, Ohad Ben-Ami, and Eli Sharabi, who were released on Saturday by Hamas.

Karina Ariev released her first statement since being freed from Hamas captivity, calling for the swift release of the remaining hostages in Gaza and thanking all those who advocated for her freedom.

Israelis Or Levy, 34, Eli Sharabi, 52, and Ohad Ben Ami, 56, were freed on Saturday after 491 days in Hamas captivity in the Gaza Strip, bringing the total number of hostages redeemed in the ongoing first phase of the ceasefire agreement to 21.

Following their release from Hamas captivity, the five girls underwent a series of tests to ensure their physical and mental health before being allowed to return home after over a year and a half.

During a powerful performance, singer Chanan Ben Ari shared a moving encounter with IDF soldiers recently freed from captivity, revealing that they had kept a notebook in which they rewrote lyrics to famous songs to lift their spirits.

During an emotional hospital meeting with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, former hostages Liri Albag, Daniela Gilboa, Naama Levy, and Karina Aviev, joined by Israeli Minister Ron Dermer, sang 'Am Yisrael Chai,' a powerful anthem of resilience.