American Red Cross

December 3, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel awaits return of last 2 remains of hostages from Gaza

On December 2, Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office announced that Israel “received, via the Red Cross, findings that were handed over to an IDF [Israel Defense Forces] and ISA [Israel Security...

November 7, 2025 | Samuel Ben-Ur, Aaron Goren

Palestinian terror groups have violated Gaza ceasefire at least 18 times since implementation, IDF claims

On October 14, four days after Israel and Hamas agreed to phase one of US President Donald Trump’s 20-Point Ceasefire Plan for Gaza, Trump addressed the Israeli Knesset. “After so many years of unceasing...

November 6, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Hamas continues to return hostage remains as Gaza ceasefire holds

On November 5, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced the receipt of a coffin of a deceased hostage from the Red Cross in Gaza, the latest handover of these remains in Gaza. Since the ceasefire...

October 28, 2025 | |

‘Cruel Games’: Hamas Returns Remains of Hostage Body Previously Recovered by IDF

Casket Contained Remains of Previously Recovered Hostage: Hamas handed over a casket to Israel on October 27 containing the remains of Ofir Tzarfati, who was kidnapped at the Nova...

October 15, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Hamas begins transfer of deceased hostages, Israel threatens to limit aid due to slow pace

On October 13, Hamas began to transfer the bodies of 28 deceased hostages that it holds in Gaza, all of which, under the terms of the recent ceasefire agreement, it was supposed to hand over when it released 20...

October 13, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Hamas frees 20 hostages in wake of US-backed deal

On October 13, Hamas freed the last 20 living hostages it had held in the Gaza Strip for two years, complying with the deal that it and Israel agreed to on October 8 in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt....

October 13, 2025 | |

Trump Addresses Knesset as All Living Hostages Return to Israel From Hamas Captivity

Latest Developments Trump Warmly Received by Knesset: President Donald Trump heralded a new “golden age for the Middle East” during a historic address to the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, on...

August 12, 2025 | |

‘Abuse, Medical Neglect, Subhuman Conditions’: New Israeli Report Details Horrors Faced by Former Hostages of Hamas

Harrowing Details of Captivity: Israel will send a new health ministry report to the president of the Red Cross revealing the physical and mental damage suffered by 12 freed hostages...

May 13, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Hamas releases US hostage Edan Alexander, IDF continues operations in Gaza

On May 12, Hamas released Edan Alexander, one of 59 hostages still held in Gaza and the last living American hostage held by the terrorist group. Four other Americans who are presumed deceased are also...

May 12, 2025 | |

American Israeli Hostage Edan Alexander Freed From Hamas Captivity

American Released: American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander was freed on May 12 after spending 584 days in captivity following his abduction by Hamas during the Iran-backed terrorist...

February 27, 2025 | |

Hamas Releases Bodies of Four Slain Hostages to Complete Phase One of Ceasefire

Release Will Not Include Staged Event: Hamas released four bodies of slain Israeli hostages during an overnight handover on February 27. The four, all of whom were abducted by the...

February 21, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Gaza ceasefire faces new hurdles as Hamas releases bodies of slain hostages, only 3 of 4 identified

On February 20, Hamas released four caskets ostensibly carrying the bodies of four deceased hostages to the Red Cross in Gaza, including Shiri Bibas and her children, Ariel and Kfir.

February 20, 2025 | |

‘Grief Too Heavy to Bear’: Bodies of Four Israeli Hostages, Including Shiri Bibas and Two Sons, Returned to Israel

Four Deceased Israeli Hostages Home: The bodies of four Israeli hostages were returned to Israel on February 20 by the Iran-backed Hamas terrorist organization after they were kidnapped...

February 19, 2025 | |

Hamas Reportedly Willing to Release All Israeli Hostages in Single Exchange Once Second Phase of Ceasefire Begins

Hamas Willing to Release All Hostages Under Phase Two of Ceasefire: A senior Hamas leader has said that the Iran-backed terrorist group is willing to release all remaining Israeli...

February 4, 2025 | |

‘Miracle That She Survived’: British Israeli Hostage Tells UK Prime Minister She Was Held at UNRWA Facilities

Refused Medical Care for Gunshot Wounds: Emily Damari, the 28-year-old British-Israeli hostage who was recently released after 15 months of captivity by Hamas, told British Prime...

February 1, 2025 | |

‘Welcome Them With a Big Embrace’: Three Hostages, Including American Citizen, Released After 484 Days in Hamas Captivity

Three Hostages Free: Israel welcomed home three hostages on February 1 who had been held captive in Gaza by the Iran-backed Hamas terrorist organization following its mass atrocities...

January 30, 2025 | |

Israel Releases 110 Palestinian Prisoners, Many Convicted of Terrorism, in Exchange for 8 Hostages

Israel Releases 110 Palestinian Prisoners in Exchange for Hostages: Following the freeing of eight hostages from Hamas captivity on January 30, Israel released 110 Palestinian prisoners,...

January 30, 2025 | |

‘Scenes of Abuse and Terror’: Israeli and Thai Hostages Released Amid Threatening Mobs in Gaza

8 Hostages Released: Israel welcomed home eight hostages on January 30 who had been held captive in Gaza by the Iran-backed Hamas terrorist group following its assault on Israel...

January 22, 2025 | Clifford D. May |

Hamas celebrates

As Israelis cease firing and release terrorists to bring hostages home

December 23, 2024 | |

Israel SitRep: December 23, 2024

Today’s Issue: | IDF Plans to Stay in Syrian Mount Hermon Through Winter, Racing to Complete Preparations | Two Jerusalem Men Indicted for Providing Information to Hezbollah; Nazareth Man Indicted in...