American Red Cross

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...

September 6, 2024 | |

Documents Detail Hamas Plan to Use Hostages to Remain Military Threat

A document found on Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar’s computer revealed the Iran-backed terrorist organization’s strategy to intentionally abuse hostages as psychological warfare against...

March 27, 2024 | Clifford D. May |

Lone soldiers

Israelis will fight on their own if they must

February 21, 2024 | |

Qatar Claims of Medicine Delivery to Hostages in Gaza Under Scrutiny

Israel is investigating the credibility of Qatari claims that Hamas received medicines for hostages it is holding captive in Gaza, the prime minister’s office said on February...

January 30, 2024 | Richard Goldberg |

UNRWA Exposed

Examining the Agency’s Mission and Failures

January 27, 2024 | |

Israel Demands Qatari Action on Hostages

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu demanded on January 27 that Qatar do more to secure the release of hostages held by its client, Hamas, in Gaza. In a televised news conference,...

January 19, 2024 | |

Red Cross Will Not Aid in Transfer of Medicine to Hostages in Gaza

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) will not aid in the transfer of medication to hostages in Gaza, the group said on January 18. Israel and Qatar signed a deal on...

January 14, 2024 | |

100 Days After Brutal Attack, Israel Continues Maximum Pressure Campaign to Free Hostages

A full 100 days after launching a brutal massacre on October 7, Hamas still holds more than 130 of the estimated 240 Israeli hostages it kidnapped. Of those in captivity, eight are...

December 13, 2023 | |

Russia Demands Hamas Release Hostages

A senior Russian official pressed Palestinian factions on December 10 and 11 to release hostages held in Gaza. A statement from Russia’s foreign ministry said that Deputy Russian...