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Attendees at the CTeen Shabbaton, in New York City, February 21, 2026. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
February 22, 2026, 8:15 am
‘Everyone understands the pain’: Ex-hostages, Bondi Jews gather in NYC’s Times Square
More than 4,500 Jewish teens attend Chabad’s CTeen Shabbaton event led by former captives, highlighting Hasidic movement’s global reach and shared trauma
By Luke Tress
Jewish Home leader Naftali Bennett (left) and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a cabinet meeting following the death of minister Uri Orbach, who passed away at the age of 54. February 16, 2015. (Haim Zach/GPO)
January 20, 2026, 11:52 am
Israel is approaching elections in a new era. There aren’t many new faces
The country has undergone seismic changes over the past two-plus years, but many of the politicians vying for votes are the same ones who ran more than a decade ago
By Ben Sales
Einav Zangauker, mother of released hostage Matan Zangauker, speaks at a protest at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv calling for the release of captives' bodies held by Hamas, October 18, 2025. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
January 10, 2026, 5:46 pm
Einav Zangauker considering entering politics ‘to send home’ Netanyahu
Prominent activist and mother of freed captive Matan Zangauker declares her ‘life’s mission’ is to remove from power those who ‘had their hand on the wheel’ on October 7
By ToI Staff
Former hostages Matan Zangauker and Ilana Gritzewsky are engaged, December 28, 2025. (Social media; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
December 29, 2025, 4:38 am
Former hostages Matan Zangauker and Ilana Gritzewsky become engaged
‘My picture of victory,’ mother Einav writes as she posts a photo of the couple celebrating in Florida, less than 3 months after Matan’s release
By ToI Staff
Freed captive Matan Zangauker speaks during an interview on Channel 12 News that aired on November 10, 2025. (Screenshot)
November 11, 2025, 6:37 am
‘I thought I would die here’: Freed hostage Matan Zangauker recounts beatings, mind games
In TV interview a month after he was released, Zangauker says hearing of his mother’s unflagging activism ‘really gave me strength,’ recalls fighting back against his captors
By Amy Spiro
Einav Zangauker, mother of released hostage Matan Zangauker, speaks at Tel Aviv's Hostages Square on October 18, 2025. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
October 26, 2025, 7:27 pm
Einav Zangauker: Netanyahu’s allies waging campaign to besmirch ex-hostages’ families
Outspoken mother of released hostage Matan Zangauker says ‘poison machine’ trying to ‘rewrite history’ after Likud member baselessly hints she misused funds raised for campaign
By ToI Staff
Einav Zangauker, mother of released hostage Matan Zangauker, speaks at a protest at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv calling for the release of captives' bodies held by Hamas, October 18, 2025. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
October 19, 2025, 2:12 am
Ex-hostage’s mom at rally: Israel can only heal when all bodies return, PM faces justice
Government ‘will never evade responsibility’ for Oct. 7, says Einav Zangauker after her son returned in deal; Labor MK Kariv urges further anti-government struggle, full end to war
By Noam Lehmann and ToI Staff
Omri Miran pictured at the beach, with his wife Lishay and two daughters out of shot, on October 17, 2025, soon after his discharge from the hospital, and four days after he was released from more than two years in Hamas captivity in Gaza. (Via X; Eli Teichman and Shir Katz)
October 17, 2025, 3:27 pm
‘Time to return to life’: Three freed hostages released from hospital after 4 days
Hundreds line up to greet Omri Miran, who is discharged along with Matan Zangauker and Matan Angrest; body of slain hostage Bipin Joshi said set for repatriation to Nepal next week
By Diana Bletter and ToI Staff
Newly released hostage Matan Zangauker (holding flag) arrives at Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv, October 13, 2025. (Yossi Zamir/Flash90)
October 14, 2025, 1:33 am
Freed hostages tell families of torture, starvation and long periods of isolation
Avinatan Or was held alone for all 738 days; mom of Matan Angrest says he was severely tortured in initial months because he served in IDF, was buried under rubble amid Israeli bombardment
By Stav Levaton and ToI Staff
Einav Zangauker is reunited with her son, freed hostage Matan Zangkauer, after he was held in Gaza for over two years, in Re'im on October 13, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)
October 13, 2025, 4:57 pm
‘My life, you hero!’: Emotional videos show returned hostages reuniting with their families
Parents make blessings, wrap themselves in Israeli flags; Omri Miran, whose daughter was a baby on October 7, gets to hear her say ‘Daddy,’ see older daughter, now 4
By ToI Staff, Jessica Steinberg and Emanuel Fabian
The daughters of hostage Omri Miran, Roni (4), and Alma (2), prepare for his anticipated return, October 12, 2025. (Lishay Miran-Lavi/X)
October 13, 2025, 12:15 am
‘Ready for you:’ Hostage families prepare for loved ones’ return on last night apart
Relatives of captives set to be released on Monday share their last-minute preparations as they pack suitcases and care packages
By Rossella Tercatin
People gather near portraits of hostages held in Gaza and a digital clock displaying the days, hours, and minutes they have been in captivity, in Hostages Square, Tel Aviv, October 11, 2025. (Jack GUEZ / AFP)
October 11, 2025, 4:51 pm
‘Thank you, people of Israel’: Families forum holding mass rally ahead of hostages’ release
Atmosphere in Hostages Square turns from somber to hopeful, but forum says struggle won’t end until last captive is freed; Witkoff to speak, alongside Kushner
By ToI Staff
The 20 living hostages released on October 13, 2025: First row, from left: Elkana Bohbot, Matan Angrest, Avinatan Or, Yosef-Haim Ohana, Alon Ohel. Second row, from let: Evyatar David, Guy Gilboa-Dalal, Rom Braslavski, Gali Berman, Ziv Berman. Third row, from left: Eitan Mor, Segev Kalfon, Nimrod Cohen, Maxim Herkin, Eitan Horn. Final row, from left: Matan Zangauker, Bar Kupershtein, David Cunio, Ariel Cunio, Omri Miran.
October 11, 2025, 2:46 pm
The final 20 living hostages released from Gaza
First phase of Trump’s Gaza deal sees return of 20 living hostages; bodies of 28 others are also supposed to be returned
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Displaced Palestinians flee northern Gaza along the coastal road toward the south, after Israel's military says its expanded operation in Gaza City has begun and warns residents to leave, Sept. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)
September 16, 2025, 2:24 pm
IDF begins major Gaza City ground offensive targeting Hamas; dozens of Gazans said killed
Thousands flee amid intensive airstrikes; army uses explosive-laden remote-controlled APCs to hit infrastructure; Rubio: ‘Very short window of time’ for hostage-ceasefire deal
By Emanuel Fabian, Agencies and Nurit Yohanan
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends an event of the Netzah Yehuda Association at the Western Wall tunnels, in Jerusalem’s Old City, September 11, 2025. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
September 13, 2025, 12:54 pm
Netanyahu’s gamble on striking Qatar may have failed, but he’s not backing down
With growing signs Hamas leadership survived attack, PM faces another hit to his international reputation, and strains ties with his most important ally, the US
By Agencies and ToI Staff
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