Hostages

We are a family – and there is far more that unites us than divides us

The tragedy of October 7 and the ordeal of the hostages has brought the UK Jewish community together in grief, but also in determination

Former hostage Liri Albag condemns online abuse following Netanyahu criticism

Liri Albag, who endured 15 months in Hamas captivity, said that pro-Netanyahu commenters ‘reminded her of the terrorists’ that held her in Gaza after being subjected to a torrent of hateful posts

‘I can’t discuss Israel with my anti-Zionist kids – it’s pointless.’

Meet the Jewish parents whose families have split since October 7

‘Pray for the hostages spending another Pesach in captivity’

Mother of hostage gets ready to face second festival of freedom without her son

Viki Cohen has illustrated a children’s Haggadah which symbolises the Israeli hostages as she fights for her son, Nimrod, to come home

Hostages Forum releases ‘Haggadah of Freedom’ for Passover

The organisation has created a Seder guide that tells the stories of Israeli hostages and their families

Yarden Bibas asks Trump to ‘stop this war’ as former hostages share harrowing testimonies

The recently released captives recounted witnessing sexual assault, suffering suicidal thoughts and feeling that the US president was their only hope

JC Israel briefing Day 541: Hamas puts new ceasefire deal on table

But protests urging an agreement to bring home the hostages continue on the streets of Israel

Return to hostilities is driving a wedge between hostage families

While some protest against renewed military action, others see it as necessary pressure on Hamas