JERUSALEM, May 7 (Reuters) - An Israeli official said on Wednesday that 24 hostages were alive in Gaza after U.S. President Donald Trump said the number was 21, alarming the families of hostages. Gal Hirsch, Israel's coordinator for hostage issues ...

The parents of American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, who was freed Monday after being held captive by Hamas in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023, said they always maintained hope he'd be released.

Einav Zangauker decries Netanyahu after Edan Alexander release announced • Safe corridor established for Alexander's release • Witkoff alleges that "Israel not willing to end war"

Emily Damari, who is visiting the UK for the first time since her release, tells of how happy she is to be "home finally".

Palestinian health officials say Israeli strikes overnight and into Sunday killed 10 people in the Gaza Strip, mostly women and children.

Trump administration's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, commented at a meeting with hostage families, sources at the meeting told Channel 12. US Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff at the main reception marking Israel's 77th Independence Day at the Israeli ...