Red Cross
Supreme Court rules Israel’s ban on Red Cross visits to detainees unlawful
Israel’s High Court ruled the state’s blanket ban on Red Cross visits to security prisoners unlawful, citing lack of legal basis, decades of precedent, and violations of detainee rights.
Yemen government, Houthis to release more than 1,600 prisoners in conflict's largest swap
Medical supply shortages loom in Iran as civilians bear the cost of ongoing conflict, UN warns
UK to provide over $6 million in emergency funding for Lebanon aid
My Word: Mixed images of war and victory during the hostage deal
The hostages want to rebuild their lives and communities. The released terrorists want to continue to destroy everything Israel has built.
Letters to the Editor, February 3, 2025: Building new lives
Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.
The chaos in Khan Yunis proves Hamas can't govern Gaza - editorial
Hamas's failure demonstrates how quickly years of diplomatic work can be jeopardized by chaos on the ground, which could derail future releases.
Netanyahu's hidden intentions in hostage deal are concerning - opinion
We appear to be forced to put our full trust in President Donald Trump to once again push Netanyahu to do what he ought to do of his own volition.
Released hostages return to Israeli territory, to receive medical assessment
The four female IDF soldiers taken hostage by Hamas were transferred, in military uniform, to the Red Cross in Gaza City on Saturday.
Hostage families demonstrate in Tel Aviv, as reunited families celebrate
Liri Albag, Daniella Gilboa, Karina Ariev, and Naama Levy released from Hamas captivity • IDF: Concern over Bibas family's wellbeing
France claims hostages in Gaza received medical supplies sent last year
“Reports suggest that recently released hostages from Hamas captivity acknowledged receiving some medical treatments during their imprisonment,” the source explained.
Hamas confirms next phase of hostage release to occur on Saturday as planned
An Israeli official told The Jerusalem Post: "The agreement said that the release needs to be on Saturday, and that's the date that the release will happen."
Ninety Palestinian prisoners released as part of ceasefire deal
The prisoners had been transferred from various prisons across the country to the Ofer Prison in the vicinity of Jerusalem.
Hamas gave 'completion certificates' to released hostages with Red Cross signatures
The items inside the bag gave a clear depiction of the psychological torture methods Hamas used on captives.
