More than two years after Hamas and its allies kidnapped 251 people into Gaza, 47 hostages remain in the enclave, with at least 20 believed to be alive. Here’s what we know about them.

The remains of an Israeli hostage who spent nearly two years in captivity in the Gaza Strip were recovered Friday, the country’s military announced. "The body of Ilan Weiss, who was held hostage for 693 days in Gaza, has been recovered in a joint Israel ...

Israel is being urged to immediately ratify a hostage return agreement with Hamas, a critical step toward ending months of anguish. Families of hostages held in Gaza are expressing deep gratitude to former U.

News of the ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hamas was met with celebrations and joyous scenes in both Gaza and Israel, though residents on both sides of the devastating war expressed trepidation that a deal may still fall through.

A San Diego police cruiser at a crime scene. (File photo courtesy SDPD) A father and mother were allegedly held hostage in Otay Mesa West, and the suspect, who was believed to be the victims’ adult son, remained at large, authorities said Wednesday.

An agreement could spur a plan for a final end to the war, where even bigger uncertainties remain to be resolved.