Hamas confirms:
Three hostages will be released Saturday, as per original deal
In official statement, Hamas terror group confirms deal is still on, says additional hostages will be released Saturday.
In official statement, Hamas terror group confirms deal is still on, says additional hostages will be released Saturday.
Hamas official says terror group won't release all hostages on Saturday, but will release hostages in accordance with the agreement already signed, Kan News reports.
Following testimonies from released hostages, Israel weighs option to demand Hamas expand list of hostages to be released in first stage of deal, due to concerns for their health.
Eitan Mor, son of Tzvika and Efrat and the oldest of eight siblings, was born and raised in Kiryat Arba, and moved to Jerusalem after he grew up.
'Hamas is collapsing, Hezbollah has fallen apart, Iran is deterred, but you can't expect victory overnight. We continue to fight,' Finance Minister Smotrich says on war.
Ofri Bibas, Yarden's sister, tells of severe conditions in captivity: 'Yarden was in held in moldy tunnels, with almost no food. But he is still smiling.'
Opposition leader MK Yair Lapid attacks Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, says he isn't interested in bringing hostages home.
IDF aircraft attacks drone and two terrorists in Gaza, reporting repeated smuggling attempts of weapons using drones.
Shalom Ben Hanan, former ISA official, discusses Hamas' threat not to release hostages, says Israel should place pressure on Hamas.
Sign of life received from hostage Yosef Haim Ohana, who was kidnapped from the Nova music festival during the October 7 massacre. 'We received a sign of life from him, there's a clear indication.'
'We're committed to the ceasefire deal, so long as Israel is,' Hamas terror group claims.
Following the recent release of hostages, Israel receives first signs of life from seven hostages; only one is expected to be released in current phase.
IDF troops were called to a suspicious individual lying near the Gaza border fence yelling 'Allahu Akbar.' Only once the troops shot the suspect in the leg, was his identity learned.
Per the decision to raise the level of readiness in the Southern Command, the IDF decided to increase reinforcements with additional troops, including reservists.
Following Hamas' violation of ceasefire deal, political source says there will be no progress on talks for second stage without hostages' release.
US President Donald Trump responds to questions about annexing Judea and Samaria, deadline for hostage release.
If ceasefire with Hamas ends, Houthis will restart attacks on Israel, rebel group's leader warns.
Arab affairs analyst says Hamas is 'flexing its muscles' and does not intend to give up leadership of Gaza easily.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich calls on Israel to set an ultimatum for Hamas if it would continue to delay the release of hostages.
Chana Mansour eulogized her father-in-law, who was abducted and murdered by Hamas, and lamented: 'Since he was abducted, a dark cloud has been over us, but we hoped he would be released.'
The family of Shlomo Mansour was notified that he was murdered in Hamas captivity on October 7th, 2023. 'He was a father, grandfather, a true friend, and Kissufim's beating heart.'
The family of twin hostages Gali and Ziv Berman sent a message to their kibbutz: 'We know whose hands they are in and how much their lives are at risk.'
Israeli officials have responded to Hamas's decision on Monday to suspend the hostage deal until further notice.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan demands that Israel rebuild Gaza at a cost of $100 billion.
Meirav Leshem-Gonen, mother of released hostage Romi Gonen, says the young women who returned from Hamas captivity 'are not okay, to lose 20% of your weight is not okay.'
A week and a half after being released from Hamas captivity, Yarden Bibas is released home from the hospital. 'Path to healing will not be complete until Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir return.'
Louis Har, rescued from Hamas captivity one year ago, tells Kan Reshet Bet that in those moments, 'I became one of the soldiers.'
Ziv Abud, girlfriend of hostage Eliya Cohen, posted on social media, after hearing released hostages' testimonies: 'You don't know I'm alive.'
Eyal Eshel, father of IDF lookout Roni Eshel, who fell in the October 7 massacre, says the terrorists knew the birthday of one of the IDF lookouts at the Nahal Oz military base.
Israeli Minister of Diaspora Affairs Amichai Chikli criticized PM Starmer for failing to condemn Hamas in a statement about the released hostage Eli Sharabi's condition.
Due to the ceasefire deal, nobody, including the Israelis, can stop Hamas from taking control of Gaza's main roads or taxing all goods.
Ella, whose father Ohad Ben-Ami was released from Hamas captivity, delivered remarks: 'We haven't even begun to hear and delve deep into the inferno and hell that he was in.'
Terrorists choked the hostages, tied them up, tied their mouths with rope and strangled them, hung them by their legs and burned them with hot objects.
During an interview to Fox News, President Isaac Herzog displays photographs of Eli Sharabi before and after captivity, 'Israel, as the only democracy in the Middle East, fights for the entire free world.'
A YouGov poll found that while 54% of Americans approved of how the President was handling the conflict, 47% said his plan to take over the Gaza Strip was a bad idea.
The family of Alon Ohel, who was abducted by Hamas terrorists on October 7th, received for the first time a sign that he is alive.
Defense Minister Israel Katz commented on footage of Gazans walking around 300 meters away from the border with Israel: 'Zero tolerance for anyone who threatens IDF forces or the fence area and the communities.'
Councilwoman Inna Vernikov left the NYC Council's Women's Caucus after it failed to unequivocally condemn Hamas's actions against Israeli women.
Once again, President Trump has demonstrated leadership that prioritizes vision, courage, and a willingness to challenge the status quo. His unwavering support for Israel and his pragmatic, results-driven approach to foreign policy set him apart. Opinion.
Dozens of Gaza Strip residents were seen approaching the fence opposite Kibbutz Nir Oz earlier today.
The five Thai hostages released last week from Hamas captivity reunited with their families after nearly 500 days apart.
Dr. Einat Yehene, head of rehabilitation in health for the Hostages Famly Forum, says Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben-Ami, and Or Levy were 'intentionally starved.'
According to the hostage release deal, Israel is required to complete the withdrawal from its last positions on the Netzarim Corridor on Saturday night.
Eli Sharabi, returned to Israel after 491 days in captivity, is informed that his wife Leanne and daughters Noya (16) and Yahel (13) were murdered in the October 7 massacre, and his brother Yossi was killed in captivity.
Or Levy, released from Hamas captivity after 491 days, reunites with his three-year-old son Almog.
'Whole world' must see how Ohad, Eli, and Or starved and emaciated, were exploited in a cynical and cruel spectacle by Hamas, Israeli President Isaac Herzog says.
Testimonies reveal that hostages Eli Sharabi and Or Levy were held in a tunnel during their entire time in captivity, were not exposed to media and did not know about the events of the October 7th massacre.
'Palestinian terrorist organizations, headed by Hamas, act to exploit Syrian soil for their terrorist activities under the direction of Iran,' IDF stresses.
We will do everything to return all of our hostages, but Hamas will not be there. We will eliminate Hamas, and we will return our hostages,' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promises.
Government Press Office responds to CNN headline equating convicted terrorists with Israeli civilians kidnapped by Hamas terrorists to Gaza. 'Narrative comparing hostages and prisoners runs contrary to every ethical standard of journalism.'
Heartbreaking: Sharon Sharabi meets his brother Eli in Sheba Medical Center after Eli returns from Hamas captivity, wraps Eli in his tallit and says, 'Shema Yisrael.'
British, US, and German representatives rush to condemn Hamas' cruel 'release ceremony,' note emaciated states of released hostages Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben-Ami, and Or Levy.
Gal Hirsch, Israeli Coordinator for the Hostages and Missing, promises that Israel will not ignore the conditions of released hostages Ohad Ben-Ami, Eli Sharabi, and Or Levy, who were filmed gaunt and pale at their 'release ceremony.'
Health Ministry's General Medicine Division head responds to condition of returning hostages, says, 'We saw malnutrition which proves the horrors they suffered.'
In the fifth phase of the release, Israel freed 183 Palestinian prisoners from its jails. Among the prisoners released were 18 with life sentences.
Released hostage Eli Sharabi arrives at Sheba Medical Center, walking erect and wrapped in an Israeli flag.
Watch the moving moments when released hostage Or Levy first meets his family in Sheba Medical Center.
Watch the emotional reunification of Ohad Ben-Ami with his daughters and brother, after he and his wife arrive at Ichilov Hospital.
The Hamas terror group held a cynical 'ceremony' leading Ohad Ben-Ami, Eli Sharabi, and Or Levy onto a stage in Deir al-Balah in central Gaza.
Professor Ruhama Albag, aunt of former hostage Liri Albag, gave an interview to Kan Reshet Bet about the Shavuot holiday. Liri, Naama, Karina, Daniella, and Agam heard her voice and drew strength from her message.