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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.

Three hostages will be released Saturday, as per original deal

Hamas official: Hostage release to go on as planned

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.

Hamas official: Hostage release to go on as planned

Israel examining changes to deal with Hamas

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.

Israel examining changes to deal with Hamas

Sign of life from hostage Eitan Mor

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.

Sign of life from hostage Eitan Mor

Smotrich:

'We will fight till we crush our enemies; there is no other way'

'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.

'We will fight till we crush our enemies; there is no other way'

Family reveals:

Yarden Bibas was held in moldy tunnels, with almost no food

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.'

Yarden Bibas was held in moldy tunnels, with almost no food

'He wants the next fallen soldier'

Lapid's insane allegation about Smotrich

Opposition leader MK Yair Lapid attacks Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, says he isn't interested in bringing hostages home.

Lapid's insane allegation about Smotrich

Smuggling attempt thwarted:

IDF fires at terrorist drone entering Gaza from Israel

IDF aircraft attacks drone and two terrorists in Gaza, reporting repeated smuggling attempts of weapons using drones.

IDF fires at terrorist drone entering Gaza from Israel

Former ISA official:

'Solution to Gaza is to conquer land and control it'

Shalom Ben Hanan, former ISA official, discusses Hamas' threat not to release hostages, says Israel should place pressure on Hamas.

'Solution to Gaza is to conquer land and control it'

Family of hostage Yosef Ohana:

We received a sign of life from him

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 received a sign of life from him

Hamas responds to Netanyahu's ultimatum

'We're committed to the ceasefire deal, so long as Israel is,' Hamas terror group claims.

Hamas responds to Netanyahu's ultimatum

Israel receives first signs of life from seven hostages

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.

Israel receives first signs of life from seven hostages

Gaza border

Combat vet with PTSD thought to be terrorist, nearly eliminated

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.

Combat vet with PTSD thought to be terrorist, nearly eliminated

'Preparation for various scenarios'

IDF calls in reserves, sends reinforcements to south

Per the decision to raise the level of readiness in the Southern Command, the IDF decided to increase reinforcements with additional troops, including reservists.

IDF calls in reserves, sends reinforcements to south

Netanyahu's ultimatum to Hamas: IDF will return to fighting

Following Hamas' violation of ceasefire deal, political source says there will be no progress on talks for second stage without hostages' release.

Netanyahu's ultimatum to Hamas: IDF will return to fighting

Trump:

Judea and Samaria are 'going to work out very well'

US President Donald Trump responds to questions about annexing Judea and Samaria, deadline for hostage release.

Judea and Samaria are 'going to work out very well'

Houthi leader threatens Israel: 'We'll return to attacks'

If ceasefire with Hamas ends, Houthis will restart attacks on Israel, rebel group's leader warns.

Houthi leader threatens Israel: 'We'll return to attacks'

'Hostages are Hamas' insurance policy'

Arab affairs analyst says Hamas is 'flexing its muscles' and does not intend to give up leadership of Gaza easily.

'Hostages are Hamas' insurance policy'

Smotrich's ultimatum:

Harm a hostage and we'll annex 5% of the Gaza Strip

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich calls on Israel to set an ultimatum for Hamas if it would continue to delay the release of hostages.

Harm a hostage and we'll annex 5% of the Gaza Strip

Shlomo Mansour's daughter-in-law:

We hoped he would return in the deal, we received the bad news

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.'

We hoped he would return in the deal, we received the bad news

IDF:

Shlomo Mansour, 86, was murdered on 10.7, Hamas holding his body

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.'

Shlomo Mansour, 86, was murdered on 10.7, Hamas holding his body

Family of hostages Gali and Ziv Berman receive sign of life

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.'

Family of hostages Gali and Ziv Berman receive sign of life

Hostage Deal:

Israel responds to Hamas ultimatum

Israeli officials have responded to Hamas's decision on Monday to suspend the hostage deal until further notice.

Israel responds to Hamas ultimatum

Erdoğan lashes out at Israel:

Israel must pay $100 billion for reconstruction of Gaza

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan demands that Israel rebuild Gaza at a cost of $100 billion.

Israel must pay $100 billion for reconstruction of Gaza

Released hostage's mother:

'Romi Gonen to undergo complex surgery'

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.'

'Romi Gonen to undergo complex surgery'

Yarden Bibas released from hospital

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.'

Yarden Bibas released from hospital

Louis Har recalls the moments of his heroic rescue

Louis Har, rescued from Hamas captivity one year ago, tells Kan Reshet Bet that in those moments, 'I became one of the soldiers.'

Louis Har recalls the moments of his heroic rescue

Hostage's girlfriend:

'You don't know I'm alive'

Ziv Abud, girlfriend of hostage Eliya Cohen, posted on social media, after hearing released hostages' testimonies: 'You don't know I'm alive.'

'You don't know I'm alive'

Two weeks before the massacre:

Terrorists waved 'congratulations' sign at IDF lookout

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.

Terrorists waved 'congratulations' sign at IDF lookout

Diaspora Minister:

'No more pathetic doormat than the Prime Minister of the UK'

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.

'No more pathetic doormat than the Prime Minister of the UK'

Amid ceasefire:

Hamas sets up checkpoints in Gaza, taxes humanitarian aid

Due to the ceasefire deal, nobody, including the Israelis, can stop Hamas from taking control of Gaza's main roads or taxing all goods.

Hamas sets up checkpoints in Gaza, taxes humanitarian aid

Captivity survivor's daughter:

'My father went through horrors, it's worse than I thought'

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.'

'My father went through horrors, it's worse than I thought'

Ohad, Or and Eli watched one of the hostages collapse

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.

Ohad, Or and Eli watched one of the hostages collapse

Pres. Herzog shows Fox News before and after photos of hostage

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.'

Pres. Herzog shows Fox News before and after photos of hostage

Poll:

Only 13% of Americans think Trump's plan for Gaza is a good idea

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.

Only 13% of Americans think Trump's plan for Gaza is a good idea

'Wounded, not being treated'

Sign of life from hostage Alon Ohel

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.

Sign of life from hostage Alon Ohel

Minister Katz:

'Whoever enters the buffer zone takes his life in his hands'

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.'

'Whoever enters the buffer zone takes his life in his hands'

New York City:

Councilwoman quits Caucus for silence on Hamas treatment of women

Councilwoman Inna Vernikov left the NYC Council's Women's Caucus after it failed to unequivocally condemn Hamas's actions against Israeli women.

Councilwoman quits Caucus for silence on Hamas treatment of women

Sid Rosenberg:

Trump's genius plan for the 'Riviera of the Mid-East'

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.

Trump's genius plan for the 'Riviera of the Mid-East'

Watch:

Residents of Gaza Strip spotted 300 meters from border fence

Dozens of Gaza Strip residents were seen approaching the fence opposite Kibbutz Nir Oz earlier today.

Residents of Gaza Strip spotted 300 meters from border fence

Footage from Bangkok:

Released Thai hostages return home, reunite with their families

The five Thai hostages released last week from Hamas captivity reunited with their families after nearly 500 days apart.

Released Thai hostages return home, reunite with their families

'The hostages were in locations where there was humanitarian aid'

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.'

'The hostages were in locations where there was humanitarian aid'

'With God's help, we'll be back'

IDF to completely withdraw from Netzarim Corridor

According to the hostage release deal, Israel is required to complete the withdrawal from its last positions on the Netzarim Corridor on Saturday night.

IDF to completely withdraw from Netzarim Corridor

Eli receives horrific news: His wife and daughters were murdered

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.

Eli receives horrific news: His wife and daughters were murdered

First hug - after 491 days:

Or and his son Almog meet for the first time

Or Levy, released from Hamas captivity after 491 days, reunites with his three-year-old son Almog.

Or and his son Almog meet for the first time

Pres. Herzog on hostages' state:

'This is what a crime against humanity looks like'

'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.

'This is what a crime against humanity looks like'

Hostages' testimonies:

'They did not see daylight, they were starved and abused'

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.

'They did not see daylight, they were starved and abused'

IDF destroys Hamas weapons storehouse in Syria

'Palestinian terrorist organizations, headed by Hamas, act to exploit Syrian soil for their terrorist activities under the direction of Iran,' IDF stresses.

IDF destroys Hamas weapons storehouse in Syria

'They will pay the price'

Netanyahu: We have again seen the monsters of Hamas

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.

Netanyahu: We have again seen the monsters of Hamas

Israeli government vs CNN:

No comparison between hostages and terrorists

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.'

No comparison between hostages and terrorists

Wrapped in a tallit:

Sharon Sharabi meets his freed brother Eli, says 'Shema Yisrael'

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.'

Sharon Sharabi meets his freed brother Eli, says 'Shema Yisrael'

Hamas' brutal show:

World horrified by hostages' condition, Hamas's show

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.

World horrified by hostages' condition, Hamas's show

Israel to mediators: 'We will not ignore this'

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.'

Israel to mediators: 'We will not ignore this'

Eighty years later:

Medical source: 'Just like the Jews in concentration camps'

Health Ministry's General Medicine Division head responds to condition of returning hostages, says, 'We saw malnutrition which proves the horrors they suffered.'

Medical source: 'Just like the Jews in concentration camps'

Cost of the Deal:

These are the terrorists released today

In the fifth phase of the release, Israel freed 183 Palestinian prisoners from its jails. Among the prisoners released were 18 with life sentences.

These are the terrorists released today

Watch: Eli Sharabi arrives at hospital, wrapped in Israeli flag

Released hostage Eli Sharabi arrives at Sheba Medical Center, walking erect and wrapped in an Israeli flag.

Watch: Eli Sharabi arrives at hospital, wrapped in Israeli flag

Or Levy meets his family: 'We waited so long for you, sweetie'

Watch the moving moments when released hostage Or Levy first meets his family in Sheba Medical Center.

Or Levy meets his family: 'We waited so long for you, sweetie'

Ohad Ben-Ami after his release: 'I have a ton to make up'

Watch the emotional reunification of Ohad Ben-Ami with his daughters and brother, after he and his wife arrive at Ichilov Hospital.

Ohad Ben-Ami after his release: 'I have a ton to make up'

Thin and pale:

Eli Sharabi, Or Levy, and Ohad Ben-Ami released from captivity

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.

Eli Sharabi, Or Levy, and Ohad Ben-Ami released from captivity

Moving meeting:

Former hostages identified aunt's voice in captivity

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.

Former hostages identified aunt's voice in captivity