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PM Netanyahu speaks with released hostage, Sagui Dekel Chen, who invited him to visit Kibbutz Nir Oz: 'We have different opinions, but I always believed that your considerations were professional.'
Hamas reportedly proposes way to avoid the usual dehumanization ceremonies staged at every previous hostage release in exchange for the release of half of the terrorists whose release was delayed on Saturday.
Minister of Settlements and National Missions, Orit Strock, at Jerusalem Conference: 'Defeating Hamas in Gaza is no less a strategic goal than the Iranian nuclear threat.'
Israel's Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, said at the ceremony: "The brutal murder of the Bibas family by Hamas will forever be a scar in the soul of the Jewish people. This should be a scar in the soul of the whole world."
2 works by Yochanan Drucker, a resident of Kibbutz Be'eri, presented to 9/11 Museum, a month after Drucker passed away.
Bibas family's lawyer Dana Pugach makes public appeal to refrain from publishing details about the horrific murder of Shiri, Ariel and Kfir without the family's permission.
3 weeks after he was freed, Keith Siegel returns to his home in Kfar Aza, from which he was kidnapped on October 7, 2023. 'A flood of traumatic and painful memories that will forever remain etched in my body and mind.'
Mousa Abu Marzouk, head of Hamas’ foreign relations office, said he would not have supported the massacre on Israel had he known of the devastation it would wreak on Gaza.
The Rabbinical Alliance of America, representing over 950 Orthodox rabbis across North America, called on the Senate to confirm the nomination of Mike Huckabee as America's next Ambassador to Israel.
Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, the director of the Kamal Adwan Hospital who was arrested and accused of being a Hamas colonel, does not deny that hostages were held at his hospital.
IDF spokesperson confirms projectile launched towards Israel misfired, fell in Gaza. 'Details are under review.'
Saudi newspaper reports progress in negotiations to solve crisis; two bodies of murdered hostages may be released in exchange for the over 600 terrorists whose release was delayed.
Released hostage Omer Wenkert says he will fight for the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza.
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana speaks at the 22nd Besheva and Arutz Sheva Jerusalem Conference, warning Iranian threat 'most significant and existential' to Israel and calling to expand IDF's ranks, including by bringing in haredi 'brothers and partners.'
Sigi Cohen, mother of released hostage Eliya Cohen, tells of her son's time in captivity.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog speaks at the 22nd Jerusalem Conference, urging unity among Israelis. ' The people of Israel are extraordinary — diverse, fascinating — and each family has its own story.'
As per the family's request, the funeral will be limited to invitees only, but the public may honor the memory of Shiri and her sons Ariel and Kfir, accompanying the funeral procession by holding Israeli flags along the roadside.
Israeli journalist and soccer announcer Saeed Hassanein called the IDF an occupying army and Israel an enemy.
Released hostage Keith Siegel published a video message to US President Trump urging him to continue pushing for the release of the hostages.
Israel Prize laureate and presidential candidate Miriam Peretz stresses need for unity, sharing the Jewish nation's eternal lessons on how to grow from crises.
Ehud Olmert reveals map proposed to Mahmoud Abbas in 2008 for Israeli-Palestinian peace, depicting a Palestinian state on 94% of the 'West Bank'. It included land swaps and a governance plan for holy sites.
Hamas spokesman in Gaza says terror group willing to agree to proposal to free hostages in order to end crisis and free terrorists.
Light snow falls in Jerusalem as storm 'Coral' reaches its peak, snow expected to become light rainfall later on.
Syria's newly appointed President, Ahmed al-Sharaa, invited to attend emergency Arab League summit in Cairo on March 4, a significant step in rebuilding Syria's relations with the Arab world following the fall of Assad.
Around 2,000 employees at US Agency for International Development will be laid off, while most of the remaining full-time staff will be placed on administrative leave.
Sigi Cohen, mother of Eliya who was freed from Hamas captivity, speaks about his observance of mitzvot while in captivity.
Germany’s conservative opposition leader, Friedrich Merz, secures victory in national election, while Alternative for Germany (AfD) achieves strongest showing for German far-right since World War II.
White House expresses support for Israel’s decision to delay the release of more than 600 terrorist prisoners, says Trump "prepared to support Israel in whatever course of action it chooses regarding Hamas.”
Thousands rally with hostage family members and captivity survivors in Central Park, demanding immediate action: “Phase 2 of the deal must move forward — we cannot leave anyone behind.”
Security agencies recommend government restrict access to Temple Mount during month of Ramadan for men over 55, women over 50, and children under 12.
Video shows Hamas terrorists forcing Omer to kiss the terrorists' foreheads.
The European Union Ministers of Foreign Affairs Conference (Association Council Meeting) will take place tomorrow in Brussels with the participation of Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa’a.
The families of captivity survivors Omer Shem Tov, Omer Wenkert, Eliya Cohen, and Tal Shoham, addressed the press after their loved ones' release.
According to the IDF, readiness was increased in light of several alerts. 'There are currently no changes to the Home Front Command guidelines,' the IDF stated.
While scanning buses at the terminal, another explosion was heard nearby, and the team went to investigate as the third explosion occurred.
The American Christian Leaders for Israel (ACLI) network will announce the signing of a resolution reaffirming the Jewish people’s right to Judea and Samaria.
Following court's recommendation, attorney on behalf of the petitioners offered the municipality a compromise, but the latter refused and insisted businesses open on the Sabbath.
An inspection of the truck's contents turned up 650 smartphones, dozens of SIM cards, three projectors, and various spare parts for vehicles. The driver was arrested and taken for questioning.
The families of captivity survivors Avera Mengistu and Hisham al-Sayed addressed the media, Sha'aban al-Sayed attacked Hamas: 'We saw Hamas making spins and cheap politics on the back of a mentally ill person.'
Snow begins to fall in the higher neighborhoods of Jerusalem. On Monday, the weather will be partly cloudy to cloudy, with temperatures lower than usual.
