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Avera's brother:

Avera's brother: 'Hearts filled with gratitude to the Creator for the miracle'

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.'

Avera's brother: 'Hearts filled with gratitude to the Creator for the miracle'

Watch:

Winter Storm Coral: Light snow begins falling in Jerusalem

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.

Winter Storm Coral: Light snow begins falling in Jerusalem

Ofri Bibas:

Ofri Bibas: 'Our family journey has ended in the most devastating way'

'We are suffering indescribable pain,' says Ofri Bibas, sister of Yarden, who learned of his wife and sons' murder after his release from Hamas captivity.

Ofri Bibas: 'Our family journey has ended in the most devastating way'

Special mezuzah presented to Israeli Consulate in New York

The unique mezuzah, crafted from trees damaged in the terrorist attack at the Nova music festival in Re'im, was presented this week to the Israeli Consulate in New York.

Special mezuzah presented to Israeli Consulate in New York

Netanyahu to new officers:

Netanyahu at officers' graduation: 'We will defeat the monster, Hamas will not rule Gaza'

Netanyahu held up a photo of the Bibas family, who were murdered in captivity in Gaza, and stated: 'Against this we fight, and we must and can defeat those monsters - we will defeat them.'

Netanyahu at officers' graduation: 'We will defeat the monster, Hamas will not rule Gaza'

Bibas family:

Bibas family: 'Thank you for the love, embrace, and tears'

'Warm embrace, love and strength that you have sent us from all over Israel and the world strengthen us and accompany us during these moments of crisis,' say family members of Shiri, Ariel and Kfir.

Bibas family: 'Thank you for the love, embrace, and tears'

Hostage's grandfather:

Hostage's grandfather: 'When I recited Havdalah - something inside me broke'

Aharon Rabi, the grandfather of Eliya Cohen, who returned from Hamas captivity after over 500 days, recited the Havdalah prayer and shared the emotional reunion with his grandson, the hardships he went through in captivity, and his strengthened faith.

Hostage's grandfather: 'When I recited Havdalah - something inside me broke'

Witkoff working extend first phase of hostage deal

White House Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff said he will arrive in the region on Wednesday to discuss an extension to phase one of the hostage and ceasefire deal.

Witkoff working extend first phase of hostage deal

'I met Yotam in the tunnels'

Karina Ariev writes emotional letter to Iris Haim, 'I met Yotam in the tunnels'

Iris Haim speaks about the letter released hostage Karina Ariev sent her, 'Yotam's words kept me going during captivity.'

Karina Ariev writes emotional letter to Iris Haim, 'I met Yotam in the tunnels'

During the funeral:

During the funeral: IDF reveals footage of Hassan Nasrallah's elimination

As IAF jets flew over a funeral ceremony for the Hezbollah leader, the IDF published footage of his demise.

During the funeral: IDF reveals footage of Hassan Nasrallah's elimination

Omer Wenkert's gift from the Gaza 'duty-free'

Niva Wenkert shared a moving and funny story about the moment she reunited with her son after his release from Hamas captivity. 'Mom, I brought you something from the duty-free.'

Omer Wenkert's gift from the Gaza 'duty-free'

In complex mission:

In complex mission: Arms smuggling ring from Jordan exposed

The ISA and Police uncovered a substantial smuggling ring from the Negev and Judea and Samaria that would smuggle large sums of weapons from Jordan to Judea and Samaria.

In complex mission: Arms smuggling ring from Jordan exposed

Released terrorists banned from Temple Mount during Ramadan

The Israel Police have banned released Hamas prisoners from Temple Mount, aiming to prevent conflicts during Ramadan.

Released terrorists banned from Temple Mount during Ramadan

Lebanese Pres:

Lebanese Pres: 'We're tired of others' wars, paid too heavy a price'

In meeting with Iranian officials, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun says his country has paid too high a price for the Palestinian cause.

Lebanese Pres: 'We're tired of others' wars, paid too heavy a price'

With IAF jets overhead

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah's funeral held in Beirut

Tens of thousands of people gathered for the funerals of Hezbollah's longtime secretary general and his successor Hashem Safieddine in Beirut.

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah's funeral held in Beirut

Defense Minister Katz:

Defense Minister Katz: 'Hezbollah specializes in funerals, we in victories'

Israeli Defense Minister says the IDF aircraft that flew over Beirut during the funeral of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah send a clear message to the terrorist organization.

Defense Minister Katz: 'Hezbollah specializes in funerals, we in victories'

Watch:

Watch: Undercover police kill three terrorists in Samaria

The Israel Police have released footage of undercover officers engaging terrorists in the Far'a refugee camp in Samaria.

Watch: Undercover police kill three terrorists in Samaria

Australia:

Australia: Fisherman missing after being pulled into water by great white shark

Large-scale search underway after apex predator bites fishing line and pulls fisherman overboard 50 miles off the coast of New Zealand.

Australia: Fisherman missing after being pulled into water by great white shark

Defense Minister:

Defense Minister: 'Palestinians will not be allowed to return to refugee camps'

Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered the IDF to prevent Palestinians from returning to several refugee camps in Samaria.

Defense Minister: 'Palestinians will not be allowed to return to refugee camps'

1st time in over 20 years:

IDF tanks operate near Jenin for 1st time in over 20 years

For the first time since Operation Defensive Shield in 2002, an armored force is operating in the Jenin area as part of Operation Iron Wall.

IDF tanks operate near Jenin for 1st time in over 20 years

Freed hostage's brother:

Freed hostage's brother: 'Hostages wouldn't have been freed without fight against Hamas'

Itay Dekel-Chen, the brother of Sagui Dekel-Chen, thanks the religious Zionist community for their support of the families of the hostages over the last 16 months.

Freed hostage's brother: 'Hostages wouldn't have been freed without fight against Hamas'

Bereaved son:

Bereaved son: 'Releasing murderer is like my father is being murdered again'

Micah Avni reacts to the expected release of the terrorist who murdered his father, Richard Lakin.

Bereaved son: 'Releasing murderer is like my father is being murdered again'

Father of Hostage:

Father of Hostage: 'As a Muslim, I am furious with Hamas'

Shabaan al-Sayed, father of released hostage Hisham, denounced Hamas's treatment of his son over more than a decade of captivity.

Father of Hostage: 'As a Muslim, I am furious with Hamas'

Pennsylvania:

Pennsylvania: Policeman killed in hospital hostage situation

Man with rifle enters hospital in York, Pa, and takes multiple hospital staff hostage before being killed in shootout with police.

Pennsylvania: Policeman killed in hospital hostage situation

Winter Storm Coral:

Winter Storm Coral: Temperatures to drop below freezing as cold wave peaks

Despite low temperatures and inclement weather, the worst of the storm has still not yet reached Israel.

Winter Storm Coral: Temperatures to drop below freezing as cold wave peaks

Omer Shem Tov began keeping Shabbat in captivity

Omer's parents say he grew stronger during the 505 days he was held hostage by Hamas despite losing dozens of pounds in weight from malnutrition.

Omer Shem Tov began keeping Shabbat in captivity

Stefanik at CPAC: Hamas must be eradicated

Trump’s nominee for Ambassador to the United Nations: It has never been more important to show the world’s unequivocal support for Israel.

Stefanik at CPAC: Hamas must be eradicated

German authorities:

German authorities: Berlin Holocaust Memorial stabbing suspect planned to ‘kill Jews’

Local authorities say 19-year-old Syrian who was arrested following Friday's stabbing attack at Berlin's Holocaust Memorial had been planning to "kill Jews". Initial investigations suggested "connections with the Middle East conflict."

German authorities: Berlin Holocaust Memorial stabbing suspect planned to ‘kill Jews’

For the first time:

Houthi rebels target US F-16 for first time with surface-to-air missile

US defense officials confirm that Yemen’s Houthi rebels fired surface-to-air missiles at a US F-16 fighter jet in an incident on February 19. A policy debate is underway at the highest levels of the US military regarding the best strategy to counter the Houthis.

Houthi rebels target US F-16 for first time with surface-to-air missile

Pope Francis in critical condition, the Vatican says

88-year-old Pope Francis was initially hospitalized due to bronchitis, but his condition worsened, developing into pneumonia in both lungs.

Pope Francis in critical condition, the Vatican says

Trump at CPAC:

Trump at CPAC: The hostages are coming back in pretty bad shape

US President comments on hostage deal during speech at Conservative Political Action Conference. “October 7th would have never happened if I was president. Biden got none of the hostages back and would have never gotten any of them back."

Trump at CPAC: The hostages are coming back in pretty bad shape

Freed hostage:

Freed hostage: May the memory of every soldier who risked their life be a blessing

Eliya Cohen, who was freed from Hamas captivity on Saturday, writes in a post on Instagram: Every prayer of yours was felt in my heart and soul and strengthened me anew at every moment.

Freed hostage: May the memory of every soldier who risked their life be a blessing

Until humiliating ceremonies stop

Israel delays release of terrorists until humiliating ceremonies stop

Prime Minister's Office announces that it has been decided to delay the release of the terrorists due to the humiliating ceremonies held by Hamas. Terrorists who were set to be released were returned to their prison cells.

Israel delays release of terrorists until humiliating ceremonies stop

Terrorist slated for release 'among the most dangerous prisoners'

Israeli analyst Ohad Hemo claims that one of the terrorists to be released is among the most dangerous of Israel's security prisoners.

Terrorist slated for release 'among the most dangerous prisoners'

Cruelty and evil:

Cruelty and evil: Hamas brought two additional hostages to release point

Hamas publishes video clip showing hostages Guy Gilboa-Dalal, Evyatar David, sitting in a car while forced to watch their friends' 'release ceremony.'

Cruelty and evil: Hamas brought two additional hostages to release point

Released terrorist dead after falling from roof in Isawiya

Nael Abed, a dangerous terrorist released last week as part of the deal with Hamas, falls from a rooftop to his death.

Released terrorist dead after falling from roof in Isawiya

Father of Hostage:

Father of Hostage: 'We have merited to receive our Tal back'

Gilad, the father of released hostage Tal Shoham, spoke at a rally on Saturday evening in the Hostages Square.

Father of Hostage: 'We have merited to receive our Tal back'

Murderer in France yelled 'Allahu akhbar' as he attacked

A man was murdered in Mulhouse, eastern France, by a man shouting 'Allahu akhbar.'

Murderer in France yelled 'Allahu akhbar' as he attacked

Rosh Ha'ayin:

Rosh Ha'ayin: Torah scrolls saved, tefillin remained whole

Firefighters battling flames in Rosh Ha'ayin shocked to discover tefillin untouched after fire burns synagogue.

Rosh Ha'ayin: Torah scrolls saved, tefillin remained whole

Education Minister: Give Hamas an ultimatum - hostages now, or war

Education Minister Yoav Kisch tells Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to give Hamas an ultimatum: All hostages back in Israel by Saturday - or hellfire on Gaza.

Education Minister: Give Hamas an ultimatum - hostages now, or war