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Yarden Gonen, whose sister, Romi Gonen, survived captivity and was released after 471 days, expressed her gratitude to Presidents Trump and Biden, as well as the IDF soldiers, the Almighty, and more for their role in making the deal happen.
Hamas reportedly seeks release of archterrorist serving 5 life sentences for the murders he committed because they believe he would win elections in the post-Abbas era.
An IAF aircraft struck a Hezbollah truck and an additional vehicle that transferred weapons in the area of Chaqif and Nabatieh in southern Lebanon.
Avraham Weissman, called on the Ministry of Justice to release his son's murderers, as part of the hostage deal, to Gaza and not abroad.
Israeli PM to become the first foreign leader to be invited to meet President Trump in Washington during Trump's second term. The 2 will meet on Tuesday, February 4.
During Commando Brigade operations in Jenin, troops located and dismantled a weapons manufacturing workshop and two weapon storage facilities containing ammunition and combat equipment.
Religious Zionism Party Chairman Yehuda Wald launches attack on Haredi parties after they announce their support for PM in second phase of hostage deal.
Minister Israel Katz inspects IDF positions on Hermon peak, says Israel will not return to the reality of October 7 and will not be dependent on others for its defense.
Demonstrators throw stones and use pepper spray against police during protest against an event honoring haredi IDF soldiers at the venue.
Rabbi of Baku Sephardic community reveals today at International Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony that 55,000 Jews, who fled from the Nazis, found refuge with local citizens in Azerbaijan.
Al Jazeera publishes a video of a boy in northern Gaza reciting by heart a speech by former ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi vowing to destroy the Jews in Israel and turn the country into their graveyard.
Lawyer Adi Kedar appeals the decision restricting Ariel Danino from Judea and Samaria for six months, calling it a despairing ploy by the ISA and asking for the Defense Minister to involve himself in the matter.
Devorah Leshem, the grandmother of released hostage Romi Gonen, recounted the first time she hugged her granddaughter after her return from Gaza: 'It was the best thing the hug that I got from Romi.'
Rep. Ritchie Torres spoke about Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy in a post-Oct. 7th world and proclaimed: 'There is no doubt in my mind that Dr. King would have spoken out with moral clarity against the barbaric violence and terror of October 7th.'
Dani Elgarat, the brother of the hostage Itzik Elgarat, said: 'My brother is on the list of the hostages who are supposed to return now and he is apparently not alive, but rather among the eight deceased.'
The IDF and Defense Ministry are providing solutions for harsh winter conditions on Mount Hermon, setting up suitable infrastructure and distributing winter gear to ensure soldier safety and efficiency.
Yizhar Lifshitz expressed deep concern for his father Oded, who is still held by Hamas, and relates that some of the returned hostages gave him news of Oded's condition.
MK Yossi Taieb (Shas) says his son received a draft notice and stressed that if the rabbis instruct him to be arrested - then that is what he'll do.
The eight winners, selected by a judging panel consisting of some of Europe's leading rabbis, will compete in the International Bible Quiz in Jerusalem.
Amit Soussana recounts her fight against her abductors and the bravery and strength of her fellow hostage Liri Albag.
A Gazan returning north told an Al Jazeera journalist that he hoped his home was not taken by thieves who are 'supported by Hamas.' At that point, the reporter interrupted and did not let the Gazan continue.
Minister Ze'ev Elkin believes that Israel has not done enough to defeat Hamas's governing apparatus. 'If you control the population's water, money, and food you have no problem enlisting new terrorists.'
Musician Raviv Kaner announced today that a series of planned concerts had been called off due to repeated threats, but vowed to return.
Judge Rivka Friedman-Feldman announced a postponement in the Netanyahu trial due to a judge's illness. The announcement was made just hours before the hearing.
In a proclamation marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, President Donald Trump pledged that 'antisemitism has no place in a civilized society, no place in our foreign policy, and no place in the United States of America.'
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem says the group would not tolerate any justification for delaying the withdrawal of Israeli troops from southern Lebanon: Israel has to withdraw because the 60 days are over.
Sarah Jama, who was removed by the Ontario New Democratic Party following a controversial statement about the Israel-Hamas war, says party rejected her application to rejoin, so she will run as an independent.
US Secretary of State speaks with King Abdullah II of Jordan about the implementation of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, two days after Trump floated the idea of Jordan taking in Gazans.
Justice Department announces it has dismissed several lawyers involved in prosecuting President Donald Trump, explaining they cannot be trusted to assist in implementing the President’s agenda.
A day after the announcement of the cancellation of Diaspora Affairs Minister's visit to Brussels, report says the reason for the cancellation was concern over a possible arrest.
IDF Spokesperson’s Unit says that, over the past day, IDF troops precisely operated against suspects who posed a threat to the troops operating in the Gaza Strip: The IDF is determined to fully maintain the terms of the agreement in order to return the hostages.
Right-wing activist Ariel Danino was banned this evening (Monday) from Judea and Samaria for six months, just a short while after a previous administrative order expired.
Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs warns of the danger posed by those terrorists who are being exiled from Israel rather than released in Judea and Samaria or Gaza as part of the ceasefire deal.
The case of mistaken embryo identities raises serious questions on medical and legal fronts, as well as ethical and halakhic issues surrounding parental identity and medical responsibility.
On International Holocaust Remembrance Day today, families of Israeli hostages participated in the 80th anniversary commemoration of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, where they met with Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s Special Envoy to the Middle East.
Terror organization publishes video of civilian hostage who is expected to be released on Thursday.
Holocaust survivor and educator Marianne Miller delivered a speech today at the United Nations General Assembly, marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day and commemorating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Security forces have eliminated over 15 terrorists, apprehended more than 40 wanted individuals, and confiscated dozens of weapons in the operation in Jenin.
The virulent antisemitism that led to the Holocaust is still rampant around the globe today, World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder said on the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Deputy chief of the IDF medical corps reveals recently-released hostages who were held together were treated better than those who were held in isolation.
