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Watch the emotional reunion between released hostages Daniella Gilboa, Liri Albag, Naama Levy, and Karina Ariev, as they meet their parents at an initial reception point immediately upon arrival in Israel
Israel’s outgoing Ambassador to the US, Michael Herzog, posts a farewell post on X as his tenure concludes. He will be replaced by Dr. Yechiel Leiter.
Hamas to release IDF lookouts Liri Albag, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy and Karina Ariev, who were kidnapped from their base in Nahal Oz during the Hamas massacre on October 7, 2023. Israel says Hamas violated the agreement, as civilian hostage Arbel Yehud was not included in the list, but will accept the four hostages.
For the first time in 67 weeks, Emily Damari, Doron Steinbrecher, and Romi Gonen - who were freed by Hamas this past Sunday - hold Shabbat dinners together with their families.
White House says that a temporary ceasefire extension is urgently needed in Lebanon, after Israel explains that the IDF withdrawal from Lebanon will continue past Sunday's deadline due to Lebanon not fully enforcing the ceasefire agreement.
IDF Spokesperson’s Unit says that over the past day, IDF troops operated against threats posed to them in the Gaza Strip.
Treasury Department officially announces termination of sanctions imposed by the Biden administration on Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria. President Trump signed an order cancelling those sanctions upon taking office.
IAF aircraft strikes vehicle with a terrorist cell inside in the area of Qabatiya. PA health bureau says two terrorists eliminated in the strike.
A high-ranking delegation of rabbis visited Guatemala to assess the Lev Tahor children's situation and labeled the group as a 'terror organization.'
Supreme Court rejects Justice Minister Yariv Levin's request to delay Judicial Selection Committee meeting in order to investigate complaints against Supreme Court's acting head Yitzhak Amit.
MK Limor Son Har-Melech urges the Justice Minister for oversight and transparency in the investigation of the police shooting incident that left four teens injured.
IDF not expected to complete withdrawal from Lebanon on Sunday, despite expectation outline in ceasefire deal. 'Agreement has not yet been fully implemented by the State of Lebanon, the gradual withdrawal process will continue, in full coordination with the US.'
Families of the hostages call on Israeli government to complete all phases of the deal, ensure the return of all hostages under the ceasefire agreement with Hamas - until the last captive is home.
Merav Berger, whose daughter Agam was kidnapped on October 7 and is held hostage in Gaza, says she will try to avoid desecrating Shabbat and asks the media to respect her wishes.
In southern Lebanon, IDF's 769th Brigade locates weapons cache in mosque, underground routes and trucks loaded with rocket launchers.
Communication Minister Shlomo Karhi slams Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara's attempt to block investigation of Supreme Court Justice Yitzhak Amit, warns, 'Judicial revolution will not pass, we'll stand strong.'
Healthy 13-year-old treated for suspected pneumonia dies shortly after arriving at Ziv Medical Center; hospital suspects death caused by complications of influenza.
New poll shows Otzma Yehudit rising to nine Knesset seats, as Likud drops to 21 following ceasefire-prisoner swap agreement with Hamas.
Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara pens sharp letter to Justice Minister Yariv Levin, ordering him to drop investigation of conflict of interest complaints against Supreme Court Justice Yitzhak Amit.
Yeshiva student Avraham Massias, 22, collapses at bus stop near yeshiva and dies.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks with Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar about the ceasefires with terror groups Hamas and Hezbollah and Iran's threat to Mideast stability.
Paris court sentences Pakistani man to 30 years in prison for attempting to murder two individuals outside the former offices of Charlie Hebdo magazine in 2020 using a meat cleaver.
In poignant address marking 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz underscores the nation's enduring responsibility for the atrocities of the Holocaust.
The commander of the Egoz Unit: We will reach every place we are required to, and act in the best way possible to ensure the security of the citizens of the State of Israel.
US Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals hears arguments in case centered on a Louisiana law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms. The plaintiffs include three Jewish families.
Trump signs executive order to declassify government records concerning the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
The implementation of the hostage deal helping Likud party gain strength. Naftali Bennett's possible return to politics continues to change the balance of power.
Yisrael Beytenu chairman speaks at Democracy Day conference at Reichman University: We must first bring all the hostages back and then no one who participated in the October 7 massacre should die a natural death.
Giant sign with picture of freed hostage Romi Gonen removed from a building in Tel Aviv, in wake of her release from captivity. Romi's grandmother was in attendance.
Trump stresses importance of implementing the hostage deal between Israel and Hamas: If the deal doesn’t hold there will be a lot of problems.
Ratcliffe, who was approved 74-25, previously slammed the Biden Administration for appeasing Iran and withholding arms from Israel during the war against Hamas.
Israeli Chief Rabbi Kalman Ber sent a letter to the young women who were released from Hamas captivity: 'Set your eyes on the future and like a phoenix, you will return to life.'
During the visit, the delegation held a series of meetings with senior officials from the new administration and members of Congress.
Prime Minister visited the family of Oron Shaul after his body was recovered from Hamas captivity: 'Now you live with the mourning, but not with the uncertainty.'
IDF troops confront threats against them by firing warning shots in accordance with the ceasefire.
IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi and ISA chief Ronen Bar hold a situational assessment in Jenin during counter-terror operation.
Samaria Regional Council head meets President Javier Milei at a celebration for Trump's nomination in Washington, relates God's blessing to Abraham that those who bless Israel will be blessed.
The Security Cabinet will discuss whether the IDF will complete the withdrawal from Lebanese territory by Sunday, the end of the 60 days stipulated by the ceasefire agreement to do so.
Yamit Ashkenazi posted a picture with her sister, released hostage Doron Steinbrecher.
Minister Fuad Hussein says Elizabeth Tsurkov, who was abducted two years ago by a Shia militia, is still alive and the Prime Minister is working for her release.
