Unanimously:
Unanimously: US Senate confirms Marco Rubio as Secretary of State
US Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state in a 99-0 vote, giving Trump his first Cabinet member on Inauguration Day.
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Nazi salute?
Nazi salute? Musk makes 'odd' gesture during speech
While thanking Trump's supporters on stage in Washington DC, Elon Musk appears to make what some claimed was a "Nazi-style salute" in celebration.
Report:
Report: Trump to sign executive order barring US aid to UNRWA
Trump Admin. officials say President will sign an executive order on his first day in office barring the giving of foreign aid that does not serve American interests in move that likely would end US funding for UNRWA.
Freed hostages' families:
Freed hostages' families: Without Trump's involvement, this moment wouldn't have happened
The families of Emily Damari, Doron Steinbrecher, and Romi Gonen, who were released from captivity last night, gave their first public statement at Sheba Medical Center and thanked President Trump for his efforts in securing the release of their loved ones.
Steve Witkoff:
Steve Witkoff: 'Trump felt fulfilled when he saw the hostages & their families'
Steven Witkoff, US President Donald Trump's Special Envoy to the Middle East, describes how he and President Trump felt when they saw the first images of the 3 hostages meeting their families after they were freed yesterday.
In case ceasefirefalls apart:
Netanyahu presented document on resumption of war if ceasefire falls apart
Following the demand of the Religious Zionism party, cabinet ministers discussed a proposal that stated that the war would be renewed "if an additional hostage release plan is not approved."
Trump:
Trump: 'As of today, there are only two genders'
Trump promised in his inaugural address to do away with diversity, equity, and inclusion quotas stating: 'We will forge a policy that is colorblind and merit-based.'
At the inauguration:
Rabbi Berman at the inauguration: 'Hear the cry of the hostages both American and Israeli'
In his prayer on the stage at President Donald Trump's inauguration Yeshiva University President Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman hinted at antisemitism on college campuses and added a prayer for the hostages.
Netanyahu congratulates Trump:
Netanyahu congratulates Trump: 'I look forward to working with you to free the hostages'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Congratulates President Donald Trump on his inauguration, looks forward to work with the President on the return of all the hostages and other regional challenges.
Watch:
Watch: Donald Trump sworn in as 47th President of the United States
Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th President of the United States and delivers his inaugural address.
Dramatic footage:
Dramatic footage: The recovery of the body of Sgt. Oron Shaul from Gaza
The IDF published footage of the return of the convoy that brought the body of Sgt. Oron Shaul back to Israel more than a decade after he was killed in action in Gaza.
In final minutes:
Biden issues pre-emptive pardons for his family in final minutes of presidency
Minutes before Trump's inauguration, outgoing President signs pardons for his brothers, sister, and their spouses to end influence peddling investigation against his family.
The emotional reunions of the freed hostages with their mothers
Romi Gonen, Emily Damari and Doron Steinbrecher were able to hug their mothers for the first time in 15 months after they were freed from their Hamas captors.
Minister Sa'ar:
Minister Sa'ar: 'Israel is paying a heavy price for its commitment to its values'
Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa’ar met with Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani and took the opportunity to congratulate President Trump on his inauguration.
Hamas vows to 'rise again,' fight until Israel is destroyed
After reaching 6-week ceasefire deal, terrorist organization vows to rebuild Gaza and continue its campaign to destroy the Jewish State.
IAF Chief during hostage release:
IAF Chief during hostage release: Romi, Emily, and Doron, we are finally bringing you home
IDF publishes the remarks of the Commanding Officer of the Israeli Air Force, Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar, during the helicopter takeoff in preparation for receiving the hostages who were released yesterday.
At last minute:
At last minute, Biden issues pre-emptive pardons to prevent Trump reprisals
Outgoing President Joe Biden issues pre-emptive pardons to Liz Cheney, Anthony Fauci, and more on his last day in office to prevent Trump from pursuing them for prosecution.
Oron Shaul, whose body was rescued from Gaza, is laid to rest
Thousands attend the funeral of Oron Shaul, whose body was rescued from Gaza a decade after he was kidnapped and murdered by Hamas terrorists in Operation Protective Edge.
MK Avihai Boaron calls for ousting of Ayman Odeh
MK Avihai Boaron is collecting MK's signatures to call for ousting of Odeh from Knesset, after he compared hostages in Gaza to the terrorists released in the deal.
Houthis to limit Red Sea attacks to Israel-linked vessels only
Houthis to 'stop sanctions' on vessels in Red Sea, other than Israel-linked vessels, the rebel group says.
MK Tzivka Foghel:
MK Tzivka Foghel: 'I'm not seeking jobs, and won't leave Otzma Yehudit'
MK Tzvika Foghel speaks about his party's decision to quit the government, stresses that he 'did not join politics for embraces, support, or jobs.'
Rabbi Yaakov Medan:
Rabbi Yaakov Medan: 'I would've voted against the deal, but remained in the government'
Rabbi Yaakov Medan, dean of the Har Etzion Yeshiva, expresses support for Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's decision on ceasefire deal with Hamas. 'I oppose the deal but I'm not sure there was another alternative.'
In runup to Trump's inauguration:
In runup to Trump's inauguration Yesha Council displays greeting in Times Square
Despite the bitter cold, dozens of Jewish students and youngsters came to Times Square last night to express support for the initiative and wore "Trump" hats.
Elderly woman killed by truck in Bnei Brak
Woman, 70, found trapped under truck in Bnei Brak, paramedics forced to declare her death.
'I came back to life'
'I came back to life'| Emily Damari's moving post: 'Thanks be to G-d, I'm so happy to be'
Emily Damari, released Sunday night from Hamas captivity, pens moving first social media post: 'You've shattered my heart from emotion. I've come back to life, my loved ones.'
Next hostages to be released Saturday night
Following the release of Romi, Emily, and Doron, 94 hostages, living and dead, remain in Gaza; 30 will be released in the next 41 days.
Following terrorists' release:
Jerusalem Minister demands reinforced security for city following terrorists' release
Jerusalem Minister Meir Porush urges security reinforcements for Jerusalem similar to steps taken in Judea and Samaria, warns release of convicted terrorists places millions at risk.
Golani Brigade Commander:
Golani Brigade Commander to Shaul family: 'Your Oron, our Oron, has come home'
A government official and the Golani Brigade commander visit family of Staff Sergeant Oron Shaul, whose body was recovered from Gaza ten years after he was killed in battle.
UN official:
UN official: Nearly 200,000 Syrian refugees have returned since Assad's fall
UN refugee chief Filippo Grandi says that, between December 8 and January 16, approximately 195,200 Syrians made their way back home.
Poll:
Poll: Most Americans optimistic about Trump’s return
CBS News and YouGov survey reveals that 60% of Americans are optimistic about Trump’s second term as President.
German Chancellor:
German Chancellor: Germany must never turn the page on the Holocaust
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz speaks at event marking 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz, acknowledges Germany’s historical responsibility for the atrocities committed during World War II.
Amid terrorist release
Israel's warning to the Palestinian Authority, amid terrorist release
Palestinian Authority says that it will strictly enforce Hamas' attempts to celebrate the release of terrorists. Israel warns: "If you don't enforce, we will act."
Yossi Dagan:
Yossi Dagan: Releasing terrorists to Judea and Samaria - a clear danger
Head of Samaria Regional Council blasts the release of terrorists to Judea and Samaria: We warned and cried out not to release terrorists to Judea and Samaria and not to stop the war.
Israel frees 90 terrorists in exchange for three hostages
Israel frees 90 terrorists in exchange for the three hostages who were freed from Hamas captivity. 78 of the terrorists will be released to the areas of Judea and Samaria, and 12 to eastern Jerusalem.
'Gaza is definitely not in ruins'
Father of murdered hostage criticizes military echelon: 'Gaza is definitely not in ruins'
'I saw enough terrorists with Kalashnikovs and intact houses. To say Gaza is in ruins, is definitely not true,' says father of Yonatan Samerano, who was murdered in Hamas captivity.
The moving reunion
Flags on their shoulders, teary eyes, and huge smiles - returnees reunite with families
Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher reunited with their loved ones at Sheba Medical Center after 471 days in Hamas captivity.
Live Updates:
Live Updates | After over 470 days: Romi, Emily, and Doron come home
Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher have returned to Israel after more than 470 days in captivity in Gaza.
Inside Hamas's 'cynical goody bags' given to returnees
As they returned them to Israel after holding them hostage for 471 days, Hamas terrorists gave Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher what are being called 'cynical goody bags.'
Noa Argamani in Washington:
Noa Argamani in Washington: 'Until Avinatan returns, my heart is in captivity'
Ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration, the families of hostages and Hamas captivity survivors gathered outside the Washington Monument to address the public.
Supporting terrorism:
MK Ayman Odeh compares hostages to terrorists
MK Ayman Odeh compares hostages to terrorists and causes uproar. MK Liberman, 'MK Odeh is the Hamas spokesman in the Knesset. Send him to Gaza.'
