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Beilinson Hospital:

Beilinson Hospital: Last preparations for receiving and releasing the hostages

Beilinson Hospital is gearing up to welcome returning patients with receive gourmet meals, personal rooms, and comprehensive medical care to ensure comfort and recovery.

Beilinson Hospital: Last preparations for receiving and releasing the hostages

Resignations tomorrow:

Resignations tomorrow: Itamar Ben-Gvir's party to leave coalition

Itamar Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit party intends to resign from the coalition en masse tomorrow in protest against the hostage deal.

Resignations tomorrow: Itamar Ben-Gvir's party to leave coalition

Footage:

Footage: IDF completes preparations for hostages' return

IDF sets up absorption centers to provide returning hostages with medical and personal support; following their arrival at the centers, the hostages will be brought to hospitals where they will meet their loved ones.

Footage: IDF completes preparations for hostages' return

Twice in a day:

Twice in a day: Missile launched from Yemen intercepted by IAF

Sirens sounded Saturday morning in central Israel and Jerusalem, and in the afternoon in Eilat and the Arava.

Twice in a day: Missile launched from Yemen intercepted by IAF

Families of terror victims to be informed of terrorists' release

The families of terror victims whose murderer will be released as part of the ceasefire deal will receive notice of the decision, joint statement says.

Families of terror victims to be informed of terrorists' release

Terrorists who murdered hundreds of Israelis to be freed in deal

The government approved a deal to release 735 prisoners, exchanging them for 33 hostages held by Hamas. The list includes senior terrorists responsible for some of the deadliest attacks in Israel's history.

Terrorists who murdered hundreds of Israelis to be freed in deal

One seriously injured in stabbing attack in Tel Aviv

Man of about 30 stabbed in upper body by 19-year-old illegal Arab from Tulkarm; armed civilian eliminates terrorist.

One seriously injured in stabbing attack in Tel Aviv

Guterres appoints Sigrid Kaag as interim UN Middle East envoy

UN Secretary-General appoints former Dutch Foreign Minister, who is married to former PA deputy minister, as the interim UN Middle East envoy.

Guterres appoints Sigrid Kaag as interim UN Middle East envoy

Solo-vehicle accident

Palestinian Arab found dead in burning vehicle in Samaria after solo-vehicle accident

Man pronounced dead after being found lifeless in a burning vehicle on Route 505 in Samaria.

Palestinian Arab found dead in burning vehicle in Samaria after solo-vehicle accident

Two days before taking effect

US Supreme Court upholds ban on TikTok, two days before it takes effect

US Supreme Court determines that the potential national security risks tied to TikTok’s connections with China outweigh concerns about free speech.

US Supreme Court upholds ban on TikTok, two days before it takes effect

CIA analyst admits to leaking Israel-Iran documents

Former CIA analyst Asif Rahman admits to leaking highly classified records detailing Israeli military preparations for a retaliatory strike on Iran, reversing his earlier denial of the charges.

CIA analyst admits to leaking Israel-Iran documents

Photos:

Photos: Female Cabinet ministers and PMO employees light Shabbat candles

As the Cabinet meeting discussing the hostage deal continued into Shabbat, female ministers left the meeting for the lighting of Shabbat candles, along with the employees of the Prime Minister's office.

Photos: Female Cabinet ministers and PMO employees light Shabbat candles

Hostage release deal:

List of 95 terrorists to be released in first phase of hostage release published

Ministry of Justice publishes list of 95 prisoners who are scheduled for release in first phase of the hostage release deal, including a 17-year-old from eastern Jerusalem as well as the wife of PFLP leader.

List of 95 terrorists to be released in first phase of hostage release published

ISA Director:

ISA Director: 'Close the deal as fast as possible'

ISA director Ronen Bar urged the government not to delay in ratifying the hostage deal.

ISA Director: 'Close the deal as fast as possible'

President Herzog:

President Herzog: 'I harbor no illusions - the deal will bring challenges'

President Isaac Herzog tweeted to welcome the decision to approve the hostage deal and appealed not to let the deal divide the nation.

President Herzog: 'I harbor no illusions - the deal will bring challenges'

'Operation Way of the Land'

Israel Prison Service prepares to release thousands of terrorists

The Ofir and Shikma detention facilities have begun preparations to receive terrorists who are expected to be released following the lists that will be given to the IPS.

Israel Prison Service prepares to release thousands of terrorists

'We sat and cried together':

'We sat and cried together': Minister Wasserlauf's meeting with father of hostage

Minister Wasserlauf shares a wrenching moment when he went to the home of a parent of a hostage and told them that he would oppose the deal - but still wanted their daughter home.

'We sat and cried together': Minister Wasserlauf's meeting with father of hostage

PMO:

PMO: First hostages expected to be released on Sunday

Opposition Leader Lapid accuses religious parties of refusing to convene the Cabinet to vote on the hostage deal on Shabbat. The haredi and religious parties deny the accusation.

PMO: First hostages expected to be released on Sunday

Hostage's father:

Hostage's father: This deal comes too late for my son

Michel Illouz, father of the late Guy Illouz who was killed in Hamas captivity spoke to the public as the Cabinet convenes to vote on hostage deal.

Hostage's father: This deal comes too late for my son

Hostage deal:

Hostage deal: Netanyhu accepts Smotrich's demands

Significant progress has been made in talks between Minister Smotrich and PM Netanyahu to allow the Religious Zionism part to remain in the government after the Cabinet approves the hostage deal.

Hostage deal: Netanyhu accepts Smotrich's demands

Bibas family marks Kfir's second birthday in captivity

Kfir Bibas was kidnapped at just 9 months old along with his father Yarden, his mother Shiri, and his older brother Ariel, who was 4 years old

Bibas family marks Kfir's second birthday in captivity

Security Council urges quick formation of government in Lebanon

UN Security Council urges all parties in Lebanon to "demonstrate renewed unity", calls on newly elected authorities to expedite the formation of a government.

Security Council urges quick formation of government in Lebanon

Biden:

Biden: 'Israel must address legitimate concerns of Palestinians'

In his last interview as President, Joe Biden claimed that Israel could not sustain itself without a commitment to a Palestinian state.

Biden: 'Israel must address legitimate concerns of Palestinians'

New York:

New York: Hundreds hail 'Palestinian resistance' at rally in Times Square

Hundreds chant anti-Israel slogans at a rally in Times Square held to mark the ceasefire and hostage release between Israel and Hamas.

New York: Hundreds hail 'Palestinian resistance' at rally in Times Square

France:

France: Arena briefly closed off ahead of Paris-Maccabi Tel Aviv game

Police in French capital temporarily closes off Adidas Arena ahead of basketball game between Paris and Maccabi Tel Aviv due to suspicious package.

France: Arena briefly closed off ahead of Paris-Maccabi Tel Aviv game

Chinese hackers breach US Treasury Secretary’s computer

Chinese state-sponsored hackers infiltrate computer of US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, gaining access to unclassified files, according to Bloomberg News.

Chinese hackers breach US Treasury Secretary’s computer

Lawmakers to Biden:

Lawmakers to Biden: Prevent TikTok ban from going into effect

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer among those to appeal to Biden, requesting a 90-day extension on the deadline for TikTok parent ByteDance to sell its US operations or be banned in the country.

Lawmakers to Biden: Prevent TikTok ban from going into effect

Officially:

Hostage release deal officially signed in Doha

Representatives of Israel, Hamas, the US and Qatar officially sign the hostage deal in Doha. Security Cabinet to convene in the morning to vote on the agreement.

Hostage release deal officially signed in Doha

Minutes into test flight

SpaceX loses its Starship rocket minutes into test flight

SpaceX launches 400-foot rocket for seventh test flight, announces moments later it lost contact with the spacecraft.

SpaceX loses its Starship rocket minutes into test flight

Fitch analyst:

Fitch analyst: Gaza ceasefire could positively impact Israel’s credit rating

Fitch's top sovereign rating analyst says that Israel’s credit rating, currently rated "A," could be positively impacted by a ceasefire in Gaza.

Fitch analyst: Gaza ceasefire could positively impact Israel’s credit rating

Liri Albag's father:

Liri Albag's father: Do not delay the approval of the agreement

Eli Albag, whose daughter is being held captive by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, writes to government ministers and the Prime Minister: "Any delay on the part of Israel could create a real risk."

Liri Albag's father: Do not delay the approval of the agreement

Gadi Eisenkot's surprising support for Yariv Levin

In a discussion with members of National Unity Party, MK Eisenkot says that the outline of Ministers Sa'ar and Levin is not so bad and speaks out against the seniority system.

Gadi Eisenkot's surprising support for Yariv Levin

Thousands protest against ceasefire deal in Jerusalem

Right-wing organizations, hostages families, and bereaved families demonstrate against deal they say will lead to more attacks and abandon most of the remaining hostages.

Thousands protest against ceasefire deal in Jerusalem

Ben-Gvir:

Ben-Gvir: 'If deal is approved Otzma Yehudit will leave government'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir says he and his fellow party members will resign from the government if the hostage deal is approved. They will return if Israel returns to fight in Gaza.

Ben-Gvir: 'If deal is approved Otzma Yehudit will leave government'

Defense Ministry departments prepare to tend to released hostages

Defense Minister Katz and Director General Zamir have directed that all Ministry capabilities be made available for implementing the hostage release deal, receiving the returning hostages, and supporting their families.

Defense Ministry departments prepare to tend to released hostages

Vice President Harris and President Herzog discuss hostage deal

In their twelfth conversation since Harris took office, the Vice President thanked Herzog for his partnership and expressed that she expects the hostage deal to be implemented fully and on schedule.

Vice President Harris and President Herzog discuss hostage deal

Houthis vow to continue attacking Israel if ceasefire doesn't hold

Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi declares, 'The Israeli enemy failed to achieve its declared and clear goals, and failed miserably to recover its prisoners without an exchange deal.'

Houthis vow to continue attacking Israel if ceasefire doesn't hold

Including Mel Gibson, Jon Voight

Trump announces 3 actors as 'special ambassadors' to Hollywood, including Mel Gibson

Jon Voight, Sylvester Stallone, and Mel Gibson named as President-elect's envoys to Hollywood. Voight is known for his pro-Israel views, while Gibson has been at the center of antisemitism controversies.

Trump announces 3 actors as 'special ambassadors' to Hollywood, including Mel Gibson

Moshe Feiglin:

Moshe Feiglin: 'I will run in the next elections, Netanyahu must go'

The Zehut Party Chairman and former MK called on parties to join together to establish an alternative leadership.

Moshe Feiglin: 'I will run in the next elections, Netanyahu must go'

Aryeh Deri:

Aryeh Deri: All obstacles were overcome, the deal is underway

A diplomatic source confirmed that the Security Cabinet will convene most probably on Friday, followed by the Cabinet to approve the deal.

Aryeh Deri: All obstacles were overcome, the deal is underway