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Trump: 'Hamas will disarm, and if they won't, we will disarm them'

US President says Hamas knows 'I'm not playing games' in demanding the terror group's disarmament. 'It'll happen quickly and, perhaps, violently, but they will disarm.'

New sanctions on Hamas

After Hamas transferred only four bodies, in violation of the hostage deal, Israel reduces the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza and prevents the departure of Gazans to Egypt.

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Trump: Job not done as long as Hamas holds dead, phase 2 begins now

US President says the mission of returning all of the hostages is not complete as long as the bodies of the last 24 hostages are still held in Gaza.

Body of Yossi Sharabi returned to Israel

The family of hostage Yossi Sharabi confirmed that his body was returned to Israel and he was officially identified at the Institute of Forensic Medicine.

Avinatan Or was systematically starved in captivity

Avinatan was completely isolated. For two whole years - he did not meet other hostages and knew very little about what had happened in Israel since October 7.

Hostage famileis warn

Hostage families warn: 'What we feared is happening, only 4 families are able to bury'

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum sent an urgent letter to US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, expressing both profound gratitude and deep alarm that the bodies of 20 hostages remain in captivity.

Alon was held in chains in tunnel, used as a human shield

The family of former hostage Alon Ohel said that for most of his captivity he was held in the same tunnel, chained and in pain.

Apology issued

CNN’s Amanpour claims hostages were treated better than Gazans, then apologizes

CNN’s Christiane Amanpour apologizes for saying Hamas “probably” treated hostages better than Gazans. Critics condemned the remark as pro-Hamas and insensitive to victims.

After living hostages returned

After living hostages returned, Hamas returns bodies of four slain hostages

Four deceased hostages’ coffins transferred to Israel after being received by the IDF and Shin Bet from the Red Cross. Military tribute held in Gaza before transfer to Israel for identification. Israel urges Hamas to release all the remaining hostage bodies.

Starved, isolated, shackled:

Starved, isolated, shackled: Hostages share Gaza captivity ordeals

Freed hostages share chilling details of Gaza captivity, including starvation, isolation, and emotional moments like Elkana Bohbot’s anniversary plea.

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Watch: Freed hostage Evyatar David reunites with family after harrowing captivity

Evyatar David reunites with his family after being freed from captivity. A Hamas video showing him digging his own grave drew global condemnation two months ago.

Gaza Peace Deal signed

Gaza Peace Deal signed: Trump hails 'tremendous day' for Middle East unity

President Trump joins Middle East leaders in Egypt for signing of Gaza Peace Deal, praising the historic moment. He also meets with PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas during the summit.

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Watch: Avinatan Or and Noa Argamani reunited after harrowing ordeal

Freed after two years, Avinatan Or reunites with his parents and girlfriend Noa Argamani, both abducted by Hamas from the Nova Festival. Their story became a global symbol of the October 7 attacks.

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Watch: Freed hostage Eitan Horn reunites with brother Iair

Eitan Horn, freed from Hamas captivity, reunites with his brother Iair, also a former hostage. The two endured months together in harsh conditions before being released in separate hostage deals.

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Watch: President Trump departs from Israel

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara, with President Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal, bid farewell to U.S. President Trump upon his departure at Ben-Gurion International Airport

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Moving: Yosef Chaim-Ohana reunites with his father for 1st time in 2 years

Avi Ohana says Shema upon embracing his son after Yosef spent two years in Hamas captivity.

MKs Ayman Odeh & Ofer Cassif removed after disrupting Trump's Knesset speech

Hadash MKs shout "terrorist," hold signs demanding 'recognize Palestine' in middle of US President's address to the Knesset.

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President Trump: 'This is the end of the age of terrorism'

President Trump addressed the Knesset today and declared that 'This was not only the end of the war, but of the age of terrorism and of the beginning of the age of peace and of God.'

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Emotional gesture: President Trump and Knesset members applaud Ari Spitz

President Trump and Knesset members cheer for Ari Spitz, who was critically injured in a bomb explosion in the Zeitoun neighborhood in Gaza six months ago, losing a hand and both legs.

27 dead in fierce Hamas-clan fighting in Gaza City

Has the war ended? In Gaza, the fighting goes on - this time between Palestinians themselves.

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Report: US envoys sealed hostage deal in direct meeting with Hamas

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Hamas officials directly to overcome long-standing deadlocks in the negotiations.

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US President Donald Trump and PM Netanyahu address Knesset

Prime Minister Netanyahu welcomes President Trump to Israel, 'on this special day that has been engraved in our national memory.'

Trump to Amb. Leiter:

Trump to Amb. Leiter: 'Your son is looking down at you with a smile'

US President Donald Trump made a special emotional gesture to Israel's ambassador who lost his son in the war in Gaza

President Herzog:

President Herzog: 'The piano at the President’s Residence is waiting for you!'

President Herzog spoke with released hostage Alon Ohel - a talented pianist - and invited him to play the piano at the President’s Residence.

Marc Zell:

Marc Zell: 'We've talked about it, but Trump made it happen'

Marc Zell, Chairman of Republicans Overseas Israel, says that only President Trump could have brought on an entirely new Middle East.

MK Ohad Tal:

MK Ohad Tal: 'Historic day as hostages return home'

MK Ohad Tal thanked PM Netanyahu and President Trump for their roles in securing the release, emphasizing Israel’s determination not to accept partial deals and warning that Hamas must be dismantled to ensure Gaza no longer threatens Israel.

These are the 20 hostages released from Hamas captivity

The 20 hostages released Monday from Hamas captivity are Guy Gilboa-Dalal, Matan Angrest, Gali and Ziv Berman, Eitan Mor, Alon Ohel, Omri Miran, Ariel Cunio, David Cunio, Avinatan Or, Bar Kupershtein, Eitan Horn, Elkana Bohbot, Evyatar David, Maxim Herkin, Matan Zangauker, Nimrod Cohen, Rom Braslvaski, Segev Kalfon, and Yosef Haim Ohana,

'You're coming home'

Watch: Hostage's mother speaks with her son for the first time

Einav Zanguaker, mother of hostage Matan, speaks with her son just prior to his release from Hamas captivity. 'The war is over, you're coming home.'

Mor family's message to the nation after Eitan's release

The family of hostage survivor Eitan Mor joyfully announce his return from Hamas captivity after two years, thanking the IDF, security forces, Israeli leadership, US support, and the people of Israel for their role in bringing Eitan home.

'It's all okay, calm down'

Watch: Hostage Elkana Bohbot speaks with mother Ruhama

After over 730 days in Hamas captivity, hostage Elkana Bohbot speaks with mother Ruhama on the phone, telling her, 'It's all okay, calm down.'

Murdered hostage's parents:

Murdered hostage's parents: 'Profound relief and joy as Israeli hostages are released'

Rachel and Jon Goldberg-Polin, parents of murdered hostage Hersh, join the nation in gratitude and hope, echoing the words of Psalm 126: a song of return, laughter, and renewal after long months of pain.

Watch: Returning hostages cross into Israeli territory

The IDF has released footage of the returning hostages' arrival in Israel. Watch.

Netanyahu joins Trump in Beast en route to Knesset

President Trump arrives in Israel ahead of the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas. Ben Gurion Airport control tower: 'Welcome to the State of Israel, Mr. President. Your visit carries deep meaning for people in this time.'

IDF chief: 'Our mission won't end until the last hostage returns'

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir is commanding Operation 'Returning Home, says it is a 'very significant day' marking progress toward key war objectives. 'Our mission will not end until the last hostage is returned.'

Government 'committed to the return of all hostages'

Government statement welcomes returning hostages home, says families have been updated.

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Live: Thousands pray at Nova site with Rabbi Eliyahu

The special prayer is being held under the leadership of the Tikva Forum and the Association of Community Rabbis, with bereaved families, reserve soldiers, and Minister Amichai Eliyahu.

The Netanyahus' note

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and wife Sara left a personal note for every returning hostage. 'We waited for you, we embrace you.'

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Watch live: Thousands attend holiday prayers at the Western Wall

Thousands of Jews arrive at the Western Wall for festive Hoshana Rabba prayers, thanking G-d for the hostages' release. Watch.

Herzog to award Trump with Israel’s highest civilian honor

President Herzog to inform President Trump of his decision to award him the “Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor” in recognition of his efforts to bring the hostages home.

Zelenskyy:

Zelenskyy: Trump’s Gaza peace deal offers hope for Ukraine

Ukrainian President praises Trump’s Gaza ceasefire and urges similar pressure on Putin.