'Didn't get to see son's return'
Father of hostage died hours before his son's rescue
Yossi Jan found unresponsive when officials came to tell him the news that his son Almog Meir was rescued from Gaza.
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Hero dog from Be'eri dies eight months later
Labrador mix Petel frightened off a group of terrorists attacking the home of the Ben-Zvi family in Kibbutz Be'eri and survived multiple wounds before being reunited with them.
Fallen commander's widow:
Fallen commander's widow: 'Amazing spouse, perfect dad, loving and beloved man'
In a post published by Michal Zamora, the widow of fallen YAMAM officer Arnon Zamora who fell in battle during the hostage rescue mission, she eulogized: "He was a loving and beloved man."
Operation Arnon:
Operation Arnon: 'An exciting and nerve-wracking operation'
Soldiers from the Kfir and Paratroopers brigades accompanied the forces that rescued the hostages and were responsible for the security and rescue cover. "What happened is far beyond imagination."
Blinken:
Blinken: We will not rest until every hostage is returned home
Secretary of State welcomes operation to rescue four hostages, calls on Hamas to accept Biden proposal: The only thing standing in the way of achieving this ceasefire is Hamas.
Freed hostage and her father on front page of UK newspapers
The Telegraph and The Observer feature on the front page of their Sunday edition a photo of Noa Argamani reuniting with her father Yaakov, after she was freed from Hamas captivity.
Hostages were forced to read the Quran
Hostages who were rescued from captivity on Saturday say that the terrorists forced them to read the Quran and learn Islamic rulings.
Water cannon used during protest in Tel Aviv, 10 arrested
Thousands demonstrate in Tel Aviv, calling for the toppling of the government and the promotion of a deal for the release of the 120 hostages who are still being held captive by Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
Gallant:
Gallant: 'One of the most heroic operations I've ever seen'
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant praised all the forces involved in Operation Arnon, the daring rescue of four hostages from Nuseirat over Shabbat.
Sara Netanyahu speaks with mother of rescued hostages
Sara Netanyahu, wife of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaks with parents of Shlomi Ziv and Noa Argamani, who were rescued from Gaza on Saturday in a heroic military operation.
Watch:
Watch: The tribute to the fallen commander who rescued the hostages
Felix was scrambled at night to the daring operation to free the four hostages from Gaza Strip, but still managed to arrive this evening to celebrate his birthday at a 'Hatikva 6' concert.
European official:
European official: Fight the hatred that the Holocaust allowed to happen
In first, representatives of the 46 member states of the Council of Europe’s Committee of Ministers participated in a special solidarity event held by the Council in cooperation with the American consulate to mark the Day of Liberation and Rescue.
Reconstruction of terror attack connects donors to Binyamin
Friends of Binyamin Regional Council were shown a video reconstructing the deadly shooting attack in the Dolev area to emphasize the importance of their donations to Israel's security.
Watch: Noa Argamani celebrates her father's birthday
Noa Argamani, one of the four hostages rescued from Gaza on Saturday, celebrates her father's birthday together with him.
New details emerge on heroic hostage rescue operation
Israeli forces entered Nuseirat in civilian vehicles, terrorists opened fire towards the vehicle in which the hostages were waiting to leave.
PM Netanyahu:
PM Netanyahu: A heroic operation which will be recorded in history books
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks about the heroic operation which led to the rescue of four hostages, after meeting the hostages and their families at Sheba Medical Center.
IDF strikes four Hezbollah launchers in southern Lebanon
The news from the northern front: Antitank missiles spark fire in northern Israel; aerial target shot down off the coast of Nahariya; IDF strikes terror targets in Lebanon.
Rescued hostage to Pres. Herzog:
Rescued hostage to Pres, Herzog: Thank you. There are no heroes like the IDF
Israeli President Isaac Herzog speaks with the four rescued hostages, welcoming them back home and inquiring after their welfare.
Watch:
Watch: Passersby sing 'Am Israel chai' as Noa Argamani visits mother
Noa Argamani arrives at Ichilov Hospital to meet her ailing mother, passersby sing 'Am Israel chai' in her honor.
A knock on the door: 'It's the IDF, we came to rescue you'
Noa Argamani, rescued from the Nuseirat 'refugee' camp in Gaza, arrives at Ichilov Hospital, where her mother Liora awaits.
Footage from inside helicopter:
Footage from inside the helicopter: Noa Argamani rescued from the Gaza Strip
Watch footage from inside the helicopter in which Noa Argamani was rescued and returned home to Israel after the IDF and ISA rescue operation in the heart of Nuseirat in the Gaza Strip
Moving:
Moving: Released hostages reunited with their families
Noa Argamani, Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv, rescued from Gaza in complex daytime operation, meet their families after over 200 days in captivity. Watch.
Yamam commander fell in hostage rescue operation
Yamam Squad Commander Chief Inspector Arnon Zamora led the force that rescued four hostages from Gaza. He was injured in the battle and later died of his wounds.
Four hostages rescued from Gaza, Yamam officer killed
Noa Argamani, Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv were rescued from Hamas captivity in a complex daytime operation.
US-built pier in Gaza reconnected after repairs
The section that connects to the beach in Gaza rebuilt nearly two weeks after being damaged by heavy storms.
Alongside Israel:
Alongside Israel: UN to also blacklist Hamas and Islamic Jihad
Diplomatic source says Hamas and Islamic Jihad will also be added to the UN’s blacklist of offenders for committing violations against children, after the IDF was blacklisted.
Roof of building collapses
Fire breaks out in industrial hangar in Rishon Lezion, roof of building collapses
16 brigades of firefighters work to try to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby buildings. Thick smoke at the scene.
Danish PM assaulted in Copenhagen
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen assaulted by a man at Kultorvet public square in Copenhagen. Suspect arrested, Frederiksen is reported to be in shock.
Watch:
Watch: IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorist targets in Lebanon
IDF says two projectiles were identified crossing from Lebanon into northern Israel on Friday evening. They fell in open areas.
After failed interception
Hezbollah UAV explodes in northern Israel after failed interception
IDF sources say a Hezbollah UAV infiltrated Israel and reached the Lower Galilee, some 35 kilometers from Lebanon.
'Strengthened Hamas'
'Operated to strengthen Hamas': IDF eliminates senior Hamas terrorist in Rafah
IDF announces that Salame Muhammad Abu Ajaj, a leading terrorist in the Hamas General Security Forces in the Rafah area, was eliminated in an air strike on Thursday night.
IDF identifies 8 more terrorists eliminated in Nuseirat strike
Over the past day, the identities of eight additional terrorists who were eliminated in a precise strike on an UNRWA school in Nuseirat were confirmed.
Price Tag:
Price Tag: Israelis torch Palestinian vehicles near Shechem
The incident started out as a confrontation between Israeli and Palestinian shepherds and escalated to a large-scale confrontation.
Watch:
Watch: Body cameras of a Maglan soldier in the Rafah area
New footage has been published of the Maglan special forces unit operating in Gaza.
CIA:
CIA: Netanyahu unlikely to give in to American demands
A new report claims that Prime Minister Netanyahu will resist the steadily growing pressure from the Biden administration to accept the most recent ceasefire proposal.
Genesis Prize awarded to actress and singer Barbra Streisand
The $1 million 'Jewish Nobel Prize' was awarded to the iconic actor, director, producer, writer, and singer in recognition of her lifelong pursuit of social justice and being a 'force for good.'
Barring dramatic changes
Barring dramatic changes Gantz expected to leave emergency government on Saturday night
According to Amit Segal, when asked why he was leaving, the National Unity head told PM Netanyahu he felt his party did not have enough influence in the government.
Sovereignty Movement to PM:
Sovereignty Movement calls on Netanyahu to add Liberman and Sa'ar to War Cabinet
According to the movement bringing the two into the government will 'help lead to the change for which the people in Israel have been longing.'
Second time in a week
Second time in a week | Arabs rioters set fires near Oz Tzion
Oz Tzion residents say Arabs left the mosque in the village of Burqa and set fires that nearly reached the homes of the Jewish community. Residents and volunteers from the area managed to extinguish the flames.
Price Tag:
Price Tag: Widespread arson in Palestinian Arab village
Palestinian media claims that more than 100 Israelis entered the city and torched houses, vehicles, and surrounding farmland.
