Watch:
Watch: Undercover police kill three terrorists in Samaria
The Israel Police have released footage of undercover officers engaging terrorists in the Far'a refugee camp in Samaria.
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Australia:
Australia: Fisherman missing after being pulled into water by great white shark
Large-scale search underway after apex predator bites fishing line and pulls fisherman overboard 50 miles off the coast of New Zealand.
Defense Minister:
Defense Minister: 'Palestinians will not be allowed to return to refugee camps'
Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered the IDF to prevent Palestinians from returning to several refugee camps in Samaria.
1st time in over 20 years:
IDF tanks operate near Jenin for 1st time in over 20 years
For the first time since Operation Defensive Shield in 2002, an armored force is operating in the Jenin area as part of Operation Iron Wall.
Freed hostage's brother:
Freed hostage's brother: 'Hostages wouldn't have been freed without fight against Hamas'
Itay Dekel-Chen, the brother of Sagui Dekel-Chen, thanks the religious Zionist community for their support of the families of the hostages over the last 16 months.
Bereaved son:
Bereaved son: 'Releasing murderer is like my father is being murdered again'
Micah Avni reacts to the expected release of the terrorist who murdered his father, Richard Lakin.
Father of Hostage:
Father of Hostage: 'As a Muslim, I am furious with Hamas'
Shabaan al-Sayed, father of released hostage Hisham, denounced Hamas's treatment of his son over more than a decade of captivity.
Pennsylvania:
Pennsylvania: Policeman killed in hospital hostage situation
Man with rifle enters hospital in York, Pa, and takes multiple hospital staff hostage before being killed in shootout with police.
Winter Storm Coral:
Winter Storm Coral: Temperatures to drop below freezing as cold wave peaks
Despite low temperatures and inclement weather, the worst of the storm has still not yet reached Israel.
Omer Shem Tov began keeping Shabbat in captivity
Omer's parents say he grew stronger during the 505 days he was held hostage by Hamas despite losing dozens of pounds in weight from malnutrition.
Stefanik at CPAC: Hamas must be eradicated
Trump’s nominee for Ambassador to the United Nations: It has never been more important to show the world’s unequivocal support for Israel.
German authorities:
German authorities: Berlin Holocaust Memorial stabbing suspect planned to ‘kill Jews’
Local authorities say 19-year-old Syrian who was arrested following Friday's stabbing attack at Berlin's Holocaust Memorial had been planning to "kill Jews". Initial investigations suggested "connections with the Middle East conflict."
For the first time:
Houthi rebels target US F-16 for first time with surface-to-air missile
US defense officials confirm that Yemen’s Houthi rebels fired surface-to-air missiles at a US F-16 fighter jet in an incident on February 19. A policy debate is underway at the highest levels of the US military regarding the best strategy to counter the Houthis.
Pope Francis in critical condition, the Vatican says
88-year-old Pope Francis was initially hospitalized due to bronchitis, but his condition worsened, developing into pneumonia in both lungs.
Trump at CPAC:
Trump at CPAC: The hostages are coming back in pretty bad shape
US President comments on hostage deal during speech at Conservative Political Action Conference. “October 7th would have never happened if I was president. Biden got none of the hostages back and would have never gotten any of them back."
Freed hostage:
Freed hostage: May the memory of every soldier who risked their life be a blessing
Eliya Cohen, who was freed from Hamas captivity on Saturday, writes in a post on Instagram: Every prayer of yours was felt in my heart and soul and strengthened me anew at every moment.
Until humiliating ceremonies stop
Israel delays release of terrorists until humiliating ceremonies stop
Prime Minister's Office announces that it has been decided to delay the release of the terrorists due to the humiliating ceremonies held by Hamas. Terrorists who were set to be released were returned to their prison cells.
Terrorist slated for release 'among the most dangerous prisoners'
Israeli analyst Ohad Hemo claims that one of the terrorists to be released is among the most dangerous of Israel's security prisoners.
Cruelty and evil:
Cruelty and evil: Hamas brought two additional hostages to release point
Hamas publishes video clip showing hostages Guy Gilboa-Dalal, Evyatar David, sitting in a car while forced to watch their friends' 'release ceremony.'
Released terrorist dead after falling from roof in Isawiya
Nael Abed, a dangerous terrorist released last week as part of the deal with Hamas, falls from a rooftop to his death.
Father of Hostage:
Father of Hostage: 'We have merited to receive our Tal back'
Gilad, the father of released hostage Tal Shoham, spoke at a rally on Saturday evening in the Hostages Square.
Murderer in France yelled 'Allahu akhbar' as he attacked
A man was murdered in Mulhouse, eastern France, by a man shouting 'Allahu akhbar.'
Rosh Ha'ayin:
Rosh Ha'ayin: Torah scrolls saved, tefillin remained whole
Firefighters battling flames in Rosh Ha'ayin shocked to discover tefillin untouched after fire burns synagogue.
Education Minister: Give Hamas an ultimatum - hostages now, or war
Education Minister Yoav Kisch tells Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to give Hamas an ultimatum: All hostages back in Israel by Saturday - or hellfire on Gaza.
President Trump dismisses Joint Chiefs chairman
President Donald Trump has dismissed General Charles Brown, the current Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, as part of his effort to reshape the military leadership.
Returning from captivity:
Eliya returned from captivity - to discover that his girlfriend is alive
Eliya Cohen, released from Hamas captivity after 505 days, thought his girlfriend Ziv had been killed in the 'bomb shelter of death.' Prior to the massacre, he had bought a ring - but did not manage to propose before he was kidnapped.
Starved and abused:
Starved and abused: Testimonies from Omer, Tal, Omer, and Eliya
Tal Shoham and Omer Wenkert were held together for most of their time in Hamas captivity; Eliya Cohen was kept in complete darkness formost of the time; Omer Shem Tov lost 17 kilograms.
Sign of life received from hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal
Father of hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal says family received 'sign of life' from one of the six hostages who returned to Israel earlier on Saturday.
After nearly a decade: Hisham al-Sayed reunites with his family
Hisham al-Sayed, released from Hamas captivity after nearly a decade in Gaza, meets his father Shaaban and brother Wasim at the initial reception point in Israel, and additional family members at the hospital.
'How good is G-d!'
'How good is G-d!': Moving 'havdalah' ceremony with returned hostages
Omer Shem Tov, Eliya Cohen, and Omer Wenkert attend 'havdalah' ceremony marking the conclusion of Shabbat at Beilinson Hospital. Watch.
'Thank you to everyone who prayed': Yarden Bibas' moving post
One day after his wife Shiri's remains were returned to Israel, Yarden Bibas thanks those who supported and cared for his family.
Netanyahu on Bibas family murders: 'We shall neither forgive nor forget'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says heart 'bursts with excitement' at return of six living hostages from Hamas captivity, Israel will 'neither forgive nor forget' brutal murders of Shiri Bibas and her young sons Ariel and Kfir.
Jewish shepherd stabbed in the face in Binyamin Region
Arab terrorists from the village of Dayr Dibwana attacked Jewish shepherds near the town of Mikhmas in Binyamin.
Watch:
Watch: After over a decade, Avera Mengistu reunites with his family
Avera Mengistu, held captive in Gaza since September 2014, reunites with his family at the initial reception point in Israel and at Ichilov Hospital.
With praise to G-d:
With praise to G-d | Moving: Omer Wenkert reunites with his parents in Israel
Omer Wenkert meets his parents Niva and Shai at the initial reception point in Israel. Watch.
'That's it, don't cry anymore'
'That's it, don't cry anymore' | Eliya Cohen's moving reunion with his parents
Watch Eliya Cohen's moving reunion with his parents, Sigalit and Maimon, and his partner Ziv.
Omer Shem Tov returns to his family:
Omer Shem Tov returns to his family: 'That's it, we're together, it's over'
Watch Omer Shem Tov's emotional meeting with his family, as they reunite at Beilinson Hospital.
Shiri Bibas was murdered in captivity
Shiri Bibas was murdered in the first weeks of the war, together with her children Kfir and Ariel. 'She was beloved by everyone who knew her, but above all, she was a dedicated mother.'
Hamas claims:
Hamas claims: We handed the body of Shiri Bibas to the Red Cross
Red Cross receives coffin from Hamas, which the group claims contains the body of Shiri Bibas. The coffin will be handed over to the IDF and from there will be transferred to the National Institute of Forensic Medicine.
Man who stabbed Salman Rushdie found guilty of attempted murder
Hadi Matar, the man responsible for the 2022 stabbing that left novelist Salman Rushdie partially blinded, convicted of attempted murder. He faces a maximum prison term of 25 years.
