Amit Segal:
Amit Segal: The next hostage is already among us
Amit Segal warns that unless Israel fundamentally changes its approach to handling hostage situations, it will face future kidnapping attempts - and at a much higher cost.
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Former gov't spokesman:
Former government spokesman warns: Hostage crisis is over - but more kidnappings will come
Eylon Levy says the October 7 hostage crisis is over, but warns Israel’s deals will encourage future kidnappings, urging new strategies to prevent more Israelis from being taken hostage.
Emotional moment:
Emotional moment: Former hostages remove the ‘Bring Them Home’ pin
Watch former hostages in a moving gesture following the return of Ran Gvili’s body for burial in Israel. In the background: A song by Idan Amedi, who took part in the operation to recover Gvili’s body.
IDF strikes terrorist in Tyre, Lebanon
IDF takes out Hezbollah terrorist who served as head of an artillery squad in the Al-Harash area in Lebanon.
Knesset Speaker gifts custom shoes to Albanian PM
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana presented Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama with a pair of custom-designed shoes as a token of appreciation for his support of Israel.
Ran Gvili's family speaks out:
Ran Gvili's family speaks out: Our pride is stronger than the sorrow
Speaking outside their home in Meitar, the Gvili family thanked the IDF, Israeli and US leaders, and the public following Ran Gvili’s return from Hamas captivity.
Churches worldwide take stand against antisemitism
Ahead of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, more than 600 churches worldwide held Solidarity Sunday, publicly opposing antisemitism and supporting Israel.
President Herzog:
President Herzog: 'An entire nation breathes a sigh of relief tonight'
President Isaac Herzog and US Ambassador Mike Huckabee spoke about Ran Gvili's return at the annual lecture of the Jabotinsky Institute at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem.
'Objective completed'
'We have completed our objective': IDF Chief of Staff recites Shehecheyanu blessing
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir and senior commanders saluted Master Sergeant Ran Gvili as his body was returned from Gaza, marking the completion of the mission to bring home all hostages.
Body of final hostage, Ran Gvili, returns to Israel
Ran Gvili, of blessed memory, has been identified and returned for burial. No hostages, alive or deceased, in Gaza the first time since 2014.
Trump to Israeli media:
Trump to Israeli media: Only Israelis truly understand significance of hostage returns
President Trump says Hamas aided efforts to recover Ran Gvili’s remains and says the group must now fulfill its pledge to disarm under his deal.
Shin Bet reveals new details:
Shin Bet reveals new details: The terrorist who led Israeli forces to Ran Gvili's body
The Shin Bet revealed that intelligence from the interrogation of an Islamic Jihad terrorist led to the identification and recovery of Ran Gvili’s body from a cemetery in northern Gaza.
WZO Chairman:
WZO Chairman: 'Mr. Mayor - 'Never Again' is not just about ceremonies'
World Zionist Organization chairman Yaakov Hagoel wrote to NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani to demand that he reverse steps taken against the city's Jewish population.
At police ceremony
Ran's father over his casket: 'Proud of you my son'
Itzik, the father of the last hostage to be returned from Gaza, parted from him at a police ceremony upon his return.
'Most Thought This Impossible':
'Most Thought This Impossible': Trump celebrates return of final hostage
President Trump and other American officials joined Israel in welcoming the recovery of Ran Gvili.
Footage from Gaza:
Footage from Gaza: IDF Chief and soldiers salute Ran Gvili
IDF Chief of Staff, the Southern Command chief, commanders, and soldiers from Division 252 in the Gaza Strip sing Hatikva and salute Staff Sgt. Ran Gvili, after his body was recovered in the Gaza Strip.
Behind Op. Courageous Heart
Behind Op. Courageous Heart: New footage from the mission to find Ran Gvili
Covert arrests and interrogations led IDF forces to a Shuja'iyya cemetery, where engineering teams inspected over 200 graves in a coordinated search operation.
'Mission accomplished'
Watch: Netanyahu recites Shehecheyanu blessing in the Knesset | 'Mission accomplished'
Prime Minister Netanyahu commends the security forces upon the return of the last hostage from Gaza.
Israel Welcomes Ran:
Israel Welcomes Ran: Coalition and opposition celebrate the last hostage's return
Politicians from all sides of Israel's political spectrum expressed their happiness, pain, and relief that the last hostage had finally been returned from Gaza.
Transport Ministry promises no price increase in 2026
A Transport Ministry official told the Knesset Finance Committee that, if the state budget is approved, public transport fares will not rise during 2026.
Watch:
Watch: IDF soldiers sing over Ran Gvili's casket
After recovering the body of the last hostage, Ran Gvili, IDF soldiers sang 'Ani Ma'amin', a song of faith in the coming of the Messiah.
Budget drama
Budget drama | Smotrich warns: We'll dissolve the Knesset
Budget vote delayed to Wednesday due to haredi parties' demand to pass Draft Law.
Palestinian Authority policeman fires towards Israeli Jew
IDF claims shooting by Palestinian Authority policeman towards Israeli Jew not a terror attack.
Tragedy in haredi community in Argentina
Police investigating after Michael Mordechai Habuba, 12, was killed by a falling tree in Argentina.
The disturbing data on Jerusalem's childcare
Knesset's Education Committee holds urgent meeting following deaths of two infants in unsupervised daycare setting.
Israeli Consul General in NY, Ofir Akunis, witnesses blizzard
Israel's Consul General in New York, Ofir Akunis, documents the snow on Fifth Avenue, 'scenes that have not been seen here for many, many years.'
Successful CPR ends with lawsuit
District Court rejects claim of negligence for man who was revived after 45 minutes of intensive CPR.
Abandoned newborn found in Hadera
Police working to locate parents of infant found in Hadera stairwell.
Study:
Study: Turkey displays antisemitism and hostility towards Israel
A new Institute for Jewish People Policy study highlights deep hostility toward Israel, normalization of Hamas, and strongly antisemitic discourse in media associated with Erdoğan’s regime in Turkey.
He betrayed us:
Iranians are furious with Trump: 'He betrayed us'
Amid reports of the horrific massacre in Iran, Iranian protesters last night accused President Donald Trump of not providing the assistance he had promised.
Mossad supports death penalty for terrorists (with caveats)
Security agency tell Knesset panel the measure could serve as a deterrent, while stressing courts must retain authority to rule case by case.
Hamas terrorists to exit Gaza without Israeli security inspections
Rafah Crossing to open without Israeli personnel on site, allowing Hamas terrorists to exit freely.
Watch:
Watch: Police alertness prevents deadly accident
Southern District police arrest heavy truck driver after spotting dangerous driving on two-way road; 61-year-old Palestinian driver was seven times over the legal alcohol limit and was arrested.
Plane carrying eight crashes in Maine
Twin-engine jet carrying eight crashes during takeoff in Bangor, Maine.
Military correspondent:
Military correspondent, Doron Kadosh: Why is PM's Office complimenting Hamas?
Military correspondent Doron Kadosh claims Cabinet is acting like a rubber stamp on Rafah crossing, says he is troubled by what he describes as Israel granting Hamas a 'certificate of integrity.'
IDF targets Radwan Force base
IDF strikes Hezbollah weapons storage facilities, military infrastructure, in southern Lebanon.
London:
London police detain 86 at protest backing Palestine Action activist
London police detain 86 people after protesters backing a Palestine Action hunger striker breach prison grounds.
New study:
New Shoresh Institution study: Gaps in haredi lifestyles between periphery and center
Haredi families in Israel’s periphery have fewer children, spend more on transport and communications, and show higher car and TV ownership.
Iran judiciary vows 'no leniency' for anti-regime protesters
Iran’s judiciary chief vows “no leniency" for protest suspects as rights groups report thousands killed and mass arrests.
Yair Golan:
Yair Golan: Bennett’s mission is to bring votes from the right
Yair Golan opposes Gadi Eisenkot’s unification initiative and argues that Naftali Bennett should be positioned as the one tasked with bringing votes from the right-wing bloc.
