Avera Mengistu, held captive in Gaza since September 2014, reunites with his family at the initial reception point in Israel and at Ichilov Hospital.
Omer Wenkert meets his parents Niva and Shai at the initial reception point in Israel. Watch.
Watch Eliya Cohen's moving reunion with his parents, Sigalit and Maimon, and his partner Ziv.
Watch Omer Shem Tov's emotional meeting with his family, as they reunite at Beilinson Hospital.
Hisham al-Sayed, Omer Wenkert, Eliya Cohen, Avera Mengistu, Tal Shoham, and Omer Shem Tov are back in Israel after being released from Hamas captivity.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the refugee camp in Tulkarm on Friday following the attempted bus bombings in the Holon and Bat Yam areas.
IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari gave a statement on Friday regarding the results of the autopsies of the Bibas brothers.
Ofri Bibas, sister of Yarden Bibas, gave a video statement apologizing to Kfir and Ariel for not mourning them until Shiri Bibas returns.
Former MK Tzvi Succot clashed with protesters at Tapuach Junction, denouncing their support for Palestinians.
IDF's Duvdevan Unit apprehends five terrorists near Tulkarm, confiscates weapons and explosive devices.
'I vow that I will not rest until the savages who executed our hostages are brought to justice,' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promises.
Defense Minister Israel Katz visited Tulkarm, warns released terrorists: 'We're watching you, we'll hunt you down and eliminate anyone involved in terror.'
'Remains were mixed with other bodies due to IDF airstrikes,' Hamas terror group claims.
The mandate of compassion.
Three empty buses explode and catch fire in a parking lot. Two additional bombs found on buses in Holon and Bat Yam.
Bus driver treated by MDA team after stones thrown at his bus on Highway 90.
Following the return of the bodies of four hostages, a ceremony is being held tonight at Hostages Square with the participation of Omer Adam, Ivri Lider, Hanan Ben Ari, and Roni Dalumi, alongside the families of the hostages.
The police are continuing to investigate the ax attack on a Jewish woman in the Old City and are looking into a suspicion that the assailant attacked the woman thinking she was a Christian.
As part of an operation to thwart terrorism in northern Samaria, security forces destroyed the home of the terrorist who murdered two Israeli civilians in the city of Holon in August
The coffins of Shiri Bibas and her sons Ariel and Kfir, and Oded Lifshitz, have crossed the border into Israel and arrived at the Abu Kabir forensic institute.
The four coffins were wrapped in Israeli flags by IDF soldiers and brought into Israel; IDF Chief Rabbi Eyal Karim reads Psalms during military ceremony in Gaza.
Mohammed Abu Warda, released from Israeli prison as part of the hostage deal, was sent to Gaza after Egypt refused to accept his deportation.
Crowd gathers at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, waving Israeli flags and some wearing orange hats or shirts, in solidarity with the Bibas family.
The prisoners include those serving life sentences and individuals arrested for additional offenses following a previous release as part of the Shalit deal.
Hundreds of Gazan civilians, including infants and children, attend Hamas cynical 'release ceremony' showing off bodies of four killed hostages.
Handover of Shiri Bibas, her young sons Ariel and Kfir, and Oded Lifshitz, to begin at approximately 8:00 a.m.
Keith Siegel's daughter, Shir, tells of the strength her father found in the Jewish faith during his time in captivity.
Idan Amedi opens his Jerusalem show with the "Shehecheyanu" blessing. Audience cheers and responds with "Amen."
President Isaac Herzog concluded his official visit to Italy today, with an address at a historic gathering of the Jewish community at the Great Synagogue of Rome.
30 years after they left the country, Rabbi Joseph Hamra and his son Henry visited Damascus and read from a Torah scroll inside a synagogue.
Sky News host Chris Kenny fights tears as he reports on Hamas' announcement that the bodies of Shiri Bibas and young sons Ariel and Kfir will be returned on Thursday.
High Court rules Arabs are permitted to cultivate land near Carmel, overriding prohibition by military sources for security reasons.
The Tanya compacts four millennia of Jewish wisdom to answer the great personal and existential questions of life. It has revolutionized the way we think about G -d the human soul, the world and our place in it.
Anti-Israel protest erupts into mayhem in Boro Park, one of New York’s Jewish strongholds.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune begins his speech at the Capitol with a call for the swift return of the remaining hostages being held by Hamas: I'm grateful that the Trump administration is making this a priority.
MK Yitzhak Kroizer blasts MK Ofer Cassif, explains how to bring back the hostages, and talks about the bill that will stop the activities of the Palestinian Authority in Israel.
IAF strikes three Syrian tanks belonging to the old Syrian regime which contained weapons and constituted a security threat.
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon surprises singer Idan Amedi at the dress rehearsal for his performance, congratulates him on his 37th birthday and presents him with a cake.
Senator Lindsey Graham spoke about the possible failure of negotiations and said, 'There is no future for the Palestinians until Hamas is gone.'
President Herzog participates in state ceremony in Hungary and, together with Hungarian President, meets family of hostage Omri Miran and Holocaust survivor Aharon Shabo and his family.
Rabbi Yaakov Medan of Har Etzion Yeshiva responded to Rabbi Dov Lando's views against Zionism and army service, emphasizing the need to appreciate soldiers while acknowledging divine action.
Brother of Keith Siegel, who was released from captivity, speaks about what strengthened his brother's spirit while in captivity, and about his feelings today.
Noa Argamani, who was rescued from Hamas captivity, speaks at exhibit in Miami in memory of the victims of the Nova Music Festival, calls for implementation of phase 2 of the hostage deal.
At least 15 people injured but no fatalities reported after a Delta Airlines aircraft arriving from Minneapolis crashed at Toronto Pearson Airport.
Witnesses report seeing motorcycle fleeing scene of shooting.
Hamas captivity survivor Iair Horn, who was released this past Saturday, asked to share a video message at the rally currently taking place at the Hostages Square marking 500 days.
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), along with a group of other Senators, told a press conference this evening about how Israel and America should proceed regarding Iran, the Palestinians, and Saudi Arabia.
The IDF will remain in five bases in Lebanon for the foreseeable future despite the ceasefire agreement for Israeli forces to withdraw.
After returning from captivity, Agam Berger releases a video calling on the people of Israel to demonstrate unity and do good deeds for the sake of the hostages.
A heated confrontation occurred in the Knesset between Shira Lisha, sister of fallen Sergeant Dvir Lisha, and Knesset Member Debbie Biton.
The underground structure extended for dozens of meters and contained living quarters and combat equipment.
On the 500th Day of War, a US Congressional delegation led by Senator Lindsey Graham tour museum's 6:29 – From Darkness to Light exhibition. Eight Senators met with hostage families and mother who lost her two daughters at the Nova Festival.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog meets freed hostage Ohad Ben-Ami, marking 500 days since the October 7 massacre. 'We have brothers and sisters still there in Gaza, and we want every last one of them home as soon as possible.'
Marking 500 days of the war, a midwife at Assuta Hospital in Ashdod, sends a message to Hamas in Arabic.
Shami Calderon, uncle of released hostage Ofer Calderon, says Hamas terrorists stuffed Ofer ahead of his release in ceasefire deal. 'Three months before his release he weighed 25 kilograms less.'
Two Hamas-affiliated brothers from the Arab city of Arraba in northern Israel planned to carry out a terror attack, police reveal.
Journalist Israel Shapira, author of a book on Gaza tells about the city's Jewish heritage and plans to visit there.
Chef Orel Lati holds special event for the five IDF lookouts who were recently released from Hamas captivity, featuring singer Idan Amedi.
US President comments on the ultimatum he gave to Hamas that it must release all the hostages. "I told Bibi, you do whatever you want...the next step is up to Israel, in consultation with me."
