Eli Albag apologizes to bereaved families who were hurt by his remarks criticizing those who opposed the hostage release deal: I haven't slept for two days because of this. First and foremost, I apologize.
Yarden Gonen, whose sister, Romi Gonen, survived captivity and was released after 471 days, expressed her gratitude to Presidents Trump and Biden, as well as the IDF soldiers, the Almighty, and more for their role in making the deal happen.
Shas Chairman, MK Aryeh Deri, gave the coalition a two-month ultimatum to finalize details of the draft law, otherwise 'we will go for elections.'
Naama Levy says that she spent the first fifty days of captivity, 'mostly alone, but after that I was with my friends.'
Religious Zionism Party Chairman Yehuda Wald launches attack on Haredi parties after they announce their support for PM in second phase of hostage deal.
Demonstrators throw stones and use pepper spray against police during protest against an event honoring haredi IDF soldiers at the venue.
Lawyer Adi Kedar appeals the decision restricting Ariel Danino from Judea and Samaria for six months, calling it a despairing ploy by the ISA and asking for the Defense Minister to involve himself in the matter.
Devorah Leshem, the grandmother of released hostage Romi Gonen, recounted the first time she hugged her granddaughter after her return from Gaza: 'It was the best thing the hug that I got from Romi.'
Rachel Goldberg-Polin, mother of hostage Hersh who was executed by Hamas, shares her feelings about the hostage deal in light of the tragedy that struck her family.
Dani Elgarat, the brother of the hostage Itzik Elgarat, said: 'My brother is on the list of the hostages who are supposed to return now and he is apparently not alive, but rather among the eight deceased.'
Yizhar Lifshitz expressed deep concern for his father Oded, who is still held by Hamas, and relates that some of the returned hostages gave him news of Oded's condition.
MK Yossi Taieb (Shas) says his son received a draft notice and stressed that if the rabbis instruct him to be arrested - then that is what he'll do.
Amit Soussana recounts her fight against her abductors and the bravery and strength of her fellow hostage Liri Albag.
Judge Rivka Friedman-Feldman announced a postponement in the Netanyahu trial due to a judge's illness. The announcement was made just hours before the hearing.
Tzvika Mor, father of Eitan who is being held captive by Hamas, sharply criticizes the hostage deal and warns of its consequences.
Right-wing activist Ariel Danino was banned this evening (Monday) from Judea and Samaria for six months, just a short while after a previous administrative order expired.
The case of mistaken embryo identities raises serious questions on medical and legal fronts, as well as ethical and halakhic issues surrounding parental identity and medical responsibility.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich criticized the risks of the hostage deal and called to adopt President Trump's proposal to move Gazans to another country.
Nobel Prize winner Prof. Aumann claims that Israel is only encouraging additional abductions with its policy of lopsided prisoner releases.
Ofri Bibas, sister of Yarden, sister-in-law of Shiri and aunt of Ariel and Kfir, speaks about the recent agonizing weeks: 'We need information from official sources, not media and WhatsApp groups.'
Eitan Gonen recounts the emotional moment when his daughter told him, 'Dad, I came back alive,' calls on hostage families to continue speaking in the media, to raise awareness to their loved ones in captivity.
Argument breaks out in Knesset committee, as representatives of some of the hostages' families demand MK Itamar Ben Gvir support the deal with Hamas. Ben Gvir: 'A reckless deal that will cost in blood.'
Woman of about 40, infant of about one year, killed in traffic accident between two vehicles and a truck near the Ha'amakim Interchange in northern Israel. Five others were injured.
Hamas demanded hostages talk on stage before their release; they chose to show hand signs of victory. 'I would say one sentence in Arabic: ‘My name is Liri Albag, I am number one.'
Vandals break into synagogue in Bat Yam, tearing open the Holy Ark, throwing Torah scroll on the floor and stepping on it.
Eli Albag, father of Liri Albag, who was released in a prisoner swap deal with Hamas, explains his 'scorn' for those who didn't support deal.
Zvika Mor, whose son Eitan is being held hostage in Gaza, responds to father of released hostage Liri Albag, who said that he scorns those who opposed the hostage deal.
Itzik Bonzel, father of fallen IDF soldier Amit Bonzel, responds to Eli Albag, whose daughter was freed in a prisoner swap deal: 'This is the time to bow your head and say thank you, not to threaten.'
'Difficult to fully rejoice in hostages' return, frustrated Inbar was not included in the deal,' says father of Inbar Haiman, whose body is being held by Hamas.
In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Minister May Golan speaks out against those who deny the Holocaust and even falsely accuse the Jewish people of committing genocide.
The families of Karina Ariev, Naama Levy, Daniella Gilboa, and Liri Albag expressed their gratitude to President Trump for his crucial role in securing their daughters' freedom.
Coalition representatives boycott vote to elect Justice Yitzhak Amit as President of the Israeli Supreme Court. Justice Minister Levin refuses to recognize the appointment.
Father of Omri Miran, who is being held hostage in Gaza, cannot understand how the groups of hostages are split and tells how he imagines the first moments of his son's return from Gaza.
IDF Central Command Commanding Officer Avi Bluth issued warrants for the administrative house arrest of three right-wing activists.
WestBankJewishPopulationStats.com report reveals that the Jewish population in Judea and Samaria grew by an impressive 2.33% in 2024, reaching a total of 529,455 residents—more than double the growth rate of Israel's general population.
Denis Kotikov has now been missing for three days in the Netanya region. Searchers are rushing to find him despite rough terrain and winter weather.
Upon arriving in New York, President and First Lady Herzog visited the grave of the Lubavitcher Rebbe where they prayed for the wellbeing of the IDF soldiers and the return of the hostages.
Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher were released from the hospital today, exactly one week after they were released by their Hamas captors following more than 15 months as hostages.
What should be globalized is the war on terror. Opinion.
Etty Schwartz, the aunt of Daniella Gilboa, who was released from Hamas captivity yesterday, speaks about her excitement to return home and the injuries she has sustained since the war began.
Daniella Gilboa's father said a prayer of gratitude in front of the holy ark for return of his daughter.
Chairman of the Knesset Economic Affairs Committee, MK David Bitan, hospitalized in the neurological intensive care unit at Sheba Hospital after feeling unwell for several days.
Next Saturday, Arbel Yehud, Agam Berger, and Keith Siegel are expected to be released from Hamas captivity. Israeli source clarifies: 'No official list yet.'
Orit Mark Ettinger, daughter of Rabbi Miki Mark and sister of fallen soldier Pedaya, expresses deep pain at the release of two of the terrorists responsible for her father's murder.
Released hostage Liri Albag thanks her country and the soldiers immediately following her release.
The returning hostages stood beaming proudly and waving as they were surrounded by hundreds of terrorists during their release ceremony.
Emily Damari, freed last week in a deal with Hamas, asked if American-Israeli Keith Siegel could be released instead of her, report says.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks with Shira and Eli Albag, parents of released hostage Liri Albag. Watch.
Dr. Lena Koren Feldman, Director of Beilinson Hospital, gave a statement this evening regarding the return of four hostages from Gaza.
Watch the emotional reunion between released hostages Daniella Gilboa, Liri Albag, Naama Levy, and Karina Ariev, as they meet their parents at an initial reception point immediately upon arrival in Israel
Hamas to release IDF lookouts Liri Albag, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy and Karina Ariev, who were kidnapped from their base in Nahal Oz during the Hamas massacre on October 7, 2023. Israel says Hamas violated the agreement, as civilian hostage Arbel Yehud was not included in the list, but will accept the four hostages.
For the first time in 67 weeks, Emily Damari, Doron Steinbrecher, and Romi Gonen - who were freed by Hamas this past Sunday - hold Shabbat dinners together with their families.
Supreme Court rejects Justice Minister Yariv Levin's request to delay Judicial Selection Committee meeting in order to investigate complaints against Supreme Court's acting head Yitzhak Amit.
MK Limor Son Har-Melech urges the Justice Minister for oversight and transparency in the investigation of the police shooting incident that left four teens injured.
Families of the hostages call on Israeli government to complete all phases of the deal, ensure the return of all hostages under the ceasefire agreement with Hamas - until the last captive is home.
Merav Berger, whose daughter Agam was kidnapped on October 7 and is held hostage in Gaza, says she will try to avoid desecrating Shabbat and asks the media to respect her wishes.
Communication Minister Shlomo Karhi slams Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara's attempt to block investigation of Supreme Court Justice Yitzhak Amit, warns, 'Judicial revolution will not pass, we'll stand strong.'
Healthy 13-year-old treated for suspected pneumonia dies shortly after arriving at Ziv Medical Center; hospital suspects death caused by complications of influenza.
New poll shows Otzma Yehudit rising to nine Knesset seats, as Likud drops to 21 following ceasefire-prisoner swap agreement with Hamas.
