Israeli News (Page 241)


Family devastated: Four relatives will not be freed in exchange

The Bibas family will not embrace their relatives Yarden, Shiri, four-year-old Ariel, or ten-month-old Kfir, as all four remain captive.

Family devastated: Four relatives will not be freed in exchange

Supporting the family:

The two brothers were murdered on Simchat Torah

The distraught parents cannot work, they are  currently dealing with bereavement and pain

The two brothers were murdered on Simchat Torah

Elon Musk: 'No choice but to kill those who insist on murder'

Elon Musk met with President Isaac Herzog and laid out three things he believes Israel must do in Gaza.

Elon Musk: 'No choice but to kill those who insist on murder'

Qatar:

Ceasefire extended for 2 days, 20 more hostages to be freed

Ceasefire originally scheduled to end tomorrow morning extended until Thursday as final 11 hostages from original deal set to be released.

Ceasefire extended for 2 days, 20 more hostages to be freed

4-year-old Avigail reunited with family after 50 days as hostage

Toddler whose parents were murdered on October 7 meets her aunt and grandparents after being freed from Hamas captivity.

4-year-old Avigail reunited with family after 50 days as hostage

'Our government is not in control of prisoner exchanges'

The brother of one of the hostages criticizes Israel for being 'a passive party' in the prisoner exchange deal.

'Our government is not in control of prisoner exchanges'

Watch:

Mother hugs daughters after they were held hostage for 50 days

Maayan Zin reunited with her daughters Dafna, 15, and Ela, 8, after they were kidnapped by Hamas terrorists on October 7.

Mother hugs daughters after they were held hostage for 50 days

Daughter of freed hostage:

Red Cross refused to take medication for my mother

Daughter of Elma Avraham, 84-year-old in serious condition, says Red Cross refused to accept medication to pass to her mother.

Red Cross refused to take medication for my mother

Elon Musk:

'Terrorists must be neutralized then there can be a good future'

Elon Musk spoke with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after visiting one of the sites of the Hamas massacre.

'Terrorists must be neutralized then there can be a good future'

German Pres. President Steinmeier visits Kibbutz Be’eri

President of Germany announces €7m funding to rebuild Kibbutz Be'eri art gallery. 'Even in these days we’re thinking to the future.'

German Pres. President Steinmeier visits Kibbutz Be’eri

Israeli President, First Lady meet their son, who fought in Gaza

During a visit to Kibbutz Be'eri, Israel's Pres. Herzog & wife Michal meet their son, who was called up for reserve duty on October 7.

Israeli President, First Lady meet their son, who fought in Gaza

The first hug:

Avichai Brodtz reunites with his wife and three children

Uriah Brodtz, 4, Yuval Brodtz, 8, Ofri Brodtz, 10, and their mother, Hagar Brodtz, returned from captivity in Gaza.

Avichai Brodtz reunites with his wife and three children

Hundreds attend moving prayer service held at hostage's home

Hundreds gather for moving prayer service as Torah scroll is brought into captive Mia Shem’s home.

Hundreds attend moving prayer service held at hostage's home

PM Netanyahu shows Elon Musk the horrors of the Oct. 7 massacre

PM Netanyahu tours Kfar Aza with X owner Elon Musk, tour Kfar Aza, showing him the horrors of the October 7 massacre.

PM Netanyahu shows Elon Musk the horrors of the Oct. 7 massacre

'Happy I got my life back':

First video of soldier freed from captivity

Video of PVT Ori Megidish, who was freed from captivity in an IDF operation last month, shows the soldier in good spirits.

First video of soldier freed from captivity

Doctors fight to save released hostage Elma Avraham, 84

'Elma did not receive the medications that kept her alive, she is not stable,' Soroka ICU director says.

Doctors fight to save released hostage Elma Avraham, 84

Called to support Hamas:

Police report filed against terrorist released in deal

Immediately following her release, Rudah Abu Ajmiyah called to support Hamas and exclaimed: 'We are the sword of Mohammed Deif!'

Police report filed against terrorist released in deal

Winter returns to Israel following sunny weekend

Forecasters predict rain, low temperatures, and chance of flooding.

Winter returns to Israel following sunny weekend

Hostage asked:

'Release another woman who is in worse condition'

72-year-old Adina Moshe tried to persuade Hamas to release another hostage who is older and in worse condition than she is.

'Release another woman who is in worse condition'

Herzog blasts Irish PM:

'Emily was kidnapped at gunpoint by vile murderers'

President Herzog responds to Prime Minister of Ireland, who claimed that nine-year-old Emily Hand was "lost" rather than abducted by Hamas.

'Emily was kidnapped at gunpoint by vile murderers'

Netanyahu responds to Gantz:

'Budget will be brought for approval as scheduled'

Prime Minister’s office: Amended budget will be brought before the government for approval despite Gantz’s threat to vote against it.

'Budget will be brought for approval as scheduled'

Again:

Hamas 'celebrates' hostage release

Hamas propaganda video shows hostages waving goodbye to their captors as they are freed and handed over to the Red Cross.

Hamas 'celebrates' hostage release

Netanyahu to Biden:

'The entire nation embraces Avigail'

Netanyahu tells US President that Israel is interested in releasing hostages, but will not give up on resuming the fighting in Gaza.

'The entire nation embraces Avigail'

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Footage shows freed hostages' first moments back in Israel

Several videos show the hostages who returned to Israel on Saturday night reuniting with their families.

Footage shows freed hostages' first moments back in Israel

Gantz to Netanyahu:

'I will vote against the budget'

Chairman of the National Unity party and member of the war cabinet announced that his party would oppose the state budget

'I will vote against the budget'

84-year-old hostage returns in serious condition

Elma Avraham was airlifted directly from Gaza to Soroka Hospital, where she underwent medical examinations and further treatment.

84-year-old hostage returns in serious condition

Touching video:

Avigdori family reunited after 50 days in captivity

The Avigdori family reunited on Saturday night after the mother, Sharon, and daughter, Noam, were released from Hamas captivity.

Avigdori family reunited after 50 days in captivity

Diaspora Minister:

'This is why I voted for the hostage deal'

Minister Amichai Chikli intended to vote against the prisoner exchange , and explains what changed his mind.

'This is why I voted for the hostage deal'

Hostage separated from mother:

'Hamas separated us from each other two days before my release'

12-year-old Hila Rotem was returned without her mother, in violation of the deal between Israel and Hamas.

'Hamas separated us from each other two days before my release'

Hostages' families:

'We will not stop until the last hostage is freed'

The families of the hostages sent a message to 100,000 people in the Hostage Plaza: "We will not stop until the last hostage is released"

'We will not stop until the last hostage is freed'

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Ohad on his way home in cockpit of IDF helicopter

9-year-old Ohad Munder was released from Hamas captivity together with his mother and grandmother and brought to an Israeli hospital.

Ohad on his way home in cockpit of IDF helicopter

Hamas ordered hostages: 'Keep waving'

Pro-Israel activist Yoseph Haddad shows Hamas forcing prisoners to act cheerful for the camera before the exchange.

Hamas ordered hostages: 'Keep waving'

Aviv Gefen mocks Channel 14 for not broadcasting on Shabbat

The singer drew severe online criticism for poking fun at a channel that did not show the release of the hostages on Friday evening.

Aviv Gefen mocks Channel 14 for not broadcasting on Shabbat

Israel Heritage Foundation:

Thanksgiving BBQ in the city of our forefathers

Rabbi David Katz joined YU students visiting Israel for a sepcial Thanksgiving barbecue in Hebron with MK Ohad Tal

Thanksgiving BBQ in the city of our forefathers

Freed hostage in hospital care, no danger to her life

Maya Regev was among the last group of hostages freed by Hamas, and was taken to hospital care after a medical assessment.

Freed hostage in hospital care, no danger to her life

Israel receives list of hostages to be released tonight

Security forces are warning that they will not to tolerate any further delays or breaches of the prisoner exchange agreements.

Israel receives list of hostages to be released tonight

Help little Miriam:

Rabbi’s daughter needs to be treated on Germany

Israeli Girl's Frequent Falls Lead to Shocking Diagnosis

Rabbi’s daughter needs to be treated on Germany

Watch: Freed Emily embraces her father

8-year-old Emily Hand, 13-year-old Hila Rotem Shoshani reunited with their families after more than a month and a half in Hamas captivity.

Watch: Freed Emily embraces her father

Israel caved to Hamas:

Hila Rotem's mother, Raya, remains in Hamas captivity

Despite the agreements before the ceasefire, Israel agreed to break up a family held in Gaza.

Hila Rotem's mother, Raya, remains in Hamas captivity

Unbelievable:

Irish PM says freed nine-year-old girl was 'lost'

Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar writes on X that Emily Hand, who was freed by Hamas after 50 days in captivity, had been "lost".

Irish PM says freed nine-year-old girl was 'lost'

These are the hostages who were released Saturday night

As the second group of released hostages reaches the Rafah Crossing, friends and neighbors in Israel learn of their return.

These are the hostages who were released Saturday night

'We have a long way to go':

Family members respond to the release of their relatives

Family members of the 13 hostages who were freed by Hamas welcome the release of their relatives.

Family members respond to the release of their relatives

Watch:

Eden Hason sings Psalms with families of hostages

Israeli music star Eden Hason leads the families of the hostages in singing 'Shir Lam'alot,' Psalms 121.

Eden Hason sings Psalms with families of hostages

Released hostages:

'We were afraid we'd be lynched on the way to Rafah'

Hostages released Friday night told of dwindling food supplies, said they ate only rice during last two weeks of captivity.

'We were afraid we'd be lynched on the way to Rafah'

Former MK: Ben-Gvir's police are arresting innocent Arabs

Former MK Yousef Jabareen claims arrests of Israeli Arabs are baseless and part of a crusade of intimidation.

Former MK: Ben-Gvir's police are arresting innocent Arabs

Reports of elderly woman's death in Gaza greatly exaggerated

An Israeli woman reported dead in captivity by Islamic Jihad has returned to her home in Kibbutz Nir Oz.

Reports of elderly woman's death in Gaza greatly exaggerated

Grandchildren of released hostage:

The fight is not over until all of the hostages are back

Adva and Alon Adar, grandchildren of released hostage Yaffa Adar, urge international community, 'Don't stop until they are all home.'

The fight is not over until all of the hostages are back

Family reunification: 'The dream came true, we're at home'

Watch: Yoni Asher reunites with wife Doron and daughters Aviv and Raz, after their release from Hamas captivity.

Family reunification: 'The dream came true, we're at home'

Watch: Freed hostages runs towards his father

Ohad Munder, 9, who was held hostage with his mother and grandmother, runs towards his father in emotional reunion at hospital.

Watch: Freed hostages runs towards his father

49 days later:

First group of hostages returns to Israel

Hamas releases first batch of 13 hostages as agreed upon in ceasefire deal. Israel releases 39 security prisoners.

First group of hostages returns to Israel

Watch:

Hamas hands over hostages to the Red Cross

Footage released by Hamas shows Israeli and Thai hostages handed over to the Red Cross before their return to Israel.

Hamas hands over hostages to the Red Cross

President Herzog:

'The job isn't done until all the hostages return home'

President Isaac Herzog welcomes release of first batch of hostages: I pray for return of those who are still in the hands of the enemy.

'The job isn't done until all the hostages return home'

Netanyahu:

'We are committed to the return of all our hostages'

Netanyahu welcomes release of first batch of 13 hostages by Hamas.

'We are committed to the return of all our hostages'

'Giving a tailwind to terror'

Belgian and Spanish ambassadors to be reprimanded

Netanyahu and FM Cohen criticize Belgian and Spanish Prime Ministers who levelled accusations at Israel hours before hostage release.

Belgian and Spanish ambassadors to be reprimanded

Touching:

Surprise Bat Mitzvah for girl evacuated from northern Israel

Oriyah had to cancel her Bat Mitzvah celebration when her family needed to leave their home - until now.

Surprise Bat Mitzvah for girl evacuated from northern Israel

'A strong, threatening Israel will free more hostages for less'

Military analyst Ron Ben-Yishai warns against allowing prisoner exchanges to draw out the ceasefire.

'A strong, threatening Israel will free more hostages for less'