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Israel backs down:

Sagui, Sasha, and Yair to be released on Saturday

Despite Israel's threat earlier in the week calling for the release of all hostages by Saturday at noon, Israel accepted Hamas's notification that it will release only three hostages, among them, US and Russian citizens.

Sagui, Sasha, and Yair to be released on Saturday

Hostage's father slams Netanyahu:

'Implement Trump's ultimatum, there won't be another chance'

Yaron Or, the father of Avinatan Or, who is celebrating his 32nd birthday today in Hamas captivity, called on Prime Minister Netanyahu to demand the return of all the hostages tomorrow and not abandon the dozens of remaining hostages to starvation and torture.

'Implement Trump's ultimatum, there won't be another chance'

The War of Hamas and the Radical Left on the Jews

The Two Great Evils of History: The Islamists and Hitler. For their kind of religion, "I am the Lord your G-d" has nothing to do with "You shall not murder."

The War of Hamas and the Radical Left on the Jews

Hamas calls for rallies worldwide against Trump's plan

Senior Hamas official calls for demonstrations on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to "express support for the Palestinian people's hold on their land."

Hamas calls for rallies worldwide against Trump's plan

Hamas confirms:

Negotiations on phase 2 of hostage deal have yet to begin

Hamas spokesperson claims the organization is ready to release hostages on Saturday if Israel fulfills its commitments. Senior Hamas official confirms that negotiations on phase 2 have not yet begun.

Negotiations on phase 2 of hostage deal have yet to begin

Gaza rocket fired at Israel during ceasefire

14-year-old boy reportedly killed by misfired rocket that landed inside Gaza after being fired at Israel in violation of the ceasefire.

Gaza rocket fired at Israel during ceasefire

Dozens of Hamas terrorists travel near border - IDF doesn't act

According to sources in the military, the terrorist convoy was traveling to settle the score with a local clan leader and did not violate the ceasefire agreement, and attacking it could have led to an escalation.

Dozens of Hamas terrorists travel near border - IDF doesn't act

'Bring him home'

Francesca Albanese demands release of Hamas-linked hospital chief

UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, who called demands that Hamas release the hostages, including the Bibas children, 'unacceptable,' demands release of hospital director accused of being a Hamas colonel using language associated with the campaign for the hostages.

Francesca Albanese demands release of Hamas-linked hospital chief

Hamas confirms:

Three hostages will be released Saturday, as per original deal

In official statement, Hamas terror group confirms deal is still on, says additional hostages will be released Saturday.

Three hostages will be released Saturday, as per original deal

Hamas official: Hostage release to go on as planned

Hamas official says terror group won't release all hostages on Saturday, but will release hostages in accordance with the agreement already signed, Kan News reports.

Hamas official: Hostage release to go on as planned

Hamas forced Daniella Gilboa to film her 'death' for propaganda

Daniella Gilboa's mother reveals the terrorist organization forced her to participate in a fake video to make it look like she was killed by IDF fire.

Hamas forced Daniella Gilboa to film her 'death' for propaganda

Report:

Hamas leaning toward releasing 3 hostages on Saturday

Terrorist organization continues to demand Israel fulfills "commitments" under ceasefire deal as Israel warns the war will resume if the hostages are not released by Saturday.

Hamas leaning toward releasing 3 hostages on Saturday

Defense Minister Katz:

'If Hamas stops releasing hostages there will be war'

Defense Minister Israel Katz held a security consultation today (Wednesday) in the Operations Directorate's command post and threatened: "The new Gaza war will be different in intensity."

'If Hamas stops releasing hostages there will be war'

Trump envoy Witkoff:

'Big problem if hostages not released on Saturday'

US President Trump's special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff repeats president's ultimatum that Hamas release the hostages by Saturday or face consequences, says any situation where Hamas rules Gaza is 'unhealthy.'

'Big problem if hostages not released on Saturday'

Meeting King Abdullah:

Trump again demands Hamas release all hostages by Saturday

US President meets Jordanian monarch in Washington, discuss options for allowing people of Gaza to live free of Hamas' tyranny.

Trump again demands Hamas release all hostages by Saturday

Former ISA official:

'Solution to Gaza is to conquer land and control it'

Shalom Ben Hanan, former ISA official, discusses Hamas' threat not to release hostages, says Israel should place pressure on Hamas.

'Solution to Gaza is to conquer land and control it'

Senior defense officials:

'Israel must show restraint toward Hamas for now'

Senior defense officials tell political leadership that Israel must "show restraint at this time to complete the first phase of the deal."

'Israel must show restraint toward Hamas for now'

‘Are you kidding me?’

British journalist floored by activist’s Hamas 'kindness' claims

Pro-Palestinian Arab activist Yvonne Ridley cites Hamas' "goody bags" that were given to freed hostages as examples of Hamas' kindness. Journalist Julia Hartley-Brewer: The hostages must have had a wonderful time at that holiday camp that Hamas ran for them for the last 16 months.

British journalist floored by activist’s Hamas 'kindness' claims

Hamas responds to Netanyahu's ultimatum

'We're committed to the ceasefire deal, so long as Israel is,' Hamas terror group claims.

Hamas responds to Netanyahu's ultimatum

Netanyahu's ultimatum to Hamas: IDF will return to fighting

Following Hamas' violation of ceasefire deal, political source says there will be no progress on talks for second stage without hostages' release.

Netanyahu's ultimatum to Hamas: IDF will return to fighting

'Hostages are Hamas' insurance policy'

Arab affairs analyst says Hamas is 'flexing its muscles' and does not intend to give up leadership of Gaza easily.

'Hostages are Hamas' insurance policy'

Smotrich's ultimatum:

Harm a hostage and we'll annex 5% of the Gaza Strip

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich calls on Israel to set an ultimatum for Hamas if it would continue to delay the release of hostages.

Harm a hostage and we'll annex 5% of the Gaza Strip

Report:

How USAID funded Palestinian Arab terrorism

US officials say they clashed with USAID over funding of terror-linked organizations and that the agency actively fought for anti-Israel policies, even after October 7th.

How USAID funded Palestinian Arab terrorism

Amalek

Hamas is Amalek. Realize that. And then do what Hashem commanded us to do about Amalek. Think hard about why suspended releasing hostages - it is not Israeli violations, it is the condition of those hostages and hostage bodies.

Amalek

'Pure evil'

Rubio condemns Hamas, calls for its eradication

US Secretary of State calls for the eradication of Hamas, says there will not be peace in the Middle East if Hamas continues to rule Gaza: I don’t know how you’re going to have peace if you’re turning over territory to a group whose stated purpose is the destruction of the Jewish state.

Rubio condemns Hamas, calls for its eradication

Niece of hostage:

'If hostages aren't returned, stop the aid to Gaza'

‎Yael Savariego, niece of hostage Lior Rudaeff whose body is being held in Gaza, demands that aid to Hamas be stopped following the terrorist group’s announcement that it would be suspending the implementation of the hostage deal.

'If hostages aren't returned, stop the aid to Gaza'

Trump threatens Hamas:

'Release all the hostages by 12:00 p.m. on Saturday'

US President warns Hamas that if all hostages in Gaza are not released by 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, the ceasefire should be cancelled, but leaves the decision to Israel.

'Release all the hostages by 12:00 p.m. on Saturday'

Hostage Deal:

Israel responds to Hamas ultimatum

Israeli officials have responded to Hamas's decision on Monday to suspend the hostage deal until further notice.

Israel responds to Hamas ultimatum

Hamas official:

'October 7th massacre was just a prelude'

Khaled al-Qa'id, one of the Hamas leaders remaining in the Gaza Strip, says that 'the October 7 attack was only a prelude to the liberation of all of the Land of Israel from the Jews.'

'October 7th massacre was just a prelude'

Arab affairs analyst:

'We forfeited everything in Phase A, immense damage'

Arab affairs analyst Zvi Yehezkeli believes that if Israel does not return to fighting or implement Trump's plan, scenes of Gazans on the border fences will become permanent.

'We forfeited everything in Phase A, immense damage'

Amid ceasefire:

Hamas sets up checkpoints in Gaza, taxes humanitarian aid

Due to the ceasefire deal, nobody, including the Israelis, can stop Hamas from taking control of Gaza's main roads or taxing all goods.

Hamas sets up checkpoints in Gaza, taxes humanitarian aid

Ohad, Or and Eli watched one of the hostages collapse

Terrorists choked the hostages, tied them up, tied their mouths with rope and strangled them, hung them by their legs and burned them with hot objects.

Ohad, Or and Eli watched one of the hostages collapse

UK soccer team owner:

Israel should be dismantled

Malaysian businessman Ruben Gnanalingam, majority stakeholder in UK soccer team, praises Hamas and Hezbollah and advocates for Israel’s eradication.

Israel should be dismantled

Hamas terrorist spotted using magazine of fallen IDF soldier

A Hamas gunman was seen holding a Negev machine gun with a drum magazine bearing the name of an Israeli soldier killed in action during the October 7th massacre.

Hamas terrorist spotted using magazine of fallen IDF soldier

Gallant charges:

'Gantz and Eisenkot's resignation harmed return of hostages'

Former Defense Minister claims that the military pressure exerted by the defense establishment was not translated into diplomatic achievements, partly due to changes in leadership.

'Gantz and Eisenkot's resignation harmed return of hostages'

Smotrich:

'The comparisons to the Holocaust are wrong'

Finance Minister criticizes the use of Holocaust-related terms when discussing the hostages: The suffering of our hostages in Hamas' cruel captivity is heartbreaking, but comparisons to the Holocaust are a serious mistake and trivialize the Holocaust.

'The comparisons to the Holocaust are wrong'

'With God's help, we'll be back'

IDF to completely withdraw from Netzarim Corridor

According to the hostage release deal, Israel is required to complete the withdrawal from its last positions on the Netzarim Corridor on Saturday night.

IDF to completely withdraw from Netzarim Corridor

IDF destroys Hamas weapons storehouse in Syria

'Palestinian terrorist organizations, headed by Hamas, act to exploit Syrian soil for their terrorist activities under the direction of Iran,' IDF stresses.

IDF destroys Hamas weapons storehouse in Syria

Hamas' brutal show:

World horrified by hostages' condition, Hamas's show

British, US, and German representatives rush to condemn Hamas' cruel 'release ceremony,' note emaciated states of released hostages Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben-Ami, and Or Levy.

World horrified by hostages' condition, Hamas's show

Hamas:

Israel is not providing sufficient temporary housing

Hamas accuses Israel of not allowing the agreed amount of humanitarian supplies into Gaza as part of the hostage deal.

Israel is not providing sufficient temporary housing

Hamas 'concerned' about new town in Gush Etzion

Haroun Nasser al-Din, a member of Hamas' political arm, calls to increase terror activity following announcement of a new town in Gush Etzion.

Hamas 'concerned' about new town in Gush Etzion

Israel waits for names of fifth group of hostages to be released

Israel waiting for Hamas to announce names of hostages to be released Saturday, as Hamas fumes over Trump announcement and Israeli delegation readies for talks in Qatar.

Israel waits for names of fifth group of hostages to be released

Coming soon: US vs Hamas' 'Nukhba' terrorists

US Attorney General Pam Bondi creates task force to counter ongoing threat from Hamas, bring justice for victims of the October 7 massacre, Yediot Aharonot reports.

Coming soon: US vs Hamas' 'Nukhba' terrorists

Gallant claims:

'Netanyahu, Eisenkot and Gantz were against the maneuver'

Former Defense Minister reveals that his plan to attack Hezbollah at the start of the war was thwarted. "The greatest security blunder since the establishment of the State of Israel."

'Netanyahu, Eisenkot and Gantz were against the maneuver'

New testimonies from captivity:

Hostages tell of severe physical and psychological violence

Released hostages say they were subjected to severe physical violence, forced to eat rotten food and were humiliated.

Hostages tell of severe physical and psychological violence

Defense Minister:

'Countries that criticized Israel must accept Gazan immigrants'

Defense Minister Israel Katz says IDF will prepare detailed plan to enable implementation of President Trump's vision for immigration of Gazans.

'Countries that criticized Israel must accept Gazan immigrants'

Hamas responds to Trump:

'Intention to displace Gazans is a crime against humanity'

Hamas rejected the US President's plan to relocate Gazans and take control of the area and demanded 'urgent regional and international action to put an end to these malicious plans.'

'Intention to displace Gazans is a crime against humanity'

Minister Miki Zohar:

'We will not allow Hamas to remain in Gaza'

Culture and Sports Minister reiterates that Israel would not agree that Hamas will continue to rule over the Gaza Strip, even at the cost of giving up on the hostage deal.

'We will not allow Hamas to remain in Gaza'

Hamas official:

'We are ready for contact with Trump administration'

Senior Hamas official Mousa Abu Marzouq tells Russian news agency: We are ready for contact and talks with the Trump administration. We are open to talks with all international parties.

'We are ready for contact with Trump administration'

Hamas' response to Trump's proposal

Senior Hamas officials call Trump's proposal for Gazans to relocate from the Gaza Strip "racist" and "a move that could lead to chaos and tension in the Middle East."

Hamas' response to Trump's proposal

New details:

Senior Hamas figure used five women soldiers as a human shield

Liri, Naama, Karina, Daniella, and Agam were held in an apartment in Gaza City by a senior Hamas figure, who used them as a human shield and attempted to encourage them to provide IDF intelligence information.

Senior Hamas figure used five women soldiers as a human shield

Likud MK:

The West will be tested in Gaza

Gaza is the test of the West. If we cannot even secure victory in Gaza, we will fail everywhere else.

The West will be tested in Gaza

As part of hostage deal

The countries which agreed to take in freed terrorists

Turkey, Qatar, Pakistan, and Malaysia have agreed to accept released terrorists, and negotiations are currently underway with Algeria and Indonesia on the issue.

The countries which agreed to take in freed terrorists

Hamas official:

We're holding two senior IDF officers hostage

Negotiations for second stage of deal to focus on IDF's full withdrawal from Gaza, permanent ceasefire, and preventing resumption of fighting, Hamas tells mediators.

We're holding two senior IDF officers hostage

Yarden Bibas was held alone, lied to about his family's fate

The Hamas terrorists holding hostage Yarden Bibas refused to allow him to stay with other hostages, allowing him out of the tunnel only once a day to eat; he lost 15 kilograms during his time in captivity.

Yarden Bibas was held alone, lied to about his family's fate

In Hamas's eyes, the side that humiliates the other wins

For Hamas, the handover of captives are acts of war. The Palestinian Arabs extract the deepest possible humiliation of Israel out of the handover of captives, partly in retaliation for the intense humiliation surrounding the circumstances of Yahya Sinwar’s death. Opinion.

In Hamas's eyes, the side that humiliates the other wins

Disclosed:

Hamas attack order conveyed two weeks before massacre

Disclosed document shows order for Hamas massacre conveyed to organization's leaders on 9/23, Mohammed Deif led attack.

Hamas attack order conveyed two weeks before massacre

Minister Miki Zohar:

'There is a conflict between the goals of the war'

Culture and Sports Minister admits that the continuation of the hostage deal is not guaranteed. "If Hamas entrenches itself in its position that it continues to control and manage the Gaza Strip, we will resume the war."

'There is a conflict between the goals of the war'

Under new government

Belgium adopting pro-Israel policy

According to the coalition agreements, Belgium will impose sanctions against Palestinian Arab incitement, support the fight against the Iranian nuclear program, and work to stop Hamas funding within its territory.

Belgium adopting pro-Israel policy

Jordan to extradite Sbarro terrorist

Jordan to remove terrorist Ahlam al-Tamimi, who helped carry out the Sbarro pizzeria bombing in 2001, from its territory tonight, reports say.

Jordan to extradite Sbarro terrorist