When the hostages were paraded before their release, clear faces to the sun, surrounded by an armed, masked, brutal, dark multitude, I thought “we have already won.” And the holy blood of 14-year-old shepherd Benjamin Achimeir Hy"d and others does not negate that victory.
IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi conducted a situational assessment and a tour of the Netzarim Corridor in the Gaza Strip, tells soldiers, 'This heightened readiness over the past 24 hours has led to a very, very significant improvement—both in another upcoming hostage release and in expediting the return of Arbel Yehud, where they tried to pull a trick on us.'
PMO says it has received the names of the 3 hostages who will be released by Hamas tomorrow. 5 Thai citizens will also be released.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and underscored the importance of Hamas not continuing to control Gaza.
Special interview with Davidi Ben Zion, Dep. Samaria Governor & Chair. of 'Achdut Yisrael'. Ben Zion is a friend of the family of released hostage Liri Albag and he participated in the war in Gaza and Lebanon.
Political sources believe US administration will give Israel enticing security and political offer, to encourage it not to return to fighting in Gaza.
Iran's Supreme Leader comments on Gaza ceasefire, claims "Gaza brought the Zionist regime to its knees".
Hamas reportedly seeks release of archterrorist serving 5 life sentences for the murders he committed because they believe he would win elections in the post-Abbas era.
A Gazan returning north told an Al Jazeera journalist that he hoped his home was not taken by thieves who are 'supported by Hamas.' At that point, the reporter interrupted and did not let the Gazan continue.
Minister Ze'ev Elkin believes that Israel has not done enough to defeat Hamas's governing apparatus. 'If you control the population's water, money, and food you have no problem enlisting new terrorists.'
Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs warns of the danger posed by those terrorists who are being exiled from Israel rather than released in Judea and Samaria or Gaza as part of the ceasefire deal.
Deputy chief of the IDF medical corps reveals recently-released hostages who were held together were treated better than those who were held in isolation.
Ihab Abu Atiwi, a terrorist who served as the head of the Hamas terrorist organization in Tulkarm, was involved in numerous shooting attacks, including an attack on an Israeli vehicle at the Ramin junction in July.
Government spokesperson David Mencer tells reporters that the list of hostages provided last night by Hamas for the 33 hostages who are being released over 6 weeks contains 25 living hostages and 8 dead hostages.
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.'
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.'
There are no reports of complaints from the “special rapporteur” Francesca Albanese or the International Red Cross. No Jews no news. Opinion.
Hamas official says that Gaza residents would rather face death than temporarily relocate to Egypt and Jordan.
Source says 'cynical and cruel' Hamas is 'not the same organization it was on October 7.'
Not very. Unlike the PLO, Hamas doesn’t care whether it has Jewish cheerleaders since its goal is to eradicate Jews from the face of the earth. Opinion.
IDF soldiers fire warning shots after terrorists in Gaza present a threat to troops. 'IDF prepared for any scenario, urges Gazan residents to follow instructions.'
The four newly-released IDF soldiers recounted that there was an elderly hostage who looked after them, ensured they could eat and shower - and was killed in captivity.
The returning hostages stood beaming proudly and waving as they were surrounded by hundreds of terrorists during their release ceremony.
Hamas publishes footage of Daniella Gilboa, Liri Albag, Naama Levy, and Karina Ariev smiling and 'thanking' the terrorists in Arabic for 'taking good care of them' in captivity, 'for the food, the drinks, and the clothing,' and for 'protection from the attacks.'
IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari says there is great concern over fate of Bibas family. 'Israel expects to receive certainty on the matter.'
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
Four of the five IDF lookouts kidnapped from the Nahal Oz military post during the October 7 massacre are returned to 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.
Video posted to Telegram and which cannot be independently verified reportedly shows Hamas terrorists executing several individuals accused of being “collaborators” with Israel in the Gaza Strip.
IDF troops confront threats against them by firing warning shots in accordance with the ceasefire.
Musk was turned into a Nazi by the choristers of the funeral orchestra that plays 'from the river to the sea'. Opinion.
Gazan residents report that Hamas is continuing to control the thousands of aid trucks entering Gaza, selling the aid for a high price. 'Hamas is stealing the aid.'
Hamas accuses Palestinian Authority's security forces of collaborating with Israel in IDF's operation in Jenin.
Iranian Vice President Mohammad Javad Zarif claims his country had no advance knowledge of Hamas’ October 7, 2023, attack on Israel: Tehran's allies in the region, including Hamas, have always worked for their own cause, even at our expense.
Hamastians kill, kill, kill, and torture, the Hamastians and their supporters believe, because they are grateful and humble people. A satire in 650 words.
The Hamas Beit Hanoun Battalion Commander filmed walking among the rubble as he spoke of Hamas's 'victory' in Gaza. In May the IDF claimed to have eliminated him.
Bassem Naim, senior Hamas leader, claims Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's 'surrender' to Hamas demands for ceasefire caused by internal pressure on Israeli government.
Hamas issues official statement, announces that the next phase of the hostage release will be on Saturday, not Sunday as had been reported earlier.
US President meets freed hostages as well as families of hostages still being held by Hamas in Gaza during victory celebration in Washington: It should have never happened.
The three hostages who were freed on Sunday were held in several hiding places, some of the time together and some of the time separated. They were held underground and in an apartment in Gaza City, among other places.
After reaching 6-week ceasefire deal, terrorist organization vows to rebuild Gaza and continue its campaign to destroy the Jewish State.
US President-elect comments on hostage deal at rally in Washington, DC: This agreement could only have happened as a result of our historic victory in November.
Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher have returned to Israel after more than 470 days in captivity in Gaza.
As they returned them to Israel after holding them hostage for 471 days, Hamas terrorists gave Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher what are being called 'cynical goody bags.'
Footage from Gaza shows Hamas police officers operating in the areas where Gazan civilians are returning to their homes, despite claims ceasefire has not taken effect.
The start of the ceasefire was delayed by Hamas' failure to provide the names of the hostages who are supposed to be released today by the deadline.
The ceasefire was supposed to go into effect at 8:30, but did not because Hamas has not provided the names of the hostages who are supposed to be released today.
PM says the ceasefire will only go into effect when Hamas fulfills its obligation to provide Israel with the names of the hostages who will be released today.
Hamas government announces plan that will be implemented following the ceasefire agreement and the withdrawal of IDF troops.
Whoever votes in favor of the deal brings the devil himself to the streets of Israel. Most of the terrorists released for the second time are laughing and signaling victory with their hands and movements.
If the plan to hit Hamas with all our might after the ceasefire does not happen, we should look back at October 7th and remember that there is no one to blame for that day and every day thereafter except the Israeli Left. Opinion.
Both are examples of moral degradation that, if left unchecked, threaten the fabric of civilized society. Opinion.
In first remarks since announcement of hostage deal, PA chairman says his government has completed all preparations to assume full responsibility in Gaza.
Hamas' Al-Aqsa channel claims the October 7 massacre weakened Israel, strengthened the Palestinian narrative over the Jewish narrative, and led to Israelis moving away from the country.
The list does not indicate the conditions of the hostages or which of them are still alive.
Hamas demanding to revoke Israel's right to veto release of mass murderers who inspire further terrorism, despite announcement that final agreement has been reached, Prime Minister's Office reports.
We can only hope that Trump’s pressure is part of a larger plan to secure Israel’s total victory, not its surrender. Opinion.
US President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming National Security Adviser to Fox News: The hostage release deal was reached thanks to the Trump effect. We’re with Israel if Hamas doesn’t live up to the terms of this agreement.
Senior official in the Biden administration tells reporters that American citizens Keith Siegel and Sagui Dekel-Chen are expected be released in the first phase of the deal.
US Vice President comments on ceasefire and hostage release deal: Doug and I pray for all the hostages, and we are grateful that some, including Americans, will soon be reunited with their loved ones.
