Hamas transfers bodies of two hostages to the IDF via the Red Cross. One is confirmed to be Ronen Engel of Kibbutz Nir Oz, killed defending his family during the October 7 terror attack.
'Closing Rafah Crossing will delay transfer of additional deceased hostages,' Hamas threatens.
Senior Hamas official Mohammed Nazzal says the terror group won’t commit to disarmament and will retain control in Gaza, challenging Trump’s ceasefire plan.
Hamas says it found a hostage’s body in Gaza, hands it over to Red Cross, which will then hand it over to IDF troops. Hamas continues to fall short of ceasefire terms requiring return of all hostages.
White House envoy Steve Witkoff will visit the Middle East to push Gaza deal progress as tensions rise over Hamas’s refusal to return hostage bodies and efforts begin to stabilize and rebuild post-war Gaza.
Activists from 'Tzav 9' block humanitarian aid trucks to Gaza, demanding return of all deceased hostages before deal with Hamas continues.
Failure to disclose Hamas leader's ties to Gaza documentary robbed viewers of critical information, British regular Ofcom says.
Hamas leader in Judea and Samaria assures security prisoners remaining in prison that the organization will do everything to secure their release.
Moody's calls Hamas agreement a 'positive' step for Israel’s credit rating, but warns of risks of next stages.
At NYC mayoral debate, frontrunner Zohran Mamdani says Hamas should disarm, after previously avoiding the question in a Fox News interview.
Yosef-Chaim Ohana managed to convince Hamas terrorists not to shoot him, even after they pressed a gun to his temple. The captors also separated childhood friends Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Evyatar David.
President Trump warns Hamas to honor its commitment to return hostage bodies, saying, “If they don’t behave, we’ll take care of it.”
US President warns on Truth Social that the killing of people in Gaza by Hamas is not part of the deal, could leave no choice but to "go in and kill them."
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar participates in a panel at the MED conference in Naples, hosted by Italy's Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, expresses concern about the violation of the agreement on the issue of the hostages by Hamas, and calls on the mediators to work towards an immediate solution.
One year later, IDF released footage showing Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar after his elimination in Rafah by Bislah Brigade troops.
When you leave evil breathing, you don’t preserve morality. You postpone tragedy. Opinion.
Colonel (Res.) Lior Lotan, former Special Envoy on Hostages and Missing Persons in the Prime Minister's Office, responds to Hamas' repeated violations of the hostage deal, says 'war is not over.'
France, US, working with other countries to create international force to rebuild, and secure Gaza after the war.
Distinguishing between civilians and terrorists in Gaza is not so simple.They may not all actively fight Israel, but they identify with the goal of destroying it. Opinion.
Minister Itamar Ben Gvir speaks at a memorial for murdered hostage Uriel Baruch: “Terrorists must not be allowed to walk away alive.”
Amb. Mike Huckabee urges Hamas to return all hostage remains, including two Americans, after only 9 bodies were released despite Trump’s deal. Hamas now claims it holds no more deceased hostages.
Defense Minister Israel Katz instructs the IDF to draft a comprehensive plan to defeat Hamas in Gaza should hostilities resume.
Israel says Hamas is not fulfilling its obligations under the hostage agreement and warns that the next phase of the Gaza deal depends on the return of all bodies.
President Trump tells CNN Israel could return to Gaza 'as soon as I say the word' if Hamas fails to meet ceasefire terms, including full hostage return.
Hamas claims it no longer holds additional deceased hostages as the Red Cross prepares to receive several bodies, while President Trump warns fighting may resume if the deal is breached.
Tami Braslavski speaks painfully of the attempts to break Rom's spirit, 'They told him that if he converted to Islam, he would receive food and gifts. But Rom replied - I am Jewish, I am strong, I will not break.'
Israeli officials said Hamas mistakenly returned a Gazan’s body instead of an Israeli hostage, but Arab sources claim it was intentional - part of Hamas’s ongoing psychological tactics.
Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee holds urgent meeting following rise in weapons-smuggling from Egypt, MK Tzvi Succot warns of 'existential threat.'
National Institute of Forensic Medicine clarifies that one of the four bodies Hamas transferred to Israel is not that of a slain hostage but that of a Gazan in IDF uniform.
Red Cross receives coffins containing the bodies of 4 hostages from Hamas, brings the coffins to the IDF.
When Kamala Harris was asked whether Israel committed genocide in Gaza, she responded, ‘We should all step back and ask this question and be honest about it.'
US President says Hamas knows 'I'm not playing games' in demanding the terror group's disarmament. 'It'll happen quickly and, perhaps, violently, but they will disarm.'
After Hamas transferred only four bodies, in violation of the hostage deal, Israel reduces the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza and prevents the departure of Gazans to Egypt.
Nothing-absolutely nothing-of the European chatter, shuttles, winks or diplomacy produced any results, except that their warnings, declarations, and travels fueled hatred toward Jews worldwide. Opinion.
The family of former hostage Alon Ohel said that for most of his captivity he was held in the same tunnel, chained and in pain.
CNN’s Christiane Amanpour apologizes for saying Hamas “probably” treated hostages better than Gazans. Critics condemned the remark as pro-Hamas and insensitive to victims.
Four deceased hostages’ coffins transferred to Israel after being received by the IDF and Shin Bet from the Red Cross. Military tribute held in Gaza before transfer to Israel for identification. Israel urges Hamas to release all the remaining hostage bodies.
Just hours after releasing hostages, Hamas executes Gazans accused of collaborating with Israel. The public killings filmed by onlookers, are part of a crackdown on internal dissent.
President Trump joins Middle East leaders in Egypt for signing of Gaza Peace Deal, praising the historic moment. He also meets with PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas during the summit.
Has the war ended? In Gaza, the fighting goes on - this time between Palestinians themselves.
President Trump arrives in Israel ahead of the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas. Ben Gurion Airport control tower: 'Welcome to the State of Israel, Mr. President. Your visit carries deep meaning for people in this time.'
Government approves significant amendments to the list of terrorist prisoners slated for release as part of the deal with Hamas.
Israel is preparing for Hamas provocations during the coming night and up to the actual release of the hostages from captivity.
Members of armed gangs in Gaza were called to hand their weapons in to Hamas internal security forces.
According to the official, the agreement makes it possible to secure the return of the hostages while exploring a gradual dismantling of Hamas.
Saleh al-Jafarawi, known for pro-Hamas videos and accused of corruption, was found shot in the head in Gaza, reportedly by anti-Hamas clan.
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir announced Israel’s victory over Hamas after two years of war, calling it an existential triumph and pledging lasting security for Israel.
Footage shows Hamas militants patrolling streets in Gaza and engineering crews clearing rubble as IDF forces withdraw.
Gaza physician Dr. Az al-Din Shahab posts personal testimony, stressing that he and his family 'lost everything' and blasting Hamas for their false narrative and sacrifice of Gazan civilians. 'We were not soldiers in a war.'
Defense Minister Israel Katz says 'greatest challenge' is destroying terror tunnels in Gaza, IDF to destroy Hamas' tunnels after hostages return to Israel.
Hamas official Mousa Abu Marzouq storms off a live TV interview after being pressed on October 7 and Gaza.
Palestinian Authority official charged with 'national security' harshly criticizes Hamas leadership for bringing 'destruction and ruin' to Gaza.
Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem blames Israel for 'very great complexities' in returning bodies of deceased hostages.
Hamas returns 7,000 security personnel to active service, in an attempt to regain control of areas evacuated by the IDF, BBC report says.
Israeli intelligence locates document instructing Hamas terrorists to harm IDF soldiers and Israeli civilians, set entire towns on fire, and document their actions, The New York Times reports.
Under the agreement, living hostages will be returned first, possibly as a single group, and deceased hostages will be returned later.
Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin hailed the redeployment along the 'yellow line' as a milestone, praised soldiers’ bravery, recalled 914 fallen, vowed continued defense, and warned the war is not over.
In a statement to the nation on the ceasefire, PM Netanyahu says only military and political pressure on Hamas compelled the terror group to release all of the hostages.
Document agreed upon between Israel and Hamas outlining Trump’s Gaza peace plan: IDF withdrawal, full aid entry, and hostage release within 72 hours, coordinated by a multinational task force.
At least four Hamas terrorists were killed in a strike in Gaza City, and dozens more were trapped under the rubble of the collapsed building.
