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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

Shlomo Mansour's daughter-in-law:

We hoped he would return in the deal, we received the bad news

Chana Mansour eulogized her father-in-law, who was abducted and murdered by Hamas, and lamented: 'Since he was abducted, a dark cloud has been over us, but we hoped he would be released.'

We hoped he would return in the deal, we received the bad news

IDF:

Shlomo Mansour, 86, was murdered on 10.7, Hamas holding his body

The family of Shlomo Mansour was notified that he was murdered in Hamas captivity on October 7th, 2023. 'He was a father, grandfather, a true friend, and Kissufim's beating heart.'

Shlomo Mansour, 86, was murdered on 10.7, Hamas holding his body

Family of hostages Gali and Ziv Berman receive sign of life

The family of twin hostages Gali and Ziv Berman sent a message to their kibbutz: 'We know whose hands they are in and how much their lives are at risk.'

Family of hostages Gali and Ziv Berman receive sign of life

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

Erdoğan lashes out at Israel:

Israel must pay $100 billion for reconstruction of Gaza

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan demands that Israel rebuild Gaza at a cost of $100 billion.

Israel must pay $100 billion for reconstruction of Gaza

Released hostage's mother:

'Romi Gonen to undergo complex surgery'

Meirav Leshem-Gonen, mother of released hostage Romi Gonen, says the young women who returned from Hamas captivity 'are not okay, to lose 20% of your weight is not okay.'

'Romi Gonen to undergo complex surgery'

Yarden Bibas released from hospital

A week and a half after being released from Hamas captivity, Yarden Bibas is released home from the hospital. 'Path to healing will not be complete until Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir return.'

Yarden Bibas released from hospital

Louis Har recalls the moments of his heroic rescue

Louis Har, rescued from Hamas captivity one year ago, tells Kan Reshet Bet that in those moments, 'I became one of the soldiers.'

Louis Har recalls the moments of his heroic rescue

Hostage's girlfriend:

'You don't know I'm alive'

Ziv Abud, girlfriend of hostage Eliya Cohen, posted on social media, after hearing released hostages' testimonies: 'You don't know I'm alive.'

'You don't know I'm alive'

Two weeks before the massacre:

Terrorists waved 'congratulations' sign at IDF lookout

Eyal Eshel, father of IDF lookout Roni Eshel, who fell in the October 7 massacre, says the terrorists knew the birthday of one of the IDF lookouts at the Nahal Oz military base.

Terrorists waved 'congratulations' sign at IDF lookout

Diaspora Minister:

'No more pathetic doormat than the Prime Minister of the UK'

Israeli Minister of Diaspora Affairs Amichai Chikli criticized PM Starmer for failing to condemn Hamas in a statement about the released hostage Eli Sharabi's condition.

'No more pathetic doormat than the Prime Minister of the UK'

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

Captivity survivor's daughter:

'My father went through horrors, it's worse than I thought'

Ella, whose father Ohad Ben-Ami was released from Hamas captivity, delivered remarks: 'We haven't even begun to hear and delve deep into the inferno and hell that he was in.'

'My father went through horrors, it's worse than I thought'

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

Pres. Herzog shows Fox News before and after photos of hostage

During an interview to Fox News, President Isaac Herzog displays photographs of Eli Sharabi before and after captivity, 'Israel, as the only democracy in the Middle East, fights for the entire free world.'

Pres. Herzog shows Fox News before and after photos of hostage

Poll:

Only 13% of Americans think Trump's plan for Gaza is a good idea

A YouGov poll found that while 54% of Americans approved of how the President was handling the conflict, 47% said his plan to take over the Gaza Strip was a bad idea.

Only 13% of Americans think Trump's plan for Gaza is a good idea

'Wounded, not being treated'

Sign of life from hostage Alon Ohel

The family of Alon Ohel, who was abducted by Hamas terrorists on October 7th, received for the first time a sign that he is alive.

Sign of life from hostage Alon Ohel

Minister Katz:

'Whoever enters the buffer zone takes his life in his hands'

Defense Minister Israel Katz commented on footage of Gazans walking around 300 meters away from the border with Israel: 'Zero tolerance for anyone who threatens IDF forces or the fence area and the communities.'

'Whoever enters the buffer zone takes his life in his hands'

New York City:

Councilwoman quits Caucus for silence on Hamas treatment of women

Councilwoman Inna Vernikov left the NYC Council's Women's Caucus after it failed to unequivocally condemn Hamas's actions against Israeli women.

Councilwoman quits Caucus for silence on Hamas treatment of women

Sid Rosenberg:

Trump's genius plan for the 'Riviera of the Mid-East'

Once again, President Trump has demonstrated leadership that prioritizes vision, courage, and a willingness to challenge the status quo. His unwavering support for Israel and his pragmatic, results-driven approach to foreign policy set him apart. Opinion.

Trump's genius plan for the 'Riviera of the Mid-East'

Watch:

Residents of Gaza Strip spotted 300 meters from border fence

Dozens of Gaza Strip residents were seen approaching the fence opposite Kibbutz Nir Oz earlier today.

Residents of Gaza Strip spotted 300 meters from border fence

Footage from Bangkok:

Released Thai hostages return home, reunite with their families

The five Thai hostages released last week from Hamas captivity reunited with their families after nearly 500 days apart.

Released Thai hostages return home, reunite with their families

'The hostages were in locations where there was humanitarian aid'

Dr. Einat Yehene, head of rehabilitation in health for the Hostages Famly Forum, says Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben-Ami, and Or Levy were 'intentionally starved.'

'The hostages were in locations where there was humanitarian aid'

'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

Eli receives horrific news: His wife and daughters were murdered

Eli Sharabi, returned to Israel after 491 days in captivity, is informed that his wife Leanne and daughters Noya (16) and Yahel (13) were murdered in the October 7 massacre, and his brother Yossi was killed in captivity.

Eli receives horrific news: His wife and daughters were murdered

First hug - after 491 days:

Or and his son Almog meet for the first time

Or Levy, released from Hamas captivity after 491 days, reunites with his three-year-old son Almog.

Or and his son Almog meet for the first time

Pres. Herzog on hostages' state:

'This is what a crime against humanity looks like'

'Whole world' must see how Ohad, Eli, and Or starved and emaciated, were exploited in a cynical and cruel spectacle by Hamas, Israeli President Isaac Herzog says.

'This is what a crime against humanity looks like'

Hostages' testimonies:

'They did not see daylight, they were starved and abused'

Testimonies reveal that hostages Eli Sharabi and Or Levy were held in a tunnel during their entire time in captivity, were not exposed to media and did not know about the events of the October 7th massacre.

'They did not see daylight, they were starved and abused'

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

'They will pay the price'

Netanyahu: We have again seen the monsters of Hamas

We will do everything to return all of our hostages, but Hamas will not be there. We will eliminate Hamas, and we will return our hostages,' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promises.

Netanyahu: We have again seen the monsters of Hamas

Israeli government vs CNN:

No comparison between hostages and terrorists

Government Press Office responds to CNN headline equating convicted terrorists with Israeli civilians kidnapped by Hamas terrorists to Gaza. 'Narrative comparing hostages and prisoners runs contrary to every ethical standard of journalism.'

No comparison between hostages and terrorists

Wrapped in a tallit:

Sharon Sharabi meets his freed brother Eli, says 'Shema Yisrael'

Heartbreaking: Sharon Sharabi meets his brother Eli in Sheba Medical Center after Eli returns from Hamas captivity, wraps Eli in his tallit and says, 'Shema Yisrael.'

Sharon Sharabi meets his freed brother Eli, says 'Shema Yisrael'

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

Israel to mediators: 'We will not ignore this'

Gal Hirsch, Israeli Coordinator for the Hostages and Missing, promises that Israel will not ignore the conditions of released hostages Ohad Ben-Ami, Eli Sharabi, and Or Levy, who were filmed gaunt and pale at their 'release ceremony.'

Israel to mediators: 'We will not ignore this'

Eighty years later:

Medical source: 'Just like the Jews in concentration camps'

Health Ministry's General Medicine Division head responds to condition of returning hostages, says, 'We saw malnutrition which proves the horrors they suffered.'

Medical source: 'Just like the Jews in concentration camps'

Cost of the Deal:

These are the terrorists released today

In the fifth phase of the release, Israel freed 183 Palestinian prisoners from its jails. Among the prisoners released were 18 with life sentences.

These are the terrorists released today

Watch: Eli Sharabi arrives at hospital, wrapped in Israeli flag

Released hostage Eli Sharabi arrives at Sheba Medical Center, walking erect and wrapped in an Israeli flag.

Watch: Eli Sharabi arrives at hospital, wrapped in Israeli flag

Or Levy meets his family: 'We waited so long for you, sweetie'

Watch the moving moments when released hostage Or Levy first meets his family in Sheba Medical Center.

Or Levy meets his family: 'We waited so long for you, sweetie'

Ohad Ben-Ami after his release: 'I have a ton to make up'

Watch the emotional reunification of Ohad Ben-Ami with his daughters and brother, after he and his wife arrive at Ichilov Hospital.

Ohad Ben-Ami after his release: 'I have a ton to make up'

Thin and pale:

Eli Sharabi, Or Levy, and Ohad Ben-Ami released from captivity

The Hamas terror group held a cynical 'ceremony' leading Ohad Ben-Ami, Eli Sharabi, and Or Levy onto a stage in Deir al-Balah in central Gaza.

Eli Sharabi, Or Levy, and Ohad Ben-Ami released from captivity

Moving meeting:

Former hostages identified aunt's voice in captivity

Professor Ruhama Albag, aunt of former hostage Liri Albag, gave an interview to Kan Reshet Bet about the Shavuot holiday. Liri, Naama, Karina, Daniella, and Agam heard her voice and drew strength from her message.

Former hostages identified aunt's voice in captivity

The Awakening of the Lion:

The Egyptian military threat on our border

Israel needs to fully prepare for an Egyptian military threat on our border. Op-ed.

The Egyptian military threat on our border

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

Due to Supreme Court ruling:

Cabinet to discuss October 7th commission of inquiry

The Supreme Court gave the government 60 days to hold a discussion on the creation of a commission to inquire into the events of October 7th.

Cabinet to discuss October 7th commission of inquiry

Trump to hostages' families:

'I will not rest until they return'

President addressed captivity survivor Noa Argamni, who was in the crowd, calling her an inspiration.

'I will not rest until they return'

Sa'ar to Italian counterpart:

'Gaza is a failed experiment - we must take a new approach'

Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa’ar called on his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani to listen carefully to the new 'out of the box' ideas being proposed by President Trump.

'Gaza is a failed experiment - we must take a new approach'

Gadi Mozes returns to Nir Oz:

'I hope to soon return and work the fields'

A week after being released from Hamas captivity, Gadi Mozes returns to his home in Nir Oz. 'I hope to soon return and work the fields and contribute to the rebuilding of Kibbutz Nir Oz.'

'I hope to soon return and work the fields'

Trump on 'the day after':

Israel will turn Gaza over to the US at the end of the fighting

US President Donald Trump says Israel will conclude fighting, hand Gaza over to the US to become one of the 'most spectacular developments of its kind' in the world.

Israel will turn Gaza over to the US at the end of the fighting

Nadav Cohen and Nachman Refael Ben Ami fell in Gaza

Sergeant First Class (res.) Nadav Cohen and Staff Sergeant Nachman Refael Ben Ami fell in northern Gaza; eight other soldiers injured.

Nadav Cohen and Nachman Refael Ben Ami fell in Gaza

Minister Karhi estimates:

Hamas won't complete hostage deal

Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi says Attorney General may be fired soon, Hamas unlikely to return the last of the hostages.

Hamas won't complete hostage deal

Details of rescue operation

The drama behind the recovery of the body of Oron Shaul

A special unit of the Shin Bet and Shayetet 13 acted hours before the Gaza ceasefire came into effect and managed to recover the body of Oron Shaul. Now, the details of the dramatic operation are being revealed.

The drama behind the recovery of the body of Oron Shaul

PA's proposal:

Gazans to relocate to Judea and Samaria

Senior PA officials will propose to Chairman Abbas to resettle Arabs from Gaza in a new city that would be built west of Jericho.

Gazans to relocate to Judea and Samaria

New Gaza will be a monument to the defeat of radical Islamism

A few thoughts on President Trump’s Gaza plan. Opinion.

New Gaza will be a monument to the defeat of radical Islamism

Watch:

Released hostages plant trees as they leave hospital

In a moving ceremony, the five IDF lookouts who returned from Hamas captivity planted olive trees at the entrance to Beilinson Hospital.

Released hostages plant trees as they leave hospital

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'

Watch:

Released hostages leave hospital and return home

The five IDF lookouts who returned from Hamas captivity were discharged from Beilinson Hospital and were met with great excitement by crowds that waited outside their homes.

Released hostages leave hospital and return home

In Depth:

Trump's plan to 'clean out' Gaza

Donald Trump has repeatedly proposed relocating the population of Gaza for their own benefit. What challenges would such a move entail?

Trump's plan to 'clean out' Gaza

Mahmoud Abbas opposes Trump's solution for Gaza

Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas responds to US President Donald Trump's proposal for controlling Gaza, relocating its residents, says idea is a 'gross violation of international law.'

Mahmoud Abbas opposes Trump's solution for Gaza

Times Square video highlights Bibas family's suffering

Video ad featured in Times Square features Kfir and Ariel Bibas with their mother, demands: 'Hamas, where are the Bibas babies?'

Times Square video highlights Bibas family's suffering