Swords of Iron

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.

'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.

Egypt: Agreement on 2-day ceasefire extension close

Egyptian govt. says Hamas will release 20 more hostages in exchange for 2 more days before the fighting resumes.

CNN: Over 40 hostages held by others, not Hamas

According to foreign sources, dozens of hostages are being held by Islamic Jihad or individual Gazans not affiliated with terror groups.

Report:

4th hostage release delayed due to Hamas violations of agreement

Hamas reportedly reduces number of hostages to be released on the final day of the ceasefire from 13 to 11, including 9 children.

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.

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.

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.'

Raids deep in terror tunnels:

A look into the activities of the Shaldag Unit

The Israeli Air Force's special operation unit has been fully active since the beginning of the war, both inside Israel and the Gaza Strip.

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.

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.

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.

Shin Bet interrogation reveals

This is how some of the hostages were kidnapped

Terrorists seen on kibbutz security cameras kidnapped foreigners, brought them to Shifa Hospital, and were caught on camera at the hospital.

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.

'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.

'I thought it was over':

Man who escaped massacre by hiding in fridge tells his story

Bar, who works in a convenience store at a gas station, saw the Hamas terrorists coming his way - and hid in the fridge with a coworker.

Defense Min. renovates hundreds of bomb shelters in periphery

Defense Min. renovates 160 bomb shelters in Ashkelon, 190 in Nahariya; over 200 shelters in 3 other cities in advanced stage of renovations.

Freed hostage managed to escape, but was caught

The building where Roni Krivoi was being held collapsed; he took advantage of this and escaped but was caught four days later.

IDF chief female coroner:

'Two months later we are still identifying Oct. 7th vicitms'

IDF Rabbinate's female coroner team leader says that despite the difficult scenes, the importance of the work keeps her team going.

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.

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!'

Fmr. Shin Bet official:

'Hamas controls most of the hostages'

Shalom Ben-Hanan says Hamas can easily release the majority of the hostages being held, including those being held by other organizations.

Jewish groups to Pope Francis:

Clarify Israel ‘terrorism’ comments

'Hamas’ butchering and kidnapping of civilians is terrorism. Israel’s self-defense is not,' Jewish group notes. 'Vatican, please clarify.'

US national security adviser:

'We're working to bring back hostages held by other groups'

US national security adviser Jake Sullivan says other groups in Gaza are holding hostages and efforts are underway to bring them back.

Morocco:

Protesters call for suspension of ties with Israel amid war

Tens of thousands of Moroccans wave PLO flags in demonstration in the country's commercial capital Casablanca.

Aunt of freed hostage:

'It's important for me to say that Avigail has a family'

The aunt of the 4-year-old who was released from captivity thanks everyone for their support and love. Says she needs privacy.

New video from Hamas attack:

Gas station attacked, employees hid for hours in the freezer

Two employees hid in the freezer as Hamas terrorists ransacked the store, searching it with the intention of murdering anyone inside.

IDF Spokesperson:

'Avigail a living example that war against Hamas is justified'

Spokesman Hagari reiterated that there is still much work to be done, and the mission will not be complete until everyone returns home.

Watch:

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.

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

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.

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.

14 Israeli hostages, 3 foreigners have returned to Israel

14 Israeli hostages and three foreign nationals have been handed over to the IDF and entered Israel after over 50 days in Hamas captivity.

Minister of Defense:

Hezbollah will withdraw, Israel’s northern residents will return

Gallant stated: 'We will make every effort to bring all hostages home as quickly as possible. I am personally committed to it.'

President Biden:

'We will not stop until every one of the hostages is returned'

President Biden delivered remarks following the release of the third group of hostages.

Hamas claims it freed hostage with Russian citizenship from Gaza

Hamas announced the release of a Russian citizen 'as a sign of appreciation for the Russian position supporting the Palestinian issue.'

PM Netanyahu in Gaza:

'We will continue to the end nothing will stop us'

The Prime Minister visited the Gaza Strip, where he met with troops and was briefed on the situation.

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.

Hostages return home:

Yavne welcomes mother and daughter freed from Hamas captivity

Dozens of Yavne residents welcome Danielle Aloni and daughter Amelia, released from Hamas captivity, waving Israeli flags and singing

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.

IDF eliminated five senior Hamas commanders prior to ceasefire

The commanders operated both in the Gaza Strip and in Judea and Samaria and participated in planning the October 7th massacre.

Hamas explains separation of families during exchange

Hamas claims to have been unable to find some of the captives scheduled to have been released.

Report: Hamas to free Russian-Israel hostage at Putin's request

Russian President Vladimir Putin is reported to have interceded to secure the release of an additional Israeli with Russian citizenship.

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"

Watch:

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.

Soldier:

'My dog gave me the signal - get back!'

Military dogs have exposed 50 booby-trap explosives and dozens of weapons stockpiles since the start of the war. 4 dogs have been killed.

Red Cross official:

'We can't make predictions' on Hamas releasing hostages

Red Cross crisis response director Pascal Hundt tells Sky News release of hostages was 'extremely emotional moment' for all present.

Hamas confirms military commander of northern Gaza killed

Terror organization says Ahmed Ghandour, 1 of the most wanted Hamas leaders, was killed during Swords of Iron war.

Hamas ordered hostages: 'Keep waving'

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

The Eternal Hatred: Lessons from Yaacov and Esau

Rabbi Eliezer Simcha Weisz tells what we can learn today from the biblical story of Esau and Yaakov meeting once again.

Chief of Staff:

IDF will resume war with Hamas 'with determination' after pause

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi writes to soldiers that the IDF's successes paved way for current hostage deal, war will continue.

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.

Qatar:

13 Israeli women and children to be released today

Number of Israelis released to rise to 39 with third group this evening. 7 foreign nationals to also be released, according to reports.

Israeli FM to Irish PM:

'You have lost your moral compass'

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen reacts to Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar's claim 8-year-old girl kidnapped by Hamas was merely 'lost.'

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.

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.

Report:

Netanyahu pledged not to target Hamas leaders in Qatar

French newspaper Le Figaro reports Qatar extracted a promise from Israel to leave Hamas leaders on Qatari soil alone in hostage deal.

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.

Report:

BBC bars reporter from attending march against antisemitism

Network tells employees seeking to attend National Solidarity March Against Antisemitism that the London march is too "controversial."

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.