Swords of Iron

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.

'We have a long way to go':

Family members respond to the release of their relatives

Family members of the 13 hostages who were freed by Hamas welcome the release of their relatives.

Kibbutz Be'eri: Hamas callously trampled the agreement

Following negotiations, Egypt succeeds in resolving crisis caused by technical issues; second stage of prisoner swap took place as planned.

Four terrorists eliminated in Jenin

IDF forces operate in Jenin, exchanges of fire reported with armed terrorists.

Watch:

Eden Hason sings Psalms with families of hostages

Israeli music star Eden Hason leads the families of the hostages in singing 'Shir Lam'alot,' Psalms 121.

Week 7 - Live updates:

Ceasefire holding as second group of hostages set to be released

IDF continues to battle Hamas terrorist organization in Gaza as attacks from Lebanon continue.

IDF Intelligence Directorate was warned of attack

A detailed report on the planned invasion was given to the head of IDF Intelligence, who did not pass it on to his superiors.

Terrorist who burned her face in terror attack to be released

Asra'a Jabas, who carried out a terror attack near Maaleh Adumim in 2015, to be released years early in prisoner swap.

Released hostages:

'We were afraid we'd be lynched on the way to Rafah'

Hostages released Friday night told of dwindling food supplies, said they ate only rice during last two weeks of captivity.

Hamas delays release of second group of hostages

Hamas' military arm claims it decided to delay release of hostages 'until Israel meets terms of agreement.'

Security sources give Hamas until midnight to release hostages

Hamas delays release of 2nd group of hostages; security sources warn ground operations resume if hostages are not released by midnight.

Report: Qatar tells Hamas to 'quit the games'

Magen David Adom explains why hostage release not on the horizon at the moment.

Defense Min.:

Any negotiation to bring home hostages will be held under fire

'We won't leave Gaza until all the hostages are brought back home, any negotiation will be held under fire,' Defense Min. Gallant promises.

Reports of elderly woman's death in Gaza greatly exaggerated

An Israeli woman reported dead in captivity by Islamic Jihad has returned to her home in Kibbutz Nir Oz.

Hamas terrorist lays hand on boy hostage Ohad Munder

Terrorist from Hamas' military arm lays arm on Ohad Munder, 9, before Munder is released from Hamas captivity.

Grandchildren of released hostage:

The fight is not over until all of the hostages are back

Adva and Alon Adar, grandchildren of released hostage Yaffa Adar, urge international community, 'Don't stop until they are all home.'

Family reunification: 'The dream came true, we're at home'

Watch: Yoni Asher reunites with wife Doron and daughters Aviv and Raz, after their release from Hamas captivity.

Chief of Staff:

When the ceasefire ends we'll return to attacking in Gaza

'We do not intend, do not want, and are not willing, to stop before we have brought all of the hostages home,' Chief of Staff Halevi says.

Watch: Freed hostages runs towards his father

Ohad Munder, 9, who was held hostage with his mother and grandmother, runs towards his father in emotional reunion at hospital.

IDF downs surface-to-air missile as fire from Lebanon continues

IDF strikes Hezbollah terror infrastructure, downs surface-to-air missile launched towards IDF UAV.

49 days later:

First group of hostages returns to Israel

Hamas releases first batch of 13 hostages as agreed upon in ceasefire deal. Israel releases 39 security prisoners.

IDF Spokesperson:

'During the pause, IDF will prepare for next phases of the war'

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari after Hamas releases 13 hostages: More than ever, we must take care not to distribute unverified information.

Watch:

Hamas hands over hostages to the Red Cross

Footage released by Hamas shows Israeli and Thai hostages handed over to the Red Cross before their return to Israel.

President Herzog:

'The job isn't done until all the hostages return home'

President Isaac Herzog welcomes release of first batch of hostages: I pray for return of those who are still in the hands of the enemy.

Biden on hostage release:

'This is only the beginning'

President Joe Biden after Hamas releases 13 hostages: We will not stop until we get the hostages brought home.

Gallant on hostage release:

'We have taken an important first step'

Defense Minister stresses Israel will continue to do everything to bring all the hostages home.

Netanyahu:

'We are committed to the return of all our hostages'

Netanyahu welcomes release of first batch of 13 hostages by Hamas.

Defense Minister Gallant:

'There will be a pause, then we will continue with full power'

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant told his Italian counterpart that Israel won't stop until it has destroyed Hamas and recovered all hostages.

Touching:

Surprise Bat Mitzvah for girl evacuated from northern Israel

Oriyah had to cancel her Bat Mitzvah celebration when her family needed to leave their home - until now.

Southern Command official:

'We are preparing to continue attacking once the pause is over'

Official says operational achievements put pressure on Hamas and served as a vital tool to create the conditions for the hostage deal.

A dream come true:

Rabbi sings Shabbat song at composers synagogue in Gaza

Before entering Gaza, Lt. Col. (Res.) Rabbi Yoel Rakhel dreamed of singing 'Ya Ribon' at the site of the ancient Gaza synagogue.

'A strong, threatening Israel will free more hostages for less'

Military analyst Ron Ben-Yishai warns against allowing prisoner exchanges to draw out the ceasefire.

'Heaven's Doors'

Headphones, children's toys prepared for released hostages

IDF completes preparations to receive the first hostages released by Hamas later today, asks public to respect hostage's privacy.

Report:

Gazans attempting to return home during ceasefire clash with IDF

Residents who did not flee south again ignore IDF warnings on first day of 4-day ceasefire.

Sky News reporter's explanation for anti-Israel question

Kay Burley says she merely presented opinion that Israel sees Palestinian lives as less valuable to give Israeli spokesman chance to respond

Ceasefire broken already?

Red alert sirens activated 15 minutes after start of ceasefire

Sirens activated in Kissufim and Ein Hashlosha after ceasefire goes into effect at 7 am.

Netanyahu to ZAKA volunteers:

'You have given direct testimony of the most terrible horrors'

Netanyahu hears from ZAKA members about their work locating and identifying the bodies of those who were murdered by Hamas on October 7.

Friend of hostage:

'Sad he won't be released, happy that others will return'

Aviv, friend of Omer Wenkert who was abducted to Gaza, talks about situation in which some hostages will be released, but not Omer.

Directed attacks by sea:

Hamas naval commander in Khan Yunis eliminated

IDF fighter jets, directed by IDF and Shin Bet intelligence, eliminate Amar Abu Jalalah, commander of the Hamas naval forces in Khan Yunis.

Report:

Hamas willing to release Thai hostages unconditionally

Hamas reportedly refusing to allow Red Cross to visit hostages despite deal, willing to release Thai hostages after Iranian intervention.

48 days later:

Search for the Oct 7 victims continues

The Israel Dog Unit continues to check every place where the remains of the Oct. 7th massacre victims could be found.

IDF Spokesperson:

'Our forces will stay along the ceasefire lines within Gaza'

Spokesman Hagari reiterated the call not to spread rumors as Hamas will attempt to exploit the respite for manipulation.

Report:

Hamas demanded IDF withdraw from al-Shifa hospital

Terrorist organization made another demand before signing hostage deal, but dropped the demand after Israel refused.

Gallant to naval commandos:

'This will be a short break; intense fighting will follow'

The Defense Minister told Shayetet 13 commandos to prepare to apply more pressure on Hamas which only understands force.

Minister Akunis:

Hostage deal was 'deal with the devil' but had to be done

Science and Technology Minister Ofir Akunis tells Arutz Sheva the hostage deal is not the end of the war but the beginning.

Hamas' human shields:

IDF finds terror tunnel shaft and weapons in mosque

Soldiers located and destroyed 50 mortar shells as well as rocket launchers aimed to fire toward Israel.

Troops receive new orders regarding graffiti in Gaza

IDF Southern Command commander Yaron Finkelman ordered soldiers to stop writing non-tactical graffiti on walls in the Gaza Strip.

Ahead of hostage release:

Government rep. asks not to publish names of released hostages

Brg. Gen. (Res.) Gal Hirsch requested that the media not publish the list of the first hostages to be released until they arrive in Israel.

We support and we hold responsible

We support the Israeli government's decision but hold resonsible all those who made it necessary. Op-ed.

Unit 8200:

Junior officer who warned of Gaza told 'You're imagining it'

Officer in IDF signal intelligence unit warned of mass infiltration event of the kind that occurred on Oct. 7 for a year, to no avail.

After 44 days:

Officer who was seriously wounded released from hospital

Major Foaz Hussein, who was wounded while fighting terrorists in Kibbutz Holit, left the hospital on his two feet.

Qatar Foreign Ministry:

Ceasefire on Friday at 7 am, hostages will be released at 4 pm

Spokesperson for Qatar’s Foreign Ministry says Qatar has lists of people to be released from both sides, 13 Israelis to be released tomorrow

In Hamas operative's home:

Weapons found hidden under children's beds

401st Brigade combat team found four tunnel shafts of significant depth in an area on the outskirts of Jabalya.

Ben-Gvir orders police to forbid celebrations of prisoner swap

Ben-Gvir ordered police to 'immediately end any expressions of support for these Nazis.'

'A disgusting accusation'

Israeli spokesman left speechless by ridiculous question

Eylon Levy is shocked by the suggestion that Israel sees Palestinian lives as less valuable than Israeli lives.

Netanyau to David Cameron:

'We hope to get our hostages, but there are challenges'

PM meets British Foreign Secretary, says peace can only happen if Hamas is eliminated.

Relative of kidnapped family:

'They will not come back the same people'

Oriyah Yahbas, cousin of Jordan Bibas, who was abducted to Gaza together with wife Shiri & their children, speaks about the prisoner swap.

Shelter for terrorists:

IDF arrests director of Shifa hospital

Israeli forces found numerous pieces of evidence linking the hospital to Hamas and proving the hostages were brought there after the attack.