PM Netanyahu had ordered the freezing of the release of terrorists after mobs of Gazans and Hamas terrorists surrounded the vehicles carrying the hostages who were released today.
Following scenes of chaos and violence in Khan Yunis, political echelon orders release of 110 terrorists to be delayed.
Hostages Gadi Mozes, 80, and Arbel Yehud, 29, were transferred to the care of the Red Cross on Thursday afternoon, after 482 days in captivity.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog welcomes Israelis Arbel Yehud and Gadi Mozes, five Thai citizens, to Israel, says 'scenes of abuse and terror towards the hostages' during release were 'horrifying.'
Liri Albag, who was held together with Agam Berger in captivity, tells Agam's mother details about her time in captivity.
They were not alone in the tunnels but with G-d and the love of their people. That gave the hostages a reason to live. It gave them the ability to transcend.
Islamic Jihad publishes footage of hostages Arbel Yehud and Gadi Mozes, who have been handed over to Hamas and are expected to be released soon. Agam Berger, held by Hamas, to be released from Jabaliya.
One year after the family of hostage Gadi Mozes received a sign of life from him, the family has allowed it to be publicized, in light of his imminent release.
Kfir and Ariel Bibas must be the last Jewish children ever taken or held captive by antisemites. To ensure that, Hamas must be destroyed. Totally. Opinion.
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.
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.
Eli Albag apologizes to bereaved families who were hurt by his remarks criticizing those who opposed the hostage release deal: I haven't slept for two days because of this. First and foremost, I apologize.
Yarden Gonen, whose sister, Romi Gonen, survived captivity and was released after 471 days, expressed her gratitude to Presidents Trump and Biden, as well as the IDF soldiers, the Almighty, and more for their role in making the deal happen.
Naama Levy says that she spent the first fifty days of captivity, 'mostly alone, but after that I was with my friends.'
Devorah Leshem, the grandmother of released hostage Romi Gonen, recounted the first time she hugged her granddaughter after her return from Gaza: 'It was the best thing the hug that I got from Romi.'
Rachel Goldberg-Polin, mother of hostage Hersh who was executed by Hamas, shares her feelings about the hostage deal in light of the tragedy that struck her family.
Dani Elgarat, the brother of the hostage Itzik Elgarat, said: 'My brother is on the list of the hostages who are supposed to return now and he is apparently not alive, but rather among the eight deceased.'
Yizhar Lifshitz expressed deep concern for his father Oded, who is still held by Hamas, and relates that some of the returned hostages gave him news of Oded's condition.
Amit Soussana recounts her fight against her abductors and the bravery and strength of her fellow hostage Liri Albag.
Tzvika Mor, father of Eitan who is being held captive by Hamas, sharply criticizes the hostage deal and warns of its consequences.
On International Holocaust Remembrance Day today, families of Israeli hostages participated in the 80th anniversary commemoration of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, where they met with Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s Special Envoy to the Middle East.
Terror organization publishes video of civilian hostage who is expected to be released on Thursday.
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.
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.'
Eitan Gonen recounts the emotional moment when his daughter told him, 'Dad, I came back alive,' calls on hostage families to continue speaking in the media, to raise awareness to their loved ones in captivity.
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.'
Zvika Mor, whose son Eitan is being held hostage in Gaza, responds to father of released hostage Liri Albag, who said that he scorns those who opposed the hostage deal.
'Difficult to fully rejoice in hostages' return, frustrated Inbar was not included in the deal,' says father of Inbar Haiman, whose body is being held by Hamas.
'I had the privilege of bringing home the hostages we have been waiting so long for and I am here until the last hostage returns,' says Squadron 118 helicopter pilot Captain S.
Speaking at inauguration of "The Altneu" synagogue in New York, President Herzog comments on latest developments on the hostages: With God's help, we will soon hear—this week—about six more hostages returning home. I commend all those involved in reaching today's agreement.
Israeli singer-songwriter Aviv Geffen tags known anti-Israel musician Pink Floyd in a post on Instagram following the release of four female soldiers from Hamas captivity in Gaza.
Speaking to Israeli reporters in New York, Trump's Middle East envoy comments on release of four female soldiers from Hamas captivity: I had a lot of tears, reflecting on my own son who I lost. It felt solemn, but really worthy.
Prime Minister's Office confirms Qatar's announcement that there will be two hostage releases this week, in exchange for the opening of the Netzarim Corridor.
The families of Karina Ariev, Naama Levy, Daniella Gilboa, and Liri Albag expressed their gratitude to President Trump for his crucial role in securing their daughters' freedom.
It was very difficult for the young women to leave their friend Agam Berger and one of them offered to stay behind with her but was refused.
Father of Omri Miran, who is being held hostage in Gaza, cannot understand how the groups of hostages are split and tells how he imagines the first moments of his son's return from Gaza.
Diplomatic source states Netanyahu is adamant on the decision not to allow Gazans to move north at Netzarim, until the return of hostage Arbel Yehud is resolved.
The American commentator pushed back on calls by family members of hostages for Trump to defy so-called 'extremists' in the Israeli government.
Upon arriving in New York, President and First Lady Herzog visited the grave of the Lubavitcher Rebbe where they prayed for the wellbeing of the IDF soldiers and the return of the hostages.
Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher were released from the hospital today, exactly one week after they were released by their Hamas captors following more than 15 months as hostages.
Etty Schwartz, the aunt of Daniella Gilboa, who was released from Hamas captivity yesterday, speaks about her excitement to return home and the injuries she has sustained since the war began.
Source says 'cynical and cruel' Hamas is 'not the same organization it was on October 7.'
Adi Alexander, the father of New Jersey native Idan Alexander, tells the New York Post he strongly believes President Trump will do what is necessary to bring his son home after over 470 days in captivity.
Despite committing to provide a list by Saturday night, Hamas has not yet reported to Israel on the status of the remaining hostages.
Next Saturday, Arbel Yehud, Agam Berger, and Keith Siegel are expected to be released from Hamas captivity. Israeli source clarifies: 'No official list yet.'
The story of the historic rabbinic decision on the Entebbe hostages and how the IDF saved the day.
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.
Emily Damari, freed last week in a deal with Hamas, asked if American-Israeli Keith Siegel could be released instead of her, report says.
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.'
Senior Israeli officials say they expect Arbel Yehud to be released in the coming days - even before Saturday.
IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari says there is great concern over fate of Bibas family. 'Israel expects to receive certainty on the matter.'
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.
For the first time in 67 weeks, Emily Damari, Doron Steinbrecher, and Romi Gonen - who were freed by Hamas this past Sunday - hold Shabbat dinners together with their families.
YU President speaks to Arutz Sheva after giving a speech at Trump’s inauguration: With this new administration, this is time for us to show clearly that there's no daylight between Israel and the US.
Yisrael Beytenu chairman speaks at Democracy Day conference at Reichman University: We must first bring all the hostages back and then no one who participated in the October 7 massacre should die a natural death.
Giant sign with picture of freed hostage Romi Gonen removed from a building in Tel Aviv, in wake of her release from captivity. Romi's grandmother was in attendance.
Israeli Chief Rabbi Kalman Ber sent a letter to the young women who were released from Hamas captivity: 'Set your eyes on the future and like a phoenix, you will return to life.'
