After over seven hours of discussions, Israeli government approves deal to release around 2,000 terrorists, over 100 of whom are serving life sentences for mass murders; 33 living or dead hostages to be released in first stage of deal.
Ministry of Justice publishes list of 95 prisoners who are scheduled for release in first phase of the hostage release deal, including a 17-year-old from eastern Jerusalem as well as the wife of PFLP leader.
Security Cabinet has recommended that the Government approve the proposed hostage deal framework.
Arutz Sheva has learned that some of the terrorists who will be released will be sent to Judea and Samaria, as well as eastern Jerusalem.
The Ofir and Shikma detention facilities have begun preparations to receive terrorists who are expected to be released following the lists that will be given to the IPS.
Minister Wasserlauf shares a wrenching moment when he went to the home of a parent of a hostage and told them that he would oppose the deal - but still wanted their daughter home.
Opposition Leader Lapid accuses religious parties of refusing to convene the Cabinet to vote on the hostage deal on Shabbat. The haredi and religious parties deny the accusation.
Michel Illouz, father of the late Guy Illouz who was killed in Hamas captivity spoke to the public as the Cabinet convenes to vote on hostage deal.
The list does not indicate the conditions of the hostages or which of them are still alive.
Significant progress has been made in talks between Minister Smotrich and PM Netanyahu to allow the Religious Zionism part to remain in the government after the Cabinet approves the hostage deal.
Kfir Bibas was kidnapped at just 9 months old along with his father Yarden, his mother Shiri, and his older brother Ariel, who was 4 years old
Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, attributes ceasefire and hostage release deal to "the patience of the people and the steadfastness of Palestinian resistance".
US President-elect stresses urgency of finalizing the ceasefire and hostage release agreement before his inauguration on Monday: It better be done.
Representatives of Israel, Hamas, the US and Qatar officially sign the hostage deal in Doha. Security Cabinet to convene in the morning to vote on the agreement.
Eli Albag, whose daughter is being held captive by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, writes to government ministers and the Prime Minister: "Any delay on the part of Israel could create a real risk."
Right-wing organizations, hostages families, and bereaved families demonstrate against deal they say will lead to more attacks and abandon most of the remaining hostages.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir says he and his fellow party members will resign from the government if the hostage deal is approved. They will return if Israel returns to fight in Gaza.
Defense Minister Katz and Director General Zamir have directed that all Ministry capabilities be made available for implementing the hostage release deal, receiving the returning hostages, and supporting their families.
In their twelfth conversation since Harris took office, the Vice President thanked Herzog for his partnership and expressed that she expects the hostage deal to be implemented fully and on schedule.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is insistent on finalizing all the details of the hostage deal before bringing it to the vote of the Security Cabinet and the Cabinet.
A diplomatic source confirmed that the Security Cabinet will convene most probably on Friday, followed by the Cabinet to approve the deal.
Outgoing US Secretary of State in farewell remarks says delay in Israeli Cabinet's vote to approve ceasefire deal is not expected to delay or stop the deal's implementation on Sunday.
Officials from US, Qatar, and Israel say the involvement of President-elect Donald Trump and the cooperation of both US administrations is what allowed the hostage deal to be reached.
Hundreds of right-wing activists blocked the main entrance to Jerusalem and the Begin Highway in the capital to protest the hostage deal.
Families of hostages and bereaved families meet Israeli President to express their support for the current hostage and ceasefire deal with Hamas.
Danny Elgarat, brother of hostage Itzik, criticizes Prime Minister Netanyahu for not making a deal faster and allowing a deal that leaves any hostage behind.
Health Ministry sends guidelines to hospitals preparing to receive released hostages ahead of impending ceasefire deal with Hamas.
Daily Wire co-founder tells Arutz Sheva he does not believe Trump would pressure Israel into allowing Hamas to remain in power and speaks about the special musical he created with his father, 'We Will Rise.'
Hamas demanding to revoke Israel's right to veto release of mass murderers who inspire further terrorism, despite announcement that final agreement has been reached, Prime Minister's Office reports.
Hours after Israel and Hamas agree on hostage release and ceasefire deal, to go into effect on Sunday, Netanyahu's office says Hamas is trying to backtrack from the understandings: The Prime Minister instructed the negotiation team to reject outright Hamas's last-minute attempts at extortion.
Jon and Rachel, the parents of slain hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, welcome deal as "a step that should have been taken long ago".
Parents of Lieutenant Hadar Goldin, whose body is held by Hamas, blast the release of the terrorists as part of the hostage deal: Hamas cares more for its terrorists than Netanyahu cares for his soldiers.
Bereaved families from the Gvura Forum, together with many supporters, set up tents outside Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, say they will sleep in them in protest of the hostage release deal.
Likud MK Tsega Melaku tells Arutz Sheva-Israel National News about the conversation she had with the mother of Avera Mengistu, who has been held by Hamas in Gaza for over a decade.
US President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming National Security Adviser to Fox News: The hostage release deal was reached thanks to the Trump effect. We’re with Israel if Hamas doesn’t live up to the terms of this agreement.
President Joe Biden comments on hostage deal as he delivers his farewell to the nation: I told my team to keep the incoming administration fully informed, because that’s how it should be: Working together as Americans.
Prime Minister's Office says Netanyahu thanked Trump for his help in advancing the release of the hostages. Netanyahu also speaks to Biden, and thanks him for his help in advancing the deal.
Senior official in the Biden administration tells reporters that American citizens Keith Siegel and Sagui Dekel-Chen are expected be released in the first phase of the deal.
US Vice President comments on ceasefire and hostage release deal: Doug and I pray for all the hostages, and we are grateful that some, including Americans, will soon be reunited with their loved ones.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa'ar spoke about the hostage deal with Rome's Jewish community before departing Europe for Israel.
Thousands of Gazans took to the streets to celebrate the ceasefire deal that was reached with Israel. Majdi Fathi filmed the celebrations in Dir al-Balah where teens chanted 'We're your men Mohammed Deif' among other things.
Minister Smotrich voiced his strong opposition to the deal that was reached between Israel and Hamas and restated that his party would only remain in the government if Israel returned to the fighting.
In address to nation, President Isaac Herzog says hostage and ceasefire deal is right, important, and necessary.
The Hostages and Missing Families Forum Headquarters responds to the official announcement of the hostage deal, calls for deal to be implemented in all its phases.
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday addressed the ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas.
Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani holds a news conference after negotiators reached a deal for a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas.
The families of the 7 US citizens still held in Gaza respond to the imminent hostage and ceasefire deal, call on all parties to 'stay committed' to the agreement so that all hostages are returned.
According to the report, Hamas will first release the living hostages and then the bodies of the murdered hostages.
US President-elect says 'epic' ceasefire deal could only have been reached because of his election, vows to work with Israel to ensure Gaza 'never again becomes a terrorist safe haven.'
The members of the Hostages and Missing Families Forum urgently called for a framework that ensures the return of every person held captive.
The Bibas family commented on reports that their family members will be released in the first phase of the deal and asked the public not to spread rumors.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich presents Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with list of demands to ensure Israel's security - even if a ceasefire deal with Hamas is signed.
Former US Ambassador to Israel says he will not "second guess" decision of the Israeli Premier to sign proposed ceasefire with Hamas, calls on critics to approach issue with "humility."
Israel demanding IDF presence within Rafah, right to veto release of certain terrorists, report says.
The immediate danger we face due to the surrender in the hostage deal is the establishment of a Palestinian state. It doesn't seem to matter to the incoming US administration that the majority of the people oppose it; in their eyes the Israeli leadership and the people in Zion are irrelevant.
'I consider these matters quietly, behind closed doors, in a very substantive, serious, insightful, and in-depth discussion,' says Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on emerging hostage deal.
Cabinet Secretary Yossi Fuchs responds to Ben Gvir's claim that he prevented the advancement of a hostage release deal, says that the only side that has thus far prevented a deal is Hamas.
MK Ohad Tal (Religious Zionist Party) objects to hostage deal with Hamas in speech at Mar-a-Lago.
Tuvia Smotrich, brother of Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, calls for elections, says the government "contradicts the most important core promise of the post-October 7 era."
Major demonstration, with hostage and bereaved families, held on Tuesday in Jerusalem calls on Prime Minister not to agree to deal that does not include all hostages, '
