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The emerging hostage deal:

33 hostages to be released in 1st stage

Source tells Arutz Sheva IDF to remain in the Philadelphi Corridor during 1st stage of 42-day ceasefire, not withdraw until all hostages are released, and hundreds of terrorists will be released in exchange for the hostages.

33 hostages to be released in 1st stage

Report:

Hamas to have positive response to deal outline

A Hamas source says that a meeting of Hamas senior officials will be held this evening to discuss the draft agreement, emphasizing that there will be no changes to the key points

Hamas to have positive response to deal outline

Coalition members oppose ceasefire deal with Hamas

Ten members of Israel's coalition sent letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging him to oppose the proposed deal with Hamas.

Coalition members oppose ceasefire deal with Hamas

Father of fallen soldier:

'Eliav said Shema Yisrael, smiled and died in the helicopter'

Father of fallen soldier Sergeant Eliav Astuker spoke about his son, who always put his friends and nation first. 'He just wanted to defend his country and did it modestly.'

'Eliav said Shema Yisrael, smiled and died in the helicopter'

Terror victim's father:

Releasing terrorists means they'll murder more Jews

Father of Shuli Har-Melekh, killed in a terror attack over 20 years ago, warns against releasing terrorists in ceasefire deal with Hamas. 'You need to understand the price.'

Releasing terrorists means they'll murder more Jews

Moving:

Yonatan Razel sings with family of fallen soldier

The family of Yossi Hershkowitz, a school principal who fell in battle in Gaza, sings Yossi's last song in New York together with renowned singer Yonatan Razel. Watch.

Yonatan Razel sings with family of fallen soldier

Report:

Details of ceasefire deal finalized, awaiting Hamas' response

Hamas to release 34 'humanitarian' hostages, Gaza to receive increased humanitarian assistance; reports do not mention key issues for Israel's security. Israel denies report.

Details of ceasefire deal finalized, awaiting Hamas' response

Report: Israel requesting expanded buffer zone in Gaza

The Israeli delegation to Doha submitted a military plan for every stage in the ceasefire deal, Qatari media reports.

Report: Israel requesting expanded buffer zone in Gaza

Jamie Lee Curtis:

'The entire Pacific Palisades looks like Gaza'

Award-winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis criticized by both pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel groups after likening the aftermath of the Los Angeles wildfires to the destruction in Gaza.

'The entire Pacific Palisades looks like Gaza'

Shabbos Kestenbaum:

'On 10/7 young US Jews woke up and we're not going back to sleep'

‘We want Israel to know that we're on the same team, on the same page; their fight is our fight, and our fight is their fight,' says Harvard alumnus Shabbos Kestenbaum.

'On 10/7 young US Jews woke up and we're not going back to sleep'

Caroline Glick's message to the US:

'Give us the tools and we'll finish the job'

Commentator and author Caroline Glick says she is worried that someone may be 'trying to coerce Israel, in the last week of the Biden administration, to take actions that can undermine any of our war aims.'

'Give us the tools and we'll finish the job'

Hostage's father:

'Trump knows - barbarians only understand power'

Hostages' families and bereaved families, gathered for a press conference following talk of a deal and the upcoming inauguration of the Trump administration, under the banner, 'Time for Victory.'

'Trump knows - barbarians only understand power'

With eight days left in office:

Biden and Netanyahu discuss hostage deal

President Biden discussed the fundamentally changed regional circumstances following the ceasefire deal in Lebanon, the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, and the weakening of Iran’s power in the region.

Biden and Netanyahu discuss hostage deal

New footage from Israel's strikes on Yemen

The IDF released recordings of the radio communications as well as footage from the aerial refueling operation during the strike.

New footage from Israel's strikes on Yemen

Jake Sullivan:

'We are very, very close to a hostage deal'

White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan voiced cautious optimism about a deal for the return of the hostages: 'Can we get it done before the 20th? It is possible, but I certainly can't make any predictions.'

'We are very, very close to a hostage deal'

Uzi Dayan:

'Trump's pressure is mostly on us'

Maj. Gen. Uzi Dayan tells Arutz Sheva that the Defense Minister's demand for defeating Hamas should be as fundamental as the demand to win.

'Trump's pressure is mostly on us'

Report:

Israel may release 3,000 terrorists in hostage deal

Kadoura Fares, the head of the Palestinian Prisoner Club, says that in the 1st phase of the deal, Israel will free 1,000 terrorists, including 200 serving life sentences, for 25 hostages. Terrorists serving the harshest sentences to be deported.

Israel may release 3,000 terrorists in hostage deal

Unreported incident:

Eight soldiers injured by IED in northern Gaza

The incident is in addition to the blast that killed four soldiers over Shabbat.

Eight soldiers injured by IED in northern Gaza

Netanyahu instructs:

Delegation headed by Mossad chief to head to Qatar

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirms Mossad chief David Barnea will take off for Qatar together with ISA chief Ronen Bar, Maj.-Gen. (Res) Nitzan Alon, to speed up negotiations for ceasefire deal with Hamas.

Delegation headed by Mossad chief to head to Qatar

Families of hostages: 'Historic opportunity must not be missed'

Relatives of hostages urge deal in nationwide rallies, as delegation heads to Qatar.

Families of hostages: 'Historic opportunity must not be missed'

Alexander, Danila, Yahav, and Eliav fell in battle in Gaza

Three soldiers from the 931st Battalion of the Nahal Brigade, and one soldier from the 79th Battalion of 14th 'Machatz' Brigade, fell in battle in Gaza.

Alexander, Danila, Yahav, and Eliav fell in battle in Gaza

How many dead are there really in Gaza?

A new study published in the medical journal Lancet claims that the actual number of fatalities in Gaza during the first nine months of the war was 40 percent higher than the official figure.

How many dead are there really in Gaza?

Hamas official: We're showing great flexibility in negotiations

Ali Baraka, Hamas leader abroad, says terror group agreed to release 34 Israelis in first stage of ceasefire deal, in order to ease path towards comprehensive agreement.

Hamas official: We're showing great flexibility in negotiations

Combat in Jabaliya: IDF reveals footage from drone and helmet cam

IDF forces eliminate armed terrorists attempting to fire at Givati Brigade troops in Jabaliya. Watch.

Combat in Jabaliya: IDF reveals footage from drone and helmet cam

Israeli source confirms:

Progress made in negotiations for ceasefire deal with Hamas

The proposed deal would include a full withdrawal of IDF forces from the Philadelphi Corridor, on the last day of the deal.

Progress made in negotiations for ceasefire deal with Hamas

Hamas:

'Hostages in northern Gaza are considered missing'

A senior official in the Hamas military department said that the hostages who had been held in northern Gaza were now classified as missing due to the IDF operation in the area.

'Hostages in northern Gaza are considered missing'

Hostage coordinator:

Deal being discussed includes all hostages

Brig. Gen. Gal Hirsch reassured family members of hostages that the deal being discussed would release all hostages, but the negotiations are currently discussing the first stage of that deal.

Deal being discussed includes all hostages

Minister Katz to IDF:

Plan the total destruction of Hamas if hostages are not freed

The Minister of Defense instructed the IDF to come up with a plan to completely destroy the terror organization if it does not release the hostages before US President Trump takes office.

Plan the total destruction of Hamas if hostages are not freed

IDF and ISA confirm:

Body of hostage Hamza al-Ziyadne positively identified

The IDF and ISA notified the Ziyadne family that Hamza was killed in Hamas captivity after his body was recovered earlier in the week with that of his father, Youssef.

Body of hostage Hamza al-Ziyadne positively identified

Musk on Hamas:

'Those people either need to be killed or incarcerated'

Billionaire Elon Musk shares video on his social media platform X, in which he discusses the war between Israel and Hamas. "You just cannot have the kids be taught to hate from the moment they can talk."

'Those people either need to be killed or incarcerated'

IDF eliminates commander of Hamas's Sabra Battalion

Osama Abu Namos directed Hamas terrorist activity against Israeli citizens and attacks on IDF troops in the area of Netzarim Corridor.

IDF eliminates commander of Hamas's Sabra Battalion

Amit Segal to Trump:

Allow Israel to annex parts of the Gaza Strip

In an op-ed published in the Wall Street Journal, political analyst Amit Segal calls on US President-elect Donald Trump to allow Israel to conquer Gaza and prevent Hamas from continuing its takeover of humanitarian aid.

Allow Israel to annex parts of the Gaza Strip

Beit Hanoun tragedy:

Terrorists used standard IDF explosives

Sources in the IDF say the explosives used by terrorists as a landmine to kill three soldiers are those used by the IDF to demolish tunnels.

Terrorists used standard IDF explosives

Rescued hostage Noa Argamani meets US congressmen and senators

Rescued hostage Noa Argamani shares Hamas video with congressmen and senators in Washington, D.C., urges them to make hostages' release a priority.

Rescued hostage Noa Argamani meets US congressmen and senators

School Eulogizes Soldier:

'A magical child who loved to help'

The Nitzanei Oz school today eulogized alumnus First Sergeant Kenew Kasa, 22, of Beit Shemesh.

'A magical child who loved to help'

Military analyst:

Chief of Staff Halevi needs to go home - now

Yossi Yehoshua, military analyst at Yediot Aharonot, publishes piece sharply criticizing IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi for the failures that led to the October 7 massacre, calls on him to resign.

Chief of Staff Halevi needs to go home - now

Special footage:

A tour of the high-security wing that holds the worst terrorists

Arutz Sheva got to take a behind-the-scenes look at the Rakefet Wing which holds the Nukhba Force terrorists who committed the October 7th Massacre and members of Hezbollah's Radwan Force.

A tour of the high-security wing that holds the worst terrorists

Three soldiers fell in battle in the northern Gaza Strip

Staff Sergeant Matityahu Ya’akov Perel, Staff Sergeant Kanaoo Kasa, and Staff Sergeant Nevo Fisher fell in battle in the northern Gaza Strip.

Three soldiers fell in battle in the northern Gaza Strip

Amb. Danon to Arutz Sheva:

'Trump will give Israel full freedom of action in Gaza'

Israeli Amb. to the UN speaks with Arutz Sheva about Israel's expectations for the incoming Trump Administration and what he believes Trump's threats that Hamas must release the hostages before he takes office mean.

'Trump will give Israel full freedom of action in Gaza'

IDF recovers body of hostage Youssef al-Ziyadne

The IDF wrote in a statement that the IDF and ISA recovered the body of Youssef al-Ziyadne from a tunnel in the Rafah area. During the recovery operation, the troops found findings connected to Youssef's son, Hamza and there is great concern for his life.

IDF recovers body of hostage Youssef al-Ziyadne

IDF leadership, Defense Minister clash over October 7th probe

Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered IDF Chief of Staff Halevi to fully cooperate with the State Comptroller's probe into the IDF's conduct leading up to and during the October 7th Massacre.

IDF leadership, Defense Minister clash over October 7th probe

In first since Oct. 7:

Infantry troops to leave Gaza, return to Judea and Samaria

Nahal Brigade infantry troops to leave Gaza, return to Judea and Samaria, with a focus on Hebron and Shechem.

Infantry troops to leave Gaza, return to Judea and Samaria

Hundreds of flags

Thousands accompany fallen soldier Ido on his last journey

Staff Sergeant Ido Samiach, 20, fell Tuesday in battle in northern Gaza, and was buried in the Savyon cemetery.

Thousands accompany fallen soldier Ido on his last journey

Netanyahu: Reports of six-week ceasefire 'absolutely false'

Claims of six- to eight-week ceasefire in Gaza are 'part of the psychological warfare Hamas is trying to use on hostages' families,' statement from Prime Minister's Office emphasizes.

Netanyahu: Reports of six-week ceasefire 'absolutely false'

Hostages in Gaza:

Lebanese newspaper reports progress on deal for ceasefire

Lebanese newspaper reports on agreement of 6-8 weeks' ceasefire, during which humanitarian aid will be increased and information on status of hostages provided.

Lebanese newspaper reports progress on deal for ceasefire

In Khan Yunis

IDF strikes terrorists who took part in October 7th massacre

IAF conducts several IDF and ISA intelligence-based strikes on a number of terrorists who took part in the murderous October 7th massacre in Israeli territory.

IDF strikes terrorists who took part in October 7th massacre

On 10/6:

Southern Command head rejected suggestion to bring officers south

On the night between October 6th and 7th, a brigade commander recommended returning battalion commanders to the Gaza Envelope, but Southern Command General, Yaron Finkelman, did not accept the recommendation.

Southern Command head rejected suggestion to bring officers south

Watch:

Hallel bade farewell to her husband singing Hatikva and saluting

At the end of the funeral in Hatzor HaGalilit, all stood to sing the national anthem. Hallel approached the grave of her husband, fallen soldier Eitan Shiknazi, and saluted him on his final journey.

Hallel bade farewell to her husband singing Hatikva and saluting

Chief of Staff warns Hamas: 'We won't stop'

IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi holds situational assessment in Jabaliya, says 'We will bring Hamas to the point where they understand that they must return all the hostages.'

Chief of Staff warns Hamas: 'We won't stop'

Report:

IDF admits it is fighting newly-recruited Hamas terrorists

Military officials say the operations in northern Gaza are meant to clear the area of terrorists and their infrastructure, but the terrorist forces are a mix of 'veteran' terrorists and newly-recruited terrorists.

IDF admits it is fighting newly-recruited Hamas terrorists

Cleared for publication:

Staff Sergeant Ido from Ganei Tikva fell in battle in Gaza

Staff Sergeant Ido Samiach served as a squad sergeant in the Reconnaissance Battalion of the Nahal Brigade.

Staff Sergeant Ido from Ganei Tikva fell in battle in Gaza

Watch:

Interrogation of terrorist caught in Gaza hospital

The terrorist confessed that Hamas troops hide among the hospital's patients, believing the hospital to be safe from Israeli bombing.

Interrogation of terrorist caught in Gaza hospital

Report:

Hamas still insists on a role in Gaza's post-war government

An Egyptian source says Hamas would not agree to a deal without a path to end the war and a stipulation to keep it in power in the Gaza Strip.

Hamas still insists on a role in Gaza's post-war government

Cleared for publication:

Major Dvir Zion Revah fell in battle in northern Gaza

Revah, 28 from Jerusalem, served as a Company Commander in the 932 Battalion, Nahal Brigade.

Major Dvir Zion Revah fell in battle in northern Gaza

Cleared for publication:

Captain Eitan Israel Shiknazi and another soldier fell in battle

Captain Eitan Israel Shiknazi, 24, is survived by his wife and is the tenth soldier from Eli to fall since the start of the war. Another soldier, whose name has not yet been cleared for publication, fell in the same incident.

Captain Eitan Israel Shiknazi and another soldier fell in battle

PM Netanyahu receives recommendations for defense budget

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich receive Nagel Committee recommendations for examination of the defense budget.

PM Netanyahu receives recommendations for defense budget

Hostage's mother appeals to Trump:

'Don't let any hostage stay behind'

Meirav Leshem-Gonen, mother of Romi, who was kidnapped to Gaza during the October 7 massacre, begs US President-elect Donald Trump: 'Please make sure that you are standing with us - do whatever is needed to bring them back.'

'Don't let any hostage stay behind'

Beit Hanoun:

Two Nahal Brigade soldiers seriously injured in battle

Two soldiers in the Reconnaissance Battalion of the Nahal Brigade severely injured during combat, IDF reports.

Two Nahal Brigade soldiers seriously injured in battle

Inside Gaza:

'Drones neutralize every advantage Hamas had'

Deputy Yishai Yamin, commander of Battalion 52, shares the importance of including drones in every aspect of the war.

'Drones neutralize every advantage Hamas had'

Report:

60 terrorists captured in Gaza treated in Israeli hospitals

60 terrorists from Hamas and Islamic Jihad, who were arrested at the Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza, were brought for medical treatment in hospitals in Israel.

60 terrorists captured in Gaza treated in Israeli hospitals