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News and updates about ceasefire

Minister Karhi estimates:

Hamas won't complete hostage deal

Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi says Attorney General may be fired soon, Hamas unlikely to return the last of the hostages.

Hamas won't complete hostage deal

Gallant accuses:

Government didn't do everything possible to bring back hostages

Former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant says agreement with Hamas was signed too late, Israel 'could have had the same deal with more hostages, at a lower price.'

Government didn't do everything possible to bring back hostages

Steve Witkoff:

We're focused on returning the hostages, it's a complicated deal

US envoy Steve Witkoff says Trump administration trying to ensure deal with Hamas is fully implemented, calls for Gazans to emigrate since there's 'nothing left' in Gaza.

We're focused on returning the hostages, it's a complicated deal

Hamas official:

We're holding two senior IDF officers hostage

Negotiations for second stage of deal to focus on IDF's full withdrawal from Gaza, permanent ceasefire, and preventing resumption of fighting, Hamas tells mediators.

We're holding two senior IDF officers hostage

One reported dead:

IAF opens fire to distance vehicle that violated ceasefire

Israel confirms it fired at a vehicle in Gaza, according to Arab reports, one individual was killed and several others were wounded.

IAF opens fire to distance vehicle that violated ceasefire

Ahead of the second stage:

Netanyahu's dramatic decision

Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer to head negotiations team for second stage of prisoner swap deal with Hamas, report says. PM's Office: 'Decisions on negotiations to be made only after PM returns from US.'

Netanyahu's dramatic decision

Trump envoy Witkoff enters Gaza after meeting Netanyahu

Steve Witkoff and Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer visit the Netzarim Corridor dividing north and south Gaza together.

Trump envoy Witkoff enters Gaza after meeting Netanyahu

IDF fires at suspicious vehicle in unauthorized area in Gaza

In several areas throughout the Gaza Strip, IDF troops fired warning shots toward suspects who approached and posed a threat to them.

IDF fires at suspicious vehicle in unauthorized area in Gaza

'A reckless deal that will cost in blood'

Hostages' families demand Ben Gvir support deal with Hamas

Argument breaks out in Knesset committee, as representatives of some of the hostages' families demand MK Itamar Ben Gvir support the deal with Hamas. Ben Gvir: 'A reckless deal that will cost in blood.'

Hostages' families demand Ben Gvir support deal with Hamas

Liri Albag's father clarifies:

'I was referring only to the leaders'

Eli Albag, father of Liri Albag, who was released in a prisoner swap deal with Hamas, explains his 'scorn' for those who didn't support deal.

'I was referring only to the leaders'

Bereaved father to Eli Albag:

Many Jews will pay with their lives for your daughter's release

Itzik Bonzel, father of fallen IDF soldier Amit Bonzel, responds to Eli Albag, whose daughter was freed in a prisoner swap deal: 'This is the time to bow your head and say thank you, not to threaten.'

Many Jews will pay with their lives for your daughter's release

White House announces:

Ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon extended to February 18

White House announces that the arrangement between Lebanon and Israel will continue to be in effect until February 18. The original arrangement expired on Sunday, but the IDF remained in Lebanon, due to the fact that the ceasefire has yet to be fully enforced by Lebanon.

Ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon extended to February 18

Netanyahu's office:

Arbel Yehud and two other hostages will be released on Thursday

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.

Arbel Yehud and two other hostages will be released on Thursday

IDF eliminates Islamic Jihad terrorist who threatened troops

In the central Gaza Strip, IDF troops fired warning shots at several gatherings of dozens of suspects who were advancing toward the troops and posed a threat to them.

IDF eliminates Islamic Jihad terrorist who threatened troops

Hamas rejects Trump proposal to relocate Gazans

Hamas official says that Gaza residents would rather face death than temporarily relocate to Egypt and Jordan.

Hamas rejects Trump proposal to relocate Gazans

Political source:

Israel concerned deal will boost Hamas in Judea and Samaria

Source says 'cynical and cruel' Hamas is 'not the same organization it was on October 7.'

Israel concerned deal will boost Hamas in Judea and Samaria

Another breach of ceasefire:

Hamas fails to present report on hostages' status

Despite committing to provide a list by Saturday night, Hamas has not yet reported to Israel on the status of the remaining hostages.

Hamas fails to present report on hostages' status

Who is on the list to be released next week?

Next Saturday, Arbel Yehud, Agam Berger, and Keith Siegel are expected to be released from Hamas captivity. Israeli source clarifies: 'No official list yet.'

Who is on the list to be released next week?

IDF: We fired towards terrorists violating ceasefire in Gaza

IDF soldiers fire warning shots after terrorists in Gaza present a threat to troops. 'IDF prepared for any scenario, urges Gazan residents to follow instructions.'

IDF: We fired towards terrorists violating ceasefire in Gaza

'I love you'

Watch: Liri Albag thanks the nation and the soldiers

Released hostage Liri Albag thanks her country and the soldiers immediately following her release.

Watch: Liri Albag thanks the nation and the soldiers

Hamas' cynical video:

Returning hostages smile, 'thank' captors in Arabic

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.'

Returning hostages smile, 'thank' captors in Arabic

'Arbel Yehud is alive and will be released next Saturday'

Senior Israeli officials say they expect Arbel Yehud to be released in the coming days - even before Saturday.

'Arbel Yehud is alive and will be released next Saturday'

IDF spokesman: Hamas did not keep the deal

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari says there is great concern over fate of Bibas family. 'Israel expects to receive certainty on the matter.'

IDF spokesman: Hamas did not keep the deal

Watch:

Liri, Karina, Daniella, and Naama reunite with their parents

Watch the emotional reunion between released hostages Daniella Gilboa, Liri Albag, Naama Levy, and Karina Ariev, as they meet their parents at an initial reception point immediately upon arrival in Israel

Liri, Karina, Daniella, and Naama reunite with their parents

After 477 days in captivity:

Liri, Naama, Daniella, and Karina return home to Israel

Four of the five IDF lookouts kidnapped from the Nahal Oz military post during the October 7 massacre are returned to Israel.

Liri, Naama, Daniella, and Karina return home to Israel

PM's Office: Withdrawal from Lebanon to last more than 60 days

IDF not expected to complete withdrawal from Lebanon on Sunday, despite expectation outline in ceasefire deal. 'Agreement has not yet been fully implemented by the State of Lebanon, the gradual withdrawal process will continue, in full coordination with the US.'

PM's Office: Withdrawal from Lebanon to last more than 60 days

Families of hostages:

2nd phase must be implemented, all remaining hostages must return

Families of the hostages call on Israeli government to complete all phases of the deal, ensure the return of all hostages under the ceasefire agreement with Hamas - until the last captive is home.

2nd phase must be implemented, all remaining hostages must return

Unique request:

Hostage's mother: Don't desecrate the Sabbath

Merav Berger, whose daughter Agam was kidnapped on October 7 and is held hostage in Gaza, says she will try to avoid desecrating Shabbat and asks the media to respect her wishes.

Hostage's mother: Don't desecrate the Sabbath

Gaza:

Troops fire at suspects approaching them

IDF troops confront threats against them by firing warning shots in accordance with the ceasefire.

Troops fire at suspects approaching them

Armed American security guards to operate checkpoint in Gaza

Private security contractors from the US and other countries will begin overseeing a checkpoint for vehicles passing between the southern and northern Gaza Strip as part of the ceasefire agreement.

Armed American security guards to operate checkpoint in Gaza

'It's a second Disengagement'

Chabad rabbi speaks out against haredi support for Hamas deal

Rabbi Yosef Gerlitzky speaks out against ceasefire deal with Hamas, compares it to 2005 Disengagement from Gaza. 'This deal is a true threat to life.'

Chabad rabbi speaks out against haredi support for Hamas deal

Security source on Jenin operation:

If Zakaria Zubeidi holds a weapon, he'll be eliminated

Security source responds to release of Gilboa prison break mastermind in Hamas ceasefire deal, warns Jenin operation 'will not end soon.'

If  Zakaria Zubeidi holds a weapon, he'll be eliminated

IDF forces work to thwart ceasefire violations in Gaza

IDF soldiers in several areas acted to thwart threats against them, eliminating one terrorist.

IDF forces work to thwart ceasefire violations in Gaza

Trump Mideast Envoy:

'Ceasefire a step toward Israel-Saudi normalization'

Steve Witkoff tells Fox News he and the rest of the Trump team had nothing to do with the "mathematics" of the hostage deal, which was worked out by the Biden Administration many months ago.

'Ceasefire a step toward Israel-Saudi normalization'

Hamas official: Netanyahu caved

Bassem Naim, senior Hamas leader, claims Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's 'surrender' to Hamas demands for ceasefire caused by internal pressure on Israeli government.

Hamas official: Netanyahu caved

Trump ‘not confident’ Gaza cease-fire deal will last all phases

President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House on Monday he’s not confident that Israel’s cease-fire deal with the Hamas terrorist group will hold through all three phases.

Trump ‘not confident’ Gaza cease-fire deal will last all phases

Steve Witkoff:

'Trump felt fulfilled when he saw the hostages & their families'

Steven Witkoff, US President Donald Trump's Special Envoy to the Middle East, describes how he and President Trump felt when they saw the first images of the 3 hostages meeting their families after they were freed yesterday.

'Trump felt fulfilled when he saw the hostages & their families'

In case ceasefirefalls apart:

Netanyahu presented document on resumption of war

Following the demand of the Religious Zionism party, cabinet ministers discussed a proposal that stated that the war would be renewed "if an additional hostage release plan is not approved."

Netanyahu presented document on resumption of war

Hamas vows to 'rise again,' fight until Israel is destroyed

After reaching 6-week ceasefire deal, terrorist organization vows to rebuild Gaza and continue its campaign to destroy the Jewish State.

Hamas vows to 'rise again,' fight until Israel is destroyed

Trudeau calls on Hamas to release all hostages

Resigning Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stressing importance of sticking to ceasefire deal, calls for release of remaining hostages.

Trudeau calls on Hamas to release all hostages

MK Tzivka Foghel:

'I'm not seeking jobs, and won't leave Otzma Yehudit'

MK Tzvika Foghel speaks about his party's decision to quit the government, stresses that he 'did not join politics for embraces, support, or jobs.'

'I'm not seeking jobs, and won't leave Otzma Yehudit'

Rabbi Yaakov Medan:

I would've voted against the deal, but remained in the government

Rabbi Yaakov Medan, dean of the Har Etzion Yeshiva, expresses support for Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's decision on ceasefire deal with Hamas. 'I oppose the deal but I'm not sure there was another alternative.'

I would've voted against the deal, but remained in the government

'I came back to life'

Emily Damari's moving post: Thanks be to G-d, I'm so happy to be

Emily Damari, released Sunday night from Hamas captivity, pens moving first social media post: 'You've shattered my heart from emotion. I've come back to life, my loved ones.'

Emily Damari's moving post: Thanks be to G-d, I'm so happy to be

Next hostages to be released Saturday night

Following the release of Romi, Emily, and Doron, 94 hostages, living and dead, remain in Gaza; 30 will be released in the next 41 days.

Next hostages to be released Saturday night

Live Updates:

After over 470 days: Romi, Emily, and Doron come home

Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher have returned to Israel after more than 470 days in captivity in Gaza.

After over 470 days: Romi, Emily, and Doron come home

There is no such thing as a demilitarized PA state

A 'Two-State Solution' would be urging nothing less than the creation of a criminal aggressor state, one for whom the barbarism of October 7 represents a template for future actions against Israel. It would not be bound by pre-state compacts. And there is more. Op-ed.

There is no such thing as a demilitarized PA state

Chief of Staff:

If Hamas wasn't in such a difficult position, there'd be no deal

LTG Herzi Halevi meets the soldiers of the Nahal Brigade, says their battlefield accomplishments led to the current hostage and ceasefire deal.

If Hamas wasn't in such a difficult position, there'd be no deal

Report:

Trump considering relocation of Gazans during reconstruction

US President-elect's transition team considering allowing many Gazans to leave for other countries during the period in which Gaza undergoes reconstruction.

Trump considering relocation of Gazans during reconstruction

Family:

Hostage Romi Gonen to be released today

Family members of Romi Gonen confirm she is 1 of the 3 hostages who will be released later today at the beginning of the ceasefire deal.

Hostage Romi Gonen to be released today

Otzma Yehudit ministers, MKs submit letters of resignation

Itamar Ben-Gvir and the rest of his party's representatives resign from government in protest against the ceasefire deal with Hamas, which they call a "surrender."

Otzma Yehudit ministers, MKs submit letters of resignation

Footage from Gaza:

Hamas repositioning its forces, continuing to control Gaza

Footage from Gaza shows Hamas police officers operating in the areas where Gazan civilians are returning to their homes, despite claims ceasefire has not taken effect.

Hamas repositioning its forces, continuing to control Gaza

After 1.5 hours, Hamas gives names of hostages

The start of the ceasefire was delayed by Hamas' failure to provide the names of the hostages who are supposed to be released today by the deadline.

After 1.5 hours, Hamas gives names of hostages

'Clear and immediate danger'

Prison guards appeal decision to release terrorist to Shechem

Female prison guards from the Gilboa Prison appeal to Supreme Court, demanding that terrorist Mahmoud Atallah, who raped and sexually assaulted them, be released abroad instead of within Israel.

Prison guards appeal decision to release terrorist to Shechem

IDF Spokesperson:

Ceasefire didn't begin, Hamas didn't give names of hostages

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari delivers a statement to the media as the ceasefire was supposed to come into effect and following the recovery of the body of Oron Shaul, a decade after he fell in Operation Protective Edge.

Ceasefire didn't begin, Hamas didn't give names of hostages

Mia Schem:

I can't believe the dream is happening & the nightmare is ending

Released hostage Mia Schem on Sunday morning posted on Instagram her excitement about the new ceasefire-prisoner swap deal between Israel and Hamas.

I can't believe the dream is happening & the nightmare is ending

Ari Fuld's brother:

'The release of his murderer hurts because of the next victims'

Eitan Fuld, brother of terror victim Ari Fuld, who was murdered in a terror attack in Gush Etzion, responds to news that his brother's murderer will be released on Sunday: 'The enemy celebrates, but it's a temporary celebration.'

'The release of his murderer hurts because of the next victims'

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu:

Stop the 700th of October

Whoever votes in favor of the deal brings the devil himself to the streets of Israel. Most of the terrorists released for the second time are laughing and signaling victory with their hands and movements.

Stop the 700th of October

Chief of Staff:

Fighting created the conditions necessary to free hostages

IDF Chief of Staff visits Gaza border, speaks about war against Hamas: 'The work doesn’t end here, we still have a lot more to do. We will do this with great strength and determination.'

Fighting created the conditions necessary to free hostages

Hamas to be defeated, celebrations prevented in Judea, Samaria

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich successfully pushed for the ceasefire deal with Hamas to include a section requiring the prevention of celebrations following the release of convicted terrorists into Judea and Samaria.

Hamas to be defeated, celebrations prevented in Judea, Samaria

Once again, having no faith in the smartest guy in the room

Pro-Israel figures denigrated both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President-elect Donald Trump for agreeing to and participating in what they see as one of history’s worst deals. Is it? Opinion.

Once again, having no faith in the smartest guy in the room