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.
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi says Attorney General may be fired soon, Hamas unlikely to return the last of the 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.'
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.
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.
Israel confirms it fired at a vehicle in Gaza, according to Arab reports, one individual was killed and several others were wounded.
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.'
Steve Witkoff and Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer visit the Netzarim Corridor dividing north and south Gaza together.
In several areas throughout the Gaza Strip, IDF troops fired warning shots toward suspects who approached and posed a threat to them.
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.'
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.
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.'
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.
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.
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.
Hamas official says that Gaza residents would rather face death than temporarily relocate to Egypt and Jordan.
Source says 'cynical and cruel' Hamas is 'not the same organization it was on October 7.'
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.'
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.'
Released hostage Liri Albag thanks her country and the soldiers immediately following her release.
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.'
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
Four of the five IDF lookouts kidnapped from the Nahal Oz military post during the October 7 massacre are returned to Israel.
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.'
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.
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.
IDF troops confront threats against them by firing warning shots in accordance with the ceasefire.
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.
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.'
Security source responds to release of Gilboa prison break mastermind in Hamas ceasefire deal, warns Jenin operation 'will not end soon.'
IDF soldiers in several areas acted to thwart threats against them, eliminating one terrorist.
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.
Bassem Naim, senior Hamas leader, claims Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's 'surrender' to Hamas demands for ceasefire caused by internal pressure on Israeli government.
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.
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.
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."
After reaching 6-week ceasefire deal, terrorist organization vows to rebuild Gaza and continue its campaign to destroy the Jewish State.
Resigning Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stressing importance of sticking to ceasefire deal, calls for release of remaining hostages.
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.'
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.'
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.'
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.
Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, and Doron Steinbrecher have returned to Israel after more than 470 days in captivity in Gaza.
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LTG Herzi Halevi meets the soldiers of the Nahal Brigade, says their battlefield accomplishments led to the current hostage and ceasefire deal.
US President-elect's transition team considering allowing many Gazans to leave for other countries during the period in which Gaza undergoes reconstruction.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
Released hostage Mia Schem on Sunday morning posted on Instagram her excitement about the new ceasefire-prisoner swap deal between Israel and Hamas.
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.'
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.
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.'
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.
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