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Prime Minister Netanyahu:

'There is no way we don't return to fight until the end'

The Prime Minister addressed fears that Israel will not return to fighting Hamas after all of the hostages return.

Hostage scolded Hamas leader, he did not reply

Yocheved Lifshitz, who was released last month from captivity, recalls the meeting with Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

Cabinet Secretary:

'Any deal which leads to end of war is fake news'

Cabinet Secretary Yossi Fuchs denies reports that war will end in exchange for return of all hostages. 'Fake news.'

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Without waving: Rimon Kirsht glares at the evildoers

Footage of moment when hostage Rimon Kirsht exits terrorists' vehicle shows her glaring at one of them, giving cold shoulder to ICRC rep.

Elderly hostage released to sounds of applause and Israeli flags

Yaffa Adar, elderly woman released from Hamas captivity, is released from Wolfson Medical Center, as staff applaud her, wave Israeli flags.

Hamas says it will free additional Russian citizens

Hamas says it will release additional hostages who hold Russian citizenship, 'as a gesture of appreciation to Putin.'

Shin Bet investigator:

'Sinwar is a cruel leader with endless hatred for Jews'

Mika Kobi, former Shin Bet official who interrogated Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, describes: 'Hard to believe he met hostages.'

Family of babies held hostage:

'It's like our personal Schindler's list'

Children's uncle: 'Every day we wait to see who will return and who won't. This is like a list that chooses who will live and who will die.'

Report:

Hamas interested in negotiations for release of IDF soldiers

Hamas 'willing to negotiate' for release of all hostages held in Gaza, source involved in negotiations says.

Will the deal with the devil force Israel to end the war?

Following the pause in fighting, foreign powers including the US and the Israeli left will pressure Israel to end the war. Op-ed.

Emily Hand on the front page of The Sun: 'They stole her voice'

'They stole her voice - Emily’s too afraid to speak after Hamas threats.'

G7 foreign ministers:

'We support further extension of pause in Gaza fighting'

G7 foreign ministers support agreement which saw pause in fighting and release of hostages, say they back Israel's right to defend itself.

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Freed 12-year-old arrives at hospital via helicopter

Eitan Yahalomi, who returned from Hamas captivity in Gaza, and his other on their way to the hospital to meet their family.

IDF Spokesperson:

'Any attempt to harm our forces will be met with determination'

IDF Spokesperson warns Hamas against violating truce, after three IEDs detonated at two different locations in the northern Gaza Strip.

Moving:

Herzog meets Shoshan Haran, who was freed from Hamas captivity

Herzog meets Shoshan Haran, who was kidnapped to Gaza and released this week: You have become a model to be admired.

These are the 10 hostages who were freed today

Fifth group of hostages released after ceasefire extended by two days. 9 women and a 17-year-old girl are being released.

Ukraine:

Photos of Israeli hostages to be included in Hanukkah kits

Thousands of Hanukkah kits will be given out in Ukraine - with pictures of the Israeli kidnapped in Gaza.

Defense Minister to soldiers:

'Freeing of 50 hostages is the result of your actions'

Minister Gallant holds situation assessment in the IDF’s Southern Command, tells Givati soldiers to be prepared for resumption of combat.

Expert opinion:

'Arabs consider the hostage deal as an Israeli surrender'

Dr. Edy Cohen, expert in Middle Eastern affairs: “Arab media considers the hostage deal as a ‘hudna,’ Israel’s surrender’

4-year-old Avigail out of hospital 2 days after release by Hamas

Child whose cause was championed by President Biden released from Schneider Children's Medical Center.

Soroka Medical Center:

Condition of released 84 year old hostage improving

Hospital confirmed improvement in condition of 84 year old hostage released from Hamas captivity in serious condition.

Aunt of 10-month-old hostage: Hamas, are these your enemies?

Bibas family demands Hamas return baby, toddler who were kidnapped on October 7. 'We don't know who comforts them when they cry.'

Freed hostage's aunt:

'Hamas forced 12-year-old to watch films of the horrors'

Aunt of 12-year-old Eitan Yahalom says Hamas 'monsters' threatened any child who cried with rifles, forced them to watch videos of Oct. 7.

Father of freed hostage:

'I asked Emily how long she was in Gaza: She said a year'

Thomas Hand, father of 9-year-old Emily, describes how traumatic her 50 days as a hostage of Hamas were to CNN.

Analyst: 'Hamas is functional - we need to destroy it'

Analyst Zvi Yehezkeli discusses temporary ceasefire, deal to free hostages: 'Hamas is managing things, wants ceasefire as long as possible.'

A first hug from Mom:

Renana Gome hugs sons following their release from captivity

Renana Gome publishes photograph of herself with sons Yagil and Or, after their release from Hamas captivity.

Daughter of freed hostage:

'My mother arrived on the brink of death'

Elma Avraham 'lived independently, cooked for herself, and took care of all her needs - she did not have to return this way,' daughter says.

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Freed hostage Eitan Yahalomi reunites with his mother in Israel

IDF spokesperson publishes footage from the moving moment when Eitan Yahalomi, 12, reunites with mother Batsheva upon his return to Israel.

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Children released from Hamas captivity meet their family dog

Uriah, Yuval and Ofri Brodutch reunite with pet Rodney at Schneider Children's Medical Center, following their release from captivity.

Hostage relative thanks Biden and Macron

Ido Dan, relative of Sahar and Erez Kalderon, who were freed from Hamas captivity, thanks Biden & Macron, brokers Qatar & Egypt for support.

Daughter of released hostage:

Mother didn’t receive medication, she overcame a major trauma

Carmit Palty Katzir, daughter of released hostage Chana Katzir, says, 'Mother didn’t know Father was murdered and her son kidnapped.'

'A great relief'

How one hostage sent regards to his family

Alex Danzig, a Polish-Israeli historian held hostage in Gaza, sent a message to his family in Israel.

European Commission:

'Hamas terrorists should release all hostages'

European Commission President welcomes extension of truce between Israel and Hamas: The agreement extends the window of hope.

US official:

'We don't believe Hamas intentionally held back 2 Americans'

The White House does not believe Hamas purposefully held back American women as part of hostage release, says Biden administration official.

Biden is the primary obstacle to Israeli victory

Polling shows that the overwhelming majority of Americans and lawmakers support Israel in this war and want it to destroy Hamas; Op-ed.

Freed hostage's testimony:

'We slept on chairs, it was stuffy'

78-year-old Ruti Munder, who was held captive for 50 days with her daughter and grandson, speaks about her experience.

The hostages' conditions:

No shower, a piece of pita as food

The freed hostages are beginning to tell their stories to their families and reveal the conditions of their captivity.

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Goldstein-Almog family's first meeting at the hospital

Members of the Goldstein-Almog family, who were released from captivity, reunited at Schneider Children’s Hospital.

Released after three weeks?

Terror supporter Ahed Tamimi on list of prisoners to be released

Government approves inclusion of 50 female prisoners in list of prisoners eligible to be released as part of deal with Hamas.

Moving:

Residents of Hod Hasharon cheer for freed hostages

Watch: Residents take to the streets of Hod Hasharon to welcome Sharon and Noam Avigdori who returned from Hamas captivity.

'One quarter of Kibbutz Nir Oz was abducted or murdered'

Kibbutz Nir Oz welcomes return of 11 hostages from the Kibbutz: The fight will continue until the last hostage is returned.

11 Israeli hostages, 6 Thai hostages return to Israel

9 children and 2 women have been handed over to the IDF and have entered Israel after over 50 days in Hamas captivity.

To renew our strength

Recharging is the recognition that sometimes there is no choice but to gather forces for the next round, as found in Isaiah.

Red Cross receives 4th group of freed hostages

9 children, 2 mothers on their way home as ceasefire extended for 2 days, allowing for release of 20 more hostages.

Qatar:

Ceasefire extended for 2 days, 20 more hostages to be freed

Ceasefire originally scheduled to end tomorrow morning extended until Thursday as final 11 hostages from original deal set to be released.

4-year-old Avigail reunited with family after 50 days as hostage

Toddler whose parents were murdered on October 7 meets her aunt and grandparents after being freed from Hamas captivity.

Egypt: Agreement on 2-day ceasefire extension close

Egyptian govt. says Hamas will release 20 more hostages in exchange for 2 more days before the fighting resumes.

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Mother hugs daughters after they were held hostage for 50 days

Maayan Zin reunited with her daughters Dafna, 15, and Ela, 8, after they were kidnapped by Hamas terrorists on October 7.

CNN: Over 40 hostages held by others, not Hamas

According to foreign sources, dozens of hostages are being held by Islamic Jihad or individual Gazans not affiliated with terror groups.

Report:

4th hostage release delayed due to Hamas violations of agreement

Hamas reportedly reduces number of hostages to be released on the final day of the ceasefire from 13 to 11, including 9 children.

Daughter of freed hostage:

Red Cross refused to take medication for my mother

Daughter of Elma Avraham, 84-year-old in serious condition, says Red Cross refused to accept medication to pass to her mother.

The first hug:

Avichai Brodtz reunites with his wife and three children

Uriah Brodtz, 4, Yuval Brodtz, 8, Ofri Brodtz, 10, and their mother, Hagar Brodtz, returned from captivity in Gaza.

Hundreds attend moving prayer service held at hostage's home

Hundreds gather for moving prayer service as Torah scroll is brought into captive Mia Shem’s home.

Shin Bet interrogation reveals

This is how some of the hostages were kidnapped

Terrorists seen on kibbutz security cameras kidnapped foreigners, brought them to Shifa Hospital, and were caught on camera at the hospital.

'Happy I got my life back':

First video of soldier freed from captivity

Video of PVT Ori Megidish, who was freed from captivity in an IDF operation last month, shows the soldier in good spirits.

Budapest:

Special exhibition calls for release of Israeli hostages

'Events of Oct. 7 represent a barbaric act and a stain that the free world still struggles to cope with consequences of,' KKL-JNF rep. says.

Freed hostage managed to escape, but was caught

The building where Roni Krivoi was being held collapsed; he took advantage of this and escaped but was caught four days later.

Doctors fight to save released hostage Elma Avraham, 84

'Elma did not receive the medications that kept her alive, she is not stable,' Soroka ICU director says.

Fmr. Shin Bet official:

'Hamas controls most of the hostages'

Shalom Ben-Hanan says Hamas can easily release the majority of the hostages being held, including those being held by other organizations.

US national security adviser:

'We're working to bring back hostages held by other groups'

US national security adviser Jake Sullivan says other groups in Gaza are holding hostages and efforts are underway to bring them back.