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קית' סגל בסרטון שמפיץ חמאס
American-Israeli hostage Keith Siegel reportedly slated for release next week
Senior US government source told NBC that the 65-year-old hostage, an American citizen, will be among the hostages released next Saturday; The source also said that Sagui Dekel-Chen, who has U.S. citizenship, will be released 'immediately after,' likely the next day
Itamar Eichner | 22:36 | 01.25.25
אגם ברגר
Families of 3 women who remain in Gaza celebrate return of 4 female soldiers
After the release of the four soldiers, three young women remain in Hamas captivity: Arbel Yehoud, 29, Shiri Bibas, 33, and soldier Agam Berger, 20, who is due to be released in the next round 
Yael Ciechanover | 21:30 | 01.25.25
4 returned hostages were held in apartments and tunnels, and forced to cook for the terrorists
Daniela, Liri, Naama and Karina were held together for much of the time and were often forced to look after their captors' children and cook for the terrorists while receiving very little food for themselves; They are said to have met 'very serious Hamas figures' during their captivity and heard their parents interviewed on the radio and saw their pictures on signs in Israel
Yael Ciechanover | 21:15 | 01.25.25
לירי אלבג והוריה במפגש ראשון
'We can’t believe Liri is back with us': Freed hostage's parents speak with Netanyahu
PM tells parents of freed hostage Liri Albag, 'My wife and I, along with the entire nation, embrace Liri and her friends'; parents express gratitude but add, 'There are still 90 hostages. Everyone deserves this moment'
Itamar Eichner | 19:21 | 01.25.25
נעמה לוי
'Mom, you’re a lioness! I love you, citizens of Israel!': Freed hostages received with embrace
4 IDF soldiers freed after 477 days in Hamas captivity airlifted to Rabin Medical Center to reunite with their families; health officials call medical evaluation 'complex event'; IDF chief hails their return as 'part of our victory'
Itamar Eichner, Gal Ganot | 16:17 | 01.25.25
החטופות משתחררות בפעימה השנייה
Hamas parades hostages in cynical show as terrorists stage unity display
In Gaza City’s Palestine Square, where 4 hostages handed to Red Cross, armed terrorists and civilians gather in 'display of unity'; despite calls to avoid endangering them, women paraded onstage to wave; Israel says timing served Hamas propaganda
Einav Halabi, Itamar Eichner | 14:29 | 01.25.25
החטופות משתחררות בפעימה השנייה
Reunited after 477 days: The stories of the four freed Israeli soldiers
Liri calmed everyone amid chaos; Naama kept her courage despite injured leg; Daniella asked her mom to pray for her; Karina urged her sister to stay strong for their parents; these are the stories of the 4 IDF lookouts who returned home from Hamas captivity
Yael Ciechanover | 14:22 | 01.25.25
רגעי המפגש הראשון של החטופות עם כוחות צה"ל
Four IDF hostages reunite with families after release from Hamas captivity | Watch
Liri Albag, Karina Ariev, Naama Levy and Daniella Gilboa reunited with their families in southern Israel after 477 days in Hamas captivity; military officials confirm medical checks conducted in Gaza, with no need for special intervention
Gal Ganot | 13:27 | 01.25.25
Arbel Yehoud
Israel blocks northern Gaza crossings over Hamas deal violation
After releasing 4 hostages, PM’s Office says Israel would block Palestinian movement to northern Gaza until civilian captive Arbel Yehoud, expected to be freed Saturday, is released; Hamas source confirms Yehoud is alive and will be released next Saturday
Itamar Eichner | 12:58 | 01.25.25
לוחמי צה"ל לצד סמל של אונר"א ברצועת עזה ארכיון
Israel demands UNRWA’s removal from Jerusalem within days
UN Palestinian relief agency ordered to halt all operations in Jerusalem by Jan. 30, citing ties to terror groups; UNRWA pledges to continue operations in Palestinian areas despite legal and logistical hurdles
Itamar Eichner | 12:44 | 01.25.25
אמא של התצפיתנית נועם אברמוביץ' ז"ל בפוסט שמדבר על שחרור חברותיה לירי ונעמה
'They’re coming back, but you’re not': Grieving mother shares poignant post as IDF hostages come home
On October 6, Noam Avramovich sent her mother a photo of herself with fellow soldiers Liri Albag and Naama Levy at their base; the next day, she was killed, and they were abducted; ahead of their release, her mother wrote, 'This is how I wanted to remember them'
Ilana Curiel | 11:50 | 01.25.25
כלא עופר - מתכוננים לשחרור מחבלים
Heavy price: 200 terrorists to be released, including convicted murderers
Unlike the first phase, which primarily involved the release of women and minors, the second phase will see convicted murderers freed, many of whom will be deported
Liran Tamari | 09:38 | 01.25.25
מסמך המציג את קבלת ההחלטה לצאת למתקפת השביעי באוקטובר
Hamas airs 'war film' showcasing leadership and October 7 planning
In a bid to assert dominance in Gaza, Al Jazeera airs report featuring footage of slain Hamas leaders, interview with Gaza Brigade Commander and leaked 'operational document' allegedly issued 2 days before October 7 attack
Einav Halabi | 09:36 | 01.25.25
הלוויה של המחבל סעיד עטאללה עלי מפקד ב חמאס
Hamas has recruited over 10,000 new operatives since October 7, report says
Despite losing 20,000 fighters during the war, terror group recruits 10,000-15,000 new operatives, most of whom lack military training; US and Israeli officials emphasize ongoing challenges posed by Hamas while noting limitations in weaponry and operational capabilities
Daniel Edelson, New York, Reuters | 09:07 | 01.25.25
חגיגות בירחיב - לירי אלבג משתחררת
After 477 days in Gaza, captive IDF lookouts back on Israeli soil
Israeli military officials confirm all 4 lookouts—Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy, Karina Ariev and Liri Albag— in stable condition, with no immediate need for medical intervention; freed hostages reunite with parents at border reception point before being taken to hospital
Ynet correspondents | 08:57 | 01.25.25
אגם ברגר
Agam Berger's IDF lookout friends to be released, but she remains in Gaza
Agam Berger is one of five female soldiers abducted from the Nahal Oz military post, and despite her friends being released, she remains in captivity and likely be part of the third phase of the agreement
Yael Ciechanover | 23:15 | 01.24.25
קרינה ארייב דניאלה גלבוע נעמה לוי לירי אלבג
Liri Albag, Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa and Naama Levy to be freed in second release
477 days after being kidnapped from the Nahal Oz military post, the four female soldiers are expected to be released from captivity on Saturday, possibly as early as the afternoon
Itamar Eichner, Yael Ciechanover, Einav Halabi | 21:27 | 01.24.25
תיעוד מפעילות כוחות צה"ל בג'נין
'Can't defeat terror with defense,' West Bank operation commanders say
Deputy commander of elite Duvdevan unit shares about fighting the terror cell in Jenin, how it recruits teens, and how prisoner release celebrations will be prevented
Elisha Ben Kimon | 20:19 | 01.24.25
קולאז' חטופות קרינה ארייב, לירי אלבג, דניאלה גלבוע, אגם ברגר, נעמה לוי, ארבל יהוד ו שירי ביבס
PM office confirms it received list of hostages to be released by Hamas
Netanyahu's office says mediators delivered a list from Hamas; however, the list differs from what Israel had expected, raising a significant difficulty over whether to accept it
Ynetnews | 17:47 | 01.24.25
עדות מילצ'ן מעיד במשפט נתניהו
Netanyahu suffers health challenges, court documents reveal
Prime minister attorney in his criminal trial for corruption tells Jerusalem District Court Netanyahu sufferd from an infection after an operation to remove his prostate gland and was unable to sit, stand or work for more than 3 hours without rest 
Netanel Bendel | 15:46 | 01.24.25
אמצעי הלחימה שאותרו והושמדו
Israel says holding off on exit as Lebanon army deployment under deal stalls
In statement PMO says Lebanon army not deployed to the south to enforce Hezbollah's removal north of the Litani, says gradual withdrawal of troops in cooperation with U.S. 
Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari, Elisha Ben Kimon | 15:02 | 01.24.25
33 החטופים שברשימת המשוחררים בשלב א' של העסקה
Israel awaits Hamas names, information on hostages
Terror group to deliver names of next four women to be freed Saturday and a report on the condition of 26 others; Israel could face cruel dilemas if Hamas returns to psychological terror tactics
Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi, Roy Rubinstein | 11:41 | 01.24.25
נתניהו, טראמפ, חמינאי, נתנז איראן תקיפה באזור ביטחוני בסוריה
Trump says he hopes to solve Iran issue without an Israeli strike
President says would be nice to avoid an attack by Israel, does not confirm reports that Steve Witkoff would be appointed to head efforts; says cease-fire deal in Gaza should hod or there would be problems
Daniel Edelson, New York | 09:04 | 01.24.25
Hamas on the streets of Gaza
Hamas is trying to rebuild and run Gaza, making peace difficult
The Islamist organization has resumed building rockets in underground tunnels and is financing itself through the selling of humanitarian aid;  despite heavy losses since October 7, 2023 the terrorist organization remains extensive in numbers, arms, and commitment to fighting
Nathan Klabin / The Media Line | 01:13 | 01.24.25
ד"ר טלאלנג מופוקנג שליחה שליחת או"ם דרום אפריקה זכות בריאות וביבי בנימין נתניהו
Senior UN official curses Netanyahu in social media post: 'F*** him'
UN health envoy Dr. Tlaleng Mofokeng curses at Netanyahu following the delay of the implementation of the Gaza cease-fire against the backdrop of her pro-Hamas agenda 
Itamar Eichner | 00:58 | 01.24.25
אוהלים ל פליטים ב שג'אעייה בעיר עזה
No life, no hope: Gaza prepares for mass return of displaced residents
In parallel with the second wave of the release of the kidnapped women on Saturday, the IDF will begin withdrawing from the Netzarim Corridor and allow hundreds of thousands of Palestinians to return to the northern Gaza Strip; There, destruction and devastation await
Einav Halabi, News Agencies | 00:40 | 01.24.25
דונלד טראמפ
Trump to appoint Mideast envoy Witkoff to handle the Iran portfolio
Before reactivating 'maximum pressure' campaign against the Islamic Republic's nuclear program, Trump plans to examine whether he can reach a diplomatic settlement with Iran, the Financial Times reports; Trump: 'It would be nice if the Iranian issue could be resolved, without Israel attacking military facilities on its territory'
Ynet | 22:46 | 01.23.25
אלוף עודד בסיוק נמלט ממחאה פרו פלסטינית אלימה בלונדון
Palestinian-supporting reporter ambushes IDF general in London
A British pro-Palestinian journalist accosted the IDF Operations Chief, Major General Oded Basiuk, who arrived in London to discuss cease-fire; Meanwhile,  anti-Israel Hind Rajab Foundation files another complaint in Central Europe against IDF reservist who served in Gaza
Gal Ganot | 21:26 | 01.23.25
אילון מאסק חגיגות אחרי טקס ההשבעה של דונלד טראמפ
Netanyahu responds to Nazi salute uproar: 'Musk is being falsely smeared'
Just days after American tycoon Elon Musk caused a stir when he made a gesture reminiscent of a Nazi salute, the prime minister stood by him. 'Elon is a great friend of Israel,' Netanyahu wrote on the X platform, owned by the billionaire who is close to President Trump
Ynet | 19:46 | 01.23.25
מקסים הרקין
Israel's ambassador to Moscow says working to get release of Russia-connected hostages
Jerusalem and Moscow are working together to release three hostages who are not included in Phase 1 of the release deal; One of them, she noted in an interview with a local news website, is Maxim Herkin, whose daughter and mother hold Russian citizenship; The names of the other two hostages were not given 
Itamar Eichner | 18:57 | 01.23.25
פקקים בגדה, יהודה ושומרון בגלל מחסומים של צה"ל בעקבות מבצע חומת ברזל
Huge traffic jams in West Bank as IDF prepares for deal's next prisoners release
Military sets up checkpoints to prevent drive-by shootings; security officials warn disruption of traffic cannot last long and would eventually raise tensions, provoke further violence
Elisha Ben Kimon, Einav Halabi | 16:18 | 01.23.25
תיעוד מפעילות צוות הקרב החטיבתי ׳ההרים׳ (810)
Security officials warn against delaying IDF withdrawal from Lebanon
Some in political circles say Netanyahu may try to slow walk to delay pullback amid pressure from far-right finance minister; the officials say it would be devastating to the extraordinary military achievements in the war 
Nadav Eyal | 15:01 | 01.23.25
ארכיון 2009 זכריה זביידי
Jenin terrorist Zakaria Zubeidi expected to be released in next exchange
Zubeidi, a former commander of Fatah’s Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades in Jenin was jailed for involvement in multiple shooting attacks and broke out of Gilboa prison; IDF warns that if he engages in terrorism or posseses a firearm, would be targeted
Elisha Ben Kimon, Israel Moshkovitz | 12:53 | 01.23.25
צילום רחפן מהריסות ג'באליה
US security firm readies to inspect Gazans returning to north amid cease-fire
Hostage and cease-fire deal stipulates displaced Gazans returning north by foot would not be inspected while all traffic will be held for searches in efforts to prevent terrorists and weapons from moving into the area
Itamar Eichner | 12:51 | 01.23.25
מיצג בדמות מחבלים על גבי טנדר בכפר סבא
'Nukhba exhibit' sows confusion and terror in Kfar Saba
Police dismantle installation showing puppets dressed in Hamas terrorists' grabs placed in a pickup truck after worried locals informed forces
Raanan Ben-Zur | 12:07 | 01.23.25
הרמטכ"ל הרצי הלוי בהערכת מצב בדרום רצועת עזה, מרחב רפיח
Exclusive: Despite IDF warning of rocket strike, Nova party not shut down, new information revealed
Protecting intelligence sources prioritized over indications of possible rocket attack, cross border incursions and fire on gas rig; only minor steps taken, according to new details in miliary probes of Oct. 7 failings 
ynet | 11:55 | 01.23.25
אלעד יעקב וינקלשטיין רחל כהן ועליזה רייז ז"ל
IDF kills terrorists behind fatal West Bank attack
Mohamad Nazzal and Katiba Shalabi, residents of Qabatiya, who were affiliated with the Islamic Jihad were killed during the Shin Bet and IDF counter terrorism operation in Jenin after troops surrounded the building where they had barricaded themselves
Elisha Ben Kimon | 09:17 | 01.23.25
חוסיין פיאד, מפקד גדוד בית חאנון של חמאס, שלפי דיווח צה"ל חוסל במרחב תת קרקעי בג'באליה במאי האחרון הופיע באחת ההלוויות בצפון הרצועה
Hamas commander previously declared dead by Israel reemerges in Gaza
Beit Hanoun Battalion chief Hussein Fayyad filmed Wednesday speaking at a Gaza funeral; IDF announced he was killed in Jabaliya tunnel in May, admits intelligence 'not sufficiently accurate'; terror group calls it blow to Israeli intelligence
Einav Halabi, Elisha Ben Kimon | 23:35 | 01.22.25
ההרס ברפיח
'What’s the next step?': Report exposes Hamas' lack of strategy after October 7 attack
Turkish outlet reveals Hamas leaders celebrated Oct. 7 attack during meeting in Istanbul, drawing silence and sharp questions from Turkish intelligence; report blasts Hamas over Gaza devastation and handing Netanyahu grounds for massive retaliation
Itamar Eichner | 23:09 | 01.22.25
Civilian hostage Arbel Yehoud expected to be freed Saturday in second release
Israel expects to receive Friday names of 4 female hostages—1 civilian and 3 military observers—set for release Saturday as part of hostage deal; IDF reports threats to troops in Gaza, leading to elimination of Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist
Elisha Ben Kimon, Itamar Eichner | 22:42 | 01.22.25
אזרחות אמריקאית של המחבל מאירוע הדקירה בנחלת בנימין - קאדי עבד אל עזיז, הזירה בה התרחש פיגוע הדקירה בנחלת בנימין
Shin Bet security blunders under the microscope after Tel Aviv terror attack
Moroccan-born US Green Card holder enters Israel despite being flagged at airport, only to carry out stabbing spree days later; incident exposes gaps in security protocols, prompting investigations into Shin Bet and border control failures
Ynet correspondents | 22:12 | 01.22.25
נשיא ארצות הברית דונלד טראמפ חותם על צו נשיאותי
Jewish Americans, Israelis hope Trump will deliver peace to Israel, the world
Hebrew could be heard at several watch events and on the streets of Washington, DC; 'We need someone in power who can speak the language that terrorists understand'
Maayan Hoffman / The Media Line | 22:04 | 01.22.25
רפיח עזה משאיות סיוע הומניטרי
'If only it had come sooner': Aid trucks flood Gaza amid cease-fire, sharply cutting prices
UN reports hundreds of aid trucks entering Gaza daily since cease-fire began, with 897 trucks crossing into enclave on Tuesday alone
Einav Halabi | 21:09 | 01.22.25
סטיב ויטקוף
Trump envoy says heading to Middle East to oversee Gaza cease-fire compliance
Steve Witkoff says all countries in the region could get 'on board' to normalize ties with Israel; IDF liaison to Palestinians meets with Egyptian officials in Cairo to advance Gaza truce, focusing on reopening Rafah crossing under international oversight
Itamar Eichner, Yossi Yehoshua | 20:59 | 01.22.25
מתנחלים הציתו מבנים וכלי רכב בכפר פלסטיני
Settlers say police officer fired wantonly in West Bank clashes
One of four settlers injured in shooting accuses police officer of 'firing in all directions' during clash; his lawyer criticizes officer’s release to house arrest as 'troubling'
Elisha Ben Kimon | 19:18 | 01.22.25
תיעוד מפעילות צוות הקרב החטיבתי ׳ההרים׳ (810)
Clock ticks down on IDF's Lebanon pullout, but job remains unfinished
IDF plans to withdraw from Lebanon next week, 60 days after cease-fire began, but delays likely; terror infrastructure remains widespread, and Lebanese army struggles to meet IDF demands; Israel requests 'additional time' to complete objectives
Yair Kraus, Lior Ben Ari | 18:20 | 01.22.25
אמיר ברעם אייל זמיר תמיר ידעי
Katz to begin selection process for next IDF chief of staff
After Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi announced his retirement, defense minister will begin interviewing candidates Sunday for next IDF chief; Maj. Gen. Amir Baram, Maj. Gen. (res.) Eyal Zamir and Maj. Gen. (res.) Tamir Yadai shortlisted
Elisha Ben Kimon | 17:02 | 01.22.25
דונלד טראמפ בנימין נתניהו
Abraham Shield Plan is roadmap for meeting the regional dynamics after war
A comprehensive strategy proposed by Israel’s Coalition for Regional Security aims to stabilize the Middle East through Saudi normalization, Palestinian separation and a united front against Iran
Giorgia Valente/The Media Line | 13:42 | 01.22.25
ענבר רוזנפלד ואמילי דמארי
Emily Damari's childhood friend talks about seeing her after release
Inbar Rosenfeld says former hostage wished to see her oldest friend and adds that her physical condition is fine despite her injuries, but he worries about her mental health
Alexandra Lukash | 13:03 | 01.22.25
הזירה בה התרחש פיגוע הדקירה בנחלת בנימין
IDF officer who lost his hand in Gaza was injured in Tel Aviv stabbing attack
Captain A., who was injured in the war in Gaza and lost his right hand, went out in Tel Aviv with friends and intervened where a Moroccan national with a US Green Card, stabbed some of his friends
Ynet | 12:04 | 01.22.25
מעבר רפיח מצרים משאית דלק מחכה להיכנס ל עזה
Palestinian Authority reportedly to manage Gaza's Rafah crossing under UN supervision
Netanyahu publicly opposes the arrangement, but according to a source in the Saudi newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat, during the visit of the Mossad and Shin Bet heads in Cairo, an agreement was reached that has Palestinian Authority managing crossing on the Gaza side 'under international supervision'; There are still remaining disputes - and the question of withdrawing from Philadelphi Corridor: 'We want to return to the situation that existed before the war'
Lior Ben Ari | 11:56 | 01.22.25
Hostages' relatives
Between fear and hope: Hostages' relatives talk about deal's second phase
Daniel, grandson of hostage Oded Lifshitz, and Alon, father of captive IDF soldier Tamir Nimrodi, talk with Ynet and express their faith in the new deal and frustration that it is taking place so late
Ynetnews | 11:14 | 01.22.25
המוכרת בחנות הבגדים בקניון רננים שהתייחסה בגזענות לאמא ובת תושבות טייבה
'Go to Gaza': Mall clerk hurls racist insults at Arab shoppers before being fired
Two Arab shoppers recount their attempts to return a coat to a mall store because it was the wrong size only to be denied and face racially charged comments
Hassan Shaalan | 09:52 | 01.22.25
"יש חיים אחרי המוות". הפוסט הראשון של רומי מאז שחזרה מהשבי
'There is life after death': Romi Gonen makes first post since returning from captivity
Three days after returning from captivity in Gaza, Romi Gonen made her first post on Instagram, including a photo with her mother. She wrote that she is 'grateful to the people of Israel, family and friends. You move me to levels that my heart cannot contain', and that: 'There are 94 more hostages waiting for us to save them'
Ynet | 07:51 | 01.22.25
אזרחות אמריקאית של המחבל מאירוע הדקירה בנחלת בנימין - קאדי עבד אל עזיז, הזירה בה התרחש פיגוע הדקירה בנחלת בנימין
The terrorist's posts against Israel, his US Green Card and the failed interrogation at Ben Gurion Airport
Tel Aviv stabber Kaddi Abdelaziz in social media posts accused Israel of starving Gazans and shared images glorifying a terrorist; Despite failing to provide clear answers to border control officials at Ben Gurion Airport, Shin Bet approved his entry after further questioning; 3 days later he stabbed 5 people
ynet correspondents | 01:01 | 01.22.25
החטופות עוברות לידי הצלב האדום
Crowds of Gazans and moments of anxiety: IDF intelligence commander gets behind the scenes of hostage exchange
Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Nitzan Alon, a key negotiator in the hostage recovery efforts, admitted he 'couldn’t allow himself to breathe' during the release of Emily Damari, Romi Gonen, and Doron Steinberger; 'I stayed alert – it’s not a moment of relief. Now, our focus shifts to those still waiting to come home'  
Ynetnews | 00:17 | 01.22.25
תיעוד מפעילות חטיבה 226 בלבנון
IDF must now withdraw from Lebanon: 6,000 Lebanese soldiers said operating against Hezbollah
Under cease-fire agreement, the IDF must complete its withdrawal from southern Lebanon by Sunday; Western diplomats report that the Lebanese Armed Forces have already carried out 100 operations targeting Hezbollah infrastructure, noting, 'It’s likely some requests came from the IDF'
Itamar Eichner | 00:04 | 01.22.25
שוטרי מג"ב בזירת פיגוע הדקירה בנחלת בנימין
5 injured in stabbing attack in central Tel Aviv, terrorist eliminated
They were stabbed in the middle of a busy street in Tel Aviv and were evacuated to a nearby hospital; One of them was stabbed in the neck and was moderately to seriously injured; Attacker is identified as a permanent resident of the US originally from Morocco who arrived in Israel three days ago
Lior Ohana | 21:32 | 01.21.25
אמילי דמארי ואמה, מנדי דמארי
Emily's mom posts message to world, and 1st photo of her daughter's fingers without bandage
Mandy Damari thanked citizens in the UK and around the world who called for her daughter's release from captivity, emphasizing: 'There are 94 more hostages who need us'
Itamar Eichner | 20:19 | 01.21.25
ג'נין
Israel's Iron Wall operation in West Bank: IDF strikes terrorists planting IEDs in Jenin
The IDF struck a terrorist cell using a drone as part of fresh operation Iron Wall; Military plans to deploy bulldozers in the city to expose and clear booby-trapped routes
Elisha Ben Kimon, Einav Halabi | 19:37 | 01.21.25
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