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רצועת עזה
Israeli official says if Hamas names 10 women to be released, truce could be reinstated
IDF publishes a map to advise Gazans of safe areas for their evacuation after cities in the southern areas of the Strip come under attack
ynet correspondents, Agencies | 13:52 | 12.01.23
פיצוץ בג'בל עטאן בבירת תימן צנעא
Saudi media says Israel confirmed strike on Yemen
Al-Hadath says Thursday strike targets missile, UAV storage in Sana'a, Houthis deny report say explosion in capital caused by old bombs left from previous fighting, threaten increased attacks on Israeli targets on land and sea
Lior Ben Ari | 13:20 | 12.01.23
דובר צה"ל בערבית חילק את רצועת עזה לאיזורים
IDF posts map of Gaza to guide civilians away from bombings
Interactive map segments coastal enclave into zones, assigning a number to each as army encourages Gazans to identify their relevant section and follow warnings to evacuate from danger
Yoav Zitun, Einav Halabi | 12:26 | 12.01.23
ציניות ואכזריות עד הרגע האחרון. מייה שם, רגע לפני שהועברה לצלב האדום
Hostage forced to praise captivity conditions in Hamas propaganda clip
In highly produced video depicting her release, Mia Schem compelled to describe captors as good and kind, contrasting with accounts from other freed captives who report harsh conditions, lack of food, basic sanitation and medicine
Yael Ciechanover | 11:24 | 12.01.23
ההרס בעזה
What led to the end of the pause in fighting in Gaza?
After Hamas failed to provide names of 10 hostages to be freed in final day of truce, official says fighting resumes in full force as rockets fired from Gaza on Israel's south an hour before deadline expires
Itamar Eichner | 10:16 | 12.01.23
יובל וזירת הפיגוע הקטלני
On eve of his birthday, Yuval killed by tragic misfire trying to engage terrorists
Yuval Doron Castelman succumbs to injuries after being critically hurt trying to engage terrorists attacking Israelis at Jerusalem bus stop; shot by soldiers also responding to attack; 'He was always the first to react and save lives,' family says
Liran Tamari | 02:21 | 12.01.23
נשיא המדינה יצחק הרצוג חושף כי מצאו עותק של ספרו של היטלר, ״מיין קאמפף״ בבסיס של חמאס
Soldiers find copy of Mein Kampf in Gaza home
Lieutenant N. says the moment he found Hitler's book in a Hamas terrorists' house he realized he is not just fighting against Hamas but against the idea of exterminating Jews and Israelis
Yoav Zitun | 00:49 | 12.01.23
קולאז' 8 חטופים 30.11
After 55 days in captivity, these are the hostages freed
After Mia Schem and Amit Soussana were released, families waited anxiously for six more captives to be freed in what seemed like an endless delay; now they are home
ynet correspondents | 00:31 | 12.01.23
שחרורה של יפה אדר מביה"ח וולפסון
Starvation, whispering and psychological terror: Life of captives in Gaza
They were beaten, haven't showered for 50 days, provided with almost no food, held captive in tunnels underground, slept on chairs and barely received medication; Some completely cut off from world, children forced to whisper, not allowed to cry
ynet correspondents | 22:48 | 11.30.23
חטופות עוברות לצלב האדום
Six hostages handed over by Red Cross, on route to Israel
Blinken says U.S. supports Israel preventing Hamas from ruling Gaza, repeating massacre, says government understands need to avoid civilian casualties
ynet correspondents, Agencies | 22:40 | 11.30.23
ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו ביקר במפקדת המודיעין והמו״מ להשבת החטופים
Israel says no patient for Hamas games as efforts to free 10 women continues
Officials say Hamas claims that the remaining women in captivity not found, are lies and refuse to abandon women captives; extending truce beyond Saturday must pass cabinet vote
Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi | 22:39 | 11.30.23
לוחמי "כוח רדואן"
'Hezbollah prepared for invasion, only a matter of time,' researchers say
Alma Research and Education Center says Hezbollah was on the verge of deciding to execute its longstanding plan to seize the Galilee settlements, but Hamas carried out a similar plan in the south, terror group not interested in war it didn't start
Yair Kraus | 20:02 | 11.30.23
הרמטכ"ל הרצי הלוי עם מפקד פיקוד הדרום וחברי פורום מטכ״ל
Israeli assesments say Friday to be final day of cease-fire
Officials say current deal with Hamas, including release of women and children in Gaza, is concluding and fighting could resume as soon as Saturday
Itamar Eichner | 15:30 | 11.30.23
חטופים
Hamas says 10 hostages to be released, including Bedouin teens, 2 Russian citizens
Aisha, 17, and Bilal, 18, al-Ziadna are on the list, but their brother, Hamza, and their father, Yosef, will remain behind
Hassan Shaalan, AFP | 15:01 | 11.30.23
מזכ"ל האו"ם אנטוניו גוטרש משבר מזון
UN will investigate sexual assault, rape, in Hamas' October 7 attack, Guterres assures
Following weeks of silence by women's organizations and international bodies, UN secretary-general says issue needs to be 'vigorously investigated'; Israel's UN envoy: 'When it comes to Israeli women, sexual violence that has been proven and determined by state authorities still needs to be investigated'
Itamar Eichner, Retuers | 13:34 | 11.30.23
פיגוע ירי ירושלים
3 killed, at least 11 injured in shooting attack near entrance to Jerusalem
Hamas claims responsibility for the two terrorists with an M-16; Eyewitness: 'They shot the girl mercilessly'
Ynet | 13:09 | 11.30.23
קבלת פנים ל עהד תמימי ברמאללה
'Shirley Temper' is back: Palestinian activist Ahed Tamimi released in Hamas deal
The 22-year-old redhead turns to Palestinian media claiming Israel is abusing prisoners and saying she was threatened against talking following her release; she was arrested after Instagram post in which she said "we will slit your throats, drink your blood'
Einav Halabi | 12:48 | 11.30.23
אופיר צרפתי ובת זוגו שובל גל
Ofir Tzarfati, abducted to Gaza, is dead, statement says
Tzarfati's friends and family mourn his loss after being told by authorities that he is dead, following reports the dual Israeli-French citizen was abducted into Gaza on October 7
Roy Rubinstein | 11:32 | 11.30.23
אירוע דקירה בלוד
Heavily pregnant woman stabbed to death in Lod, unborn baby dies; 2 relatives arrested
Woman pronounced dead upon arrival at hospital; doctors perform emergency C-section, but fail to save fetus; graphic CCTV footage shows assailant stabbing young mother 16 times; police say 2 suspects in custody
Meir Turgeman | 11:12 | 11.30.23
איתי רגב ג'רבי נפגש עם אמו
See the joyful reunions: Gali's run to her mother, the students waiting for their teacher Liat on the side of the road
After 54 days in captivity: In the first and moving videos and photos from here in Israel, 13-year-old Gali Tarshchanski is seen running to her mother, Itay Regev hugs his mother and Liam Or reunites with his father, and the students who were waiting for teacher Liat Beinin-Atzili
Ilana Curiel, Matan Tzuri | 11:04 | 11.30.23
נתניהו וסינוואר
Cease-fire continues, though only 8 women and children on list of hostages to be released
After a nighttime drama, during which Hamas provided a release list of 7 live hostages and 3 bodies and Israel threatened to renew the fire at 7:00 a.m., a revised list was submitted 20 minutes before the deadline - All the details about the nerve-wracking contacts
Itamar Eichner | 08:34 | 11.30.23
יאיר נתניהו באיחוד הצלה
Yair Netanyahu visits United Hatzalah headquarters in Jerusalem
After 8 months abroad, prime minister's son pays visit to emergency service, for which sources say he helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars in the past year
Adam Kutub | 01:40 | 11.30.23
ירדן רומן־גת
After saving her baby from terrorists, Yarden's Gaza abduction ends in joyful reunion
Yarden Roman Gat, her husband and daughter leapt from terrorists’ truck under fire on way to Gaza; splitting up, Alon and Gefen hid in bushes and escaped while Yarden abducted; now, she is finally returning home
Ilana Curiel | 01:17 | 11.30.23
ירדן רומן גת, עמית שני וליאם אור החטופים במעבר רפיח
12 Israeli and 4 Thai hostages are back Israel | These are their names and stories
'Technical delay' held up release of Wednesday night's hostages, official says; Elena Trufanov, 50, and her mother Irena Tati, 73, are Russian citizens released by Hamas at request of Putin
Ynet correspondents | 00:15 | 11.30.23
Irena Tati and Elena Trufanova
Russian-Israeli mother, grandmother freed, son still held by Hamas
After husband Vitaliy murdered on October 7, Elena Trufanova back in Israel after 54 days in captivity alongside elderly mother Irena Tati; however, her son Sasha and his girlfriend Sapir Cohen remain behind
Yael Ciechanover | 22:31 | 11.29.23
ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו סייר בכפר עזה וקיבוץ בארי ונפגש עם לוחמים
Southern Israeli towns boycott meeting with Netanyahu
Some communities cite 'scheduling issues' while others say would be glad to host PM 'without media presence'
Matan Tzuri | 21:51 | 11.29.23
יעל אלון ששכלה את בנה ואביה
Police snatch sign from Israeli protester whose son killed in Hamas' attack
Yael Alon says tensions rose during demonstration outside the Knesset calling for government's dispersal before officers grabbed the sign she was holding from her hands
Roni Green Shaulov | 21:42 | 11.29.23
מהצהרת נתניהו, גלנט וגנץ: "ניהלנו משא ומתן קשוח. הודתי לביידן"
Netanyahu dismisses claims he built up Hamas with Qatari funds as 'ridiculous'
Speaking to Politico, PM flatly denies claim he facilitated financing of Gaza terror group to create 'divide and conquer' situation with PA in West Bank, asserting he transferred funds to avoid 'humanitarian collapse' in Gaza
Ynet | 20:57 | 11.29.23
יוכבד ליפשיץ ששוחרה מהשבי מפגינה מול הקריה בתל אביב עם שלט של בעלה
Freed hostage, 85, recounts confronting Hamas captors: 'Aren't you ashamed?'
Yocheved Lifshitz says Hebrew-speaking terror group official remained mum after irate question
Ynet | 20:18 | 11.29.23
משלחת משפחות החטופים לא נכנסת למלון בשל הפגנה פרו פלסטינית
Families of Hamas hostages face pro-Palestinian protesters in Australia
Protesters prevent Israeli delegation whose family members held hostage in Gaza from staying at Melbourne hotel
Itamar Eichner | 19:55 | 11.29.23
ליאורה ארגמני, אימהשל נועה ארגמני שנחטפה מהמסיבה בנובה, מבקשת להחזיר את ביתה
'I wish for the chance to see my Noa, at home': Mother battling cancer begs for return of daughter held in Gaza
Liora Argamani, who suffers from brain cancer, appeals to Biden and Red Cross in video to bring her daughter Noa back as her health deteriorates
Sivan Hilaie | 18:32 | 11.29.23
מוחמד זביידי וחוסאן חנון
Netanyahu: Israel will return to fighting in Gaza; IDF eliminates Jenin terror leader
Muhammad Zubeidi was a senior operative in Islamic Jihad; Israel willing to extend truce as long as hostages released
Ynet | 17:16 | 11.29.23
Ariel, Shiri and Kfir Bibas
IDF investigating Hamas claims Bibas children, mother are dead
Army says holds terror group 'wholly responsible for security of all hostages in Gaza'; family says 'waiting for information to be confirmed or, hopefully, refuted'
Einav Halabi | 16:58 | 11.29.23
רימון בוכשטב ומירב טל
Hamas open to release of all hostages, including soldiers, report
According to a source speaking to U.S. publication, five categories of hostages identified: Men over military service age, female soldiers, men serving in IDF reserves, active duty male soldiers, bodies of killed in massacre or captivity
Itamar Eichner | 09:31 | 11.29.23
Hamas terrorists during October 7 massacre
New revelations on Oct. 7 failures show incorrect assessments, officials left out of the loop
What information was available, to whom was the information was given and why didn't it prevent the invasion of Hamas terrorists across into border communities on Black Saturday
Yossi Yehoshua | 08:26 | 11.29.23
Rabbi Cipriani
Rabbi assaulted in northern Italy, attacker uses antisemitic slurs
Rabbi Cipriani, Genoa's chief Rabbi was assaulted by a 58-year-old man using a screwdriver, but luckily was able to call for help before sustaining any major injuries; 'Although I'm deeply shaken, I'm not surprised,' he said
Itamar Eichner | 00:33 | 11.29.23
החטוף כפיר ביבס בהודעת הדיילי מייל הבריטי
Front pages and balloons: Everyone waits for baby Kfir to come home
10-month-old Kfir Bibas is the youngest of all Hamas' hostages, and the spotlight has now shifted to him and his family; Supporters are flying orange balloons in Tel Aviv and newspapers around the world are putting his picture on their front pages
Liran Tamari, Sivan Hilaie | 23:47 | 11.28.23
The 10 hostages who were released from captivity arrived in Israel: These are their stories
The terrorists are still holding 146 hostages in Gaza, including nine teenagers and children - and the husbands of three of the women released today
Ynet | 22:40 | 11.28.23
יובל אנגל עם אימה קרינה אנגל-ברט בחזרה מהשבי
Mom and daughters return from Gaza without their father - 'Look how thin I got without doing sports'
Karina Engel-Bart and her daughters Mika, 18, and Yuval, 11, are out of Gaza - Yuval came out on a wheelchair but 'she is now standing on her feet and walking,' says her Uncle Danny, whose brother Ronen was left behind
Yael Ciechanover | 19:52 | 11.28.23
סמל קיריל ברודסקי ז"ל, סמל ראשון תומר יעקב אחימס ז"ל, סמל שקד דהן ז"ל
IDF announces 3 soldiers killed on Oct. 7 whose bodies are held in Gaza; Gantz says war will resume after cease-fire
IDF forces came under fire and explosives in Gaza cease-fire breach injuring 3; Former hostage Alma Abraham's condition improves
ynet correspondents | 18:27 | 11.28.23
Commanders, soldiers, police officers: The names of the heroes who died defending Israel
Following Hamas's criminal invasion of southern Israel, brave men and women have stepped up to defend their homeland, with scores sacrificing their lives in the process; these are their names
ynet correspondents | 18:15 | 11.28.23
איתן יהלומי
'Forced to watch film of the atrocities. When a child cried, they were threatened with a weapon' - Eitan was alone in captivity for 16 days
Eitan Yahalomi's aunt said that he 'experienced horrors' in the Gaza Strip: "All the Gazans beat him. We are talking about a 12-year-old boy'; The father of 9-year-old Emily Hand: "She still whispers, because they were forbidden to make noise. We told her that her mother was murdered, it was difficult'
Sivan Hilaie | 17:35 | 11.28.23
רביד כץ
Ravid's family discovers he was murdered on October 7 and not taken hostage
More than 7 weeks after the Hamas massacre, Nir Oz resident family finds out that Ravid Katz was murdered on October 7; Ravid left behind a wife and three children; 'Great Zionist that loved the country'
Liran Tamari, Yael Ciechanover | 16:55 | 11.28.23
כמאה אנשים הגיעו להפגין מול נציגות האו"ם בירושלים לזעוק ולמחות נגד שתיקת ארגוני הנשים בעולם
Israel demands ousting of UN Women head over 'blatant disregard' for Israeli victims
Israeli women have been murdered, kidnapped and raped - but Sima Bahous, the Jordanian executive director of UN Women, chooses to blatantly ignore the crimes committed by Hamas terrorists and prefers instead to focus on the suffering of Palestinian women; 'Not neutral, she should resign'
Itamar Eichner | 16:52 | 11.28.23
תום הנד עם ביתו אמילי, לילך, והילה רותם שחזרה בלי אמא שלה עם יאיר רותם
Father of Emily Hand says 'she’d been conditioned not to make any noise' in Hamas captivity
In CNN interview, Thomas Hand says 9-year-old daughter, released from Gaza on Sunday, believed she had been gone for a year, was given very little to eat
Ynet | 15:20 | 11.28.23
עלמה אור נעם אור
Hostages in Gaza clung to thoughts of mother, unaware of her tragic fate
Uncle shares children learning of mother's death upon return was traumatic, say they were held with another female captive and had kept a journal, but were forbidden to take it with them
Ynet | 14:22 | 11.28.23
Jibril Rajoub
Senior Palestinian official says imminent West Bank conflagration 'more violent' than Gaza
Jibril Rajoub tells Egyptian media October 7 massacre part of Palestinian people's 'defensive war' against Israeli aggression
Einav Halabi | 14:21 | 11.28.23
אוריה ברודץ בן ה-4, יובל ברודץ בן ה-8, עופרי בת ה-10 ואמם הגר ברודץ במפגש הראשון עם האבא אביחי
Hostage learns husband survived October 7 attack only after release
Hagar Brodutch, held captive for 51 days, believed her husband Avichai was murdered in Hamas attack on Kfar Aza after being shot
Ilana Curiel | 11:24 | 11.28.23
נשיא ארה"ב ג'ו ביידן הצהרה על שחרור חטופים פעימה ראשונה חמאס רצועת עזה חרבות ברזל
Drama behind fourth phase: how Joe Biden saved hostage deal
US president presses Qatar leader not to allow Hamas to separate families after hours of tense negotiations as terror group intended to release child hostages without their mothers
Itamar Eichner | 09:48 | 11.28.23
קולאז' 11
11 freed hostages on Israeli territory | Their names and stories
Two mothers and nine children freed from captivity in Gaza as truce extended by two more days with more hostages to be released; all children separated from fathers who will remain in captivity
Ynet | 03:22 | 11.28.23
ציון 35 שנים להקמת ארגון הטרור חמאס בעזה
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar met Israeli hostages in tunnels, spoke in Hebrew, report says
Terror group chief in Gaza showed interest in identities of Israeli hostages, and told them in Hebrew 'You are the safest here. Nothing will happen to you'
Ynetnews | 23:43 | 11.27.23
אנתוני בלינקן
Blinken will visit Israel, West Bank, UAE later this week, US official says
Washington's top diplomat to push for more humanitarian aid into Gaza and help secure release of all hostages; White House confirms two-day extension to Gaza truce during which 20 more captives to be released
Ynet correspondents | 23:36 | 11.27.23
הצצה לתוך פעילות כוחות היחידה המיוחדת שלדג
Watch: IDF troops expose Gaza's Al Shifa Hospital as terror hotbed
On Oct. 7, elite Shaldag unit suffered 1st combat fatalities but eliminated 300 terrorists and led many operations; In 9-day hospital mission, they discovered tunnel to Hamas officials' homes, gathered extensive intelligence and detained key Nukhba terrorists
Ynetnews | 22:24 | 11.27.23
מעין צין ובנותיה דפנה ואלה אליקים
Watch: Long-awaited hug between mother and her daughters after 51 days in Hamas captivity
Mother Maayan Zin says Dafna and Ella Elyakim are returning to a new and complex situation, and now we have a healing period that will take time, but my heart will not be whole until everyone returns home safe
Adir Yanko, Sivan Hilaie | 20:11 | 11.27.23
אורי מגידיש החיילת ששוחררה מהשבי
After her rescue from Hamas, IDF soldier posts thank you message on TikTok
Lookout soldier Ori Megidish, 19, shares first video on social media since being rescued by IDF from Hamas captivity about a month ago; 'I'm thankful to have my life back,' she says
Ynet | 15:11 | 11.27.23
ראש הממשלה נתניהו הציג לאילון מאסק את זוועות טבח ה-7 באוקטובר מקיבוץ כפר עזה
Listen: Elon Musk, Benjamin Netanyahu hold public discussion on X
Musk arrived in Israel on Monday morning and saw first hand the devastation wreaked by Hamas terrorists on October 7
Ynetnews | 14:43 | 11.27.23
אוריה ברודץ בן ה-4, יובל ברודץ בן ה-8, עופרי בת ה-10 ואמם הגר ברודץ במפגש הראשון עם האבא אביחי
Avichai Brodutch reunites with wife, 3 children taken by Hamas
The husband and father rushed to Schneider Children's Hospital where he hugged his wife and three children in a tight embrace after they were released from Hamas captivity for over 50 days
Adir Yanko, Raanan Ben-Zur | 14:21 | 11.27.23
חמאס שחרר תיעוד של שחרור החטופים והחטופות
Without audio: Hamas publishes video of Israeli hostage release meant to whitewash terror
In well-edited video, Hamas terrorists are seen waving goodbye to Israeli captives before their transfer to the International Red Cross
Einav Halabi | 13:41 | 11.27.23
ראש הממשלה נתניהו הציג לאילון מאסק את זוועות טבח ה-7 באוקטובר מקיבוץ כפר עזה
Elon Musk visits Kibbutz Kfar Aza with Benjamin Netanyahu
The billionaire learned firsthand about the horrors of October 7 and visited the families of Hamas victims. After the tour, Musk and Netanyahu arrived at the Knesset, where they are expected to hold a conversation that will be broadcast on Musk's X platform
Itamar Eichner, Ran Boker | 13:28 | 11.27.23
האו"ם צלב אדום עזה
Israel calls list of hostages set to be released on Monday 'problematic'
Just hours before the fourth phase of the hostage release agreement is set to commence, the Prime Minister's Office is still reviewing the list of names provided by Hamas last night; According to Israeli sources, the list has issues, and efforts are currently underway to negotiate changes to it
Itamar Eichner, Hadar Gil-Ad | 10:53 | 11.27.23
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