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Hostage Romi Gonen is coming home, family confirms

Romi, 24, named as one of first three hostages to be released by Hamas on Sunday; In last contact during Hamas massacre Romi tells her mother she was shot and the call ends

Yael Ciechanover, Gaya Zohar, Hagar Kochavi | 01.19.25

33 החטופים שברשימת המשוחררים בשלב א' של העסקה

Names of first 3 hostages set to be released received in Israel, families being informed

After Hamas provides list of hostages, 3 women, set to be released later in the day, cease-fire set to go into effect at 11:15 a.m.; Names have not been made public pending notification to families; Hostage Romi Gonen's brother says she is on list

ynet correspondents | 01.19.25

Despite delay in cease-fire, Gazans celebrate truce

Hamas police seen on streets as residents enter areas left by IDF troops to find total destruction; IDF continues to attack Hamas targets after the terror group fails to deliver the names of hostages to be freed

Einav Halabi | 01.19.25

Cease-fire delayed after Hamas fails to deliver names of hostages to be freed in afternoon

Prime MInister's office says government in contact with mediators to ensure compliance with the cease-fire deal, adds the prime minister instructs the IDF not to begin cease-fire until names delivered

ynet correspondents | 01.19.25

Hamas fails to deliver names of hostages to be freed

Hamas repeats its commitment to the deal, says in a statement delay is due to logistical reasons while IDF air forces operating overhead and difficulties in communications; Official says manipulations by terror group expected

ynet correspondents | 01.19.25

IDF carries out strikes on Hamas targets ahead of cease-fire

Military completes deployment of troops along Netzarim, Philadelphi Corridors, established compounds to receive hostages, beefs up deployment of aerial defenses along the border and of troops in the West Bank

Yoav Zitun | 01.19.25

Report: Trump envoy told Netanyahu to make hostage deal or 'we pack up and leave'

Steve Witkoff delivers 'stark message' from Trump to Netanyahu, prompting PM to instruct Israeli negotiation team to head to Qatar and strike agreement; envoy reportedly said Trump 'has been a great friend of Israel and now it’s time to be a friend back'

Daniel Edelson, New York | 01.18.25

Israel believes 25 of the 33 hostages to be released in first phase are alive

Government approves release of 737 Palestinian prisoners as part of broader deal officials say aligns with Israel's national security and strategic interests

Itamar Eichner | 01.18.25

Houthis threaten to escalate attacks on Israel if Gaza cease-fire collapses

Ahead of cease-fire deal and hostage release, Yemeni rebels pledge continued support for Palestinians, vowing to 'expel the Israeli enemy'; departing from past statements on Gaza, spokesperson declares, 'The goal is to liberate every inch of Palestine'

Lior Ben Ari | 01.17.25

Negotiation teams officially sign hostage-release deal in Doha

Israel, Hamas, US, and Qatar negotiation teams officially signed the hostage and Gaza cease-fire deal in Doha, after a 24-hour delay; PM's Office: Cabinet to convene on Friday to approve the deal, followed by a government meeting

Itamar Eichner, Shilo Freid, Einav Halabi | 01.17.25

Russia demands Hamas fulfill promise: 'We expect the release of Sasha Troufanov'

Moscow urges terror group to release hostage with Russian citizenship; 'Question of his speedy return raised during our regular contacts'; Moscow welcomes deal, saying: 'We believe agreement will contribute to establishment of independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital'

Itamar Eichner | 01.16.25

'Deal is underway': Cabinet, government to meet Friday, hostage release begins Sunday

Israeli officials announce that crisis over cease-fire and hostage release deal has been resolved; There was a last-minute dispute surrounding Hamas' demand for the release of 'symbolic' murderous terrorists; Now, officials say, 'The deal is irreversible'

Itamar Eichner, Shilo Freid | 01.16.25

Iran says Gaza cease-fire agreement is a 'defeat for Israel'

Khamenei accuses Israel of 'murdering thousands women and children in Gaza' and praises Palestinian resistance for making IDF 'retreat'

Ynet, news agencies | 01.16.25

ביג מיוחד חתימה נחתמה עסקה ל שחרור חטופים מסמכים מסמך פרטי הסכם ראש ממשלת קטאר הפגנה למען השבה השבת החטופים

'Technical details' remain, list of prisoners not finalized: Despite deal, Israeli negotiators stay in Doha

Although a final agreement has already been reached, there are still details that have not yet been finalized; The cabinet will convene only after the negotiating team gives final approval and if all goes well the cease-fire will go into effect on Sunday at 12:15 p.m. - and 3 hostages will be returned to Israel

Itamar Eichner, Daniel Edelson, New York | 01.16.25

רה"מ בנימין נתניהו בשיחה עם דונלד טראמפ בה הוא מודה לו על שסייע לישראל לחתימה על עסקה לשחרור חטופים

Netanyahu thanks Trump 'for ending suffering of hostages and their families'

Prime minister thanks incoming US president for his push toward the deal, emphasizing he is 'committed to bringing back all the hostages'; The two agree to meet 'soon' in Washington; Netanyahu also spoke with and thanked Biden

Itamar Eichner | 01.16.25

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