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From Nova, from kibbutzim, from tanks: The stories of the 20 hostages who were released alive

After 738 days of agony, families of 20 hostages who last saw them more than two years ago weree reunited today; 28 hostages, including at least 26 who are dead are still in Gaza; these are the stories of the hostages Hamas has confirmed it will release alive

Saar Haas, Ron Crissy | 10.13.25

Hamas repositions 7,000 operatives as IDF focuses on defense amid Gaza ceasefire

IDF troops are fortifying positions near the Gaza border as talks stall on a postwar deal; under current rules, forces may fire only to repel threats or if armed Hamas operatives approach, amid fears of Hamas regaining strength

Yoav Zitun | 10.13.25

Gaza blogger who celebrated Oct. 7 among dozens killed in Hamas raid on local clans

During the ceasefire, Hamas raided the Dagmoush clan in Gaza, accused of ties with Israel; reports say 52 clan members and 12 Hamas terrorists were killed; among the dead was blogger Salah al-Jaafari, who celebrated at the start of the war

Einav Halabi | 10.13.25

Turkish spy chief who pressed Hamas: empathetic to hostages, seeks renewed ties with Israel

Ibrahim Kalin, Turkey’s intelligence chief and President Erdoğan’s chosen successor, played a key role in the Gaza talks; known for his ties with Israeli officials, he aims to rebuild relations and even bring Israeli tourists back to Turkey

Smadar Perry | 10.13.25

Red Cross met with hostages, says some in serious condition; release expected to begin at 8 a.m.

Armored convoys and special forces are ready for the final stage of the hostage recovery mission; the hostages will be handed over to the IDF by Red Cross representatives and flown to hospitals after medical checks in Re’im base

Yoav Zitun, Itamar Eichner | 10.12.25

Gaza militia commander tells ynet: 'Hamas is weak — it’s only a matter of time until it falls'

Hossam al-Astal, leader of the al-Majida clan militia in Khan Younis, says he has 'close contacts' with the US and Israel, wants life to return to how it was before October 7 and calls for the hostages’ release and accountability

Einav Halabi | 10.12.25

סיקור בעולם לקראת חזרת חטופים דיילי מייל

Hostage release makes headlines around the world: 'The Israeli Juliet is waiting for her Romeo'

International media is covering minute by minute preparations for return of the hostages tomorrow; CNN: 'Between sorrow and joy, Israel awaits their return'; Germany's Bild explained to its readers: "Why thousands of criminals are being handed over for a few hostages'; Corriere della Sera presented the faces of those being held captive: 'Their lives were stopped two years ago'

ynet | 10.12.25

Israel will prevent reconstruction at sites in Gaza if hostage remains are not returned

While the Institute of Forensic Medicine is preparing to receive the bodies of dead hostages, Israel estimates that some are still buried in the ground in Gaza and "closure orders" have been imposed on areas of the Strip; The international task force to locate them will dig at the coordinates provided by Israel; If Hamas keeps them as a bargaining chip Israel is expected to respond with sanctions

Itamar Eichner | 10.12.25

DNA, CT scan and an answer within hours to days: The challenge of identifying the dead hostages

The National Center for Forensic Medicine is preparing for a sensitive and complex identification operation of the deceased hostages who will be returned to Israel.; 'We are facing a professional challenge, but we are prepared for it. We must have zero mistakes' said center director, Dr. Chen Kugel; Director of the Center's Laboratory Division, Dr. Nurit Bublil: 'October 7 has not ended for us'

Or Hadar | 10.12.25

הצלב האדום שבידיו עידן אלכסנדר מתקרב למחסום כיסופים

This is how the return of the living hostages will take place

Up to 10 Red Cross vehicles will collect the 20 surviving hostages and from there they will be handed over to IDF soldiers, who will drive them to the meeting point with their relatives in Israel; 3 hospitals will treat the returnees; Hirsch pledges not to finish the job until all the abducted dead are returned: "The mission is not over'

Itamar Eichner | 10.12.25

Revealed: Yahya Sinwar’s handwritten blueprint for the October 7 massacre

2022 document penned by Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar details the October 7 assault plan: border breaches in waves, massacres of civilians and live broadcasts of atrocities, aiming to destabilize Israeli society and reshape reality through seizing IDF bases and control centers

Ron Crissy | 10.12.25

Hamas aims to release hostages before Trump visit, Israeli officials say

Terror group tells mediators it is ready to release 20 hostages Sunday, but Israel expects handover to align with Trump’s Monday visit; officials stress all logistics in place, while Palestinian factions finalize swap, including several bodies in single-stage exchange

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi | 10.12.25

Hamas says hostages to be freed Monday morning; Israel prepares for possible earlier release

Senior Hamas official tells AFP hostages will be freed Monday morning; no final list or schedule has been confirmed, and three hospitals are ready to receive returning hostages

ynet correspondents | 10.11.25

פסגה בסעודיה - מנהיגי מדינות ערב בתמונה משותפת

Secret Israel-Arab military cooperation during Gaza war revealed, leaked US documents show

Despite harsh public criticism of Israel, at least six Arab states secretly took part in a US-led regional security network, sharing intelligence and training with Israel on tunnel warfare and countering Iran

Daniel Edelson, New York | 10.11.25

2,000 killed and murdered: Reserve soldier injured by IDF grenade explosion dies

Master Sergeant (res.) Shmuel Gad Rahamim, gravely injured in blast at IDF outpost in Khan Younis on second anniversary of October 7 massacre, succumbs to his wounds; two other reservists injured in incident

Yoav Zitun | 10.11.25

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