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Hamas says found remains of hostage, warns Israeli strikes will delay recovery efforts

Al-Qassam Brigades claim remains found during search in Gaza and say further Israeli escalation will disrupt excavation and handover of bodies, as IDF retaliates for attack on Israeli forces in Rafah

Yoav Zitun, Einav Halabi, Itamar Eichner | 10.19.25

After terrorists attack IDF forces in Rafah, Air Force strikes 'strategic tunnels' in Gaza

Israel will retaliate forcefully to Hamas attack on IDF forces, Netanyahu says; Hamas says it has 'no part' in Rafah clashes, adds it is 'committed to ceasefire'

Einav Halabi, Yoav Zitun | 10.19.25

Second body handed over by Hamas overnight identified as Thai national Sontia Ok’Krasari

One of the two hostages whose remains were returned overnight was identified as Ronen Engel of Kibbutz Nir Oz, who was murdered by Hamas terrorists on October 7, 2023

Roi Rubinstein | 10.19.25

After US accused Hamas of violating ceasefire, group claims Israel armed 'bandit gangs' in Gaza

State Department said it had 'credible reports' that Hamas was planning an attack against Palestinian civilians in Gaza, which would constitute 'a direct and grave violation of the ceasefire agreement'

News Agencies | 10.19.25

Ronen Engel was killed defending his family on Oct. 7, his wife and daughters endured 700 days of pain

Two bodies were recovered by Hamas and passed to Israel via the Red Cross overnight; identification of the second body not yet announced

Roi Rubinstein | 10.19.25

Matan Angrest talks about the 5 months he spent alone in a tunnel, and reunites virtually with female hostages

The tank soldier who was held captive by Hamas for 738 days and returned to Israel spoke via video with the 5 female observers who returned from Gaza months earlier, calling them 'heroines'; He spoke about the months of loneliness, and the Torah scroll that he and Gali Berman read from in captivity: 'Trying to lift yourself up, to hold on to optimism'

Shilo Freid | 10.19.25

US warns Hamas planning attack on Palestinian civilians, which would violate ceasefire

'Should Hamas proceed with this attack, measures will be taken to protect the people of Gaza and preserve the integrity of the ceasefire,' the State Department said

AP | 10.19.25

Israel receives bodies of two hostages via Red Cross from Gaza

Remains handed over to Israeli forces in Gaza through Red Cross and transported for formal identification; 20 living hostages and 12 deceased have now been returned, with 16 bodies still held by Hamas

Einav Halabi, Itamar Eichner | 10.19.25

Freed hostage Alon Ohel back at the piano after two years in Hamas captivity

Gifted musician plays piano at hospital while recovering from injuries sustained in captivity; Omer Wenkert reunites with fellow hostages Evyatar David and Guy Gilboa-Dalal; Elkana Bohbot meets cousin who never left Hostage Square since Oct. 7

Ynet | 10.18.25

US and Europe push UN resolution for Gaza stabilization force as Egypt leads plan

Despite Egyptian and Jordanian plans to deploy 10,000 Palestinian troops to Gaza, US- and Europe-backed international force expected to take the lead under Cairo’s command; Rafah crossing set to reopen Monday for in first since ceasefire

Ynet | 10.18.25

‘People are disappearing’: Hamas fuels fear and revenge in Gaza’s fragile ‘day after’

Opponents of Hamas believed the ceasefire signaled its downfall, but the terror group has reasserted control through fear and violence; Armed men fill Gaza’s streets, 'safe zones' remain tense, and civilians face chaos, ruin, and despair

Lior Ben Ari | 10.18.25

Erdogan’s Gaza dream, Israel’s nightmare: Turkey’s growing role in the postwar Middle East

After nearly two years of Israeli resistance, Turkey has become a key player in Gaza talks; With Trump’s backing, Ankara now holds a central role in the ceasefire deal — but experts warn Erdogan’s ambitions could backfire

Lior Ben Ari | 10.18.25

Red Cross transfers body of fallen hostage to Israel; Hamas claims it was found under rubble

After a day without returns, Hamas told mediators it located another fallen hostage; the Red Cross collected the body from southern Gaza for transfer to Israel; IDF and Shin Bet: Hamas must uphold the deal and make every effort to return the bodies

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi | 10.18.25

חמאס מחפש את גופתו של החטוף הישראלי עמירם קופר בעזה

Israel accuses Hamas of holding remains of hostages amid ongoing Khan Younis search

Palestinians are searching in southern Gaza for the body of a deceased Israeli hostage, likely killed in an Israeli strike; despite promises, Hamas says digging may take days; FM Gideon Sa’ar: 'They don’t want to deliver, because they want to use it as a bargaining chip'

Einav Halabi, Itamar Eichner | 10.17.25

תיעוד מצלמה מצלמות קסדה לוחם לוחמים לוחמי צה"ל צבא שייטת 13 מבצע חילוץ ארנון זרעי קיץ חטופים כלי רכב רכבים אש לחימה מלחמה מלחמת חרבות ברזל

Inside Israel’s hostage rescue operations: how IDF fought to free captives from Hamas

For nearly two years, the IDF and Israel’s security forces have launched daring operations to rescue hostages from Hamas terrorists in Gaza — missions marked by heroic success, last-minute cancellations and heartbreaking loss

Yoav Zitun | 10.17.25

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