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'43 million seconds of hell, never seeing daylight': family of freed hostage speaks out

Israeli-American Sagui Dekel-Chen was unaware that his wife and daughters survived the Hamas massacre until a day before his release; Wife Avital, describes their emotional reunion and urges continued efforts to bring home the remaining hostages

Yael Ciechanover | 02.16.25

Witkoff says Phase 2 of Gaza deal 'is absolutely going to begin'

U.S. special envoy says phase two includes return of 19 live IDF soldiers among others and while it contemplates an end of the war it also contemplates Hamas not being involved in Gaza; Netanyahu sends delegation to Cairo for talks, summons cabinet

Moran Azulay | 02.16.25

Hamas stages propaganda event as 3 hostages released in Gaza

Terror group to release hostages in propaganda-filled handover in Khan Younis, featuring stolen IDF uniforms, weapons and banners in broken Hebrew; hourglass with Israeli hostage’s image displayed, as Hamas warns Israel to uphold cease-fire deal

Einav Halabi | 02.15.25

'I wasn’t fired because I was a bad defense minister'

Former defense minister Yoav Gallant breaks his silence, accusing politicians of leaking classified details to derail hostage deal talks with Hamas. He defends his handling of the war in the face of an international arrest warrant against him. 'I am proud to be accused of defending the State of Israel.' Part two of the full interview

Nadav Eyal | 02.12.25

Gaza cannot be rebuilt if Hamas is in control, says former military general

Brig.-Gen. (res.) Yossi Kuperwasser: 'The idea that people are going to live for 10 years in the rubble of Gaza makes no sense'

Emily Schrader, ILTV | 02.12.25

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty

Egypt tells US top diplomat Rubio Arab states reject Trump's Gaza plan

State Department reiterates 'importance of close cooperation to advance post-conflict planning for governance and security of Gaza and stressed Hamas can never govern Gaza or threaten Israel again'

Reuters | 02.11.25

Hamas avoids collapse of deal but seeks concessions in Phase II

Commentary: Group freezes hostage releases to pressure Israel but leaves room for talks; early announcement and its source—the group's military wing—sign possible reversal; meanwhile, Hamas sees Israeli distress over freed hostages’ condition as victory

Ron Ben-Yishai | 02.10.25

Netanyahu condemns abuse of freed hostages, vows retribution against Hamas

In heated Knesset session, PM dismisses no-confidence vote, accuses opposition of pushing for early end to war and touts US support for Israel

Sivan Hilaie | 02.10.25

Trump: I will own Gaza, no right of return for Palestinians

US president defends Gaza plan as 'real estate development for the future,' rejecting Palestinian right of return and insisting Jordan and Egypt could take in Gazans

Ynetnews, Reuters | 02.10.25

ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו ונשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ במסיבת העיתונאים בבית הלבן

Netanyahu, Trump aligned on Israel’s Phase II hostage deal terms, Hamas expected to reject

Israeli delegation in Doha working to facilitate hostage releases and prevent violations; Phase II talks to begin after upcoming Cabinet meeting, with demands including Hamas’ expulsion, disarmament and full hostage release

Itamar Eichner | 02.10.25

Trump says he is committed to US ownership of Gaza

US president pledges to transform Gaza into 'prime site for future development' and vows to 'protect Palestinians and ensure they are not killed'; he announces Mideast nations to take in Palestinians—'but only after speaking with me'

Reuters | 02.10.25

תיעודים מרגשים של אוהד בן-עמי עם בני משפחתו במסוק בדרכם לבית החולים

Ohad Ben Ami's first day of freedom, through Ella's eyes: 'Dad is here, eating and I'm next to him'

Ella Ben Ami shares on Instagram moments from first day with her father, who returned after 70 weeks in Gaza captivity; 'A night in the hospital for the best reasons,' she write

Alexandra Lukash, Bar Zaga | 02.09.25

Remaining 17 hostages set to be released as part of Phase I of hostage deal

Phase I nears end: 17 hostages await release as Israel signals tougher terms

Israeli officials voice outrage over frail condition of freed hostages, as Netanyahu’s camp signals tougher stance for Phase II talks; some officials call reaction performative, saying, 'Everyone knew they were starved'; Israeli delegation heads to Qatar with no clear mandate

Itamar Eichner | 02.09.25

With hostage deal advancing, IDF to fully withdraw from Gaza's Netzarim Corridor

As part of hostage deal, Israel to complete pullback from strategic corridor—symbol of both IDF operations and settler aspirations; troops to remain only in buffer zone and Philadelphi Corridor

Elisha Ben Kimon | 02.08.25

Hamas in defiant message to Trump: 'We are the war’s next day'

Terror group places banner at release site in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza; second sign mocks Netanyahu’s assertion of 'total victory' in war

Einav Halabi | 02.08.25

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