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The quiet commander behind the hostage talks

After two years devoted entirely to the hostages' return, Maj. Gen. (res.) Nitzan Alon was seen shaking hands with Qatar’s PM—a full-circle moment for the quiet commander who stayed on, despite tensions with Israel’s leadership

Itamar Eichner | 10.11.25

Israel prepares for possible early hostage release, warns Hamas: 'By noon Monday—or the deal is off'

Israeli officials expect Hamas to free all remaining hostages by Monday but are preparing for an earlier release; 'It could happen anytime,' one official said; Trump is expected to hold a regional Gaza summit in Egypt next week

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi | 10.10.25

סטיב וויטקוף וג'ארד ואיוונקה קושנר נשאו תפילה בכותל המערבי להצלחת העסקה

Kushner, Witkoff pray at Western Wall; ex-hostage to partner: 'Just a little longer, you’ll be home'

Jared Kushner and US envoy Steve Witkoff prayed at Jerusalem’s Western Wall ahead of Monday’s expected hostage release; Families expressed hope as captivity survivors and relatives shared emotional reunions across Israel

Itamar Eichner, Lihi Gordon | 10.10.25

Hamas defeated across all fronts, says IDF spokesman, as Israel prepares for Monday hostage release

IDF spokesman Brig. Gen. Efi Defrin said Hamas 'has been defeated everywhere we fought it' as Israel completes its withdrawal and prepares to receive hostages expected to be freed Monday under the Trump ceasefire deal

Itamar Eichner, Yoav Zitun | 10.10.25

When will Hostages be released, when will Trump arrive? Updated timeline of Gaza Deal

IDF forces will begin withdrawing to the updated yellow line within 24 hours of government approval; 72-hour countdown will then begin for the hostages’ release; Trump is expected Monday, as an international task force forms to recover the deceased

Itamar Eichner, Moran Azulay | 10.10.25

Gaza ceasefire officially goes into effect after Israel approves hostage deal

Hostages expected Monday or Tuesday in exchange for 250 terrorists serving life; US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner entered the session briefly amid fierce objections from Itamar Ben-Gvir

Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari, Einav Halabi | 10.10.25

חלק מהכוחות שלוקלים חלק בנסיגה היום במרכז הרצועה

Within 24 hours: major IDF pullback in Gaza as troops prepare for hostage transfer risks

The IDF is set to withdraw to the updated 'yellow line' within a day, leaving Hamas in control of most urban areas for the first time since the war began; Troops are preparing for possible mob attacks on hostage convoys

Yoav Zitun | 10.09.25

Trump: all remaining hostages to be freed by Monday or Tuesday; plans Mideast trip for signing

US President Donald Trump said all remaining hostages held in Gaza are expected to be freed early next week; plans to visit the region, including Egypt, for an official signing, praising Arab countries for uniting behind the deal

ynet Global | 10.09.25

Hostage deal approval and Gaza ceasefire delayed as Cabinet yet to convene

The cabinet was set to meet at 5 p.m. and the government an hour later to approve the US-brokered ceasefire deal announced by President Trump—but both sessions were delayed; FM Sa’ar said: 'We have no intention of resuming the war'

Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari | 10.09.25

Israel unveils aid package for freed hostages, pledging long-term medical and financial support

Twenty hostages are expected home in the coming days, as each will receive about $16,000 upfront, a lifelong monthly stipend, housing and car grants, full medical and educational coverage—and extensive benefits for their families

Itamar Eichner | 10.09.25

'They’re coming home': Israeli sports stars erupt in joy over hostage deal

From Deni Avdija to Eyal Berkovic, Lior Refaelov to Sagi Muki, Israel’s sports world reacts with elation to news of the deal expected to bring home hostages held in Gaza for more than two years

ynet | 10.09.25

תיעוד של החטוף ביפין ג'ושי בשבי, כחודש לאחר החטיפה

Family of Nepali hostage Bipin Joshi releases first proof of life from Gaza

Video obtained by Israeli intelligence shows 23-year-old student speaking in captivity weeks after October 7 abduction; his sister says family clings to hope as ceasefire talks continue and urges leaders: 'Bring them all home'

Lihi Gordon | 10.08.25

Family to release sign of life video of hostage Bipin Joshi, recorded alive in Gaza a month after Oct. 7

There is 'grave fear' for the life of the Nepalese hostage; He has only been documented so far on October 7 at Shifa Hospital, being dragged by terrorists; IDF has located footage of him in captivity in the Gaza Strip, apparently from November 2023, and his family will reveal the full video tonight; Relatives: 'Firmly believe he is alive'

Lihi Gordon | 10.08.25

'You’ll forever be 32': survivors and bereaved families mark two years since October 7 massacre

Eli Sharabi writes of growing longing for his wife and daughters; Maya Regev still relives the terror; Emily Damari speaks of survivor’s guilt: 'Sometimes it’s hard for me to love'; Alma Or, orphaned at 13, writes, 'The world has been sadder for two years'

Nina Fox | 10.08.25

'Every day feels like eternity': Freed hostage pleads in Washington for loved ones still held in Gaza

At a Washington ceremony marking two years since October 7, freed hostage Arbel Yehoud urged world leaders to bring home her fiancé and others still captive in Gaza; President Trump thanks hostage families in letter

Lihi Gordon | 10.07.25

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