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הצהרת ראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו לקראת שחרור החטופים

Netanyahu: 'The battle isn’t over — some of our enemies are trying to recover'

In a recorded statement ahead of the hostages’ expected release, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the moment 'historic' but warned that the fight is not over; 'Some of our enemies are regrouping to strike again'

ynet Global | 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

סטיב וויטקוף, ג'ארד קושנר, ואיוונקה טראמפ בעצרת בכיכר החטופים

'I dreamed of this — soon the hostages will be home,' Witkoff says at Hostages Square

US envoy Steve Witkoff, joined by Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump, addressed a crowd of about 400,000 at Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square, praising Israel’s strength and unity ahead of the expected return of hostages; Witkoff spoke of hope and courage, Kushner reflected on October 7 as 'a shattering day' and hailed Israelis for choosing 'to be exceptional,' while Ivanka Trump closed the rally with a message of faith, saying, 'The president sees you, hears you, and stands with you — always'

ynet Global | 10.11.25

'I want to jump for joy, but we're dealing with Hamas and Bibi': Gaza border communities welcome ceasefire with caution and grief

As a ceasefire takes hold after two years of war, residents of Israel’s Gaza border region welcome the quiet but remain haunted by the Hamas attack, the missing hostages and fears that peace with Gaza may not last

Oded Shalom | 10.11.25

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

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