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Israel blocks northern Gaza crossings over Hamas deal violation

After releasing 4 hostages, PM’s Office says Israel would block Palestinian movement to northern Gaza until civilian captive Arbel Yehoud, expected to be freed Saturday, is released; Hamas source confirms Yehoud is alive and will be released next Saturday

Itamar Eichner | 01.25.25

אמא של התצפיתנית נועם אברמוביץ' ז"ל בפוסט שמדבר על שחרור חברותיה לירי ונעמה

'They’re coming back, but you’re not': Grieving mother shares poignant post as IDF hostages come home

On October 6, Noam Avramovich sent her mother a photo of herself with fellow soldiers Liri Albag and Naama Levy at their base; the next day, she was killed, and they were abducted; ahead of their release, her mother wrote, 'This is how I wanted to remember them'

Ilana Curiel | 01.25.25

After 477 days in Gaza, captive IDF lookouts back on Israeli soil

Israeli military officials confirm all 4 lookouts—Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy, Karina Ariev and Liri Albag— in stable condition, with no immediate need for medical intervention; freed hostages reunite with parents at border reception point before being taken to hospital

Ynet correspondents | 01.25.25

Agam Berger's IDF lookout friends to be released, but she remains in Gaza

Agam Berger is one of five female soldiers abducted from the Nahal Oz military post, and despite her friends being released, she remains in captivity and likely be part of the third phase of the agreement

Yael Ciechanover | 01.24.25

קרינה ארייב דניאלה גלבוע נעמה לוי לירי אלבג

Liri Albag, Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa and Naama Levy to be freed in second release

477 days after being kidnapped from the Nahal Oz military post, the four female soldiers are expected to be released from captivity on Saturday, possibly as early as the afternoon

Itamar Eichner, Yael Ciechanover, Einav Halabi | 01.24.25

קולאז' חטופות קרינה ארייב, לירי אלבג, דניאלה גלבוע, אגם ברגר, נעמה לוי, ארבל יהוד ו שירי ביבס

PM office confirms it received list of hostages to be released by Hamas

Netanyahu's office says mediators delivered a list from Hamas; however, the list differs from what Israel had expected, raising a significant difficulty over whether to accept it

Ynetnews | 01.24.25

Israeli hostages get heartfelt tribute at Tel Aviv drag festival

Yellow ribbons of solidarity with Gaza hostages featured alongside colorful performances at Tel Aviv's drag festival that opened this week

Reuters | 01.23.25

Civilian hostage Arbel Yehoud expected to be freed Saturday in second release

Israel expects to receive Friday names of 4 female hostages—1 civilian and 3 military observers—set for release Saturday as part of hostage deal; IDF reports threats to troops in Gaza, leading to elimination of Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist

Elisha Ben Kimon, Itamar Eichner | 01.22.25

Trump envoy says heading to Middle East to oversee Gaza cease-fire compliance

Steve Witkoff says all countries in the region could get 'on board' to normalize ties with Israel; IDF liaison to Palestinians meets with Egyptian officials in Cairo to advance Gaza truce, focusing on reopening Rafah crossing under international oversight

Itamar Eichner, Yossi Yehoshua | 01.22.25

Crowds of Gazans and moments of anxiety: IDF intelligence commander gets behind the scenes of hostage exchange

Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Nitzan Alon, a key negotiator in the hostage recovery efforts, admitted he 'couldn’t allow himself to breathe' during the release of Emily Damari, Romi Gonen, and Doron Steinberger; 'I stayed alert – it’s not a moment of relief. Now, our focus shifts to those still waiting to come home'

Ynetnews | 01.22.25

Documentary about hostage David Cunio accepted to Berlinale film festival

Letter to David, a film by Tom Shoval, tells the story of David Cunio, who was abducted to Gaza on October 7; The documentary will be showcased as part of the Berlinale Special program; 'I hope the film and its screening will help bring attention to the plight of the hostages' director says

Shmulik Duvdevani, Amir Bogen | 01.21.25

'Israel must return to Gaza to finish war against Hamas'

Amir Avivi: 'As long as we go back to fighting and finishing the job, this will be a momentary setback'

Sivan Raviv, ILTV | 01.21.25

Hamas backtracks, confirms second hostage exchange to proceed Saturday

Israel prepares for second hostage release phase as Hamas reverses plans to delay it to Sunday, confirming it will proceed Saturday; release expected to include 1 civilian and 3 female observer soldiers

Einav Halabi, Itamar Eichner | 01.20.25

Moved dozens of times, kept in darkness: Inside Romi, Doron and Emily's captivity

Freed hostages say Hamas informed them of their release only hours before; 'We were terrified of the Gazan crowds,' they share; moved dozens of times, often underground, they say, 'We cared for each other constantly,' with one adding, 'I thought I’d die'

Yael Ciechanover | 01.20.25

מפגש החטופות, רומי, דורון ואמילי עם האימהות

'Dad, I came back alive': IDF releases emotional footage of freed hostages reuniting with families

New footage captures tear-jerking reunions of Emily Damari, Doron Steinbacher and Romi Gonen with their mothers at the first meeting point shortly after their release from Gaza; watch the moving videos

Elisha Ben Kimon | 01.20.25

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