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'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
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02.12.25
'Not Attacking Hezbollah on October 11—the greatest missed opportunity in Israel’s military history'
Since his dismissal as defense minister, Yoav Gallant stayed silent—until now. In an extensive interview with Nadav Eyal, he shares his version of how the war unfolded for the first time: From the devastating early-morning phone call with the IDF chief, to the grim faces in the command bunker and the realization that the war rested on his shoulders; From his plan to detonate Hezbollah’s pagers and assassinate Nasrallah at the outset, to the political maneuvering that delayed the northern offensive by a year; From his warnings to Netanyahu during the judicial overhaul crisis, to the leak to Smotrich that torpedoed a hostage deal back in Passover. Read the full interview - part one
Nadav Eyal
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02.12.25
Mediators push to save ceasefire, Egypt to unveil plan to rebuild Gaza
Qatar and Egypt step up their diplomatic efforts as Hamas alleges Israeli violations; Cairo source warns Israeli-American pressure may force military action if Hamas does not meet its commitments by Saturday’s deadline
ynet correspondents
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02.12.25
Yarden Bibas' sister: 'Ever since the terrorists told him about Shiri and the children, he tried to understand'
After 484 days in captivity, Bibas was able to hug his sister Ofri, and his first question was about the fate of his wife and children; She talks about his condition, his consciousness, the hell he experienced and the struggle that will continue as long as Shiri, Ariel and Kfir are still in the Gaza Strip
Hagar Kochavi
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02.12.25
Father of American-Israeli hostage says he trusts Trump to bring his son home
Ruby Chen urges leaders to prioritize the safe return of all hostages and says that bringing them home must transcend political considerations
Sharon Kidon
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02.12.25
Family of hostage Yosef Haim Ohana learns he is alive
He was abducted into Gaza on October 7 after helping injured at Nova music festival; Family going public about it after seeing condition of hostages in last round of releases
Alexandra Lukash
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02.12.25
Released hostage Eli Sharabi 'went through things the eye and the heart cannot comprehend,' brother says
Eli Sharabi's brother, Sharon, reveals that he had no knowledge of the fight for his release and was freed "at the last possible chance'; He predicts a long road to recovery for his brother but remains hopeful: 'He is a hero. Life is stronger than anything – we will build him a new future'
Hagar Kochavi
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02.11.25
Netanyahu on Cabinet vote: If Hamas doesn't return hostages by Saturday, cease-fire ends
Government ministers met for 4 hours to discuss developments in negotiations on deal in wake of Hamas announcement it would stop releasing hostages and US president's ultimatum; Cabinet welcomes Trump's revolutionary vision for Gaza'; IDF mobilizes additional troops to southern border
Itamar Eichner
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02.11.25
Cease-fire faces collapse: This is what Hamas claims and Israel's response
Hamas military spokesperson accuses Israel of delaying the return of displaced Gazans, continuing operations in the Strip and blocking humanitarian aid; Israeli officials dismissed claims as baseless
Einav Halabi, Itamar Eichner, Elisha Ben Kimon
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02.11.25
Security Cabinet meets amid Hamas threat to suspend hostage releases, Trump ultimatum
Families of hostages protest demanding negotiations on second phase of cease-fire deal yield release of all captives, criticizing Netanyahu; Hamas dismisses Trump threat of renewed war, gates of hell opening
ynet correspondents
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02.11.25
Family receives sign of life from hostage twins Gali and Ziv Berman
Relatives say fear for brothers' lives following return of living male hostages from Hamas captivity; 'We know how much danger they're in'
Roni Green Shaulov
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02.11.25
Trump: All hell is going to break out if Hamas doesn't release all hostages by Saturday
US president says cease-fire deal should be canceled if remaining hostages aren't released, suggests he might withhold US aid to Jordan, Egypt if they refuse to accept Palestinian refugees displaced from Gaza
News agencies
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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
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02.10.25
Hamas: Hostage release delay is a warning to Israel
Egypt says hostage deal talks on hold, awaiting US signal on next steps; Israel sees group's move as psychological pressure to gain leverage in negotiations, not collapse of deal; Hamas says warning allows mediators time to act
Itamar Eichner, Reuters
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02.10.25
Hamas claims Israel violated cease-fire, delays planned hostage release
Terror group says delay will remain until Israel recommits to deal; Katz instructs IDF to 'maintain highest level of readiness for any possible scenario in Gaza'
Einav Halabi
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02.10.25
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