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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

Hostage deal draft signed in Egypt; Netanyahu dubs operation 'Returning to Their Border'

Tala Herkin, whose son Maxim is set to be freed, tells Ynet: 'I’m happy, I’m confused. True joy will come only when all the hostages and all the fallen are back'; some call to rename Hostages Square

Lior El-Hai, Gal Ganot, Hagar Kochavi | 10.09.25

Houthis praise hostage deal, vow to keep backing Gaza, attack Israel: 'Zionist occupation is a core problem'

Despite welcoming the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, Yemen’s Houthi say they will continue supporting Gaza 'until the attacks stop,' with experts warning they may soon pose a greater threat to Israel

Lior Ben Ari | 10.09.25

Hamas demands war’s end before hostage release; report: Sinwar brothers’ remains not included in deal

Terror group accuses Netanyahu of stalling; Israeli official tells CNN Yahya and Mohammed Sinwar's bodies not included in agreement; final prisoner list undecided, with convicted killers likely to be deported to Turkey or Qatar amid talks with other countries

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi | 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

After the hostages come home, Israel must secure a safer future

Opinion: Israel wakes to rare hope as all hostages are set to be freed under Trump-brokered deal; but lasting security demands demilitarization, civilian governance in Gaza and regional cooperation; without it, this moment risks becoming only symbolic

Munir Dahir | 10.09.25

דניאל עמית אמילי דמארי חוגגת את עסקת החטופים

'Finally, real happiness': Hostage survivor Emily Damari shares joyful moment as Trump announces hostage deal

After news broke of Trump plan’s first-phase deal for Gaza ceasefire and hostage release, influencer Danielle Amit shares emotional clips of her partner, former hostage Emily Damari, celebrating announcement

Yoni Froim | 10.09.25

דונלד טראמפ מרקו רוביו בית לבן שלום מזרח תיכון מגעים מו"מ משא ומתן קהיר מצרים פתק

Red carpet, Knesset speech and tight security: Israel prepares for Trump visit

Kushner and Witkoff set to arrive overnight following hostage deal announcement, with Trump expected in days; plans include address to parliament and possible meeting with freed hostages, though overnight stay in Israel remains unclear

Itamar Eichner | 10.09.25

The deceased hostages whose remains are held in the Gaza Strip

Families of slain hostages plead: 'Don’t let us be forgotten'

For two years, families of hostages killed in Gaza have fought to bring their loved ones home — not for an embrace, but for burial

Lihi Gordon, Gal Ganot | 10.09.25

Hospitals prepare to receive hostages from Gaza under special medical protocols

Israel prepares for return of hostages after over two years; hospitals brace for last-minute medical risks, welfare services ready personal recovery plans; security forces deploy in West Bank ahead of prisoner release to prevent public celebrations

Ynet correspondents | 10.09.25

The war will end, but antisemitism won’t

Opinion: From the Second Intifada to October 7 and the widening fronts of war, Jewish history in the 21st century mirrors the complacency that preceded catastrophe in Europe between the world wars; the hatred that consumed our past isn’t gone—it has only taken on a new form

Adam Scott Bellos | 10.09.25

'Morning of historic and momentous news': Israeli leaders hail Trump after Gaza hostage deal

Netanyahu calls it a 'great day for Israel' as politicians across the spectrum praise US-brokered accord and express hope for lasting peace

Itamar Eichner, Shilo Freid, Amir Ettinger | 10.09.25

איתמר בן גביר בצלאל סמוטריץ' בנימין נתניהו

Far-right ministers welcome hostage deal but weigh quitting government

Most Cabinet members back ceasefire and hostage release agreement, but Religious Zionist and Otzma Yehudit parties ministers vow to vote no over release of convicted terrorists

Moran Azulay | 10.09.25

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