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Trump addresses Phase II of hostage deal: 'Israel has to make this decision'

Trump says next steps in hostage deal depend on Israel, expresses concern over returned bodies; 'They think they're doing us a favor by sending us bodies'

Daniel Edelson, New York | 02.26.25

Sagui Dekel-Chen's wife shares first photos together at home

Avital Dekel-Chen posts pictures on her Instagram account following her husband's recent release from Hamas captivity; 'we're home, starting fresh'

Bar Zaga | 02.26.25

Three generations of Shiri Bibas' family were murdered

On October 7, Hamas terrorists set fire to the home of Shiri Bibas' parents, the Silbermans; initially declared missing, their remains were discovered three weeks later, confirming they were murdered inside their house; 'Watch over us, my five angels,' pleaded Shiri’s sister, Dana Silberman-Seaton, the family's sole survivor

Nina Fox | 02.26.25

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich with ILTV Executive Editor Maayan Hoffman

Smotrich: If Hamas doesn't return hostages, Israel will seize Gazan land

Exclusive interview with Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich: 'Our current approach to getting the hostages out is not working'

Maayan Hoffman, ILTV | 02.26.25

Israel, Hamas finalize deal: 4 hostage bodies, hundreds of Palestinian prisoners to be released

Israeli officials confirm agreement reached marking completion of Phase I of cease-fire deal; Hamas to transfer to Egypt coffins with remains of 4 hostages without a ceremony in exchange for incarcerated terrorists

Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari | 02.26.25

אברה מנגיסטו נפגש עם בני משפחתו בבית החולים איכילוב

Avera Mengistu has a long recovery after over a decade in captivity, brother says

Ilan Mengistu, the brother of Avera Mengistu, describes emotional closure; 'We're still trying to process the miracle that happened to us,' Ilan says, 'He recognizes us and responds. He has incredible inner strength'

Alexandra Lukash | 02.24.25

אורי דנינו, איתי רגב, מיה רגב, עומר שם טוב

With hostage's return, Ori Danino’s final act of heroism is complete

On October 7, Danino was close to escaping the Nova music festival when he made a fateful decision - to turn back and try to rescue Omer Shem Tov and Maya and Itay Regev; the three were released, but Danino was killed in captivity

Gilad Cohen | 02.24.25

Bibas family funeral: Eulogies to be broadcast, Israeli flags to line procession route

Shiri Bibas and her children Ariel and Kfir set to be buried in private ceremony on Wednesday with family asking public to wave Israeli flags on procession's path; Oded Lifshitz to be buried at Nir Oz on Tuesday

Yael Ciechanover, Roni Green Shaulov, Bar Zaga | 02.24.25

קבלת ארונה של שירי ביבס-סילברמן ז"ל לידי קציני צה"ל

Israel demands: Release of terrorists for immediate return of 4 slain hostages

Jerusalem also demands assurances no public ceremonies will take place, similar to those that occurred during release of Bibas children and Oded Lifshitz

Itamar Eichner | 02.24.25

Buenos Aires deputy mayor pushes to rename 'Palestine Street' after Bibas family

Yamil Santoro proposes renaming 'Estado de Palestina' Street to honor Shiri and her children, Ariel and Kfir; initiative sparks both strong support and opposition, with legislative debate on proposal set for March 1

Alexandra Lukash | 02.24.25

הפגנה למען השבת החטופים בדרך בגין, תל אביב

Freed hostages reveal signs of life from those still held by Hamas: This is who we know about

Twenty-five hostages have been released in first phase of Gaza cease-fire deal, bringing crucial signs of life from others still held by Hamas, but negotiations on Phase II remain uncertain; families continue to push for comprehensive agreement as reports emerge of injured and ailing captives

Itamar Eichner, Hagar Kochavi, Sharon Kidon | 02.24.25

U.S. expected to fully support Israel if fighting resumes in Gaza, American military expert says

Col. (Ret.) Rich Outzen: 'With the Trump office, I suspect whatever his reservations and whatever his tempering language and maybe even criticism at some points, you'll still see full military support'

Lidar Grave-Lazi, ILTV | 02.24.25

'An appropriate response': US supports Israel's delay of Palestinian prisoner release

Spokesperson says Trump supports Israel in every step it decides to take against Hamas; Remarks follow Israel's decision to delay the release from prison of 620 terrorists over violations in last hostage handovers

Daniel Edelson, New York | 02.24.25

Bibas funeral set for Wednesday; family invites public to join procession

Bibas family asks Knesset members to refrain from attending funeral, shiva ; Family thanks public for their support, saying 'the fight is not over,' while urging efforts to free the remaining hostages; Wednesday’s funeral will be private; Family swings from 'immense joy at Yarden's return to unfathomable grief and shock over the murder of Shiri and the children'

Yael Ciechanover, Itamar Eichner | 02.24.25

הישאם א-סייד במפגש עם משפחתו בבית החולים איכילוב

'He's not a human being, he doesn't speak and has no memory' | Hisham al-Sayed's father is horrified by son's condition after release from Gaza

Relatives of six released hostages thank Israeli officials and IDF soldiers for efforts and call to return all hostages; Hisham al-Sayed's father criticized Hamas over his son's poor condition after decade in Gaza: 'Hamas played politics on the back of a mentally ill man'

Lior Ohana, Yael Ciechanover | 02.23.25

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