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Israel has reached the finals in Hamas' cruel reality show

Opinion: The terror group's cynical and masochistic presentation of hostage releases is supported by most of the world - a world that issues warrants, screams 'Free Palestine' for masked terrorists it sees as freedom fighters and doesn’t condemn them at the UN

Lior Ben Ami | 02.03.25

Netanyahu in US as phase 2 hostage release negotiations begin: These are Israel's levers of pressure

From humanitarian aid to the withdrawal from the Netzarim Corridor: The prime minister is in Washington and will meet with Mideast envoy Witkoff to begin negotiations for phase two of the deal; Even after the opening of the Rafah crossing and the return of Gazans to the northern Gaza Strip, Israel still has leverage in case of future violations by Hamas; This is Netanyahu's schedule for the week

Itamar Eichner, Washington | 02.03.25

What happened to the hostages during more than 480 days of captivity?

The testimonies of the freed hostages so far are harrowing—ranging from prolonged isolation to immense physical and psychological abuse

Shosh Bedrosian, ILTV | 02.03.25

Yarden Bibas' family speaks: 'He has lost a lot of weight, but he is strong. We continue to fight for Shiri, Ariel and Kfir'

A day after his release from captivity, Yarden Bibas' family thanks the people of Israel for the support and concern: "Yarden is here and finally air is entering his lungs. He has lost weight, but feels good and his physical condition is normal." Among the 79 hostages that remain in Gaza are his wife, Shiri, and children, Kfir and Ariel - and the fear for their lives is great; 'Respect our privacy, allow us the time and peace we need'

Lior Ohana | 02.02.25

מכתב "תודה" שחמאס הכריח של קית' סיגל לכתוב בזמן השבי

More Hamas cruelty: Keith Siegel forced to write 'thank you' letter to his captors

Not just 'gift bags' and 'release certificates': In a letter circulated online, the hostage released from captivity Saturday allegedly confessed to Hamas and wrote 'Those guarding me during this period took care of all my needs,' it read; But the Hostages and Missing Families Forum clarified: 'The terrorists who held him forced him to write them a detailed letter of thanks, this is another example of Hamas' cruelty'

Lior Ohana | 02.02.25

Grammy Award-winning American-Israeli violinist invites Agam Berger to perform with her

Violinist Miri Ben-Ari talks with Ynetnews about her special connection to former hostage due to their shared instrument and an upcoming show featuring the two

Alexandra Lukash | 02.02.25

חמאס עורך קבלת פנים לאסירים המשוחררים שגורשו לחו"ל

Hamas prisoners deported in hostage deal remain stranded in Cairo hotel

Dozens of Hamas terrorists freed in hostage deal remain stuck in Cairo as host countries delay acceptance; Palestinian official describes their situation as moving 'from an Israeli prison to an Egyptian prison'

Einav Halabi, Lior Ben Ari | 02.02.25

Israel grants residency to 5 Thai hostages freed from Gaza

Interior Minister Moshe Arbel tells Thai foreign minister Israel will grant residency to five Thai nationals freed from Hamas captivity after 15 months in Gaza, calling it a humanitarian gesture

Roni Green Shaulov, Roy Rubinstein | 02.02.25

קולאז' 13 חטופים שחזרו הביתה מפגש ראשוני עם המשפחה

The hunger, the fear and the fight to stay alive: Freed hostages reveal Gaza’s hell

Held for over 15 months in tunnels, safe houses and UNRWA facilities—some in isolation—hostages endured starvation, injuries and psychological terror; some were locked in cages, others forced to work; many learned Arabic, some managed to read, write and observe Shabbat

Ynet correspondents | 02.02.25

צמיד ששב"ס שם על האסירים הביטחוניים ששוחררו בעסקה

Prison issues warning bracelets to terrorists freed in hostage deal

Palestinian prisoners set for release under hostage deal given bracelets inscribed with Bible verse in Arabic and overview of Gaza’s destruction, aimed at deterring them from returning to terrorism

Einav Halabi, Liran Tamari | 02.02.25

Israel enters third phase of war: What comes next?

Commentary: Netanyahu's US trip marks key moment in war, shaping next phase of hostage deal and regional dynamics; as talks unfold, questions loom over deal’s stability and Trump's push for mass relocation of Gazans

Ron Ben-Yishai | 02.02.25

These are the 20 hostages set to be freed ahead of fifth hostage release

3 hostages will be released each week in deal's first phase, followed by expected release of 11 more captives before negotiations begin on next stage

Itamar Eichner | 02.02.25

For Yarden Bibas, it's not a happy ending. It's not even the end.

Opinion: The stories of freed hostages Ofer Calderon and Keith Siegel are closed, but Yarden Bibas' remains open; His return does not close the circle, but instead perpetuates his being open. Almost in an instant, he went from being the one who was expected to the one who himself is expecting

Nir Tsadok | 02.02.25

חמושי חמאס חוגגים את ה עסקה לשחרור חטופים ו הפסקת אש ב חאן יונס רצועת עזה

After the cease-fire deal: The Palestinians experienced a Nakba, but feel victorious

Analysis: The deadliest war of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict leaves Gaza devastated and tens of thousands dead, fueling unprecedented hostility and revenge—likely one of Sinwar’s key objectives; in Gaza, no one speaks of the human cost

Dr. Michael Milshtein | 02.02.25

Keith thought his son had been murdered, then heard his voice on radio; Yarden and Ofer suffered physical and mental abuse

The three hostages released Saturday spoke of appalling conditions including lack of food and frequent moves to new hiding places; Keith was forced to eat meat despite being a vegetarian; and Yarden Bibas, who learned Arabic in captivity, was imprisoned in a cage with Ofer Calderon and was subjected to physical and mental abuse.

Yael Ciechanover, Gal Ganot | 02.01.25

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