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'We can’t believe Liri is back with us': Freed hostage's parents speak with Netanyahu

PM tells parents of freed hostage Liri Albag, 'My wife and I, along with the entire nation, embrace Liri and her friends'; parents express gratitude but add, 'There are still 90 hostages. Everyone deserves this moment'

Itamar Eichner | 01.25.25

'Mom, you’re a lioness! I love you, citizens of Israel!': Freed hostages received with embrace

4 IDF soldiers freed after 477 days in Hamas captivity airlifted to Rabin Medical Center to reunite with their families; health officials call medical evaluation 'complex event'; IDF chief hails their return as 'part of our victory'

Itamar Eichner, Gal Ganot | 01.25.25

חצי חצאים לירי אלבג מחלון המסוק בו נמצאות החטופות נוחת בבילינסון, דניאלה גלבוע מסוק מחייכת מוציאה ראש חטופה משוחררת השתחררה שבי חמאס עסקה עסקת חטופים

Victory in humanity: Why Israel values every captive's return

Opinion: Israel’s exchange of hostages for Hamas prisoners highlights unwavering commitment to sanctity of life; while pursuing military victory against Hamas, Israel underscores mutual responsibility and humanity, rejecting claims of weakness

Col (res.) Dr. Ronen Itsik | 01.25.25

Hamas parades hostages in cynical show as terrorists stage unity display

In Gaza City’s Palestine Square, where 4 hostages handed to Red Cross, armed terrorists and civilians gather in 'display of unity'; despite calls to avoid endangering them, women paraded onstage to wave; Israel says timing served Hamas propaganda

Einav Halabi, Itamar Eichner | 01.25.25

רגעי המפגש הראשון של החטופות עם כוחות צה"ל

Four IDF hostages reunite with families after release from Hamas captivity | Watch

Liri Albag, Karina Ariev, Naama Levy and Daniella Gilboa reunited with their families in southern Israel after 477 days in Hamas captivity; military officials confirm medical checks conducted in Gaza, with no need for special intervention

Gal Ganot | 01.25.25

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

Heavy price: 200 terrorists to be released, including convicted murderers

Unlike the first phase, which primarily involved the release of women and minors, the second phase will see convicted murderers freed, many of whom will be deported

Liran Tamari | 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

33 החטופים שברשימת המשוחררים בשלב א' של העסקה

Israel awaits Hamas names, information on hostages

Terror group to deliver names of next four women to be freed Saturday and a report on the condition of 26 others; Israel could face cruel dilemas if Hamas returns to psychological terror tactics

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi, Roy Rubinstein | 01.24.25

נתניהו, טראמפ, חמינאי, נתנז איראן תקיפה באזור ביטחוני בסוריה

Trump says he hopes to solve Iran issue without an Israeli strike

President says would be nice to avoid an attack by Israel, does not confirm reports that Steve Witkoff would be appointed to head efforts; says cease-fire deal in Gaza should hod or there would be problems

Daniel Edelson, New York | 01.24.25

Jenin terrorist Zakaria Zubeidi expected to be released in next exchange

Zubeidi, a former commander of Fatah’s Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades in Jenin was jailed for involvement in multiple shooting attacks and broke out of Gilboa prison; IDF warns that if he engages in terrorism or posseses a firearm, would be targeted

Elisha Ben Kimon, Israel Moshkovitz | 01.23.25

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