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US security firm readies to inspect Gazans returning to north amid cease-fire

Hostage and cease-fire deal stipulates displaced Gazans returning north by foot would not be inspected while all traffic will be held for searches in efforts to prevent terrorists and weapons from moving into the area

Itamar Eichner | 01.23.25

Civilian hostage Arbel Yehoud expected to be freed Saturday in second release

Israel expects to receive Friday names of 4 female hostages—1 civilian and 3 military observers—set for release Saturday as part of hostage deal; IDF reports threats to troops in Gaza, leading to elimination of Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist

Elisha Ben Kimon, Itamar Eichner | 01.22.25

Trump envoy says heading to Middle East to oversee Gaza cease-fire compliance

Steve Witkoff says all countries in the region could get 'on board' to normalize ties with Israel; IDF liaison to Palestinians meets with Egyptian officials in Cairo to advance Gaza truce, focusing on reopening Rafah crossing under international oversight

Itamar Eichner, Yossi Yehoshua | 01.22.25

Emily Damari's childhood friend talks about seeing her after release

Inbar Rosenfeld says former hostage wished to see her oldest friend and adds that her physical condition is fine despite her injuries, but he worries about her mental health

Alexandra Lukash | 01.22.25

Between fear and hope: Hostages' relatives talk about deal's second phase

Daniel, grandson of hostage Oded Lifshitz, and Alon, father of captive IDF soldier Tamir Nimrodi, talk with Ynet and express their faith in the new deal and frustration that it is taking place so late

Ynetnews | 01.22.25

Crowds of Gazans and moments of anxiety: IDF intelligence commander gets behind the scenes of hostage exchange

Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Nitzan Alon, a key negotiator in the hostage recovery efforts, admitted he 'couldn’t allow himself to breathe' during the release of Emily Damari, Romi Gonen, and Doron Steinberger; 'I stayed alert – it’s not a moment of relief. Now, our focus shifts to those still waiting to come home'

Ynetnews | 01.22.25

Emily's mom posts message to world, and 1st photo of her daughter's fingers without bandage

Mandy Damari thanked citizens in the UK and around the world who called for her daughter's release from captivity, emphasizing: 'There are 94 more hostages who need us'

Itamar Eichner | 01.21.25

Iran's axis is weakened, but threats persist

While Tehran's control in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza has been severely impacted during the war, Iran and its proxies make efforts to portray victory in cease-fire and hostage deal

Lior Ben Ari | 01.21.25

אות חיים מסשה טרופנוב שפרסם הג׳יהאד האסלאמי

Putin secures Hamas promise to release Sasha Troufanov, alive and healthy, Russian ambassador says

Russian-Israeli hostage 'to be freed soon' while Moscow increases efforts to secure other captives' after Putin demands intensified efforts to release Maxim Harkin, also a Russian national who is not named in the first phase of the cease-fire deal

Itamar Eichner | 01.21.25

טראמפ נואם באולם "Capital One" בוושינגטון לצד שורדות שבי ומשפחות חטופים

Trump not sure cease-fire deal is fully implemented, Burns says talks were most complicated

Former CIA chief says complex issues concerning Gaza's future were deferred to later stages of the negotiations, question for Israel is how to translate tactical victories against Iran and Hezbollah into strategic success

Daniel Edelson, New York | 01.21.25

כיכר סראיא בזמן שחרור החטופות והעברתן לצלב האדום

'This sends a message': The chaos at Gaza's central square as hostages were released

In an attempt to reconstruct its power base in Gaza, Hamas stages spectacle at Saraya Square including hundreds of people and terrorists in a bid of power projection

Einav Halabi, Hagar Kochavi | 01.21.25

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

Only Hamas can claim victory and genocide at the same time

Opinion: While the IDF prepares the operation for the hostages’ return, Israel must also plan a parallel campaign to harness the focus on the hostage deal to remind the world Hamas' true image

Gadi Ezra | 01.21.25

Hamas backtracks, confirms second hostage exchange to proceed Saturday

Israel prepares for second hostage release phase as Hamas reverses plans to delay it to Sunday, confirming it will proceed Saturday; release expected to include 1 civilian and 3 female observer soldiers

Einav Halabi, Itamar Eichner | 01.20.25

Moved dozens of times, kept in darkness: Inside Romi, Doron and Emily's captivity

Freed hostages say Hamas informed them of their release only hours before; 'We were terrified of the Gazan crowds,' they share; moved dozens of times, often underground, they say, 'We cared for each other constantly,' with one adding, 'I thought I’d die'

Yael Ciechanover | 01.20.25

מפגש החטופות, רומי, דורון ואמילי עם האימהות

'Dad, I came back alive': IDF releases emotional footage of freed hostages reuniting with families

New footage captures tear-jerking reunions of Emily Damari, Doron Steinbacher and Romi Gonen with their mothers at the first meeting point shortly after their release from Gaza; watch the moving videos

Elisha Ben Kimon | 01.20.25

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