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IDF readies for release of Palestinian prisoners back to West Bank

Troops spread across the area ahead of release of 50 expected convicts in attempts to prevent celebration marches; IDF bolsters forces in region

Elisha Ben Kimon | 01.19.25

Romi Gonen, Emily Damari and Doron Steinbrecher first hostages to be freed

Gonen, 24, abducted from the Nova festival, British citizen Damari and Steinbrecher, taken from Kibbutz Kfar Aza, expected to be handed over to the Red Cross later on Sunday

Yael Ciechanover, Gaya Zohar, Hagar Kochavi | 01.19.25

Trump envoy plans to visit Gaza, mulls relocation for Gazans to help rebuild

Steve Witkoff considers visiting Gaza regularly to resolve issues during the implementation of the deal, NBC reports; Will Gazans live in Indonesia until Gaza is rebuilt?

Ynet | 01.19.25

Hostage Romi Gonen is coming home, family confirms

Romi, 24, named as one of first three hostages to be released by Hamas on Sunday; In last contact during Hamas massacre Romi tells her mother she was shot and the call ends

Yael Ciechanover, Gaya Zohar, Hagar Kochavi | 01.19.25

I am now on the other side of the border hoping for hostages to come home

Opinion: Before my release I was in the dark not knowing if those responsible for my abduction were deciding my fate and if I would be freed, I now know that their desertion of us and their failures continue 15 months after Oct. 7

Keren Munder | 01.19.25

33 החטופים שברשימת המשוחררים בשלב א' של העסקה

Names of first 3 hostages set to be released received in Israel, families being informed

After Hamas provides list of hostages, 3 women, set to be released later in the day, cease-fire set to go into effect at 11:15 a.m.; Names have not been made public pending notification to families; Hostage Romi Gonen's brother says she is on list

ynet correspondents | 01.19.25

Despite delay in cease-fire, Gazans celebrate truce

Hamas police seen on streets as residents enter areas left by IDF troops to find total destruction; IDF continues to attack Hamas targets after the terror group fails to deliver the names of hostages to be freed

Einav Halabi | 01.19.25

Cease-fire delayed after Hamas fails to deliver names of hostages to be freed in afternoon

Prime MInister's office says government in contact with mediators to ensure compliance with the cease-fire deal, adds the prime minister instructs the IDF not to begin cease-fire until names delivered

ynet correspondents | 01.19.25

IDF carries out strikes on Hamas targets ahead of cease-fire

Military completes deployment of troops along Netzarim, Philadelphi Corridors, established compounds to receive hostages, beefs up deployment of aerial defenses along the border and of troops in the West Bank

Yoav Zitun | 01.19.25

הפגנת עצרת פרו-פלסטינית בוושינגטון ארה"ב

Reactions to hostage deal highlight strain in US-Israel relationship

Analysis: Monitoring American media reveals a harsh reality: even after the horrors of October 7, half of Americans do not support Israel, with some willing to believe in the most egregious blood libels and lies about the Jewish state

Natanel Voloch | 01.19.25

Hamas expected to submit hostage list in coming hours

Despite prior commitments, terror group misses 4:30 p.m. deadline but reportedly assures mediators it would submit list soon after transferring hostages to secure location; Israeli officials remain confident plan will proceed as scheduled

Itamar Eichner, Lior Ben Ari, Yoav Zitun | 01.18.25

Netanyahu says cease-fire 'temporary,' reserves right to resume war

PM says both Biden and Trump provided assurances that Israel would be supported in resuming hostilities if negotiations on a second phase of the deal prove 'futile,' emphasizes commitment to release all hostages

Itamar Eichner | 01.18.25

מפקד אוגדה 162, תת-אלוף איציק כהן בסיור במרחב צפון עוטף רצועת עזה

IDF on high alert as cease-fire with Hamas set to begin

Military readies for Hamas cease-fire with repositioning in Gaza, bolstering forces in West Bank and protocols for safe return of hostages; officials warn of potential cease-fire violations and psychological warfare campaigns

Yoav Zitun | 01.18.25

Hamas fails to submit names of hostages to be released, Netanyahu threatens to halt deal

Israeli officials urge patience as cease-fire begins at 8:30 a.m. Sunday; 3 hostages set for release by 4 p.m., while Palestinian prisoners will be moved under heavy guard to facilities ahead of their handover

Itamar Eichner | 01.18.25

Likud lawmaker says hostage deal ensures countless future kidnappings

Knesset member Amit Halevi: Deal is victory for America’s enemy; IDF fighting for Washington, London and Mecca

Maayan Hoffman, ILTV | 01.18.25

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