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Israel's dilemmas ahead of the hostage's deal possible second phase

Netanyahu hold security assessment alongside security officials trying to ensure release of all Israeli hostages; while Hamas seeks deal's second phase, Israeli interests align with extended first phase

Itamar Eichner | 02.22.25

Omer Shem Tov was alone in captivity: 'Lost weight, made to kiss Hamas terrorists in ceremony'

Former hostage's father recounts his words on conditions in captivity, noting he lost a significant amount of weight and was held alone for over a year

Lihi Gordon | 02.22.25

Forensic Institute chief: 'Shiri and her children weren't killed in airstrike; we have seen depths of evil'

National Center of Forensic Medicine head confirms Bibas family was murdered in captivity and not as a result of IDF airstrike as Hamas claimed in the past

Or Hadar | 02.22.25

After 505 days in hell: Freed hostages finally meet their families in touching reunions | Watch

Tal Shoham, Avera Mengistu, Omer Wenkert, Omer Shem Tov, Eliya Cohen and Hisham al-Sayed arrive in hospitals and meet their families, some after decade in Gaza; relatives describe overwhelming joy

Itamar Eichner | 02.22.25

Released hostage delivers sign of life from Guy Gilboa-Dalal, family says

Relatives of hostage still held in Gaza says message was delivered anonymously after the release of Six captives on Saturday; 'it gives us hope,' father says

Hagar Kochavi | 02.22.25

Israel delays Palestinian prisoners' release in eighth handover

Officials say delay comes amid Netanyahu's planned security assessment aimed at consulting on deal's second phase; 620 prisoners set to be freed

Einav Halabi, Itamar Eichner | 02.22.25

אברה מנגיסטו אליה כהן טל שהם עומרי ונקרט עומרי שם טוב

Over 60 hostages still in Gaza after six releases as Israel mulls deal's second phase

Return of six living hostages marks penultimate captive handover in cease-fire's first phase, with officials assessing options for further releases during the second phase's negotiations

Ynet | 02.22.25

בגדי השחרור של המחבלים שמשתחררים בפעימה השביעית של שלב א'

Israel to free 620 Palestinian terrorists, 97 to be exiled

Prison authority to release the convicted prisoners with attire and the phrase 'I will pursue my enemies and overtake them' but avoid adding Star of David

Liran Tamari | 02.22.25

Avera Mengistu finally free after nearly 11 years in Hamas captivity

His release, alongside Tal Shoham, follows years of advocacy from Israel’s Ethiopian community, which criticized the government for failing to secure his freedom sooner

Lior Ben Ari | 02.22.25

מעמד קבלת ארונות החטופים החללים על-ידי כוח צה"ל

Israel, UN slam Hamas for 'abhorrent' display of hostage remains

Israel protests to mediators and Red Cross over 'sickening ceremony,' which it says violated prior agreements; UN human rights chief also condemns act

Itamar Eichner, Einav Halabi | 02.20.25

Israeli journalist and screenwriter Michael Brizon dies at 77

Known as B. Michael, Brizon grew up in a religious home before joining an academic newspaper and later writing satirical shows and sitcoms; also contributed columns to Ynet's sister publication Yedioth Aharonoth and Haaretz

Yoav Birenberg | 02.20.25

Israeli NBA draft prospect Ben Saraf aims high: 'Want to play with LeBron or against him'

More mature, stronger and calmer: At 18, Ben Saraf is thriving while playing in Germany and climbing NBA Draft boards – but he’s staying grounded now; He opens up about moments of loneliness, intense training, his meeting with Deni Avdija, and the dream of making it to the NBA

Efrat Amoraban | 02.20.25

כיכר החטופים יום החזרת ארבע החטופים החללים

Israelis line streets to honor dead hostages as they return home: 'It is a sad day, and there are still hostages in hell'

It is a show of solidarity on one the war's most difficult days since Hamas attack on October 7; 'There’s a lot of sorrow and anger because we wanted to see them alive'

Roni Green Shaulov, Ilana Curiel, Yael Ciechanover | 02.20.25

חואן, התייר מקליפורניה, מציג את המטבע הנדיר שמצא בשילה הקדומה

Tourist from California finds rare Second Temple era coin in Shiloh

Juan from California locates rare find in Ancient Shiloh archeological site Mateh Binyamin Regional Council archeological site said to be the Israelites first sanctuary in Canaan

Yogev Israeli | 02.20.25

Plasan's All-Terrain Electric Mission Module

Meet the Israeli robotic system set to transform warfare

Developed by Plasan in Israel’s north, the ATeMM robotic system is redefining battlefield mobility, reducing risks for soldiers and increasing operational efficiency

Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 02.20.25

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