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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

Shall the sword devour forever? Israel’s eternal struggle for security

Opinion: According to Islamic jurisprudence, the world is divided into 'Dar Al-Islam' - the house of Islam and 'Dar Al-Harb' - the house of war, including territories once under Islamic rule, such as Israel which must be reclaimed by any means

Dr. Jacob Rimer | 02.01.25

How the hostage exchange will look like: From two points, early in the morning

Keith Siegel, Ofer Calderon, and Yarden Bibas will likely be released from Gaza City and Khan Younis early in the morning after 484 days in captivity; The Rafah crossing is expected to open to allow the evacuation of wounded Palestinians

ynet correspondents | 01.31.25

Freed Thai hostages talk about Hamas captivity: 'Struggled to breathe, spoke in Arabic'

A day after arriving in Israel following more than 15 months in Hamas captivity, five Thai nationals freed from Gaza describe enduring relentless bombings and frequent hunger; 'Sometimes there was food, sometimes there wasn’t,' one of them says

Itamar Eichner | 01.31.25

Mishel Gerzig on balancing work, family while advocating for Israel

The Israeli model made a brief visit to Israel and shared her advocacy efforts abroad for the country, the significance of wearing the yellow pin at international events, and also revealed what language she and her husband, Belgian Real Madrid star Thibaut Courtois, speak to their infant daughter

Bar Zaga | 01.31.25

Iran warns: Attacking our nuclear sites would lead to an 'all out war'

Abbas Araqchi warns that a military strike by Israel and the US on Iranian nuclear facilities would be 'one of the biggest historical mistakes the US could make'

Reuters | 01.31.25

Arbel 'survived as a hero' in captivity: 'She went through hell, in fine condition'

Yechiel Yehoud says 'Along with Arbel's rehabilitation, we will mourn the loss of our son, Dolav. We will not rest until the remains of all hostages killed by Hamas are buried, and until every child, father, and son comes home

Gal Ganot | 01.31.25

Meta's WhatsApp says Israeli spyware company Paragon targeted users

WhatsApp official says an attempt to hack around 90 users was detected but did not specify who was targeted or where; he also declined to explain how the company determined Paragon was responsible for the breach

Reuters | 01.31.25

Emily Damari held in UNRWA facilities, denied medical care, she tells British PM

Emily told Keir Starmer she was held in UNRWA facilities for some time but was denied medical treatment, despite losing two fingers on her left hand and suffering an unhealed leg wound; 'Only aid she received was an expired bottle of medication' she added

Ynetnews | 01.31.25

Yarden Bibas to be released while wife and children remain in Gaza captivity

Yarden Bibas is included in the latest list of hostages set to be freed, however, his wife, Shiri, and their two young children are still in captivity with no information about their well-being; IDF says there are 'grave concerns' for Shiri and the children’s safety

Yael Ciechanover | 01.31.25

אליזבט צורקוב עיתונאים חוקרת ישראלית, נחטפה לפני 7 חודשים על ידי ההתנגדות העיראקית

Terror group seeks Hezbollah prisoner swap for Elizabeth Tsurkov, report

Iraqi and Lebanese sources say Kata’ib Hezbollah offers Israel to release terror group operatives and ship captain for Israeli researcher's return two years after her abduction

Lior Ben Ari, Itamar Eichner | 01.31.25

'We’re drawing strength from our incredible dad': Gadi Mozes' family celebrates his release

After being released from Hamas captivity, former hostage's family says they couldn't process the elation of his return and reunion with children and grandchildren

ynet correspondents | 01.31.25

גשת כתב אישום נגד שני החיילים שריגלו לאיראן

$10,000 for Iron Dome video: Court charges two reservists for spying for Iran

Yuri Eliasfov and Georgi Andreyev face significant espionage charges with intent to harm national security; details reveal close cooperation with Iranian handler

Lior El-Hai | 01.31.25

Qatar’s dual role: mediator or terrorist enabler?

Analysis: The Gulf state's prosperous and opulent exterior hides a complex and often troubling reality of incitement and extremism

Jennifer Teale | 01.31.25

Hostages Keith Siegel, Ofer Calderon and Yarden Bibas set to be released on Saturday

Israel approves Hamas' list for the fourth hostage handover set to take place Saturday; Yarden Bibas first of his family to return from captivity

Itamar Eichner | 01.31.25

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