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Government approves hostage deal with Hamas after seven-hour debate

Agreement ratified with 24 ministers voting in favor and 8 against, marking final endorsement before implantation expected to begin on Sunday; 33 hostages to be released as part of initial phase

Itamar Eichner | 01.18.25

Israel names 95 Palestinian prisoners to be released in first phase of hostage deal

First phase would secure freedom of 3 female hostages held in Gaza, contingent on government approval; if approved, first release set for no earlier than Sunday at 4:00 p.m.

Tova Zimuky | 01.17.25

Smotrich conditions backing first stage of hostage deal on destruction of Hamas next

Finance minister's Religious Zionist faction conditionally backs first phase of hostage deal but demands written guarantees from Netanyahu to resume war to destroy Hamas and secure all hostages; faction warns support hinges on commitments before approval

Moran Azulay | 01.16.25

'Every detail counts': Israeli hospitals prepare for release of Gaza hostages

Return of hostages in deal poses psychological and social challenges; 'From past experience, we've learned that hostages sometimes return with false information or under the influence of psychological warfare,' says caregiver of previously released hostages

Alexandra Lukash, Nina Fox | 01.16.25

The phases, the numbers and the conditions | This is the emerging deal as negotiations continue into the night

Some 33 hostages, including the two Bibas children, are expected to be released in the first phase of the cease-fire deal, which will last 42 days - while Israel will release about 1,300 terrorists; The IDF is expected to remain on the Philadelphi Corridor and withdraw in phases to a buffer zone; In addition, the IDF is expected to leave the Netzarim Corridor and displaced persons will be able to return to the northern Gaza Strip

Itamar Eichner | 01.15.25

חבר הקונגרס ריצ׳י טורס, בביקור בישראל עם מפקי הנובה, משלחת מאורגנת על ידי פדרציית ניו יורק

'The first time I dared to dance again, it opened my mind': Helping Nova survivors heal

As Israel grappled with the shock of the events of October 7, survivors of the Nova festival and their families faced numerous challenges, with little institutional support available. In response, New York’s Jewish community stepped in, donating over 10 million shekels to various organizations and initiatives aimed at aiding the recovery process; 'Without their support, we would be in a completely different place,' says Naama Shmulevitz, co-founder of Nova Tribe

Nitzan Cohen | 01.14.25

'Sometimes, just being there for them is enough': Volunteers help former child hostages heal

Lior and Ruti, both 19, recount their experience of meeting with children who endured Hamas captivity, returned home and now face fear and trauma on the road to recovery

Hagar Kochavi, Ofir Hausman | 01.13.25

Knesset to approve 1 billion shekels for massacre victims, but it's not enough

Some families will still fall through the cracks: Mother of Nova survivor says she is supporting her son who cannot hold a job but is not due to receive any government assistance; Head of NGO assisting families: 'It is a moral duty,' to provide adequate funds

Sivan Hilaie | 01.13.25

Pro-Palestinian online campaign claims Hamas rapes did not happen

Prosecutor purposely misquoted in propaganda effort says Hamas terrorists and Gazans who invaded Israel on Oct. 7 raped young women and murdered them, sometimes the during the act; says any distortion of this fact is a lie

Ilana Curiel | 01.12.25

Israel's difficult year in Hollywood

Israeli actors face pro-Palestinian attacks, with film festivals either canceled or scaled down, and Israeli series premieres postponed or kept low-profile

Tzippy Shmilovitz | 01.11.25

From combat to the classroom: Nahal soldiers rebuild lives along Gaza border

After the October 7 attacks, Nahal soldiers who fought in Gaza have transitioned to rebuilding border communities; now part of the Education Corps, they mentor youth, strengthen resilience and share firsthand experiences of war to inspire meaningful combat service

Gilad Cohen | 01.11.25

'If you were detained on October 7, as far as I’m concerned, you have no right to live'

More than 15 months after October 7, the police and prosecutors still handle countless terrorists' cases, aiming for indictment over terror charges while understaffed

Ilana Curiel | 01.10.25

תיעוד מהלחימה בשלושת מעוזי הטרור שהוכרעו על ידי כוחות חטיבת כפיר

Israeli intelligence reservists allege IDF stuck in pre-October 7 mindset, demand accountability

Dozens of IDF reservists send letter to state comptroller, alleging Military Intelligence failures, silencing of dissent and lack of reforms after October 7

Netael Bandel | 01.10.25

'We have had the police at our apartment more than we've had our friends over': Influencer Lizzy Savetsky fights for Israel on social media

Celebrated lifestyle influencer and Israel advocate tells Ynetnews in exclusive interview about her decision to shift gears after facing the October 7 attack and use her platform to tell Israel's true story, despite the consequences; 'I couldn't stay silent'

Alexandra Lukash, Inbal Ann Bouskila | 01.09.25

יחידת יהל״ם ואוגדה 99 השמידו אתר תת-קרקעי לייצור אמצעי לחימה במרכז רצועת עזה

Military pressure is not enough to win the war in Gaza

Opinion: Going to war without a discussion on the connection between war goals and the appropriate means to achieve them is a classic mistake throughout history, and it happened to us, too

Maj. Gen. (ret.) Giora Eiland | 01.08.25

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