Hostage families demonstrate in Tel Aviv, as reunited families celebrate
Liri Albag, Daniella Gilboa, Karina Ariev, and Naama Levy released from Hamas captivity • IDF: Concern over Bibas family's wellbeing
Hamas, PIJ congregate in Gaza City ahead of hostage release
The IDF's Manpower Directorate and Medical Corps have established initial absorption points where immediate medical care and personal support will be provided.
Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists have begun congregating in Gaza City ahead of the planned release of Israeli hostages in the second week of the ceasefire, according to a Reuters alert.
The handover is imminent, with hundreds of terrorists occupying the square, according to Al Jazeera. The four hostages have reportedly yet to arrive. The Qatari state media source also said that there are more Hamas terrorists physically at the location of the hostage swap than the one on Sunday.
Go to the full article >>WATCH: Israel clears hundreds of mines from Golan Heights Syrian border
The Israel National Mine Action Authority has cleared some 200 mines from the Syrian border area of the Golan Heights over the past two weeks, the Defense Ministry stated in a Thursday post to X/Twitter.
An area of approximately 12.5 acres has reportedly thus far been cleared.
WATCH: Mine Detonations by INMAA at Syrian Border in Golan Heights 💥
— Ministry of Defense (@Israel_MOD) January 23, 2025
The Israel National Mine Action Authority (INMAA) continues its mine clearance operations in the Golan Heights. In the past two weeks, over 200 mines were cleared, covering an area of approximately 12.5 acres. pic.twitter.com/0wL0LGqXlG
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WATCH: Footage of the IDF's preparations for the second phase of the release of the hostages
Preparations in Gaza to soon begin to return next four hostages - report
The IDF's Manpower Directorate and Medical Corps have established initial absorption points where immediate medical care and personal support will be provided.
Israel estimates that preparations will begin in Gaza in the coming hours to return the hostages Daniella Gilboa, Karina Ariev, Liri Albag, and Naama Levy, Israeli public broadcaster KAN reported on Saturday morning, citing a security source.
According to reports, Red Cross vehicles have entered southern Gaza to retrieve the hostages. The hostages' parents are waiting for them at the IDF base in Kibbutz Re'im, Israeli media reported.
Go to the full article >>Who is Daniella Gilboa, the hostage set for release on Saturday?
Daniella, now 20, is a talented singer with a winning smile. She is funny and stands out in any environment, loved ones shared about her.
Hamas announced on Friday that, as part of the second release of the first phase of a hostage-ceasefire agreement, the terror group would release Daniella Gilboa on Saturday.
Go to the full article >>Who is Naama Levy, the hostage set for release on Saturday?
Before Naama's abduction, she volunteered at the United Nations, the Red Cross and co-existence organization Hands of Peace.
Hamas confirmed on Friday that Naama Levy is among the four female soldiers set to be released on Saturday in the second week of the first phase of a hostage-ceasefire deal.
Go to the full article >>Who is Karina Ariev, the hostage set for release on Saturday?
Karina is a Jerusalemite known for her love of cooking, singing, dancing, and creative writing.
Hamas announced on Friday that Karina Ariev is set to be released on Saturday in the second week of the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire-hostage deal.
Go to the full article >>Who is Liri Albag, the hostage set for release on Saturday?
She loves travel and dreams of travelling in Japan, her family shared while advocating for her return. She also has a list of all the restaurants she wants to visit around the world.
Hamas confirmed on Friday that Liri Albag would be among the four hostages released on Saturday in the second week of the first phase of a hostage-ceasefire deal.
Go to the full article >>IDF to Gazans: For your safety, don't approach off-limit areas, Israeli troops
The spokesperson warned Gazans against entering the Mediterranean Sea in the coming days, approaching IDF troops in the Gaza Strip.
The IDF issued an urgent warning to the residents of the Gaza Strip on Saturday morning, cautioning them against approaching areas of Gaza that remain off-limits.
"Pay attention to all the details to prevent any misunderstandings and to maintain your safety," IDF Arabic language spokesperson Colonel Avichay Adraee wrote on X/Twitter in Arabic. "All existing instructions are still in effect and will remain so until new instructions are issued with the transition to the next stage of the agreement."
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmed bin Mubarak on Friday and discussed cooperation to stop attacks by Houthi rebels in the region, the State Department said.
Go to the full article >>Israel at war: What you need to know
- Hamas launched a massive attack on October 7, with thousands of terrorists infiltrating from the Gaza border and taking some 240 hostages into Gaza.
- Over 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals were murdered, including over 350 at the Re'im music festival and hundreds of Israeli civilians across Gaza border communities.
- 94 hostages remain in Gaza.
- 49 hostages in total have been killed in captivity, IDF says.
- The IDF launched a ground invasion of Lebanon on September 30.
- The Israel-Lebanon ceasefire came into effect on November 27 at 4:00 a.m.
- Netanyahu confirmed the first phase of the Israel-Hamas Ceasefire on January 17, 2025
- 735 terrorists will be released as part of the hostage deal