Gadi Moses, Arbel Yehud, Thai nationals undergo examinations at respective hospitals
Gadi Moses tells his kids he will do everything he can to rehabilitate Nir Oz, after reuniting with them after 482 days.
Al-Qassam Brigades prepare for hostage release outside Yahya Sinwar's house
Hamas could be seen preparing for the release of the hostages by making preparations opposite Sinwar's house in Khan Yunis, drawing large crowds.
Hamas's Al-Qassam Brigades deployed around the house of its former leader Yahya Sinwar in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip, ahead of the third hostage-prisoner exchange, according to footage published by the terror group on Thursday morning.
Hamas is set to release Israeli solider Agam Berger, as well as civilian hostages Arbel Yehoud and Gadi Moses.
On its Telegram, Hamas could be seen preparing for the release of the hostages by making preparations opposite Sinwar's house, drawing large crowds.
Go to the full article >>Media: Hamas makes further preparations ahead of hostage release
Watch: Gadi Moses's sign of life video from Hamas captivity revealed for first time
The family of Gadi Moses, a hostage who is set to be released today, approved the publishing of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad video in which he appears alongside Elad Katzir dating to December of 2023.
The family of Katzir, who was murdered in captivity, did not approve the publication of the part of the video in which he appears.
Report: Hamas prepares stage for hostage release in Jabalya, Gaza Strip
Who is Gadi Moshe Moses, one of the hostages from Kibbutz Nir Oz set to be released?
As an internationally renowned agronomist, Gadi Moses has expertise in wastewater management and field crops.
Gadi Moses was taken captive from outside his home on October 7 when Kibbutz Nir Oz, where he lived, was invaded by Hamas terrorists. Moses marked his 80th birthday in Hamas captivity in Gaza in March.
Gadi’s ex-wife Margalit Moses was also kidnapped by Hamas on October 7 and released on November 24 after 49 days. His partner, Efrat Katz, was killed by Hamas, whilst her daughter and two grandchildren were taken and subsequently released as part of the first hostage deal.
In December 2023, a video was released of two hostages, one of whom was Gadi Moses, who pleaded with the government to negotiate his release. The other hostage was Elad Katzir, who has since been murdered in captivity and his body rescued by IDF soldiers in April of last year.
Go to the full article >>Who is German-Israeli hostage Arbel Yehoud, the 'pure' soul set for release?
Arbel's family have spoken to the media about their fears their daughter is being sexually abused and tortured by the terrorists holding her.
German-Israeli hostage Arbel Yehoud was 28 when she was abducted by terrorists from Nir Oz - where three generations of her family called home.
Now, over a year later, she is expected to be released as part of a hostage-ceasefire deal on Thursday, alongside Agam Berger and an additional male hostage.
On Monday, Palestinian Islamic Jihad published a video of Yehoud, 29, on their Telegram channel.
Go to the full article >>Who is Agam Berger, the final IDF observer set for release on Saturday?
Before being abducted to Gaza, Berger was known as a talented violinist who loved to travel. She also volunteered with children with disabilities.
Agam Berger was named on Friday as one of the four hostages set to be released on Saturday by Hamas as part of the second week of the first phase of a hostage-ceasefire deal.
Last week, Hamas released 28-year-old Emily Damari, 23-year-old Romi Gonen, and 31-year-old Doron Steinbrecher
Berger, now 20, was abducted on October 7 and taken to Gaza while still in her pajamas.
Go to the full article >>Arbel Yehoud, Agam Berger, Gadi Moses to be released from Gaza on Thursday
According to information presented to mediators of the deal, five Thai citizens are also expected to be released by Hamas.
The three hostages due to be released on Thursday are Arbel Yehoud, Agam Berger, and Gadi Moses, according to an announcement on Wednesday.
Go to the full article >>Israeli strike kills three Turks attempting to cross from Lebanon to Israel, Turkey says - report
Procedures are underway to repatriate their bodies to Turkey, Turkey's foreign ministry said.
An Israeli airstrike killed three Turkish citizens who attempted to cross illegally from Lebanon to Israel, Turkey's foreign ministry said on Wednesday.
Go to the full article >>IAF fires warning shots at suspicious car in Gaza Strip
Israeli forces fire warning shots at unauthorized vehicle and individuals in Gaza amid ongoing hostage exchange agreement, with three more hostages expected to be released today.
The IDF has taken action to deter suspects who posed a threat to its soldiers operating in the Gaza Strip, Israel's military announced on Wednesday evening shortly after the incident.
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.
- 82 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