Writer Galit Hoogi hosted the broadcast, in which a special award was given to 10 women journalists who have covered the hostages and their families throughout the year.
The IDF's zigzag on the killing of 14 Red Cross workers proves the need for transparency during the fog of the Israel-Hamas War.
The police said it was operating in an area of Ashkelon where an impact had been reported.
IDF revises report of Red Cross medics' killing • Hamas publishes hostage video • Former hostages Omer Wenkert, Liri Albag, and Gadi Moses speak at Tel Aviv rally • IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorists
"For 505 days, I was starved, humiliated, and beaten. Of those days, I spent 197 days alone, almost losing my sanity."
The video is the first sign of life of Herkin since his abduction on Otober 7.
IDF expands op. in Gaza • Netanyahu to visit White House • Hamas smuggles drones through the Negev • Footage contradicts IDF version of killing of aid workers in Gaza
Despite only being worth between 100,000 and 150,000 shekels, each drone smuggling operation costs one million dollars.
Phase one of the deal entailed the release of 33 Israeli hostages, which included all women, children, and men over 50, and special humanitarian cases.
Hamas: Live hostages held in areas IDF trying to evacuate, operate in • IDF chief Eyal Zamir meets with hostage families
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