The hostages are being freed, but what are the long-term risks for Israel’s security?
He added in an interview with CBS's "Face the Nation," "Hamas will never govern Gaza. That is completely unacceptable."
After a year of intense conflict, how did Hamas manage to survive and regroup in Gaza?
Hamas has impressive control over every aspect of Gaza, from local media to hospitals and schools. It will galvanize all of this to help portray this as a victory for the group.
Halevi said the IDF has eliminated 3000 terrorists since October 6 2024.
“This is the moment we have waited for over 11,000 hours. Maybe in the next 24 hours, we will finally embrace Romi."
The ceasefire was meant to go into effect on Sunday at 8:30 a.m. local time but was delayed due to Hamas's failure to provide the list of names of the three hostages to be released on the same day.
Shaul was killed in 2014, and his body was taken by Hamas to the Gaza Strip.
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Netanyahu’s “framework, not a deal” narrative faces political and strategic tests from inside and outside Israel.