Notably, Hamas has agreed to release some 50 hostages, which include women and children over the four days of the truce with Israel. The released hostages are only a small group out of some 240 people held hostage by Hamas terrorists since October 7, when Hamas launched an attack on Israe
The release of 13 hostages, mother and children, is the first of four expected stages. Notably, Hamas has agreed to release some 50 hostages, which include women and children over the four days of the truce with Israel.
"We will continue the war until we achieve all our war aims: To eliminate Hamas, return all our hostages and missing persons and ensure that there is no element in Gaza that threatens Israel," Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.
In a stern warning to the Palestinian authority following their denial of Hamas' involvement in the October 7 assault on Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that the day the Hamas are eliminated by Israel, it will not allow whoever runs the civil administration in Gaza to s
The city of Kiryat Shmona was hit by two rocket barrages on Sunday night, according to the city's municipality, with more than half of the 13 rockets fired striking inside city areas. However, neither attack resulted in any injuries, The Times of Israel reported.
At the start of the Cabinet meeting, Netanyahu said, "We are in the midst of the war. We have set the clear goal of destroying Hamas's military and governing capabilities. We are doing this systematically."
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has congratulated the IDF and Shin Bet for this "important achievement" and stressed that the release of the soldier showcases their commitment to the release of all the abductees.
Hamas on Monday released a video in which three women kidnapped by the terrorist group are seen appealing to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to agree to a ceasefire to release them from Hamas captivity, according to The Jerusalem Post.