WATCH: Families of hostages react as loved ones reach IDF hands Families of hostages being released today are celebrating across Israel as they wait to reunite with their loved ones after two years apart.
‘Moment we all prayed for’: Hospital readies to receive freed hostages The team is trained and aware of needing to be particularly attentive to the ramifications of extended time in captivity and how this has affected the bodies and psychological states of the hostages.
WATCH: Einav Zangauker speaks to her son Matan for the first time in two years The emotional video shows Einav Zangauker speaking to her son, Matan, following his release from Hamas captivity, telling him the war is over.
Israel set to redeem hostages in first phase of Trump peace plan Jerusalem has agreed to release 1,950 Palestinian security prisoners, including 250 who are serving life sentences for deadly attacks, as well as 1,700 Palestinians arrested since Oct. 7, 2023.
WATCH: IAF helicopters prepare to transport hostages from Gaza Israeli Air Force helicopters flew to the Rei’im base in southern Israel to transport the released hostages from Gaza to hospitals for medical evaluation.
VP Vance says some deceased hostages may never come home US envoy Steve Witkoff met with families, acknowledging that recovering the remains of all the deceased hostages could be extremely difficult.
Religious Zionism MK says Smotrich’s party will remain in government if Hamas disarmed, doesn’t rule Gaza Last week, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called the Trump plan a 'resounding diplomatic failure.'
Netanyahu delivers emotional speech, as hostages are about to be freed Netanyahu said Israel’s recent victories have opened 'great opportunities that we have never known before.'
Huckabee calls out ‘delusional’ UK minister for taking credit for Trump hostage deal The assertion was made during an interview with Sky News, claiming that Britain had worked 'behind the scenes' to advance the peace deal.
Another tragic Oct. 7 suicide: Two years after losing her son at the Nova festival, Yelena ends her life Yelena's surviving son described his mother as 'a loving woman who lived for her children.'
WATCH: After the start of the ceasefire, a restaurant called NOVA opened in Gaza Constant cries of famine and hunger echoed throughout the war in Gaza — yet the moment a cease-fire was declared, a brand-new, lavish restaurant named 'Nova,' opened in the Gaza Strip.
Israeli officials estimate hostage return ‘6 or 7 AM’ Monday morning Upon their release, hostages will first meet trained Israeli teams who have experience in handling initial contacts with abductees.
Remains of Israeli spy Eli Cohen may be handed over to Israel from Syria Eli Cohen, born to a Syrian Jewish family that emigrated to Latin America, was recruited by Mossad and sent to Syria under the alias Kamel Amin Thaabet.
WATCH: Israel prepares for historic Trump visit American flags have begun to line the streets across Israel, heralding the momentous visit of President Trump following the release of Israeli hostages who had been held for two years.
Israel readies to receive remains of up to 28 slain hostages from Gaza The 28 murdered hostages have already been declared dead by a special committee led by the Chief Rabbinate.
Netanyahu lights candle in memory of war victims Twenty hostages are thought to be alive and will be returned to Israel on Monday.
WATCH: ‘You antisemite, denounce Sharia law’ – Protester forces Mamdani to flee New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani was chased out of a park by a pro-Israel supporter who shouted 'antisemite.'
Hamas could release hostages ‘at any moment’ – JD Vance Israeli hostages could be freed "any moment now," said Vice President JD Vance amid reports of a possible early return.
For some Israelis, saving hostages held in Gaza means freeing terrorists who killed their loved ones Israel will release around 2,000 Palestinians, including senior terrorists convicted of deadly attacks, in exchange for the remaining hostages in Gaza.
Hostage release raises hopes – and fears – for two captives whose fate is unknown Twenty living hostages are expected to be returned to Israel on Monday - raising questions regarding the fate of two captives thought to be in mortal danger.
