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Bittersweet rejoicing as first hostages return to Israel after 471 days in captivity
Three hostages return to Israel after 471 days in Hamas captivity under a cease-fire deal. Israelis celebrate their return but face concerns about the release of convicted Palestinian prisoners.
Israel prepares for hostages' return with scant knowledge of their condition
A team of doctors in Israel is preparing for the return of the hostages from Gaza with the expectation that many are likely to have severe, life-threatening complications from spending more than a yea
Israel treats hostages using lessons from Holocaust survivors
Israel eagerly awaits the return of hostages held in Hamas captivity while preparations are already underway for the extensive psychological care they will require.
Israel Defense Forces prepare for return of hostages
IDF personnel in coordination with the Israeli Health Ministry prepare for the return of hostages Saturday. The hostages are expected to return to Israel from the Gaza Strip on Sunday. (Credit: Israel
Israel: The IDF Has Completed Preparations for Receiving the Hostages Returning to Israel From the Gaza Strip
IDF: The IDF Has Completed Preparations for Receiving the Hostages Returning to Israel From the Gaza Strip Over the past day, the IDF - led by the Manpower Directorate and the Medical Corps - completed preparations for receiving the hostages from the Gaza Strip upon their return to Israel.
IDF prepares for released hostages to return to Israel
The IDF has completed its preparations for receiving the returning hostages from the Gaza Strip, the military announced Saturday evening. In collaboration with the Health Ministry, other government offices,
Israel-Hamas Truce Leaves Big Questions Unresolved for Now
It remains unclear whether the six-week truce will lead to a permanent cease-fire and the release of the remaining hostages ...
Israel Enters Truce Stronger but With Unfulfilled Goal: Destroying Hamas
Israel has cut several of its adversaries down to size but could face years of fighting to keep them contained.
Netanyahu says Israel 'reserves right to resume war' and calls first phase a 'temporary ceasefire'
The first phase of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is due to start at 08:30 local time (06:30 GMT) on Sunday.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal on knife edge as Netanyahu threatens further fighting
Long-awaited ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is due to begin at 630am GMT on Sunday – but hostages’ families and ...
Trump says mass deportations will happen quickly, stresses importance of Israel-Hamas deal in wide-ranging NBC News interview
President-elect Donald Trump said mass deportations will begin “very quickly” after taking office, one of a number of plans ...