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The Israeli prime minister will soon have to determine between resuming the fighting in Gaza, or returning to what has been his tendency for years, and fizzle out the military campaign through a series of pauses and exchange deals

Israel is facing three major quandaries regarding the next stage of its war against Hamas in Gaza, with perhaps none more pivotal, and explosive for the Netanyahu government, than the issue of humanitarian aid

"Our hearts are hostage in Gaza," read the metal tag he received from Malki Shem-Tov, the father of hostage Omer Shem-Tov.

"Our hearts are hostage in Gaza," read the metal tag he received from Malki Shem-Tov, the father of hostage Omer Shem-Tov.

With the White House facing strong criticism over its backing of Israel’s military aims, it is now spotlighting the efforts to get necessary aid into Gaza. Biden, Blinken, Sullivan and others are on the phone with their Israeli counterparts 'every single evening to work these issues through,' said one official

  A particularly touching meeting took place last on Monday at the Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel when Oria, Yuval, and Ofry Brodutch, who were released from captivity in Gaza after 50 days, reunited with their dog Rondi. Follow Israel Hayom on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram The family members knew that there is nothing […]

Conversations with families of the 40 freed hostages provide the first details of what they experienced in Gaza. Most were held in tunnels, while others were imprisoned in homes and buildings, and feared being shelled. And one heard a special announcement to mark his ninth birthday

Over 40 academics from Oxford University last month condemned the actions of the IDF in Gaza, triggering a rebuttal from six Israeli moral philosophers. In the wake of that exchange, experts discuss what is considered ‘proportionate’ in war

Construction and housing minister updating list of national priority areas, including Gaza border communities and West Bank towns

Construction and housing minister updating list of national priority areas, including Gaza border communities and West Bank towns

The X owner was joined by Prime Minister Netanyahu on a tour of one of the Kibbutzim destroyed by Hamas during its attack on October 7, before meeting the families of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza

The Israeli army decided to extend operations to southern Gaza, where Hamas is in much better shape. Israel hopes the cease-fire gives Hamas a chance to see the devastation in the northern Strip, which could shrink motivation to continue fighting

Palestinian Authority Leader Urges the Return of Gaza to PA Sovereignty for Lasting Peace and Security.

Palestinian Authority Leader Urges the Return of Gaza to PA Sovereignty for Lasting Peace and Security.

14 Israelis, including 9 children, and three Thai nationals arrive in Israel after 51 days in Hamas captivity ■ 39 Palestinian security prisoners released by Israel in swap ■ 84-year-old Israeli released hostage hospitalized in life-threatening condition ■ Biden says U.S. aims to extend the cease-fire beyond Monday ■ Israeli army says 200 aid trucks entered the Gaza Strip, including to the northern part, throughout Sunday ■ At least 1,200 civilians and soldiers killed in Israel since October 7; over 200 hostages still held in Gaza ■ Hamas-controlled health ministry: 14,854 dead in Gaza

  Hamas on Friday released 24 hostages it held captive in Gaza for weeks, and Israel freed 39 Palestinians from prison in the first stage of a swap under a four-day cease-fire that offered a small glimmer of relief to both sides. Follow Israel Hayom on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram Israel – wrenched by the […]

  The first group of Israelis freed from captivity in Gaza returned to Israel on Friday, on the first day of a planned four-day truce during which further exchanges of hostages for Palestinian detainees are due to take place. Follow Israel Hayom on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram The 13 released included four small children and their mothers as well as […]

HOSTAGE AFFAIRS: Although some Israelis families may be reunited this weekend with their loved ones held hostage by Hamas in Gaza, others face an arduous wait.

HOSTAGE AFFAIRS: Although some Israelis families may be reunited this weekend with their loved ones held hostage by Hamas in Gaza, others face an arduous wait.

  A four-day cease-fire between Israel and Hamas began Friday, allowing sorely needed aid to start flowing into Gaza and setting the stage for the release of dozens of hostages held by terrorists and Palestinians imprisoned by Israel. There were no reports of fighting in the hours after the truce began. The deal offered some relief for […]