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Hamas 'gift bags' to women hostages spark outrage, praise across Israeli-Palestinian divide

Haaretz - 18:15 Jan 20, 2025

The three Israeli hostages who returned on Sunday were given bags containing photos from their time in captivity, a map of the Gaza Strip, and a 'certificate of appreciation' they were made to pose with before leaving Gaza, Hebrew and Palestinian media reported
'There isn't a person in the country who isn't glued to the screen to witness this joy'

Haaretz - 16:41 Jan 20, 2025

Thousands of Israelis gathered at Tel Aviv's Hostage Square to watch the hostage release broadcast on the first day of the cease-fire, singing and dancing to 'How Good It Is You've Come Home' after hours of emotional turmoil, aware that tougher days lie ahead
Donald Trump sworn in as 47th U.S. President, says he's 'proud' Israeli hostages are coming home

Haaretz - 16:21 Jan 20, 2025

Sealing his political comeback, the 47th president promised a 'Golden Age for America' and scorning the 'weaponization' of the Justice Department. He said his proudest legacy will be that of a 'peacemaker,' as Netanyahu and Israeli leaders congratulated him and urged continued efforts to free more hostages from Gaza captivity

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Jakarta unaware of Trump envoy's reported plan to relocate Gazans to Indonesia

Haaretz - 16:08 Jan 20, 2025

The idea of 'voluntary migration' – a plan promoted by far-right Israeli ministers eyeing the Jewish resettlement of Gaza – was highly controversial under Biden's administration, with most Palestinians rejecting the idea of relocating, even temporarily
How long will 'The Trump Effect' last in the Middle East?

Haaretz - 15:36 Jan 20, 2025

Donald Trump's dreams of Israel-Saudi normalization, an expanded Abraham Accords and the Nobel Peace Prize are less a glide path and more a minefield, with Israel's conflicts with Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran just three of the problems awaiting him
These Israeli soldiers are only armed with guitars and a singing talent

Haaretz - 15:29 Jan 20, 2025

On the road with Israel's forgotten military bands: a dream of a cross-country tour of Israel accompanied by singing soldiers turned into an exploration of what's changed since the glory days of the Nahal and Navy bands
Germany's far right happily embraces 'the worst word of the year'

Haaretz - 15:15 Jan 20, 2025

The far-right Alternative for Germany party (AfD), projected to win second place in the upcoming elections, has rejected criticism on the use of the word biodeutsch ('organically German'), chosen by German linguists as the most malicious word of the year
Fireworks, flowers and Sinwar: Hamas wins big in West Bank as Palestinian prisoners are released

Haaretz - 13:35 Jan 20, 2025

The Israeli army sought to prevent big celebrations, and PA security was out in force. But the masses who welcomed the prisoners released as part of the cease-fire deal showed that Hamas could claim a major achievement

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British Airways to renew daily flights to Israel from April, as airlines begin their return

Haaretz - 13:17 Jan 20, 2025

The British airline is the latest to announce its return to Ben-Gurion airport, starting with daily flights in April. Last week, the Lufthansa group announced it will resume operations in February, and EasyJet will resume flights in June

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By car, foot and donkey cart: Gaza's displaced begin returning to their ruined homes

Haaretz - 11:57 Jan 20, 2025

Gazans speak of a festive atmosphere as the cease-fire began, but they know that a long road of rebuilding lies ahead. 'We lost everything we'd built. Our kids have no school to attend, relatives were killed. How can you be happy in the face of such losses?' says a displaced mother
Netanyahu is lying to Trump and preparing to sabotage the Gaza cease-fire deal

Haaretz - 11:50 Jan 20, 2025

President Trump and his envoy refused to let Netanyahu's games and excuses delay the signing of a cease-fire deal that would free the hostages and end the Gaza war. But Netanyahu is still scheming to sink the deal – and with it, the hostages and Trump's wider Middle East agenda

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Netherlands restricts F-35 parts to Israel, but buys Israeli weapons systems

Haaretz - 11:43 Jan 20, 2025

The Netherlands has signed a huge contract with Israeli arms maker Elbit, despite a Dutch court decision barring F-35 parts to Israel over the Gaza War. The deal was closed despite strong criticism by the Dutch parliament

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At baton-passing ceremony, Biden and Trump's national security advisors laud work toward looming Gaza cease-fire

Haaretz - 00:37 Jan 15, 2025

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Mike Waltz, who will replace him next week, spoke about the state of U.S. foreign policy at the end of one administration and where the incoming National Security Advisor envisions it going from here
When Israel protects alleged war criminals, it goes from state to cult

Haaretz - 22:02 Jan 14, 2025
Likud's new lawmaker is loyal to Netanyahu, not to Israel's Druze community

Haaretz - 21:56 Jan 14, 2025

It's difficult to believe that Afef Abed, the new Druze Knesset member representing the Likud party, isn't familiar with Israel's nation-state law and the harm it has caused the Druze community

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Ben-Gvir said the quiet part out loud: Netanyahu sacrificed hostages for personal interest

Haaretz - 21:53 Jan 14, 2025
Israeli right-wing ministers' big concern: A hostage deal will nix their Gaza resettlement fantasy

Haaretz - 21:46 Jan 14, 2025

Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir hoped to get a free rein to resettle the Strip; instead, Trump gave them an ultimatum
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Haaretz - 21:11 Jan 14, 2025
Uncertain of their condition, Israeli hospitals prepare to admit returning hostages

Haaretz - 20:22 Jan 14, 2025

If hostages do return from captivity, they will be expected to be suffering from a range of physical and mental health complications. 'Their situation could be far more serious,' said a senior doctor who treated hostages who returned in November 2023
Thousands rally for hostage deal in Tel Aviv amid reported progress in Gaza cease-fire talks

Haaretz - 20:10 Jan 14, 2025

At a rally attended by thousands, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said he was 'ashamed' of Israel's national security and finance ministers after Ben-Gvir called on Smotrich to join him in leaving the Netanyahu government if a hostage deal is signed

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