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.
The comments, made only shortly after rockets were fired into Israel during the enacted ceasefire agreement, also praised martyrs as "the price of freedom, liberation and independence."
IDF Chief-of-Staff Herzi Halevi had held a briefing with all generals in Gaza operations on Wednesday to ensure that they would be ready for anything Hamas might try.
The "Grad Valley" is an area from which a wide range of anti-aircraft fire was fired at Israeli territory during the fighting, four significant tunnel shafts were located at great depth.
Begun days after Hamas's October 7 attack, the painstaking negotiations finally culminated in a deal to release 50 hostages in exchange for 150 Palestinian prisoners and a four-day pause in fighting.
The Gaza Children's Choir sparks international debate with a rendition of "Shir Hare'ut," featuring new aggressive lyrics. Pro-Palestinian voices claim it exemplifies Israeli aggression.
A majority of Americans view Hamas' removal from power as a precondition to a long-term ceasefire; 60% want all hostages released before war brought to an end; US Jews emotionally affected by war.
Sinwar, the leader of Hamas in Gaza, is believed to be planning to delay the resumption of ground operations after the ceasefire, according to current assessments in Israel.
Senior officials eliminated, scarce resources, and IDF dominance in Gaza war have harmed Hamas's morale. In a symbolic move: IDF installs mezuzahs in temporarily seized Gaza houses.
The Supernova music festival on October 7 shifted from celebration to chaos. Recent evidence shows revelers fleeing the party to nearby Kibbutz Alumim.
Israel Police officer Sapir Cohen defies Hamas terrorists' gunfire as she rushed to aid Sderot on October 7. Suffering a leg wound, she was saved by brave colleagues.