After months of intense negotiations, Israel is set to implement the first phase of a hostage release agreement on Sunday, January 19, 2025. This initial phase will see the release of 33 hostages over 42 days. The hostages include women,…
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Hostage release likely pushed to Monday, will coincide with Trump’s inauguration
Israeli officials said Thursday evening that the crisis surrounding the identity of the Palestinian terrorists who will be released in the hostage deal has been resolved. “There is a deal,” they announced. However, a political source later…
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Ben-Gvir threatens resignation over proposed hostage deal, calls it ‘reckless’
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir denounced the emerging hostage deal in a Thursday night press conference, calling it a “reckless agreement” and threatening to exit the coalition.
Ben-Gvir criticized the proposed deal for including a…
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Ben-Gvir: If Gaza ceasefire implemented, Otzma Yehudit will leave – Israel News
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir announced on Thursday evening that if the Gaza ceasefire is implemented, his Otzma Yehudit party will leave the government.
“The deal that is taking shape is a reckless deal,” Ben-Gvir said in a…
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Defense Ministry departments prepare to tend to released hostages
Defense Minister Katz and Director General Zamir have directed that all Ministry capabilities be made available for implementing the hostage release deal, receiving the returning hostages, and supporting their families.
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IDF prepares to implement deal following hostage agreement – Israel News
All Defense Ministry capabilities must be made available for implementing the hostage deal, receiving the returning hostages, and supporting their families, Defense Minister Israel Katz and Defense Ministry Director-General Maj.-Gen. (res.)…
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Will he resign? Ben-Gvir to make 'significant statement'
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir says he will deliver a ‘significant statement’ regarding the hostage deal. Those close to him say he will resign from the government.
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‘We expect the release of Sasha Trupanov’
Moscow urges terror group to release hostage with Russian citizenship; ‘Question of his speedy return raised during our regular contacts’; Moscow welcomes deal, saying: ‘We believe agreement will contribute to establishment of independent…
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Vice President Harris and President Herzog discuss hostage deal
In their twelfth conversation since Harris took office, the Vice President thanked Herzog for his partnership and expressed that she expects the hostage deal to be implemented fully and on schedule.
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Israel and Trump: The next diplomatic showdown? – Israel News
Senior Israeli officials have indicated their intention to remain in southern Lebanon beyond the 60-day ceasefire due to the slow deployment of the Lebanese army, raising concerns in Washington.
The Jerusalem Post learned on Thursday that…
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