Passing through the IDF's Beit Furik checkpoint is the only way to enter or exit its namesake town and nearby Beit Dajan, but simple journeys to work and school require waiting up to six hours

The exclusion of Israel's Supreme Court president, as well as the attorney general, was denounced by the head of the Israeli Bar Association as a continued malicious campaign against the judiciary. 'We will have to fight for democracy in Israel,' he said

Aharon Mizrahi was injured by the missile while at home in the Tel Aviv suburb of Ramat Gan with his wife, Etti Cohen Angel, who was also killed

After the euphoria of the arrival of the twenty living hostages in Israel, the families of slain hostages expressed outrage at the extension of their anxiety and grief over their inability to lay their loved ones to rest

Israel's Channel 12 News reported that Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner assured Hamas leaders that Trump wouldn't allow Israel to resume the war after the hostages' release, as long as the group upholds its commitments

Critics say Congregation Beth Elohim's invitation to New York's leading mayoral candidate legitimizes anti-Israel politics during a sensitive time for both Israel and the Jewish calendar

In a letter to staff, Huang celebrated the return of Avinatan Or, praised his mother's perseverance, and acknowledged the heavy toll the war has taken on Nvidia's Israeli team, including the loss of Mellanox founder Eyal Waldman's daughter on October 7

In a Knesset session celebrating his cease-fire plan, Trump hailed the return of hostages from Gaza, praised Netanyahu as 'not the easiest guy,' and shocked the chamber by asking Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon him, while left-wing lawmakers were ejected for displaying 'Recognize Palestine' signs

One of the prisoners slated for release is Dr. Hossam Abu Safiya, director of the Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza, who was detained by the IDF in December 2024, and whose arrest led to harsh international criticism of Israel

The meeting, focused on the Israel-Hamas agreement, will bring together more than 20 heads of state, including leaders of Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Spain, in a show of support for Trump's postwar Gaza initiative

The last 20 living hostages taken by Hamas on October 7 were released from Gaza on Monday under the cease-fire deal, bringing to an end 738 days of captivity that began with the deadliest attack in Israel's history. 28 hostages remain in Gaza. Their bodies are expected to be returned soon

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu accompanied U.S. President Trump to the Knesset, where he is addressing the end of Israel's war in Gaza and the return of the 20 living hostages

Netanyahu's crusade to rewrite history will be on display in the Knesset on Monday during a festive session with Trump. The prime minister will claim he heroically withstood pressures from home and abroad, but U.S. pressure left him no choice but to concede

A senior source in the Gaza Strip's Interior Ministry told Al Jazeera that several Hamas operatives were killed in a surprise attack by the Doghmush clan militia

Trump said that the hostages held in Gaza might be released 'even a little early. All 20 of them.' On Sunday, it was reported that the hostages' families were told their loved ones are expected to be released at 8 A.M. Israel time on Monday

While it is doubtful whether Hamas could regain control of the Gaza Strip, it still may be capable of blocking any alternative from taking root. Despite that, the war had to end – Israeli society is exhausted and divided

The document recovered by the Israeli army called for the rapid dissemination of images intended to 'trigger a frenzy' during the October 7 attack, including photographs showing 'point-blank shootings, people being stabbed, tank explosions, prisoners kneeling with their hands on their heads'

'There's a time to weep and a time to laugh, and we have to do both right now,' said Rachel Goldberg-Polin of this moment, as the country waits to receive the hostages, both living and dead

From children packing suitcases to signs reading 'How good it is that you've come home,' families brace for hostages' return Monday. Hamas will release the living from three Gaza locations under Red Cross supervision, while Israel monitors safety and pre-release conditions

Heads of state are expected to discuss establishing a U.S.-Qatari-Egyptian-Turkish task force to secure the cease-fire in Gaza at the summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, as well as the committee of Palestinian technocrats set to be established in the Gaza Strip under the agreement

The prisoner, a Gaza resident, was serving a life sentence and was scheduled for release in 2036. The boy's mother told Haaretz that she had not been informed about her son's killer's impending release, despite Israel's announcement that bereaved families would be notified about plans to release those convicted of killing their loved ones

When U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner spoke of peace and regional reconciliation at Hostage Square, they presented an alternative vision to the fear and catastrophic messianism offered by Netanyahu and his coalition – unlike any Israeli opposition leader

Israeli authorities have reinforced the Abu Kabir Institute's staff and facilities ahead of the expected transfers, adding refrigeration units and extra lab shifts. 'Every identification is not just a technical process – it's an act of dignity and closure for the families,' said a senior institute official

Israeli settlers set up caravans a few hundred meters from the West Bank Palestinian village of Umm al-Khair in August and began building infrastructure. The initial stages of prepping the ground for the outpost were supervised by Yinon Levy, a settler who shot and killed a Palestinian activist and resident of the village in July

Netanyahu also cited another planned diplomatic meeting, which he described as 'urgent and highly important,' with details to be shared separately with the prosecution and judges. He further asked to shorten his testimony on the first day of the Knesset's winter session, but was denied the request

Since the public hanging of one of Israel's most revered spies in Damascus in 1965, the Mossad has tried to locate and retrieve Eli Cohen's remains for burial in Israel. As Syria and Israel grow close to a de-escalation deal, the body may finally be returned, according to Saudi reports

A Martin Buber revival is sweeping across Israel just as the war is hopefully coming to end. Plus, the Tel Aviv Cinematheque offers a humanizing look at Iranian film, and the Haifa International Film Festival hits its homestretch

Since Friday's cease-fire took effect and the IDF pulled back, Palestinians displaced from the northern and central Gaza Strip have started returning en masse to their homes, as Hamas militants also return to the main streets to 'restore public order and prevent the spread of anarchy'

Yael Adar, mother of Tamir Adar, is finding it hard to celebrate the cease-fire and upcoming hostage release. Shaken by the uncertainty regarding the whereabouts of her son's body, she says her family will only be able to deal with the loss once his body is found

The former British prime minister is due to take a leading role in the Trump-led postwar administration of Gaza, and the Palestinian Authority is examining whether reconciliation with Hamas could advance or deter their involvement in running the Strip

When Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff mentioned Netanyahu's name at Hostage Square, the crowd's boos set off a political storm. Ministers called it disgraceful, while Israelis online called it democracy in action

According to the schedule released by the White House, Trump will give a speech at the Knesset before leaving to attend a high-level summit in Egypt along with other world leaders to discuss the cease-fire and next steps for the Gaza Strip

The concern in the Israeli army is that its forces could be targeted by terrorists in Gaza who might act independently against the group's mandate to adhere to the cease-fire, as the IDF's current goal is to focus on securing the expected release of the hostages on Monday morning

A military decree has brought the villages of Nabi Samwil, Beit Iksa and Khalaila under 'seam zone' rule, from which all Palestinians but local residents are banned. But actually, for 20 years a raft of edicts like this one have been harassing locals, who now fear for their fate

As Israelis prepare for a mix of celebration and mourning with the return of the hostages, living and dead, Palestinians face a deeper reckoning over their shattered national movement and the absence of any leadership or vision for what comes next

Representing Donald Trump at Tel Aviv's Hostage Square on Saturday evening, special envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump were received with a warm embrace, while the mere mention of Netanyahu led to resounding boos. Perhaps it needs to be asked why the hostage families feel that the U.S. cares for and listens to them more than the Israeli government

The claim that this is foreign intervention in the internal affairs of Israel is, of course, idle nonsense. The fate of the Palestinian people is not an Israeli domestic matter, nor is it an Israeli matter at all. The world has not only a right to come to its aid, it has a duty to do so,

Now that the war is over, there are no more excuses. The time has come to establish a state commission of inquiry into the events of October 7: this does not mean a committee for the sake of appearances. One that is legitimate, legal and binding

No transfer, no real estate, no new neighborhood in Gaza for Israeli police, no image of the last Hamas members raising a white flag. One could say that the agreement could have been signed in January 2024, but it simply wasn't attractive enough for all the parties

The end of the war means that Israel's method to date – apply military force to solve negotiating issues – has run its course. Henceforth, whatever disputes down the road about the Israeli withdrawal from Gaza or disarming Hamas will be negotiated

The rule is clear and simple: Americans don't much care when Israel harms Palestinians, but they do not allow Israel to endanger their regional or global interests or to dictate U.S. policy in the Middle East

The conditions to disarm Hamas do not exist in Gaza: There is no comprehensive agreement, no stable political structure, and Hamas has no real incentive to surrender its weapons. The Trump model has no basis in reality

Last year, Britain reported its second-worst yearr in modern times for antisemitism, with more than 3,500 incidents recorded, the Community Security Trust, which provides security to Jewish organisations across the country, said earlier this year

Footage shows olive harvesters threatened by settlers, who damaged their equipment. On Friday, settlers wounded seven people in an attack which the town's deputy mayor called the 'most violent, extreme and brutal' in recent years

Master Sergeant (Res.) Shmuel Gad Rahamim is the 915th soldier killed since the war started on October 7, 2023. The IDF is investigating whether the grenade exploded while being played with

The hostages are scheduled to return by Monday at 12:00 P.M. under the agreement, but Israeli officials estimate the release could be moved up. While political sources believe locating the bodies of all the deceased hostages in Gaza could take weeks or months, this is not expected to prevent the continued implementation of the deal

The UN estimates that 83 percent of all structures in Gaza City were damaged or destroyed, along with most of its crops and vegetation

In an interview with the Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth, the far-right finance minister said that the attack was 'a grace from God, delivering a painful, severe slap, a great disaster with terrible consequences. This slap woke us up after many years of complacency'

Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, along with Kushner's wife Ivanka Trump, spoke at the rally as a hostage's father said police estimated some 500,000 Israelis had gathered. Families expecting their loved ones to be released by Monday said 'the fight is not over' until all 48 hostages are home

The New York Times also published intercepted messages from Hamas commanders on October 7, ordering militants to take hostages and broadcast the attacks to rally Arab support. While the memo did not explicitly mention killing or abducting Israelis, it instructed militants to set neighborhoods ablaze and film the atrocities to sow fear and destabilize Israel

'I'm really sorry, I can't take this pain anymore,' wrote Roei Shalev, who survived the October 7 massacre but lost his partner, Mapal Adam, who was murdered by Hamas. In the two years that have passed, Shalev is said to be the second survivor of the festival to take his own life

The U.S. president cited 'a consensus' on the next phases of his Gaza plan. After speaking at the Israeli Knesset, he will reportedly depart for Cairo for a high-level meeting with European and Arab leaders

Private texts show Kirk defending ties to Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens amid growing backlash from Jewish donors, exposing his mounting frustration with Israel and its supporters. Some on the far-right have since floated conspiracies about Israel's involvement in his death

His entire body paralyzed, Michael Podolsky could only communicate with the world by blinking. Bedridden, immobile, but completely lucid, he set medical and legal precedents, deciding how and when his life would end

While girls their age across the world post videos of themselves opening gifts, girls in Gaza document a different reality – which includes hunger, loss and shortages. This documentation, beyond being a tool for collecting donations, also has a therapeutic effect

The struggle to repair petrochemical facilities and keep them in northern Israel's Haifa Bay is an example of a greater battle waged by the Trump administration on behalf of fossil fuel companies worldwide

Earlier Friday, the Israeli government revised a list of Palestinian prisoners slated for release under the cease-fire deal: Eleven Hamas members would be released instead of 11 members of Fatah. 'We have made great efforts to ensure the release of all prisoners,' Hamas and two factions said

Haim Oron, formerly of the Zionist left Meretz party, believes that the continued captivity of the hostages, two years after October 7, reflects the fracture within Israeli society. Despite all that, he has not lost faith in the two-state solution and peace between Israelis and Palestinians

Pressure on Israel and Hamas has produced a workable cease-fire, but the plan's details are thin when it comes to forming an effective civilian administration. Hamas could find a way to retake control of daily life

The three are still being held at Shikma prison in Ashkelon, and their lawyer claims that their detention is unjustified since they are all Israeli citizens who were brought into the country by force

An Israeli army unit storms a quiet Palestinian village in the West Bank. Jeeps tear through the streets as soldiers seize a family home. From a window, a sniper spots a student waiting for a shared taxi, and shoots him dead. IDF Spokesperson: 'A terrorist threw an explosive device'

Udi Goren, cousin of murdered hostage Tal Haimi, whose body is being held in Gaza, worries that Israel will not be able to find and return all the hostages. He believes that the return of the hostages is only the beginning of a long struggle to restore the influence of the liberal public on decision-making in Israel

Two roads were opened for displaced Palestinians to return north, where they discovered the extent of destruction in the Gaza City area. Many residents expressed excitement about returning to their neighborhoods, even if they will have to live in tents for the foreseeable future

The Social Space has created a creates a win-win model: NGOs get free space in upgraded vacant buildings, and developers benefit from improved community reputation

Canadian cyclist Derek Gee, Israel-Premier Tech's leader in recent years, explained why he left the team in August, saying his decision stemmed 'both from a safety and personal-belief standpoint that weighed heavily on my conscience'

Egypt, Turkey and Qatar told Hamas that once it released the hostages, Israel wouldn't have any pretext to renew the war, despite the agenda of Netanyahu and his messianic political allies

Amid the U.S.-brokered cease-fire in Gaza, European diplomats tell Haaretz there is hope for improved relations if Israel honors the agreement, though some caution that the Israeli government's actions in the West Bank will be hard to ignore

Though the list was already approved by ministers, a cabinet vote passed to replace the Fatah members, most of whom were not involved with fatal attacks, with convicted terrorists

The IDF announced that forces have been deployed to positions agreed upon with Hamas. Following the approval of the agreement, 600 humanitarian aid trucks will enter Gaza daily, along with equipment to repair damaged infrastructure. Israel will also allow residents to exit to and return from Egypt, subject to security supervision

The officials said forces from Egypt, Qatar and Turkey will operate with the collaboration with the U.S. Central Command and in coordination with Israel. They said that the United States would not send forces to the enclave, and rather, would assist in managing Gaza from abroad

The decision to deny visas to the Israeli athletes comes after their planned participation had sparked intense opposition in the world's most populous Muslim-majority nation, which has long been a staunch supporter of Palestinians

Yuval Or, who cares for his three grandchildren after his son was murdered and taken hostage to Gaza on Oct. 7, 2023, and his daughter-in-law was killed, has spent his entire life advocating for peace – and still believes it's the path forward: 'After everything I've been through, I still believe in peace'

Israeli defense officials warned that many of those released could rise to senior positions in Hamas and Fatah in the coming years. 'We are essentially releasing the next Yahya Sinwar,' a senior defense official told Haaretz. 'These are extremely intelligent and dangerous individuals – we must know who they are and what they're capable of'

Sergeant First Class (Res.) Michael Mordechai Nachmani of the 614th Battalion of the Combat Engineering Corps is the 914th soldier killed since the war started on October 7, 2023

After hearing the news, families of the hostages and activists came to Tel Aviv's Hostage Square in the middle of the night. Some brought sparkling wine. 'Is there a chance Matan will be home by Monday? Einav Zangauker mused. The moment everyone dreamed of had arrived, yet no one believed it would happen like this

Population of elderly in cities vulnerable to extreme flooding is growing, while climate change portends that the weather will just grow worse

The prime minister capitulated to Trump and Qatar's emir. Now, he'll try to play a game of 'constructive ambiguity' with Hamas and his voters ■ The rain on Thursday added to the symbolism of the upcoming cease-fire: Something is about to change ■ Successes in Lebanon, Syria and in Iran will never erase the Oct. 7 failures

Netanyahu got a taste of Trumpian cruelty on the way to the Gaza cease-fire deal that resembles a 2024 plan that could have saved more hostages ■ The poison machine poises to rewrite history ahead of the next election ■ The hostage families are glad to see negotiator Ron Dermer go

The agreement is set to end the war in Gaza and secure the release of all remaining hostages in exchange for an agreed-upon list of Palestinian prisoners