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'