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Nine women, one teenage girl to be released from terrorists' captivity tonight

Turkey's Minister of Health announces setting up field hospitals in Gaza

The fifth group of Israeli hostages is being handed over to the Red Cross - N12

Up to eight Thai nationals are said to be released on Tuesday

Arab media report start of hostages' hand-over to the Red Cross representatives

UN World Food Programme: Gaza at 'high risk of famine' if aid supplies do not continue

The IDF announces today the names of 3 soldiers that died during on Oct. 7, whose bodies held by Hamas in Gaza

The IDF chief Rabbi declare them dead by evidence they where able to collect from the day of the massacre.

Sergeant Shaked Dahan, 19 years old, from Afula, a fighter in the 77th Battalion, 7th Brigade, IDF space, kidnapped by a terrorist organization

Sergeant Kiril Brodski, 19 years old, from Ramat Gan, brigade commander.

Staff sergeant Tomer Yaakov Ahimas, 20 years old, from Malhabim, brigade commander liaison.

27a copyright law Israel(From left to right) Shaked Dahan, Tomor Ahimas, Kiril Brodski

Significant improvement in Alma Avraham's medical condition at Soroka hospital

3 IDF soldiers lightly injured after forces exchange fire in Gaza

IDF Chief of Staff says military and intelligence 'failed on Oct. 7,' announces 'deep investigations' after fighting ends

"In the last few days, there has been a discourse about the conduct of the IDF and the Intelligence Division prior to the October 7 events. In view of the dire results, the interest in this is self-evident. We will listen carefully to each and every one of our subordinates and learn both what they thought and what they said."

IDF says Hamas violated Gaza ceasefire in 2 separate incidents, laying explosive devices that left Israeli soldiers wounded

Mossad chief in Qatar to discuss hostage release

Mossad Director David Barnea arrived in Doha to meet with CIA Director William Burns and Qatari negotiators to advance the talks on Gaza hostages.

IDF arrests 13 terror suspects in West Bank

Israeli security forces operated in the West Bank overnight, between Monday and Tuesday, arresting 13 wanted persons and demolishing the apartment of a terrorist who killed Sergeant Maksym Molchanov in a ramming attack on August 31.

Mossad chief in Qatar to discuss hostage release

Mossad Director David Barnea arrived in Doha to meet with CIA Director William Burns and Qatari negotiators to advance the talks on Gaza hostages.

IDF arrests 13 terror suspects in West Bank

Israeli security forces operated in the West Bank overnight, between Monday and Tuesday, arresting 13 wanted persons and demolishing the apartment of a terrorist who killed Sergeant Maksym Molchanov in a ramming attack on August 31.

CIA and Mossad chiefs are in Doha to discuss Gaza war with Qatari PM - report

Qatar says extension of ceasefire depends on Hamas ability to release hostages

A spokesperson for Qatar's Foreign Affairs Ministry said, during a pressing conference, that the extension of the ceasefire depends on the ability of Hamas to release more hostages.

"We have confirmation that 20 hostages can be released from Gaza in the next two days," he stated.

"We want to ensure the continued entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. Right now we are talking about the release of women and children, then civilians (men, young women and women who are not mothers) - then we will talk about kidnapped soldiers," he added.

" During the next forty-eight hours we will do an intensive operation to reach the extension of the truce, this is related to the Hamas organization confirming that it can release a larger number of abductees," he concluded.

Biden asked Israel to limit displacement of Gazans from southern Strip - report

The U.S. asked Israel to limit any further offensive that might take place in the southern Gaza Strip, with the request coming from President Joe Biden down the various diplomatic ranks, sources told Reuters.

"We have reinforced this in very clear language with the government of Israel - very important that the conduct of the Israeli campaign when it moves to the south must be done in a way that is to a maximum extent not designed to produce significant further displacement of persons," an American official told Reuters.

After 52 days, family of Ravid Katz was informed of his death on October 7

Ravid Katz, 51, had been missing since the October 7 massacres and was confirmed killed after the educator joined the security teams to defend his Kibbutz from the Hamas terrorists. His family was informed on Tuesday.

His sister and nieces, Doron and daughters two-year-old Aviv Asher and four-year-old Raz Asher (5), were released from Hamas captivity on Friday.

IDF Chief of Staff meets with heads of northern municipal authorities

IDF Spokesperson / IDF Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi (2nd-L), meets with heads of northern Israeli municipal authorities.

IDF Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi, spoke heads of Israel's northern municipalities and regional councils, insisting that the dialogue will continue on an ongoing basis.

"We will plan together with the heads of the authorities the return of the residents and its timing, in dialogue and with the understanding that we will not be able to return to the reality that existed here before the war," the IDF Chief of Staff told the municipal heads per the press release.

"For the past eight weeks, IDF fighters and commanders have been fighting with determination and are defending our home. We will continue to fight and are ready for developments in other arenas, also in the north," Halevi concluded.

After 7 weeks being held in Hamas captivity, 12-year-old Eitan Yahalomi was reunited with his mother Batsheva

Lebanese report says Israeli shell fired into southern Lebanon, IDF denies

Amid truce extension, another Qatari private jet lands in Israel

Thailand's deputy Prime Minister will visit returned Thai hostages in Israel

The deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, and Foreign Minister, Parnpree Bahiddha-nukara will meet with the Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen and Health Minister Uriel Buso, and all together visit the recently released Thai citizens who were held in Hamas captivity.

Germany freezes aid for UNRWA operations in Gaza, amid internal review

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Clashes between Israeli forces and Palestinians in the West Bank - report

There were ongoing clashes between Israeli security forces and Palestinians in the West Bank city of Tubas this morning, according to Palestinian reports.

The IDF reportedly besieged a house and arrested a wanted suspect, after firing an anti-tank missile at the house. Earlier, a Palestinian gunman was killed in clashes with Israeli forces in Kafr Ain, northwest of Ramallah.

IDF Chief of Staff says anyone questioning if women should serve in combat was 'answered without words' after the heroic actions of female soldiers

Israeli government approves war-time budget for 2023 with heated tensions

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Released hostages 12 year-old Yagil and 16-year-old Or reunite with their mom

Courtesy of family / Mother Renana reunites with her two boys, 12 year-old Yagil and 16-year-old Or, who were abducted by Hamas on October 7 and returned on November 27.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to arrive in Israel on Thursday - report

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Belgium, North Macedonia, Israel, the West Bank, and the UAE from Monday to Saturday, according to an official statement. Israeli reports indicate he will arrive on Thursday."

In Israel and the West Bank, Secretary Blinken will discuss Israel's right to defend itself consistent with international humanitarian law, as well as continued efforts to secure the release of remaining hostages, protect civilian life during Israel's operations in Gaza, and accelerate humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza," the US State Department said in a statement.

Israel demands resignation of UN Women chief's disregard of Israeli women being raped by Hamas terrorists

The Israeli Foreign Ministry found that the UN Women, and its chief Dr. Sima Bahous, had been silent about the atrocities committed on October 7 and immediately started releasing statements after the war started.

It took until November for the first comment on the Israeli victims and hostages, and in Israel it has been considered mostly as lip service rather than anything genuine.

Biden tweets 'two-state solution in the only way to guarantee long-term security'

The US President Joe Biden took to his personal X account, and tweeted his opinion on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

"A two-state solution is the only way to guarantee the long-term security of both the Israeli and the Palestinian people," Biden wrote.

"To make sure Israelis and Palestinians alike live in equal measure of freedom and dignity, we will not give up on working towards that goal," he added.

Israel received list of 10 hostages to be released and informed the families

Overnight the families of the 10 hostages who are expected to be released today were informed. Earlier, the Israeli Prime Minister's Office said that the list of the hostages to be released today had been received and that it was being checked.

Israel Prison Service confirms release of 33 Palestinian prisoners

Monday's released Israeli hostages being airlifted to hospitals

The IDF said the returned Israeli hostages were leaving a reception area at the Kerem Shalom crossing in Israel where they underwent an initial medical assessment, and boarded IAF helicopters on their way to hospitals where they will be reunited with their families.

Israel approves 50 more female prisoners for potential exchange

The Israeli Prime Minister's Office said the inclusion of 50 more female prisoners were added to a list for potential release, including the infamous Ahed Tamimi that made it to the frontpage of Amnesty International, added due to the extended truce which would allow additional Israeli hostages to be released.

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