Israel at War

Netanyahu orders operations to continue until terrorist group fulfills agreement terms.

Sources involved in the negotiations said that the list does not indicate the condition of the hostages.

The agreement, which includes a temporary ceasefire and the release of dozens of Israeli captives from the Oct. 7 attack, is expected to pass despite legal challenges and opposition among various ministers.

Health Ministry unveils comprehensive protocol for soon-to-be-released hostages' medical care based on lessons learned from the 2023 exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners.

"We must maintain the agreements as previously established and reject Hamas' attempts at extortion," an official statement from Netanyahu’s office read.

Hamas has lost nearly 20,000 terrorists and most leaders since Oct. 7, but maintains its grip on humanitarian aid and thousands of fighters as Gaza's civilian system breaks down.

An hostage and ceasefire deal has been reached between Israel and Hamas. Following intense negotiations and the resolution of last-minute disputes, senior officials confirmed to Israel Hayom: 'There is an agreement.'

Development comes just hours after US media reported that Hamas' de facto Gaza leader Mohammed Sinwar agreed 'in principle' to the contours of the emerging Qatari-brokered draft agreement, citing Arab sources. PM's office says no response has been submitted.

Source tells CNN that Keith Siegal and Sagui Dekel-Chen could be freed as early as Sunday, as could the five female IDF surveillance soldiers – Liri Albag, Karina Ariev, Agam Berger, Daniella Gilboa, and Naama Levy.

"Operation Many Ways" – a daring IDF strike deep in Syrian territory – challenged US-Israel ties, prompting military leaders and diplomats to engage in a delicate dance of strategy and diplomacy behind the scenes.