The Israeli military carried out operations overnight in the western Rafah area, employing tanks and combat helicopters but denied reports that the humanitarian area was targeted.
The hostages were held by Hamas underground or in families with guards, in the heart of Nuseirat in a civilian environment, in four or three-story buildings 200 meters apart.
Spontaneous celebrations erupted in the homes of the freed hostages' families following the news of their release. Lifeguards at various beaches informed swimmers about the release, leading to joyful cheers
In a video released in honor of Jerusalem Day, the Jewish rapper pays tribute to the capital – "heart and soul of the Jewish people" – and draws attention to the Israelis being held hostage by Hamas.
University president says there was also extensive graffiti on the sandstone buildings. Images circulated on social media showed graffiti saying, "Death to Israel," "Pigs taste best dead," "Death to America," "Kill cops," and others.
Analysts view the decision as driven by Sánchez's need to maintain his minority government's alliance with the far-left Unidas Podemos party, which holds extremely critical views of Israel.
The report states that in a memo circulated among other Palestinian terrorist organizations, which reached the Saudi channel, Hamas noted: "After examining the Israeli document, it became clear that the document does not lay the proper foundations for the required agreement."
The Israeli government now faces the decision of whether to appoint a new judge to replace Barak on the International Court of Justice.
Under New York state and federal law, convicted felons are barred from possessing any type of firearm, with Trump legally mandated to surrender all weapons to authorities by his July 11 sentencing.
Israeli officials express concern that one additional terrorist may have managed to escape back into Gaza.