"Dream fulfillment officers" share how Israel refined its hostage reception process, ensuring returnees find everything from their favorite cologne to gifts for their children waiting in specially prepared rooms.

Arab and American sources have confirmed that the Sunni axis, which also includes Bahrain, has warned the White House that the Trump Gaza plan is in danger of falling apart. “As long as Hamas retains its weapons, we will not continue with the process,” the message states.

Trump advocated eliminating Hamas the American way, and belatedly realized how strategic the release of the hostages is for Israel and its government. The idea conceived by Avi Dichter helped Ron Dermer bypass the “spoiler state” Qatar. Netanyahu is buying time as part of his playbook. Also: what we can learn from Hamas’ attitude toward two specific hostages. 

The Houthi terrorist organization officially announced that its military chief of staff, Muhammad Abd al-Karim al-Ghamari, has died. During the war, Israel attempted twice to eliminate the Houthi leader.