Dr. Sefi Mendelovich, Deputy Director General of the Health Ministry, confirmed the returning hostages' stable condition following their initial medical evaluations.

The harsh truth is that the ceasefire and hostage release agreement will not miraculously "end the chaos in the Middle East." Just as crucially as making sure they're all home, when the moment arrives, we must consider what will.

In his first interview since the outbreak of the war, Maj. Gen. Ori Gordin stated: '70% of Hezbollah’s firepower has been hit.' On Hezbollah: 'The organization has been defeated, but victory will only be complete once residents return home.' On threats from Hezbollah's leader Naim Qassem: 'Our readiness to resume fighting is at a high level.'

A source knowledgeable about the situation confirmed that 40% of aid flows through UNRWA, just days before new measure severing ties takes effect.

Agam had been on duty for just one day. Arbel was abducted with her partner and lost her brother, who was murdered. Gadi was the first hostage among six members of the Katz-Moses-Asher family kidnapped to Gaza on October 7. The next release is expected on Saturday.