These are the 33 hostages who are expected to be released
The list does not indicate the conditions of the hostages or which of them are still alive.
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Defense Minister cancels warrants against Yesha residents
Defense Minister cites release of terrorists in hostage deal in decision to free 5 Judea and Samaria residents to their homes. ‘Better for the families of Jewish settlers to be happy than for the families of released terrorists.’
Smotrich’s demands to remain in government accepted
Significant progress has been made in talks between Minister Smotrich and PM Netanyahu to allow the Religious Zionism part to remain in the government after the Cabinet approves the hostage deal.
IDF to initiate criminal proceedings against haredi draft dodgers
IDF spokesperson says haredi men who receive draft notices and fail to report to their recruitment offices will be subject to criminal penalties.
Majority of Israeli public favors hostage deal, poll finds
The poll also showed that 19% of the public opposes the deal and 8% have no opinion on the matter.
Parshat Shemot: These are the names, these are the souls
The Neshamot of the Shevatim accompanied and shielded their descendants during the teeth of the Egyptian exile.
Kfir Bibas turns 2 in captivity tomorrow
For the 2nd time, little Kfir spends a birthday in Hamas captivity after being kidnapped at just 9 months old. The family awaits confirmation he, his 5-year-old brother Ariel, and their parents will be released in the hostage deal.
Security Council urges quick formation of government in Lebanon
UN Security Council urges all parties in Lebanon to “demonstrate renewed unity”, calls on newly elected authorities to expedite the formation of a government.
Biden: ‘Israel must address legitimate concerns of Palestinians’
In his last interview as President, Joe Biden claimed that Israel could not sustain itself without a commitment to a Palestinian state.