Category: Israel National News

Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar says at Cabinet meeting that the hostage release deal is difficult and that he himself arrested some of the terrorists who will be released, but justifies implementation of the deal by the momentum created.

State Attorney’s Office submits position on the petition filed to the Supreme Court against hostage release deal: The heart goes out to the petitioners and the other families affected by terror, but the petition should be dismissed.

US President-elect comments to NBC News on ceasefire and hostage release deal, says he told Netanyahu: Just keep doing what you have to do. We want it to end, but to keep doing what has to be done.

Minister Amichai Eliyahu denounced the hostage deal, saying that it would only bring additional terror attacks.

Azerbaijan’s diplomatic efforts, especially mediating between Israel and Turkey, prove its ability to help stabilize the Middle East, new study shows.

Caroline Glick writes how the USA could have pushed mediating countries for a deal with no terrorists released, but did not.

Hours before deal begins, thousands rally for all hostages’ return and mark Kfir Bibas’ second birthday. Released hostage Amit Soussana thanks US President Joe Biden, president-elect Donald Trump, for new deal, urges them to see it to completion.

Department of Education resolves small number of its many remaining Title VI cases involving allegations of antisemitic and anti-Palestinian discrimination.

MK Moshe Saada denounced the haredi ministers for leaving their votes on the hostage deal in writing rather than attend the cabinet meeting on Shabbat.

Eitan Fuld, brother of terror victim Ari Fuld, who was murdered in a terror attack in Gush Etzion, responds to news that his brother’s murderer will be released on Sunday: ‘The enemy celebrates, but it’s a temporary celebration.’