Behind the scenes: Mossad’s role in nailing down the Hamas ceasefire
Barnea has made no fully public comments and endeavored to stay in the shadows. Powered by WPeMatico
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Hostage release plan finalized: 33 hostages to be freed in initial phase
While families of hostages have welcomed the agreement, others criticized the release of high-security detainees. The government has stressed the necessity of the deal to bring hostages home. Powered by WPeMatico
Crisis between Israel, US? Trump warns against collapse of Lebanon ceasefire
Sources close to US President-elect Donald Trump have reportedly conveyed a stern warning to Israeli officials. Powered by WPeMatico
Defense establishment goes public with preparations for deal
This announcement was the first public confirmation of the defense establishment moving large pieces of its apparatus to prepare for implementing the deal. Powered by WPeMatico
Biden thanks US troops for defending Israel in last military address
The road to that deal was not easy, Biden said, adding he laid down the elements of that deal in May that were embraced by countries around the world. Powered by WPeMatico
‘Why aren’t you in the Hague?’ Anti-Israel hecklers disrupt Blinken’s final press briefing
During his final press conference as Secretary of State Antony Blinken was heckled twice by anti-Israel protesters. ‘You waved the white flag before Israeli fascism.’
Thousands protests against ceasefire deal in Jerusalem
Right-wing organizations, hostages families, and bereaved families demonstrate against deal they say will lead to more attacks and abandon most of the remaining hostages.
Ben-Gvir: ‘If deal is approved Otzma Yehudit will leave government’
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir says he and his fellow party members will resign from the government if the hostage deal is approved. They will return if Israel returns to fight in Gaza.
Defense Ministry departments prepare to tend to released hostages
Defense Minister Katz and Director General Zamir have directed that all Ministry capabilities be made available for implementing the hostage release deal, receiving the returning hostages, and supporting their families.
Vice President Harris and President Herzog discuss hostage deal
In their twelfth conversation since Harris took office, the Vice President thanked Herzog for his partnership and expressed that she expects the hostage deal to be implemented fully and on schedule.