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
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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.
Houthis vow to continue attacking Israel if ceasefire doesn’t hold
Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi declares, ‘The Israeli enemy failed to achieve its declared and clear goals, and failed miserably to recover its prisoners without an exchange deal.’
Trump announces 3 actors as ‘special ambassadors’ to Hollywood, including Mel Gibson
Jon Voight, Sylvester Stallone, and Mel Gibson named as President-elect’s envoys to Hollywood. Voight is known for his pro-Israel views, while Gibson has been at the center of antisemitism controversies.
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.
