Hamas is making the hostages speak on stage now, thanking the Palestinians for their "hospitality" and criticizing the Israeli government.
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On stage: Yair, Sasha and Sagi.
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Yair Horn is made to hold a small hourglass and photos of fellow hostage Matan Zangauker and his mother, Einav, who has been the most vocal among the hostages' families, insisting repeatedly that "time is running out."
Psychological warfare.
But the threat is also more hollow today than it was when Joe Biden was president of the United States.
If Hamas harms the remaining hostages, Donald Trump has indicated he has no problem supporting Israel in renewing the war and bringing Hamas to its knees.
Psychological warfare.
But the threat is also more hollow today than it was when Joe Biden was president of the United States.
If Hamas harms the remaining hostages, Donald Trump has indicated he has no problem supporting Israel in renewing the war and bringing Hamas to its knees.
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Yair, Sasha and Sagi are in the hands of the IDF.
73 Israelis remain captive in Gaza.
73 Israelis remain captive in Gaza.
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The hundreds of terrorists being released today under the agreement are wearing a shirt with a Star of David and in Arabic: "We will neither forget nor forgive."
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Prime Minister's Office:
Prime Minister Netanyahu highly appreciates President Trump's leadership and ongoing coordination with the United States.
The combination of the reinforcement of IDF forces around the Gaza Strip and President Trump's assertive stance led to the release of three of our hostages today - despite Hamas's earlier refusal to release them.
The Prime Minister also appreciates the President's full support for Israel's decisions regarding the Gaza Strip going forward.
The Prime Minister will convene the Political-Security Cabinet as soon as possible to decide on Israel's next steps.
Prime Minister Netanyahu highly appreciates President Trump's leadership and ongoing coordination with the United States.
The combination of the reinforcement of IDF forces around the Gaza Strip and President Trump's assertive stance led to the release of three of our hostages today - despite Hamas's earlier refusal to release them.
The Prime Minister also appreciates the President's full support for Israel's decisions regarding the Gaza Strip going forward.
The Prime Minister will convene the Political-Security Cabinet as soon as possible to decide on Israel's next steps.
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Israel and the US are reportedly pressing for an additional hostage release in the next few days. They are demanding the remaining six live hostages slated for release in the first phase of the deal be freed now.
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Nice to finally be able to look forward to visits by Americaβs top diplomat, rather than dread them.
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The American shipment of bombs and other ammunition held up by the Biden Administration has arrived in Israel and is en route to IDF bases.
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The Palestinians are not willing to consider Israel's viewpoint. They never will be. That's the problem.
https://www.israeltoday.co.il/read/tachles-with-aviel-the-little-palestinian-bookstore/
https://www.israeltoday.co.il/read/tachles-with-aviel-the-little-palestinian-bookstore/
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IDF Spokesman
Earlier today (Sunday), several armed individuals moving toward IDF troops in the southern Gaza Strip were struck by an IAF aircraft.
The IDF once again calls on the residents of the Gaza Strip to follow IDF instructions and refrain from approaching troops deployed in the area.
Earlier today (Sunday), several armed individuals moving toward IDF troops in the southern Gaza Strip were struck by an IAF aircraft.
The IDF once again calls on the residents of the Gaza Strip to follow IDF instructions and refrain from approaching troops deployed in the area.
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Israel Today
IDF Spokesman Earlier today (Sunday), several armed individuals moving toward IDF troops in the southern Gaza Strip were struck by an IAF aircraft. The IDF once again calls on the residents of the Gaza Strip to follow IDF instructions and refrain from approachingβ¦
Local media reports that these were armed Hamas "police officers" and that two were killed in the Israeli strike.
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Trump has re-legitimized the idea of solving the Israeli-Arab conflict through population transfer.
But to actually implement it, there are some difficult challenges to overcome.
π The secret Israeli program to encourage Gaza emigration
But to actually implement it, there are some difficult challenges to overcome.
π The secret Israeli program to encourage Gaza emigration
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Dozens of ultra-Orthodox Jews were arrested overnight by Israeli forces after they crossed the border into Lebanon to visit the grave of Rav Ashi, a 4th century Babylonian Jewish sage who was instrumental in the compilation of the Babylonian Talmud.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio:
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:
"I want to say to the people of this great country, for all that you have been through and are going through - you are an extraordinary country. You rose from the ashes of a historic low point for humanity, you face threats from all sides and you are an example to the whole world. If there were more Israel in the Middle East, it would be more peaceful and quiet."
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:
"Contrary to what is being portrayed, President Trump and I are working in full coordination.
"We have a common strategy and it is not always possible to detail it to the public β including when the gates of hell will open. And they will open if all our hostages are not returned, down to the last one."
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