Gaza Strip
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa claimed that flotilla participants had been abducted.
“From the beginning, I made it clear: we will not rest until all our hostages return and all our goals are achieved,” said the Israeli premier.
The operation to receive the hostages will be conducted “with sensitivity and professionalism,” according to IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir.
“All of the hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their troops to an agreed upon line as the first steps toward a strong, durable and everlasting peace.”
Tens of thousands gathered at Yarkon Park in Tel Aviv for Israel’s official memorial ceremony marking two years since the Oct. 7 massacre.
The terrorist group’s new demands threaten to derail a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release.
The terrorist organization “hopes to emerge from the deal without its capabilities being harmed.”
“Alongside the immense pain, we feel great pride in the miraculous resilience of our state.”
All detained passengers are safe, healthy and will be promptly deported, the Foreign Ministry said.
The projectile “most likely” hit within Netiv HaAsara but caused no injuries.
The Democratic frontrunner for New York City mayor criticized the Jewish state for detaining people on a flotilla.
The pontiff called on “all those in positions of responsibility to commit themselves to this path, to bring about a ceasefire and to release the hostages.”