Hamas
Col. Yonatan Steinberg was killed in action fighting Hamas terrorists.
In four out of 13 evacuated towns, repopulation isn’t scheduled to happen before 2026, the government said.
“Trump’s plan regarding Gaza is the only one that can guarantee security for the residents of the south and the State of Israel after the lessons learned from the events of Oct. 7,” said the Israeli defense minister.
After the Cabinet meeting, “the team will receive instructions for the continuation of the negotiations regarding the second stage,” the PMO said.
The ceasefire deal includes the release of “terror experts” who “killed hundreds of Israelis and wounded thousands,” the Cabinet minister said.
Released captives reveal the terrorists subjected all younger male hostages to more aggressive treatment, with many enduring severe torture.
The prisoners, some of whom were involved in suicide bombings, were released wearing sweatshirts with a Star of David and the phrase “Never forgive, never forget” in Arabic.
The U.S. president called for Hamas to release all the hostages after three captives were freed earlier in the day per the terms of the ceasefire.
“We have a shared strategy, which cannot always be detailed to the public—including when the gates of hell will open.”
Dekel-Chen, 36, was informed for the first time of his third daughter’s name, who was born while he was in captivity.
Israel to release more than 300 terrorists in exchange for the three men.
He described his conditions as “unimaginable,” feeling that “every single day” could be his last.
