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As Israel and Hamas negotiated (and eventually agreed) to extend their ceasefire swap for hostages agreement . . . Egypt reportedly imposed heavy pressure on Yahya Sinwar.

The military wing of Hamas handed the two hostages over to the custody of Red Cross representatives in the middle of Gaza City, in "Palestine Square."

Israel's Foreign Minister Eli Cohen: "A single entity is responsible for the October 7 massacre and for the current situation in the Gaza Strip, and that is the Hamas terror organization."

"It should be obvious that little toddlers will be released with their mother and hopefully with a father as soon as possible."

These were the first rocket sirens to be heard in the Jewish State since the start of the "hudna" last weekend.

One presumes that when there was a conflict between the order to kill the enemies and redecorate the walls, the killing took priority.

The terrorist was shot and died of his wounds shortly after. Israeli forces are searching for a possible second suspect.

Israel has no intention of letting the Hamas leader in Gaza Yahya Sinwar, and military commander Mohammed Deif walk away alive.

No details were revealed about how his death was confirmed.

The IDF is using the ceasefire to enhance readiness, learn from recent battle experiences and develop future operational plans.

287 soldiers are still hospitalized.

Under no circumstances will Israel consider a permanent ceasefire with Hamas, Israeli ministers and negotiators have emphasized.

Since Oct. 7, antisemitism has run rampant at the school, according to the Brandeis Center.

The efforts to bridge Israel’s and Hamas’s positions on continuing the ceasefire and the release of the hostages continued through the night.

In his later years, he was unable to travel to several countries for fear of being prosecuted for war crimes.

Two terrorists opened fire near a bus stop at the entrance to Jerusalem.

The U.S. secretary of state added that "the events of Oct. 7 only further confirm" the U.S. commitment to a two-state solution.

The first two hostages to be freed -- both Russian Israeli women -- arrived in Israeli territory just before 9 pm local time.

However, it's not yet clear whether or when the IDF will be allowed to resume its battle against the terrorists in Gaza.

The two dual nationals, whose names were not disclosed, were released by Hamas hours ahead of the planned group of 10 Israeli hostages set to be freed Wednesday night.

"IDF representatives spoke with the members of the Beibas family, informed them of the publication and are accompanying them at this time."

"In the last few days I hear a question - after this phase of returning our abductees is exhausted, will Israel return to fighting? “My answer is an unequivocal yes."

The IDF also arrested 17 wanted terrorism suspects.

Israeli Arabs are afraid that the move would grant Hamas a direct within their society.

He warned that Hamas is intentionally dragging out negotiations to extend the temporary ceasefire.

The 22-member crew of the Central Park was uninjured, according to CENTCOM.

Polls show that most Arabs in Judea and Samaria support the Oct. 7 massacre. That's insane.

Any further extension, must be approved -- or rejected -- in a vote by Israel's full government cabinet.

Those who returned in the fifth hostage release group are "strong, amazing women, the salt of this land, who bravely withstood the hardships of captivity," said the hospital director.

Red Cross vehicles transported the 12 hostages to Egypt, where they will then travel to the meeting point with IDF soldiers at Kerem Shalom.