Hamas on Sunday published a letter purportedly written by former Israeli hostage Keith Siegel before his release, in which he thanked his captors and criticized the Israeli government. His family says Hamas forced Siegel to write a detailed "thank you" letter.
Israeli hostages Keith Siegel, Ofer Calderon and Yarden Bibas were released after 484 days in Hamas captivity in Gaza on Saturday morning, per the terms of the ceasefire between the terror group and Israel.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Tuesday, emphasizing the importance of close cooperation to ensure Hamas cannot govern the Gaza Strip again.
The strength displayed by the four returning soldiers held hostage was evident from the moment that Hamas brought them out of the vehicles during the release ceremony on Saturday.
U.S. President Donald Trump revealed more indications of his future policy toward the Iranian regime, telling reporters in the Oval Office that he would prefer a diplomatic solution.
Despite Hamas’ violation of the ceasefire terms by planning to release four female IDF soldiers instead of civilians on Saturday, Israel at this time does not plan to cancel the ceasefire deal, Israeli media reported Friday evening.
The United Arab Emirates and Israel agreed that the Gulf emirate would take over the management of the Gaza Strip after the war, according to a report by Israel Hayom.
The Israeli army and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the launch of a large-scale counterterrorism operation in the city of Jenin located in Samaria on Tuesday.
Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher and Emily Damari crossed the border into Israel shortly before 6 p.m. local time on Sunday, after spending 471 days as hostages in the Gaza Strip.