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My understanding is that the terrorist who murdered my brother will be deported outside of Israel, to Turkey or Qatar,
Israel succumbed to humanitarian pressure at the most critical moment, providing aid that effectively reinforced Hamas’s civilian control in Gaza,
Many of the leaders of Hamas who orchestrated the Oct. 7 massacre were among those released in previous deals,
Bar told the security cabinet, while still recommending going ahead with the deal During the execution of the second phase of the swap yesterday, Hamas committed two violations. Arbel Yehud, a civilian hostage who was scheduled for release on Saturday, has not been freed, and the detailed list of all hostages' statuses has not been provided,
a news agency AFP report cited a statement from Benjamin Netanyahu's office These instructions will remain in effect" until further notice and until "Hamas fulfils its commitments
So far, I don't know whether my house is still standing or destroyed. I don't know if my mother is alive or dead. I haven't been able to contact her for a month,
We want to go back, even though our houses are destroyed. We miss our homes so much."
Rafiqa Subh, waiting to return to Beit Lahia, said My situation was heartbreaking, truly heartbreaking. We pray to God to free all our brothers we've left behind,
said Shallalta, still wearing his grey prison tracksuit The occupation continues to delay the implementation of the ceasefire agreement and the prisoner exchange by keeping Al-Rasheed Street closed and preventing displaced people from returning on foot from the south to the north,
the Palestinian group said in a statement For me, as a citizen of the state of Israel and a citizen of the world, I think we need to focus on life. And this is why I think the war should end. I think the cycle of violence should end,
I am worried because this is the one and only chance to bring everyone home,
said Efrat Machikawa, 56, whose uncle Gadi Moses, 80 was taken captive from Kibbutz Nir Oz We are dependent on Hamas to respect the terms of the deal; they failed to do it today,
he told The Independent, fearing they were doing this for “leverage”. The families cannot breathe. We are under immense stress ... We will do everything, we will fight until the end, until the last hostage
returns ... said Ifat Kalderon, whose cousin Ofer Kalderon is still held in Gaza The feeling is great, excitement, tears and joy, it's all at once,
said Sima Ben Naim, a 70-year-old from Tel Aviv I almost fainted, my husband had to hold me, I have no voice, it’s good, I hope all will return home in peace. Amen!"
Hana Mamalia, a 71-year-old from Ramat Hasharon, told AFP You are not alone."
Some attendees wore yellow t-shirts bearing the slogan I will not go back to the tent,
Zaki Kashef, 26, waiting on the coastal road to return north from Deir Al-Balah where he has been sheltering with his family for more than a year, told Reuters via a chat app I am happy that with our great efforts, that of the IDF and all those concerned, we have truly succeeded in bringing this about. This is truly a great day. We are working to free all the others,
My wife and I, along with the entire people of Israel, embrace Liri and her friends who have been released in great light,
he told Shira and Eli Elbag in a phone call The ceasefire is a window of hope,
