Netanyahu expects news on hostages, Hamas says it agrees to Witkoff deal
Jerusalem Day sees violence in Old City • Hostage families speak out against Gaza escalation • IDF reportedly enters southern Lebanon • Witkoff denies Hamas ceasefire reports
IDF enters south Lebanon, advance several hundred meters - report
Israeli soldiers were reportedly advancing with two bulldozers into their northern neighbor and searching houses in the Mais al-Jabal area.
Netanyahu: I hope we will have news about the hostages 'today or tomorrow'
On Monday, Hamas claimed to agree to the Witkoff Framework for a ceasefire, but the US special envoy rejected it.
Witkoff, Boehler to hostage families: 'Hope for development in the next two days' - report
'We are not afraid of the word occupation,' Smotrich at Jerusalem Day rally
“We are liberating Gaza – and settling it,” Smotrich said, addressing a crowd gathered for the annual celebration.
Lapid: Israel may be secretly funding agencies involved in Gaza aid distribution
According to the opposition head, Gulf states were expected to fund the aid but declined, citing concerns about the companies’ structure.
WATCH: 'Without Nakba, there is no victory': Violence breaks out in Jerusalem's Old City
Jerusalem Post witnesses said that they saw rioters spit on Standing Together activists, assault police officers, and sing racist chants.
'Drive them out for a better future': IDF persuades Gazans to turn against Hamas – report
Palestinian reports stated that the flyer contained direct threats to Hamas leadership, messages of Israeli victory, and calls to surrender.
Families of slain hostages speak out against Gaza escalation: ‘Military pressure kills hostages’
"Our families are living proof that military pressure kills hostages. Every escalation risks more lives," said Gil Dickmann, cousin of slain hostage Carmel Gat.
Even Germany must speak up when 'boundaries,' 'international law' crossed, says Merz
Merz will tell Netanyahu "not to overdo it" in a call this week, though notes Germany will remain more guarded in its criticism than others for "historical reasons"
Ben-Gvir bucks status-quo, announces prayer permitted on Temple Mount
In a speech given during his visit to the site, Ben-Gvir said he was "praying for victory in the Israel-Hamas War, the return of all hostages being held in Gaza."
- Hamas launched a massive attack on October 7, with thousands of terrorists infiltrating from the Gaza border and taking some 240 hostages into Gaza.
- Over 1,200 Israelis and foreign nationals were murdered, including over 350 at the Supernova music festival and hundreds of Israeli civilians across Gaza border communities.
- 58 hostages remain in Gaza.
- 49 hostages in total have been killed in captivity, IDF says.
- The IDF launched a ground invasion of Lebanon on September 30.
- The Israel-Lebanon ceasefire came into effect on November 27 at 4 a.m.
- Netanyahu confirmed the first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire on January 17, 2025.
