In his first speech, IDF chief spokesman Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin added that the military had struck 600 terror targets since the start of the renewed invasion of Gaza.
Former hostage Eliya Cohen reveals brutal captivity conditions and vows to fight for those still held in Gaza: "I promised Alon that until I meet him in Israel, it's not over."
The law’s passage has been hailed as a critical step in ensuring the well-being of families who have faced unimaginable trauma.
The hostages need to be brought home now, and the importance and duty to do so do not get diminished by internal strife, regardless of the strains.
The proposed framework would also require Hamas to provide full information on the conditions of the remaining hostages.
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Ronen and Orna Neutra urged Israel to prioritize a hostage deal, warning that military pressure risks captives' lives without securing their return.
"The hostages feel now that they could be collateral damage; a terrible feeling, believe me," said Iair Horn.
Security sources told Reuters on Thursday that Egypt had received positive indications from Israel over a new ceasefire proposal that would include a transitional phase.