500th day of war: Israel working to release remaining phase one hostages this week

IDF destroys underground Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon • Hamas reportedly ready to hand Gaza to PA

Israelis demonstrate to mark the 500th day of war, February 17, 2025.

(photo credit: CHEN SCHIMMEL)

February 17, 10:33 PM

Security cabinet meets to discuss second phase of deal

ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

February 17, 9:57 PM

More than three hostages to possibly be released Saturday, 'Post' learns

ByAMICHAI STEIN

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February 17, 9:22 PM

Family of hostage David Cunio received a sign of life - N12

ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

February 17, 8:29 PM

Israel preparing to receive bodies of likely four Israeli hostages on Thursday

Hamas will hand over the names of the hostages who were killed in captivity in the morning on Thursday.

ByAMICHAI STEIN, MATHILDA HELLER

Visitors at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv. February 16, 2025.

(photo credit: MIRIAM ALSTER/FLASH90)

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February 17, 5:57 PM

Watch: IDF operates within Hezbollah tunnels in southern Lebanon

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IDF operates within Hezbollah tunnels in southern Lebanon, February 17, 2025. (credit: IDF Spokesperson's Unit)

February 17, 5:36 PM

Watch: Israeli forces destroy underground Hezbollah structure

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IDF dismantles underground terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon, February 17, 2025. (credit: IDF Spokesperson's Unit)

February 17, 5:35 PM

IDF destroys underground terrorist structure used by Hezbollah

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IDF's 810 Brigade operates in southern Lebanon, February 17, 2025. (credit: IDF Spokesperson's Unit)

February 17, 2:55 PM

'My dreams aren't always good' Emily Hand tells AI chatbot

In the conversation, Hand explained how she did not wish to speak of the past, missing her kibbutz, her friends, and those she lost.

ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Emily Hand talks to an AI chatbot during the Teacher's Union Convention in Tel Aviv, February 17, 2025. ( VIA YUVAL BAGNO/MAARIV)

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February 17, 1:37 PM

After 500 days, 83% of Tekuma area residents return home, report reveals

According to the report, NIS 7 billion from the directorate’s five-year NIS 19 billion budget was invested in 2024.

ByYANIR YAGNA

Temporary housing for residents of Kibbutz Be'eri.

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February 17, 1:37 PM

Can Saudi Arabia help mediate a new Iran deal? - analysis

Saudi Arabia seeks to elevate its global influence by mediating key conflicts, including US-Iran nuclear talks and Russia-Ukraine peace efforts, amid shifting alliances and a new world order.

BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

Steve Witkoff and Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. (Illustrative)

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Israel at war: What you need to know

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 Re'im music festival and hundreds of Israeli civilians across Gaza border communities.
73 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 4:00 a.m.
Netanyahu confirmed the first phase of the Israel-Hamas Ceasefire on January 17, 2025
735 terrorists will be released as part of the hostage deal

500th day of war: Israel working to release remaining phase one hostages this week

IDF destroys underground Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon • Hamas reportedly ready to hand Gaza to PA

Security cabinet meets to discuss second phase of deal

More than three hostages to possibly be released Saturday, 'Post' learns

Family of hostage David Cunio received a sign of life - N12

Israel preparing to receive bodies of likely four Israeli hostages on Thursday

Hamas will hand over the names of the hostages who were killed in captivity in the morning on Thursday.

Watch: IDF operates within Hezbollah tunnels in southern Lebanon

Watch: Israeli forces destroy underground Hezbollah structure

IDF destroys underground terrorist structure used by Hezbollah

'My dreams aren't always good' Emily Hand tells AI chatbot

In the conversation, Hand explained how she did not wish to speak of the past, missing her kibbutz, her friends, and those she lost.

After 500 days, 83% of Tekuma area residents return home, report reveals

According to the report, NIS 7 billion from the directorate’s five-year NIS 19 billion budget was invested in 2024.

Can Saudi Arabia help mediate a new Iran deal? - analysis

Saudi Arabia seeks to elevate its global influence by mediating key conflicts, including US-Iran nuclear talks and Russia-Ukraine peace efforts, amid shifting alliances and a new world order.

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