Israel-Hamas War Day 247: What's happening in Gaza, Middle East?
The IDF said it struck Hezbollah targets in Lebanon • Pro-Palestinian protesters demonstrate outside the White House • Hostage deal efforts remain at standstill despite rescue operation
(L-R): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, War cabinet minister Benny Gantz on June 8, 2024(photo credit: FLASH90, POOL)
MKs, politicians react to Benny Gantz, National Unity's government exit
Opposition leaders, including Yair Lapid and Avigdor Liberman, welcomed the decision, while Labor leader Yair Golan criticized the timing, calling it too late of a decision.
ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF Head of the National Unity party Minister Benny Gantz holds a press conference in Ramat Gan, May 18, 2024.(photo credit: MIRIAM ALSTER/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >
Benny Gantz resigns from wartime government
While Gantz was scheduled to address the country Saturday night, on June 8, he postponed due to the news of the rescue of four Israeli hostages from Hamas captivity.
Hamas claims three hostages killed in Nuseirat rescue mission - report
"In exchange for them[the four Israeli hostages], your own army killed three of your own captives in the same attack; one of them holds a US citizenship," the Hamas statement said.
Gaza hostage's father found dead on day of son's rescue mission
Almog Meir Jan's late father was "glued to the television, clinging to every piece of information" before his death, family recalled.
ByJOANIE MARGULIESRescued hostage Almog Meir Jan reunites with his mother at Sheba Medical Center, June 8, 2024(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)Go to the full article > >
After Israeli efforts, Russian parents land in Israel to reunite with hostage son
According to the ministry, the parents are expected to arrive in Israel on Sunday morning and be sent to the Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, where their son is currently located.
Shlomi Ziv, Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov, and Noa Argamani reunite with their families upon their return from Gaza captivity after a successful Israeli rescue mission (IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT)
After hostage rescue, Netanyahu asks Gantz to remain in war government
Benny Gantz delayed his planned press conference due to the rescue of four Israeli hostages, impacting his party's deadline to leave Netanyahu's government.
ByEVE YOUNG (L-R): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, War cabinet minister Benny Gantz on June 8, 2024(photo credit: FLASH90, POOL)Go to the full article > >
'We will not surrender': Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh fumes after Israel frees hostages
"If the occupation believes that it can impose its choices on us by force, it is delusional," Ismail Haniyeh said.
BySAM HALPERN Palestinian group Hamas' top leader, Ismail Haniyeh speaks during a press conference in Tehran, Iran, March 26, 2024.(photo credit: MAJID ASGARIPOUR/WANA)Go to the full article > >Israel-Hamas 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 in the Re'im music festival and hundreds of Israeli civilians across Gaza border communities
120 hostages remain in Gaza
43 hostages in total have been killed in captivity, IDF says