Cabinet approves hostage deal after 4 hours, with Smotrich and Ben-Gvir opposing; PM says Biden and Trump guaranteed Israel can resume fighting if Phase II fails; lifers will be freed to West Bank and East Jerusalem, excluding murderers

Almog Meir Jan, rescued from Hamas captivity, is now in a relationship with Osher Hanum, former partner of fallen soldier Amit Ben Yigal; The couple has received blessings from Amit's father: 'She deserves to love and be loved'

Experts warn that Meta's changes to the Facebook Moderation Policy and the move to a model of community notes may lead to increased online antisemitism and even election meddling

The deal that secured the release of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala from a Tehran prison last week has sparked outrage among other European detainees still held in Iran; Through recordings smuggled from their cells, they are urging their governments to take action to bring them home as well

While families of the hostages are, understandably, eager to see their loved ones return home, other Israelis are expressing concerns about the nation’s security 

Hostages' families receive notice of updated list confirmed by Hamas that includes Israeli women, children and elderly set to be freed after being abducted on October 7