Dean Elsdunne: 'It’s important to remember that in the framework of this release of our loved ones from terrorist captivity is the release of terrorists'

Emily posts her thanks on social media to her family and friends; says she is happy just to be; 'best friends in the world' rush to hospital to see her as she arrives 

Thousands, including Golani soldiers, honor Staff Sgt. Oron Shaul, nearly 10 years after his death in 2014 Shijaiyah APC disaster; 'I waited so many years and never believed this day would come,' his mother Zahava says

State attorney decides to close investigation against five suspects in case of killing of bound Hamas operative at start of war, citing lack of evidence of wrongdoing

Or Yissachar: Hamas is 'obsessed with antisemitic, vile rhetoric'

Calev Ben-David: 'Let’s hope Israel’s political leadership understands the gravity of the moment'

Officials claim humanitarian movement stalling on purpose to portray Israel as failing to uphold its commitments under hostage deal; despite setback, issue resolved with considerable delay and prisoners ultimately released