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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 535

Nitzan Alon

Israelis protest calling for a deal to release hostages held by Hamas terrorists in Gaza outside the Defense Ministry headquarters in Tel Aviv, November 13, 2024. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
November 14, 2024, 1:32 pm
Some hostages have lost half their body weight while in Gaza, Families Forum assesses
As families’ health team warns of life-threatening dangers ahead of winter, IDF point man said to tell ministers military achievements have created conditions for a hostage deal
By ToI Staff
Israelis protest calling for the release of hostages held kidnapped by Hamas terrorists in Gaza outside the IDF headquarters in Tel Aviv, September 19, 2024. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)
September 20, 2024, 11:56 am
Top negotiator says proposal to end war, free all hostages ‘unknown’ to him – report
IDF envoy to talks notes government point-man Gal Hirsch, who told hostages’ families of plan, is not in negotiating team; Hostage Families Forum slams ‘cheap, cynical manipulation’
By ToI Staff
The Israeli war cabinet and top security officials meet in Tel Aviv on April 14, 2024, hours after Iran's missile and drone attack on Israel. (Amos Ben Gershom/ GPO)
May 29, 2024, 12:40 pm
War cabinet said to disagree over Hamas demand to end war in hostage deal
Netanyahu reportedly believes it would be ‘surrender’ to terror group; Israel said to show ‘willingness to be flexible’ on number of living hostages to be released in first stage
By ToI Staff
Nitzan Alon at IDF Central Command headquarters in Jerusalem on March 25, 2015. (Miriam Alster/FLASH90)
May 27, 2024, 12:01 am
IDF negotiator said to pan PM’s handling of hostage talks as they’re set to resume
As war cabinet meets, Netanyahu’s office claims leaked comments from Nitzan Alon, reportedly pushing for Israeli concessions, are only helping Hamas harden its stance
By ToI Staff
Israelis call for the release of hostages held by terrorists in Gaza since Hamas's October 7 massacre, outside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office in Jerusalem on May 22, 2024. (Ahmad Gharabli/AFP)
May 24, 2024, 4:00 pm
War cabinet said to expand mandate of negotiating team for potential hostage deal
Netanyahu reportedly opposed the move but was swayed by release of Oct. 7 footage of female soldiers, and consensus among Gallant, Gantz, Eizenkot, Dermer to continue talks
By ToI Staff
Israelis march during a protest by the relatives of hostages held in Gaza by Palestinian terrorists, outside Defense Ministry headquarters in Tel Aviv on April 25, 2024, to call for government action to release the hostages. (Jack Guez/AFP)
April 26, 2024, 2:37 am
Israel said willing to accept release of fewer than 40 hostages in truce’s first phase
War cabinet authorized negotiators to discuss release of just 20 hostages in first phase, Hebrew media reports, before citing senior official who insists that number is actually 33
By ToI Staff
Demonstrators protest calling for the release of Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip rally in Tel Aviv, March 23, 2024. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
March 25, 2024, 1:43 am
Israel said willing to free some 800 inmates for 40 hostages, as talks given 50/50 odds
Report says up to 100 murder convicts could be released for female soldiers, but officials cautious on optimism; Hamas answer may take days with Sinwar hard to reach underground
By Lazar Berman and ToI Staff
Demonstrators call for the release of Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip and against the current Israeli government outside Hakirya Base in Tel Aviv, March 23, 2024. (Erik Marmor/Flash90)
March 24, 2024, 12:17 am
Israel and Hamas continue indirect hostage talks in Qatar, amid reports of wide gaps
Hamas wants 30 security prisoners for every female soldier, Israel offering 5, says Al Jazeera; Sinwar’s deputy reportedly present; Barnea said set to fly home shortly
By ToI Staff
Ronen Bar head of the Shin Bet security services (L) with Mossad chief David Barnea at the annual IDF memorial ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War at Yad La-Shiryon, September 27, 2023. (Jonathan Shaul/Flash90)
March 23, 2024, 5:15 am
Intel chiefs were unwilling to go to Doha without broader mandate in talks — report
TV says Netanyahu agreed to grant Mossad and Shin Bet heads more room to negotiate after facing pressure from fellow war cabinet members, who enlisted Deri to get’s PM consent
By ToI Staff
Ronen Bar head of the Shin Bet security services (L) with Mossad chief David Barnea at the annual IDF memorial ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War at Yad La-Shiryon, September 27, 2023. (Jonathan Shaul/Flash90)
February 11, 2024, 12:02 pm
Mossad, Shin Bet chiefs reportedly to hold Cairo hostage talks if Hamas eases demands
Terror group must drop insistence on permanent ceasefire and withdrawal of troops before delegation will agree to go to Egypt, report says
By ToI Staff
Natalie Raanan, 3rd left, Judith Raanan, right, are seen upon arrival in Israel after being released from Hamas captivity as government hostage envoy Gal Hirsch, center, holds their hands, October 20, 2023. (Courtesy)
October 20, 2023, 9:52 pm
Hamas releases two hostages, mother and daughter Judith and Natalie Raanan
Pair from Chicago were visiting Judith’s mother in Kibbutz Nahal Oz when Hamas invaded; on arrival back in Israel, they were taken to military base ahead of reuniting with relatives
By Jacob Magid, Emanuel Fabian, ToI Staff and Agencies
Illustrative: Families of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza march to 'Hostage Square,' outside the Art Museum of Tel Aviv, October 19, 2023. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
October 19, 2023, 11:17 pm
Up to 200 still unaccounted for, 30 children among confirmed Gaza hostages, IDF says
Most captives alive, but bodies of slain also held by Hamas, official says; dead terrorists, Israelis still being located in Gaza buffer zone
By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff
A thick column of smoke rises from the al-Jalaa Tower as it is destroyed in an Israeli airstrike after the IDF warned the occupants to leave, Gaza City, May 15, 2021. (MAHMUD HAMS / AFP)
October 24, 2021, 9:54 pm
Former IDF general: Bombing AP tower in Gaza in May conflict was an ‘own goal’
Maj. Gen. Nitzan Alon, who led military’s probe into PR issues related to the operation, says bringing down the 12-story building caused Israel more harm than good
By Judah Ari Gross
Palestinians stand next to the remains of a car allegedly used by Israeli special forces during an operation in Gaza, which was was later destroyed in an Israeli airstrike, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip on November 12, 2018. (SAID KHATIB / AFP)
July 7, 2019, 9:20 pm
IDF: Officer killed in failed Gaza raid was felled by friendly fire
Army chief expresses sorrow over death of Lt. Col. Mem, as military presents its probe into special forces operation that went awry and sparked massive exchange of fire with Hamas
By Judah Ari Gross
Former head of the air force, Maj. Gen. (res.) Amir Eshel speaks at the Institute for National Security Studies conference in Tel Aviv on January 28, 2019. (INSS)
January 28, 2019, 11:58 pm
Ex-air force chief: Only Russia can get the Iranians out of Syria
Former head of IDF’s fight against Tehran declares victory, but his retired comrade says military might will not be enough
By Judah Ari Gross
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