Hamas: "The guard acted in a vengeful manner contrary to instructions after receiving news of the martyrdom of his two children."
“We urgently call upon the Israeli Prime Minister and all relevant parties to finalize the deal on the table — outlined by President Biden and endorsed by Qatar, Egypt, and the UN Security Council."
“Hostage Square Chicago will be a place where all Americans, especially Jewish Americans, can express solidarity and prayer for our hostages who still remain in Hamas hell."
CIA Director William Burns and US special envoy Brett McGurk will represent the US at the upcoming hostage negotiations summit, while Mossad chief David Barnea will head the Israeli team.
New research reveals the profound effects on released hostages, urging targeted care and continued study.
Qatar and Egypt have been the main mediators for the deal with the help of the United States.
Blinken approves sale to Israel of military equipment worth over $20b. • Footage of October 7 IDF soldier kidnapping released • World slams Ben-Gvir over Temple Mount ascent
The soldiers from the 77th Battalion were stationed at the Gaza border at an outpost located between Kibbutz Nir Oz and Kibbutz Nirim.
Qatar, the US, and others condemned Ben Gvir's Temple Mount visit as provocative, warning it could derail hostage release talks.
The Western Wall Heritage Foundation said that the prayer would be held with families of hostages and IDF soldiers slain in battle.