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Learn how your comment data is processed. Aurora Israel News in Spanish Minute by minute on all the events in Israel © Copyright 2024 Aurora Israel. All Rights Reserved. | Site Developed by Codetribe Israel | Contact Us who was released from Hamas captivity last week published on Monday her first post on social media since being released wrote: "I ask everyone to continue the struggle and not let up and all our loved ones return home - we can be free to heal." Yehud was abducted on October 7th from her home in Kibbutz Nir Oz together with her Cunio The first time she met another Israeli was on the day the Islamic Jihad terror group united her with Gadi Mozes Israel will not allow Gazans to return to the north of the enclave on Sunday until the Islamic terrorist group Hamas organises the release of civilian hostage Arbel Yehud stressing that she should have left Gaza today instead of one of the female soldiers."As agreed Israel will not allow Gazans to cross into the northern Gaza Strip until the liberation of Arbel Yehud is organized," said a statement from the Office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.Moments after the Israeli announcement Hamas informed Israel that Yehud is alive and will be released next Saturday according to Qatari broadcaster Al Jazeera.Hamas on Saturday released four of the five female soldiers held hostage as part of a ceasefire agreement while Israel prepares to free 200 Palestinian terrorists who were held captive.When it was confirmed that the four were in Israeli territory military spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari gave a video conference in which he denounced that the Islamic terrorist group had not respected the agreement by not prioritizing the release of civilians over that of the military.During the first phase of the ceasefire the agreement states that it is a priority to release women (civilians and military) Agencies contributed to this Aurora article "\/liveblog_entry\/family-of-unreleased-civilian-arbel-yehud-say-they-are-thrilled-by-return-of-hostages-eagerly-await-her-return\/?__cf_chl_rt_tk=HxHen49xkWy5SEfPOWEC1x4RqRbnVSp1lqzu1UPT6Rs-1746528303-1.0.1.1-RKPPsH.YSgxI.HhLfeBtrIHp_wrLKRi3XybwFL2wMIk" + window._cf_chl_opt.cOgUHash);cpo.onload = function() {history.replaceState(null "\/liveblog_entry\/hamas-formally-says-it-gave-all-necessary-guarantees-for-hostage-arbel-yehuds-release\/?__cf_chl_rt_tk=EFeL_jPR9FWY6ZNVhsyDd6lehBRzqqOu1rDiXf_7KO8-1746528308-1.0.1.1-4QZe72lmAEiKPPuBkASuhJiLQS91DZYbwNzgSYEAVuM" + window._cf_chl_opt.cOgUHash);cpo.onload = function() {history.replaceState(null "\/liveblog_entry\/us-pushing-for-hostage-arbel-yehuds-release-through-negotiation-channels-white-house-spokesperson\/?__cf_chl_rt_tk=FXIipOoUISpPEEKebd9ArF0u1oJDMFaEshX9dlUeKaE-1746528311-1.0.1.1-AeuvbwT63zU3_o4_cMXcXPs3GQWkcLSo6.xU2MrxKlc" + window._cf_chl_opt.cOgUHash);cpo.onload = function() {history.replaceState(null "\/liveblog_entry\/islamic-jihad-official-says-deal-reached-for-release-of-arbel-yehud-pms-office-talks-are-ongoing\/?__cf_chl_rt_tk=fuLrZDJggGAbJ2XNQBUQDhHp2Lyfk3M4L31XuoWYPoQ-1746528313-1.0.1.1-1FKvCwsgFDj7WpG500cUzey30BSBor36IR.JlfDzW4g" + window._cf_chl_opt.cOgUHash);cpo.onload = function() {history.replaceState(null "\/liveblog_entry\/report-israel-discussing-with-mediators-if-civilian-hostage-arbel-yehud-can-be-freed-in-coming-days\/?__cf_chl_rt_tk=775glVT39BAJwMc9rZfNt7lKV_D38x5Zi2_dqRCcHNA-1746528315-1.0.1.1-J5BKsI4pf55dO1WBKhiodjxb3a6Whn4VQPsCr9O6oHc" + window._cf_chl_opt.cOgUHash);cpo.onload = function() {history.replaceState(null "\/liveblog_entry\/israel-wont-let-palestinians-return-to-north-gaza-until-hamas-releases-female-civilian-hostage-arbel-yehud-pms-office-says\/?__cf_chl_rt_tk=IxrFUp3tFatTatW1PrPExdXceKBOoHhPBZ.NB8d3VhU-1746528317-1.0.1.1-gcFoJHVVkFJy1oSVOG_tCnJZwUFWlw85ejxVEVgg9JM" + window._cf_chl_opt.cOgUHash);cpo.onload = function() {history.replaceState(null "\/liveblog_entry\/hamas-official-says-female-civilian-hostage-arbel-yehud-is-alive-and-will-be-released-next-saturday\/?__cf_chl_rt_tk=YioxjU2Un1gtcAGSF0z3gjBiySDj9R_4e3yVbOrbHvs-1746528322-1.0.1.1-PiS2w_537DGvi_vewvIu7rkbGf14fX9dvBLMCRnlz_U" + window._cf_chl_opt.cOgUHash);cpo.onload = function() {history.replaceState(null Israel demanded on Wednesday that Hamas release Arbel Yehud (28) Israel is expected to officially receive the list of hostages scheduled to be released the next day Hamas refuses to commit to her release or to provide Israel with information about her condition and claims that she is being held by terrorists from the Palestinian Islamic Jihad Mossad Director David Barnea and ISA Director Ronen Bar returned from meetings in Egypt during which they voiced concerns that Hamas would not hand over a list of living hostages as it had promised she was abducted together with her partner Ariel Cunio Arbel is one of the 12 women who are assumed to be alive in Hamas captivity Arbel Yehud embraces her family back in Israel | Photo: IDF Spokesperson’s Unit After 482 in brutal captivity, Arbel Yehud has returned home to Israel Yehud's family expressed overwhelming emotion following her release: "Our life's mission Ahead of us lies a long journey of family recovery Israel's Coordinator for Hostages and Missing Persons stating: "We deeply regret the long time that has passed until their release." He continued but they come hand in hand with concern and vigilance because the mission remains to bring everyone home I turn to our hostages and say: we are working tirelessly to secure your freedom." Hirsch also emphasized the commitment to assisting the released Thai hostages: "Today We will support their reintegration and rehabilitation with the same dedication and sensitivity as we do for our own citizens." A senior Hamas official accuses Israel of pressuring Qatar to apply leverage on the terrorist group: 'We are in a.. The terrorist organization Hamas released another video showing a sign of life from hostage Maxim Herkin As Israel prepares for an escalation in Gaza Palestinian sources say the upcoming talks will revisit previous proposals Analysis  Archaeology Blogpost Business & Finance Culture Exclusive Explainer Environment Features Health In Brief Jewish World Judea and Samaria Lifestyle Cyber & Internet Sports Diplomacy  Iran & The Gulf Gaza Strip Politics Shopping Terms of use Privacy Policy Submissions Contact Us The first issue of Israel Hayom appeared on July 30 Israel Hayom was founded on the belief that the Israeli public deserves better more balanced and more accurate journalism [contact-form-7 id=”508379″ html_id=”isrh_form_Newsletter_en” title=”newsletter_subscribe”] "\/liveblog_entry\/reports-israel-tells-hamas-it-expects-release-of-hostage-arbel-yehud-on-saturday\/?__cf_chl_rt_tk=MhoZnaOHXQX8sOqbdZNmMnoVRWdkAmJ3iKDEibWUQMk-1746528331-1.0.1.1-prum72l8.yqlUpA50OO0ihn8x7q8A0REVp9r0GVzOWI" + window._cf_chl_opt.cOgUHash);cpo.onload = function() {history.replaceState(null Yechi Yehud, father of Arbel who was freed on Thursday from captivity after 482 days on Friday evening delivered a public statement from Sheba Hospital "Arbel has come back to us in reasonable health She survived heroically until the very end displaying immeasurable courage," Yehud said “We are here to express our gratitude to President Trump who knew how to speak 'Trump language' in the Middle East and leverage full diplomatic pressure for the hostages' return,” he added and especially Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock who put her ministry and Tel Aviv embassy at our disposal showing dedication and effort in returning the hostages To Israeli Ambassador to Germany Ron Prosor and the embassy staff who supported us during all German delegations and meetings with government officials and media,” said the father who is in good health and showing tremendous mental strength we will continue fighting until everyone returns: Ariel We won't rest until we know they're back with us “While beginning the healing journey with our precious Arbel which started yesterday and will continue for the rest of our lives every son and daughter returns home,” stated Yechi Yehud Kan 11 News reported on Thursday that Yehud was kept in solitary confinement for her entire captivity and she described the harsh conditions of her captivity with very little food and being held mostly underground she suffers from malnutrition and the terrorists treated her cruelly The first thing she said to those who met her was Arbel was exposed to very little media during her captivity but what little she was exposed to included the fact that her brother Dolev was murdered in the Hamas attack on her community in Kibbutz Nir Oz (Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shabbat in New York The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles Israel insists Hamas fulfill agreement terms despite Yehud being held by splinter group The recent release of three female hostages from the Gaza Strip last Sunday has sparked a flurry of questions among Israeli officials as well as the public about who will be next in the lineup of four women scheduled for release this coming Saturday Israel has demanded that Hamas uphold the terms of the agreement stipulating that the civilians be released first according to multiple Hebrew media reports on Wednesday Yehud is believed to be held by a small Salafi splinter group connected to the larger Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) group raising concerns in Israel that Hamas will delay her release while claiming logistical difficulties The other remaining females that are on the list of hostages set to be released in the ceasefire's first phase are Shiri Silberman Bibas Yehud and Silberman Bibas are both civilians It is not known why Israel reportedly insists on Yehud Israeli Spokesman David Mencer declined to answer why Israel demanded Yehud to be freed Under the hostage deal and ceasefire agreement Hamas is expected to provide the names of the four female hostages to be returned to Israel by Friday Yehud was taken hostage along with her boyfriend She is one of seven female hostages on the original list of 33 who were supposed to be released during the first phase of the hostage ceasefire deal The hostage release deal includes the stipulation that Israel must release Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the hostages some of whom have blood on their hands and have killed or been responsible for the murders of dozens of Israelis For each female soldier freed from captivity Israel will release 50 Palestinian prisoners 30 of them convicted terrorists who are serving life sentences Israel released 30 prisoners for each of the three civilian female hostages Hamas set free the day before While the army is transitioning its deployment across Gaza “the IDF once again calls on Palestinian civilians to obey IDF instructions and not approach the forces deployed in the area,” military officials stated IDF troops identified several gunmen “who posed a threat.” At least one of the gunmen “identified by the IDF as Palestinian Islamic Jihad operative Akram Zanoun,” was killed the IDF said troops fired warning shots at masked suspects approaching them “The IDF is determined to fully implement the terms of the agreement to return the hostages and will continue to take all necessary actions to remove any immediate threat to IDF soldiers,” the military said The All Israel News Staff is a team of journalists in Israel Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened Saturday to prevent displaced Palestinians from returning to northern Gaza accusing Hamas of violating a ceasefire and prisoner swap agreement.In a statement Netanyahu’s office claimed that Hamas violated the Gaza deal by failing to free Israeli captive Arbel Yehud.“Israel has received four female hostage soldiers” from Hamas “and in return will release security prisoners” the office said.Hamas freed four female Israeli soldiers early Saturday under the ceasefire agreement with Israel.“In accordance with the agreement Israel will not allow the passage of Gazans to the north of the Gaza Strip until the arrangement of the release of civilian Arbel Yehud who was supposed to be released today,” Netanyahu’s office said.According to the Israeli Channel 12 Israel demanded proof from Hamas that Yehud is alive and will be freed next week.Egypt’s state-affiliated Al-Qahera News channel said that Yehud alive and will be released next Saturday.According to the source Egyptian and Qatari mediators were informed that the Israeli captive is alive without giving any further details.Under the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire day Israel is planned to withdraw from the Netzarim Corridor area that separates northern Gaza from its south allowing displaced Palestinian to return to their areas in northern Gaza.Some 200 Palestinian prisoners were also freed by Israel on Saturday under the deal.The first six-week phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement took effect on Jan suspending Israel’s genocidal war that has killed nearly 47,300 Palestinians Israel released 90 Palestinian detainees in return for three Israeli captives set free by Hamas.The three-phase ceasefire agreement includes a prisoner exchange and sustained calm aiming for a permanent truce and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.The Israeli onslaught has left more than 11,000 people missing Arbel Yehud and Agam Berger | Photo: Courtesy Israel's Prime Minister's Office announced that "following firm negotiations Hamas has agreed to an additional phase of hostage releases scheduled for this Thursday Israel has received a detailed list from Hamas outlining the status of all hostages to be released in the first stage of the deal The arrangement also includes a provision allowing Palestinians to return to northern Gaza starting Monday morning Israeli officials have emphasized that no further violations of the agreement will be tolerated The Qatari Foreign Ministry announced earlier that understandings were reached during negotiations between Israel and Hamas. In exchange for this additional phase of hostage releases, Israel has agreed to permit displaced Palestinians in southern Gaza to return to the north starting Monday morning a list of 400 Palestinians arrested since October 7 will be provided weekly on Sundays during the first phase of the deal Video: Gazans march toward the northern Gaza Strip on Monday Egyptian news channel Al-Rad quoted an Islamic Jihad official who confirmed that Arbel Yehud would be released before Saturday under the agreement A Palestinian terrorist official told Arab media that Israel had shown a positive stance under pressure from mediators On Saturday, Israel had announced that the northern passage for Gazans would not open until Arbel Yehud was released Crowds of Gazans were seen gathering near Al-Rashid Street by the coast preparing for movement once Hamas fulfills its commitments CNN reported Monday that Israeli officials reached out to Steven Witkoff US President Donald Trump's envoy to the Middle East urging him to press Hamas to uphold the terms of the agreement and secure the release of Arbel Yehud with all eyes on Hamas's compliance and the anticipated return of additional hostages Yechi, the father of Arbel Yehud, who was recently released from Hamas captivity spoke on Monday before the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee and read a message from his daughter Yehud quoted his daughter as saying: "I learned Arabic within a month of being taken hostage and heard my captors express joy over the divide in the Israeli nation over the question of the release of the hostages I thought they were using psychological terror on me when they told me that the issue of the hostages had become a political debate I didn’t believe it until I returned to Israel and was exposed to this harsh reality." I was in isolation for 482 days, during which time I didn’t see or hear a single Israeli. This was from the time I was separated from my partner Ariel, three hours after I was kidnapped, until I met Gadi (Mozes) You can imagine the horrors I went through during my captivity She also wrote that "despite all this I returned focused on my goal of rescuing my beloved Ariel I am also determined to succeed in the long rehabilitation process that awaits me." "Already on the day of my release at Sheba Hospital I need Ariel so that I can rehabilitate myself,' and my father answered: 'I didn't think otherwise.'" Yechi read out his daughter's message to the Knesset members: "I demand of you Bring everyone back in one phase – the living and the dead Don't scare the people with the question of price Maybe that's what will make you protect the country's citizens in a better way in the future." Israel: No movement into northern Gaza until the release of Arbel Yehud is secured The Prime Minister's Office stated today (Saturday) following the release of the four female IDF field observers: "As per the agreement Israel will not allow the passage of Gazans to the north of the Strip - until the release of the civilian Arbel Yehud "Arbel Yehud is alive and will be released next Saturday." An Israeli official responded to Hamas' statement saying "We expect Arbel Yehud to be released as soon as possible." A senior official from Islamic Jihad told Al Jazeera that Arbel Yehud is being held captive by their organization and will be released as a soldier The official claimed that Arbel Yehud is a soldier in the IDF's space program and will be released under "the terms of the agreement as stipulated." The official accused the Israeli government of failing to uphold the terms of the agreement the terrorist organization published a list of hostages expected to be released in the second phase of the hostage deal Contrary to the agreement that civilians would be prioritized Arbel was abducted from her home along with her partner Israel announced that this omission constituted a violation of the agreement by Hamas but approved the list nonetheless On Israel's Kan News' Friday broadcast it was reported that after consultations between the Prime Minister and the negotiation team a decision was made not to take action against Hamas until after the return of the four hostages according to a source familiar with the matter IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari emphasized today that Hamas had failed to adhere to the agreement that stipulated the release of civilian women first "We will insist on the return of Arbel Yehud and are committed to (the return of) Agam Berger," Hagari clarified The IDF spokesperson also expressed deep concern over the fate of the Bibas family "Israel expects to receive certainty on this matter," he added They have arrived at the reception center in Re’im to meet their parents We are prepared to provide them with the necessary initial care after which they will be transferred to the hospital." "These are very emotional moments," he added Rely only on reports from official sources and refrain from spreading rumors on social media." "Hamas today presented a false display of handling hostages they are cruelly holding 90 innocent hostages," Hagari said Hamas demonstrated its brutality by organizing a cynical ceremony This is a murderous terrorist organization and it is important for the world to remember that." Kan.org.il is the Hebrew news website of the The Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation 14:30 - Israel delays prisoner release in protest over mayhem around hostage release In response to the chaotic scenes during the release of the Israeli hostages the Israeli government ordered to delay the release of the Palestinian prisoners Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz "ordered that the release of the terrorists slated to be released today be delayed until the safe exit of our hostages in the next phases is assured," the Prime Minister's Office stated "Israel demands that the mediators see to this." 14:25 - Israeli government condemns "shocking scenes" around hostage release Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sharply condemned the scenes of chaos surrounding the release of the hostages in Khan Younis earlier today "I view with utmost severity the shocking scenes during the release of our hostages This is additional proof of the inconceivable brutality of the Hamas terrorist organization," the Prime Minister's Office said "I demand that the mediators make certain that such terrible scenes do not recur Whoever dares to harm our hostages will pay the price." 14:06 - The hostages have crossed into Israel and Rumnao Surasak have crossed into Israeli territory recently crossed the border into Israeli territory and are now on their way to the initial absorption point in the Gaza Strip," the IDF stated will meet with their families at this point The released Thai hostages will be received by Thai government officials at the absorption point Gadi Moses and 5 Thai citizens are in the hand of the IDF The seven hostages were handed over to IDF troops by the Red Cross and are now on the way to Israel "The seven returnees are currently being escorted by an elite IDF and Shin Bet unit on their way to Israel where they will undergo an initial medical evaluation," the IDF stated 12:54 - Chaos at handover point in Khan Younis as terrorists hand over hostages to Red Cross Dozens of armed PIJ and Hamas terrorists strugged for around 20 minutes to escort Arbel Yehud and Gadi Moses through a hostile crowd that shoved and pressed toward them which will now take them to a meeting point with IDF forces 12:51 - Agam Berger is reunited with her parents Freed hostage Agam Berger was reunited with her parents who received her at the IDF's initial reception point near Re'im A smile worth a thousand words. 💛📸IDF Spokesperson's Unit pic.twitter.com/QDGzF55IEW 12:34 - Massive crowds presses in hindering hostages from reaching Red Cross The large crowds at the release in Khan Younis are pressing in on the hostages as dozens of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad fighters try to press forward with hostages to reach the point of the handover the Red Cross vehicles are not clearly seen 12:02 - IDF intercepts Hezbollah drone in northern Israel a Hezbollah surveillance UAV that was launched toward Israeli territory was intercepted by the IAF No sirens were sounded in accordance with protocol The incident marks the first time that Hezbollah has launched a drone since the start of the Lebanon ceasefire The IDF said it "will not allow Hezbollah terrorist activities in Lebanon and will operate to remove any threat posed to the State of Israel and its citizens." 12:00 - Israeli and Thai hostages arrive at handover point in Khan Younis A convoy of Palestinian Islamic Jihad vehicles bringing the two Israeli hostages and the five Thai hostages has arrived at the massive demonstration organized by PIJ in Khan Younis next to the destroyed house of former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar The vehicles carrying the hostages are having trouble moving to the reception point due to the crowds pressing in along the way The level of cooperation between Hamas and PIJ in the handover at Khan Younis is seen as unusual due to the level of distrust and competition between the two groups 11:48 - Red Cross vehicles arrive in Khan Younis to receive hostages The Red Cross vehicle convoy has arrived at a location in southern Gaza’s Khan Younis to receive the civilian hostages Arbel Yehud and Gadi Mozes from the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror group the hostage handover was organized outside the ruins of the home of former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar 11:45 - Trump envoy Steve Witkoff heading to hospital to meet Agam Berger US President Donald Trump's envoy to the Middle East is on his way to Beilinson Hospital in Petah Tikva where the four female surveillance soldiers who were released last week Daniella Gilboa and Naama Levy are staying Agam Berger is also expected to arrive there within the next few minutes 11:35 - Witkoff meets with coalition leaders in Jerusalem Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer (Likud) and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich (Religious Zionism) met with President Donald Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff in Jerusalem today Witkoff met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem yesterday where Witkoff reportedly told Netanyahu and Dermer that the US is committed to work with the other mediators to ensure that the ceasefire deal is completed successfully The presence of Smotrich at the meeting is significant due to his opposition to the ceasefire deal 11:15 - Agam Berger has reached first reception point in Israel has arrived at an IDF facility near the Gaza border community of Re’im where she is being reunited with her family IDF officers from the Manpower Directorate and IDF medical officials are accompanying the returning hostage and she will undergo an initial medical assessment.IDF representatives are accompanying the rest of her family waiting at the hospital and updating them with the latest available information Agam Berger’s family watching their loved one being transferred to the Red Cross. 🙏🏻💛 pic.twitter.com/kLOC2HxcoT 11:07 - Hamas terrorist who kidnapped Naama Levy was killed The Hamas terrorist who was seen brutally kidnapping and dragging the female IDF soldier Naama Levy on Oct 7 was eliminated by the IDF some four months ago The army allowed publication of the information after Agam Berger the last of the five IDF surveillance soldiers who were kidnapped together BREAKING: Israel officially confirmed that the Hamas terrorist who kidnapped Naama Levy on October 7th was successfully eliminated by the Israeli Air Force 4 months ago. pic.twitter.com/tk8CYWrbOn 10:57 - Red Cross on way to receive Arbel Yehud and Gadi Mozes in Khan Younis The Red Cross is currently on its way to the meeting point in Khan Younis to receive Israeli hostages Arbel Yehud and Gadi Mozes 10:50 - 4 IDF observers released on Saturday waiting to receive Agam Berger The four IDF surveillance soldiers released last Saturday and Naama Levy are watching the broadcast of Agam Berger's release and are waiting to meet her at the hospital upon her arrival Returnees Liri, Naama, Daniella, and Karina watch their fellow observation soldier and friend, hostage Agam Berger, being transferred to the Red Cross. 👆🏻💛📸 IDF Spokesperson’s Unit pic.twitter.com/pfSAtneApK 10:39 - Thousands of Palestinians arrive in Khan Younis for release of Arbel Yehud and Gadi Mozes Thousands of Palestinians were seen gathering at the location where Palestinian Islamic Jihad is preparing to hand over the two civilian hostages Arbel Yehud and Gadi Mozes to Red Cross representatives PIJ forces and vehicles are arriving at the location near the destroyed house of former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar The Red Cross has not yet announced receivng the location for the release Khan Younis where Arbel Yehoud and Gadi Mozes will soon be released by Palestinian Islamic Jihad pic.twitter.com/rMK06wGxm1 According to reports on Palestinian social media the large presence of PIJ terrorists and members of other Palestinian resistance groups was meant as a show of force to Israel 10:27 - Prime Minister's Office confirms reception of Berger by IDF the Prime Minister’s Office confirmed in a statement “The Israeli government embraces Agam Berger Her family has been informed by the relevant authorities that she was received by our forces,” the statement read The Israeli government is committed to the return of all abducted and missing persons.” “And I will bring my people Israel back from exile 10:24 - IDF says Berger is being transported to Israeli territory by 'elite IDF unit' The freed hostage Agam Berger is currently being escorted by an elite IDF and Shin Bet unit on her way to Israel where she will undergo an initial medical assessment "IDF commanders and soldiers salute and embrace the returnee on her way to Israel." The IDF spokesperson asks the public to show responsibility and sensitivity and respect her privacy The IDF is also prepared to receive additional hostages within the next few minutes 10:22 - PIJ preparing for release of Arbel Yehud and Gadi Mozes in Khan Younis PIJ forces in Khan Younis appear to be preparing for the arrival of the other two Israeli hostages in Khan Younis within the next few minutes 10:20 - Agam Berger minutes away from handover to Israeli forces the released hostage Agam Berger is minutes away from Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip waiting to receive her and take her to Israeli territory 10:15 - IDF says Berger currently being transported by Red Cross to meeting point According to information communicated by the Red Cross one hostage [Agam Berger] was transferred to them and they are on their way to meet IDF and ISA (Shin Bet) forces in the Gaza Strip 10:03 - Agam Berger handed over to Red Cross in northern Gaza The IDF surveillance soldier Agam Berger is being handed over to Red Cross representatives in Jabaliya at this moment As with the previous release of the other four surveillance soldiers Berger was given a certificate of release by Hamas and a "gift bag," and was taken on a stage before being allowed to enter a Red Cross vehicle her family was seen screaming at crying with joy as video of her release was broadcast into Israel 09:50 - Judges in Netanyahu trial agree to grant recess next week for trip to Washington The panel of judges in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial granted his request to cancel the hearings next week due to his invitation to the White House for a meeting with President Donald Trump Netanyahu will be the first foreign leader to meet with Trump at the White House since his inauguration 09:45 - Red Cross says reception teams on way to receive hostages The International Red Cross said its hostage reception teams were given the handover locations and are on their way to receive the hostages A convoy Red Cross vehicles has arrived to a stage set up by Hamas Terrorist in northern Gaza's Jabalia for the handover of hostage soldier Agam Berger. pic.twitter.com/qpJlbvzn7l 09:30 - PIJ releases video of hostages Arbel Yehud and Gadi Mozes  Palestinian Islamic Jihad published a video of the hostage Arbel Yehud and Gadi Mozes who are scheduled to be released later today after 482 days in captivity they are seen meeting and hugging each other ahead of their release the two are expected to be released at a delivery center in Khan Younis #شاهد | سـ.ــرايا القدس تنشر: الأسرى الصـ.ــهاينة "أربيل يهود" و"جادي موزيس" المحتجزين لدى سرايا القدس خلال الإجراءات النهائية لعملية التسليم pic.twitter.com/5MJVRdu5jP 09:25 - PIJ says preparations for hostage release complete Palestinian Islamic Jihad announces: We have completed preparations for the handover of Arbel Yehud and Gadi Mozes 09:20 - IDF destroys house of terrorist Jamal abu Haniya in Samaria IDF troops demolished the home of Palestinian terrorist Jamal Abu Haniya Jamal Abu Haniyeh was a member of a Palestinian Islamic Jihad cell who killed Israeli civilian Amnon Muchtar in a terror attack in Qalqilya last June Abu Haniyeh was killed in a drone strike near Tulkarem in August along with eight other terrorists during an IDF anti-terror operation כחלק מהמבצע לסיכול טרור בצפון השומרון, כוחות צה"ל, שב״כ ומג״ב פעלו הלילה בקלקיליה שבחטיבת אפרים והרסו את ביתו של המחבל ג׳מאל אבו הניה.המחבל ביצע, יחד עם מחבלים נוספים, בתאריך 22 ביוני 2024 פיגוע טרור בעיר קלקיליה בו נרצח אמנון מוכתר ז"ל pic.twitter.com/fpA8tcFtQm 08:35 - Hostage release to occur in several places  reported that the handover of the hostages later today will not occur in one place Besides the preparations for a release in Jabaliya it was also reported that preparations had begun for the hostage transfer in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip 08:05 - Hamas sets up stage in Jabaliya for hostage release where it is believed that the fifth female IDF observer It is also believed that other hostages may be handed over to the Red Cross at other locations in the Gaza Strip #صور | 🔻 "جباليا قبر جفعاتي"... كتائب القسام في شمال غزة تستعد لتسليم دفعة جديدة من أسرى الاحتلال الإسرائيلي. pic.twitter.com/KANqt5T0Ja 06:00 - Hamas expected to release 3 Israeli hostages The hostages to be released later this morning are IDF surveillance soldier Agam Berger Another five Thai nationals abducted by terrorists on October 7 The exact location of the handover to the Red Cros is not yet clear The Prime Minister's Office announced this afternoon (Wednesday) that Israel has received the list of the three hostages who are to be released from Hamas captivity tomorrow A political source said that the list is acceptable to the Israeli side "Israel has received the list of hostages who are due to be released from Hamas captivity tomorrow," the PMO stated "Detailed comments will be provided after the families have been updated." The three hostages who will be released tomorrow are Arbel Yehud Five Thai citizens who have been held captive since October 7 but Hamas violated the ceasefire agreement by not releasing her was separated from her fellow lookouts who were freed on Saturday will be the first male to be released during the current ceasefire the Islamic Jihad terrorist organization released a video and a sign of life from Arbel Yehud She addressed her family and said: "I am fine I miss you endlessly and hope to return to you soon." Hamas is holding ten elderly hostages in Gaza in addition to Gadi Mozes and their parents Shiri and Yarden are also being held hostage in Gaza living hostages are supposed to be released before the bodies of hostages who are dead who was released today by the Hamas terrorist was held captive in solitary confinement for 482 days she suffers from malnutrition and the terrorists' treated her cruelly "I was mostly alone." Arbel said that she knew before she was kidnapped that the terrorist organizations in Gaza were cruel and evil and that what was witnessed today - that the hostages had to pass through a horde of armed terrorists "is only a tenth of their evil." but what little she was exposed to included the fact that her brother Dolev was murdered in the Hamas attack on her community the 80-year-old man who was also released today said that what kept him alive was the knowledge that he would restore his kibbutz and the community Gadi said that he did not break down or cry in captivity - he was just waiting for the moment when he would be released and believed that it would happen had been held in solitary confinement for the past week since her comrades were released from captivity on Saturday She was briefly exposed to the media reports about the release of her friends As part of the hostage deal between Israel and Hamas IDF soldier Agam Berger was released this morning followed by two Jewish and five Thai hostages a few hours later In response to Berger being paraded through a chaotic mob of terrorists during the transfer the IDF delayed the release of terrorists by a few hours that released IDF soldier Agam Berger crossed the border into Israel after 482 days of captivity in Gaza She reunited with her parents near the Gaza border and was flown to Beilinson Hospital Berger was released by Hamas to the Red Cross in Jabaliya in northern Gaza after being forced to parade across a stage in front of a huge crowd in a mock IDF uniform and five Thai hostages were transferred on Thursday to the Red Cross after being forced to walk through a chaotic jeering mob of human animals A video of Yehud being forced through the crowd showed her visibly terrified The second group of hostages were transferred to the IDF and crossed into Israel at about 2 p.m The IDF announced that Mozes was examined and is in stable condition He is being transferred to Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv Israel has reportedly sent angry messages of protest at the treatment of the hostages to the mediators it was reported that Israel turned back the bus of released terrorists from Ofer Prison and is refusing to release them until the mediators arrange guarantees that hostages to be released in the next stage will not endure such scenes of terror In a heinous display of terror and cruelty hundreds of armed and masked Islamic Jihad terrorists and “innocent” Gazan civilians swarmed like cockroaches at the site of the release of an elderly man and five Thair nationals in Khan Younis in southern Gaza Yehud and Mozes were exposed to chaotic sights and sounds as the vehicle carrying them slowly progressed amid the mob scene to the site of the transfer next to the rubble that formerly was the home of slain Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar their delay was released due to the PIJ terror group’s bestial desire to photograph the hostages in front of the ruins of Sinwar’s home She refused to cook for the terrorists on Shabbos and when the terrorists offered her non-kosher meat she paused to recite a bracha before eating the little food she had “Halacha would have permitted Agam to do what she needed to survive and avoid further abuse from the terrorists Agam will get to light Shabbos candles with her whole family at her side.” There is a bit of conflating between Agam Berger and Arbel Yehud in this write up and I returned in the path of faith.” – this is Agam Berger (the 1st of the hostages released today BH) – I was under the impression that the anger was mostly about Arbel Yehud & Gadi Mozes’ chaotic release Notify me via e-mail if anyone answers my comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker "\/liveblog_entry\/israel-reiterates-gazans-not-permitted-to-move-north-until-release-of-hostage-arbel-yehud-is-arranged\/?__cf_chl_rt_tk=j3wOhZcOAQujM9NihR7QQosMgj.kOWj557DKlwm79qE-1746528379-1.0.1.1-Y4Oa5DkH51HDBebM.i7Q_zTu_yXkVIN0_9CCOI.q0Sk" + window._cf_chl_opt.cOgUHash);cpo.onload = function() {history.replaceState(null After an harrowing 482 days in captivity, three Israeli hostages are expected to be released today (Thursday) from Hamas captivity, as part of the hostage agreement between Israel and Hamas Agam was one of five female IDF observers kidnapped from the Nahal Oz outpost She had been on duty for just one day prior to her kidnapping recalled: "Agam was initially assigned to Kerem Shalom I sent her a video with our farewell wishes." The next day after just one shift as a lookout in Nahal Oz Agam's room has become a place of remembrance and longing for her friends The walls are covered with pictures of her and messages of hope and anticipation for her return a Torah scroll is placed among her belongings Arbel was abducted from Kibbutz Nir Oz along with her partner of five years The two had known each other since childhood they had traveled across Central and South America Hamas terrorists kidnapped them from the safe room in their home The dog they had adopted just days earlier The Yehud family has deep roots in Nir Oz—Arbel's grandparents were among the kibbutz founders and all three Yehud siblings lived there (their parents had relocated to Rishon Lezion a few years ago) the family believed that Arbel's older brother was nine months pregnant at the time and had remained in the safe room with their three young children: Raz Sigi gave birth to their youngest daughter the family received devastating news - Dolev's body had been found in Israel His remains were discovered in Nir Oz after an intensive investigation by the IDF's Eitan Unit (Missing Persons Recovery Division) she will face the painful reality that she has lost her brother was abducted from Kibbutz Nir Oz along with his partner four other members of their extended family were also kidnapped: Doron Katz Asher (34) a lecturer in agriculture specializing in potatoes and water management was the first hostage among six members of the Katz-Moses-Asher family to be taken to Gaza on October 7 were released in the first phase of the hostage deal Gadi has been held by Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) which previously released a video showing him alongside another hostage from Nir Oz Gadi appeared to be in very poor physical condition The next group of hostages is expected to be released on Saturday as part of the ongoing agreement The first issue of Israel Hayom appeared on July 30, 2007. Israel Hayom was founded on the belief that the Israeli public deserves better, more balanced and more accurate journalism. Journalism that speaks, not shouts. Journalism of a different kind. And free of charge. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Office confirmed on Sunday night that hostage Arbel Yehud and two other hostages will be released this week, regardless of the next phase of hostage release, scheduled for Saturday. "After tough and determined negotiations led by Prime Minister Netanyahu, Hamas has backed down and will carry out another phase of hostage release this coming Thursday," the Prime Minister's Office said. "As part of this phase, civilian Arbel Yehud, soldier Agam Berger, and another hostage will be released. Additionally, three more hostages will be released next Saturday in accordance with the agreement." "Simultaneously, Israel received from Hamas a list detailing the condition of all hostages scheduled for release in phase A. As part of these agreements, Israel will allow, starting tomorrow morning, the movement of Gazans to the northern part of the Strip," the Prime Minister's Office stated. "The Prime Minister reiterates that Israel will not tolerate any violation of the agreement. We will continue to work for the return home of all our hostages - both the living and the deceased." Earlier, Qatar announced that Yehud and two additional hostages will be released before Friday, in exchange for the opening of the Netzarim Corridor. A spokesperson for the Qatari Foreign Ministry stated that Hamas has committed to providing information on the number of hostages to be released in the first phase of the agreement. An Israeli diplomatic source confirmed the arrangement. Israel had refused to open the Netzarim Corridor in response to Hamas's violations of the ceasefire deal. Earlier, an official source in the Islamic Jihad terror organization said an agreement has been reached to release Yehud before the scheduled Saturday release of hostages. Before that, a different source told Al Jazeera, "We expect there to be a breakthrough tonight (Monday) regarding the hostage Arbel Yehud. The mediators are working to solve the crisis, which could secure Yehud's release before Saturday. I24News cited a Hamas source who said that the Islamic Jihad decided to hold back on Yehud's release after its leader Ziyad al-Nakhaleh suddenly insisted Yehud had a security background and demanded a higher price for her release, in the form of terrorists serving life sentences. According to the report, Hamas and the mediators believe this was caused by intervention from the Iranians, who likely pressured al-Nakhaleh to place new demands. Thousands of Gaza residents have been attempting over the last day to move to the northern Gaza Strip via the Netzarim Corridor, which has been closed by the IDF until the release of the hostage Arbel Yehud has been arranged. Yehud was supposed to be released yesterday as part of the hostage deal. According to the ceasefire agreement, residents of Gaza were supposed to return to the northern part of Gaza on Saturday. Israeli sources decided that since Yehud had not been released, the Netzarim Corridor would remain closed for Gaza residents to move northwards. A diplomatic source addressed the situation and stated: "Prime Minister Netanyahu is adamant not to allow Gazans to move north at Netzarim until the return of Arbel Yehud has been resolved." The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday said that Israel will not allow Gazans to return to northern Gaza in response to Hamas' clear violation of the ceasefire-prisoner swap deal "In accordance with the agreement, Israel will not allow passage by Gazans to northern Gaza - until the matter of civilian Arbel Yehud's release is arranged," the statement said adding that Arbel "was supposed to have been released today." Following this announcement the IDF's Arabic spokesman forbade Gazans from nearing the Netzarim Corridor which separates northern Gaza from southern Gaza senior Israeli officials have said that they expect Yehud to be released in the coming days Gazans will be permitted to return to northern Gaza even before Shabbat "Our heart is filling with happiness at the return of Karina We are waiting and expecting the moment when we will be able to embrace our Arbel "Arbel Yehud is alive and will be released next Saturday." An Israeli source responded to his statement "We expect Arbel Yehud to be released as quickly as possible." Israel estimates that the matter of her return will not lead to the agreement falling through An Islamic Jihad official told Al Jazeera that Arbel Yehud is held captive by their terror group and will be released as if she were an IDF soldier The official claimed that Arbel Yehud is a soldier in the IDF's space program and will be released "as per the conditions of the deal was kidnapped from her home alongside her partner after her brother Dolev was murdered in the October 7 massacre Israel has declared Hamas' failure to release her as a violation of the deal El The Hamas terrorist group will release on Thursday civilian Arbel Yehud (29 years old) female soldier Agam Berger (20) and elderly Gadi Moses (80) the Forum of Families of Hostages and Missing Persons which represents the relatives of the captives in Gaza “The Hostage Families Forum welcomes the news of the long-awaited release of Arbel Yehud after 482 days in captivity by Hamas,” the organization said in a statement Israel will release 110 Palestinian terrorist prisoners from its jails: 30 in exchange for Yehud The release of the five Thais was not planned in this first phase of the agreement about three kilometers from the Gaza border where her family settled three generations ago She works at the Eshkol Regional Council's Center for Technology is a nature lover and family oriented. On the day of the attack where she lives with her twin sister and two younger brothers. October 7 2023 was Beger's second day at the Nahal Oz military base There she was captured along with the four female soldiers released last Saturday The young soldier is an "accomplished violinist who dedicates her time to volunteering with at-risk youth," according to the families' forum He is an agronomist and was one of the founders of the community vineyard where he also helped maintain the community garden When the Gaza militants entered Israeli territory and reached the kibbutz and took him hostage. “His family describes him as a devoted family man and loving grandfather known for his sociable nature and his belief in human kindness and coexistence.” collects the association of relatives of captives The release of the eight captives was not included in the timeline of the Gaza ceasefire agreement but disagreements over Yehud's release between Hamas and Israel with the latter claiming that he should have left the Strip in last Saturday's exchange before the four soldiers Although it was previously known that Yehud and Berger the release of the five Thais was announced this Wednesday Following the release of seven captives in the past two weeks 87 remain in Gaza in addition to three others who were captured years before the Hamas attack Following the agreement to release Yehud tomorrow the passage of Gazans displaced to the north through the Netzarim corridor a military area that cuts the Strip in two halves The Thais are one of the largest groups of migrant workers in Israel many of whom work on farms and kibbutzim near the Gaza border where many were caught off guard by the Hamas attack on October 7 in which 1.200 people were killed and 251 others captured on Israeli soil The Jewish community’s focus shifted from mourning and shock Some rallies demanded action from the international community with protests at the United Nations (JTA) — Hamas has reportedly informed Israel that it will free eight hostages tomorrow including two Israeli women and an elderly Israeli man The Israeli hostages reportedly to be released are civilians Arbel Yehud Hamas will reportedly reportedly free five Thai citizens taken captive during the Oct Israel will release a larger number of Palestinian security prisoners Israel and Hamas agreed on Thursday’s release in order to resolve a dispute over Arbel who is being held by the terror group Islamic Jihad Israel had expected Arbel to be freed last Saturday the resulting disagreement threatened to derail the ceasefire Moses will be the first man, and the oldest hostage, released as part of the current ceasefire, which began on Jan. 19 and is slated to last at least six weeks. The grandfather of 12 was taken captive from his home on Kibbutz Nir Oz Hamas is expected to release three more hostages on Saturday. NBC reported recently that among that number could be American hostage Keith Siegel one of three American hostages thought to be alive The others are Sagui Dekel-Chen and Edan Alexander Hamas is also holding the bodies of four other Americans Siegel is from North Carolina, and was abducted from Kibbutz Kfar Aza on Oct. 7. Emily Damari, another captive from Kfar Aza who was freed at the beginning of the truce, reportedly asked Hamas to release Siegel instead of her After Yehud is released, the only civilian women and children still in captivity will be Shiri Bibas and her two young sons, Ariel and Kfir Hamas said in November 2023 that the three had been killed an Israeli military spokesman said there were “grave concerns for their fate.” In addition to the dozens of Israelis it is holding captive Hamas is also holding eight Thai citizens hostage Israeli media reported that five of them are expected to be released on Thursday The release will bring the total number of hostages still held in Gaza to 82 18 more are expected to go free during the first phase of the hostage deal Hamas has informed Israel that eight of those 18 hostages are dead I’d like to ask you to please support the Forward American Jews need independent news they can trust At a time when other newsrooms are closing or cutting back the Forward has removed its paywall and invested additional resources to report on the ground from Israel and around the U.S rising antisemitism and polarized discourse This is a great time to support independent Jewish journalism you rely on See our full guidelines for more information, and this guide for detail about canonical URLs subject line “republish,” with any questions or to let us know what stories you’re picking up Copyright © 2025 The Forward Association The Islamic Jihad terror group on Thursday morning published footage of hostages Arbel Yehud and Gadi Mozes in the moments leading up to their release from captivity A third hostage, IDF soldier Agam Berger, is also expected to be released on Thursday. Agam, who served in the Nahal Oz military post, was kidnapped to Gaza alongside several other IDF lookouts. Four of them - Naama, Daniella, Karina, and Liri - were released on Saturday In addition to the three Israelis to be released Thursday five Thai citizens are also expected to be released No terrorists will be released in exchange for the Thai Arbel Yehud and Gadi Mozes will be released from the Khan Yunis area while Agam Berger will be released from Jabaliya The five Thai citizens will be released from Falastin Square in Gaza City Islamic Jihad and Hamas fighters struggled to hold back a crowd of hundreds in a chaotic handover of two Israeli and five Thai hostages in Khan Yunis in southern Gaza on Thursday as 80-year-old Israeli-German Gadi Moses and 29-year-old Israeli woman Arbel Yehud were transferred to Red Cross vehicles along with five Thai hostages In images broadcast briefly before her family asked for them not to be shown masked fighters wearing body armour and carrying automatic weapons were seen struggling to clear a path through the crowd for Yehud she was seen visibly distressed among the sea of people She was later seen in a Red Cross vehicle along with Moses The Israeli prime minister's office named the five Thais released as Watchara Sriaoun Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu slammed what he described as "shocking scenes" during the handover "This is yet another proof of the unimaginable cruelty of the Hamas terrorist organisation," Netanyahu said in a statement "Whoever dares to harm our hostages will pay the price." Hundreds of Palestinians gathered in Khan Yunis in southern Gaza near the childhood home of slain Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar on Thursday in anticipation of the hostages being released Curious onlookers clambered over smashed concrete on the upper floors of buildings devastated in more than 15 months of war with Israel in Gaza hoping to catch a glimpse of Moses and Yehud "We came to witness these historic moments of handing over the prisoners We feel proud of the resistance -- they preserved the lives of the prisoners throughout the days of the occupation's war of extermination," Mohammed Al-Astal "The resistance's choice of the home of the martyred leader Yahya Sinwar for the handover encouraged thousands of citizens to participate and celebrate the ceremony Everyone is eager for moments of joy," he added Hamas and Islamic Jihad sources said that more than 100 Islamic Jihad fighters were deployed to Khan Yunis for the exchange Israeli woman soldier Agam Berger was freed amid the gutted buildings of Jabalia in northern Gaza in a more organised handover Berger was handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross after being led briefly on to a makeshift stage flanked by Hamas fighters who was handed a gift bag and a golden-framed certificate to mark the end of her ordeal kept a steady gaze on the platform which broke only when she was urged by a Hamas cameraman to wave to the crowd crowds shouted with joy as Berger's release was broadcast Daniella Gilboa and Karina Ariev who were released last week celebrated their friend's release Dozens of fighters from Hamas's Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades brandishing assault rifles and conspicuous in their bright-green headbands climbed into pickups as they escorted the Red Cross vehicles out of Jabalia refugee camp Hamas put on a display of strength in the north of the Palestinian territory which sustained huge damage during an Israeli operation which continued right up to the eve of the January 19 ceasefire a huge Palestinian flag had been draped down five floors For subscription inquiries, please contact subscription.support@al-monitor.com For all other inquiries, please use contactus@al-monitor.com Terror group claims agreement was reached to release Yehud during the week Talks over the release of Israeli hostage Arbel Yehud, who per the ceasefire agreement was supposed to be released last weekend a senior Israeli official briefed media outlets Sunday evening there is currently no agreement regarding the return of Arbel Yehud,” the source asserted contradicting claims that an agreement had been reached made by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) “Negotiations with the mediators are continuing,” the source added, “Israel will not allow Gazans to cross into the northern Gaza Strip until the matter is resolved.” Army Radio reported that Israel believes the talks will conclude on Sunday evening and demands that Yehud be released by Wednesday Israel is demanding to receive the full list of the condition of all hostages which Hamas should have provided by Saturday Before last weekend's hostage release Israel demanded that Hamas fulfill the terms of the agreement and release all the civilian hostages slated for release during this phase of the hostage deal Hamas released four female soldiers on Saturday leaving the fate of the last two remaining civilians Israel declared IDF troops would not withdraw from the Netzarim Corridor until Yehud’s release was arranged The corridor cuts off the northern part of the enclave PIJ Deputy Secretary-General Muhammad al-Hindi had told Al Jazeera earlier that his group “informed the mediators that Arbel Yehud is alive we agree with the mediators that Arbel Yehud will be released before Saturday in exchange for the release of 30 Palestinian prisoners.” “The issue of the kidnapped Arbel Yehud is on the way to a solution,” al-Hindi continued “Israel is trying to delay the ceasefire agreement and should have allowed the return of the Palestinians to the northern Gaza Strip.” “political” source later told Israeli media outlets We demand an explicit commitment from the mediators to an arrangement for her release before Saturday Until then – the IDF will not withdraw from the Netzarim Corridor.” IDF soldiers fired warning shots multiple times at the tens of thousands of Palestinians who attempted to advance toward the north and approach IDF positions Previous media reports suggested that Yehud is being held hostage by a small Salafist splinter group connected to PIJ and that PIJ’s local branch was resisting instructions from its leadership abroad to release Yehud Daniel Hagari said Saturday that “Hamas failed to meet its obligations to release Israeli female civilian hostages first whose welfare we are extremely concerned about,” Hagari added “We appreciate and thank the efforts of all the international mediators And we expect them to make sure Hamas stands in accordance with the agreement.” Hamas for its part claimed that Israel was violating the agreement by keeping the Netzarim Corridor closed “Hamas and the mediators are monitoring the occupation's prevention of the return of the displaced to the north which is using the excuse of Arbel Yehud – even though we announced that she was alive and provided all the necessary guarantees for her release,” Hamas stated