Yoni Ashner, an Israeli national who wife and two daughters returned to him after being held hostage by Hamas for 49 days, has said that he won't be celebrating the release unless all the hostages under captivity return to their loved ones, Times of Israel reported.
The death toll in Gaza from the Israeli offensive since October 7 has risen to 14,854, with 5,850 children among the casualties, CNN reported, citing Hamas authorities in the Strip.
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office issued a statement on Wednesday, confirming the release of roughly 50 hostages abducted by the Hamas terror group in Gaza during the October 7 attack, reported The Times of Israel.
The increase was based on data from Israel's National Insurance Institute, which found that the number of victims who were shot and then burned in their cars while attempting to flee is higher than previously thought.
As Israel's war in Gaza extends beyond six weeks, public opinion is turning against Netanyahu. Despite widespread support for the military campaign against Hamas, polls indicate a decline in favour of the Prime Minister and his coalition.
The Israeli police is using forensic evidence, video, witness testimony and interrogations of suspects to document cases of sexual violence committed by Hamas as part of the October 7 attack on Israel, CNN reported.
Condemning the "genocidal" Israeli actions in Gaza, the Congress party slammed Israeli leadership urging the Bharatiya Janata Party to exert global pressure for de-escalation of the situation in Gaza.
Israel President Isaac Herzog on Thursday accused Iran of "orchestrating" the October 7 attacks by Hamas to "derail" the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor which was paving the way for Israel's inclusion in the region and peace process.
Diplomatic missions comprised of family members Israeli hostages held in Gaza, as well as people murdered by Hamas during the October 7 attack, initiated by Israel's Diaspora Affairs and Foreign Ministries are expanding and reaching Latin America. The first mission arrived in Mexico earlier
In cooperation with the Tel Aviv Municipality, CODA has imported and delivered to 300 deaf individuals customised smart watches that vibrate whenever a siren goes off.