Israel Will Release Mass Murderers, Terrorists in Hostage Deal

Israel will release major terrorists, including those who have killed dozens of civilians, in exchange for releasing 33 Hamas prisoners of war in Gaza who were illegally held during the 470-day war. According to the terms of the agreement, the ceasefire period will last for six weeks (42 days), during which Hamas will release one […]

Israel Defense Forces will receive hostages Sunday

Israel Defense Forces preparing for return of hostages IDF personnel worked with the Israeli Ministry of Health on Saturday to prepare for the return of the hostages. The hostages are scheduled to return to Israel from the Gaza Strip on Sunday. (Credit: Israel Defense Forces) The Israel Defense Forces, in coordination with the Ministry of […]

How will a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas work?​

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I First Raised Ceasefire When Israel Hit Hospital Where Hamas Was Hiding

In an interview with MSNBC that aired during Thursday's broadcast of “The Last Word,” President Joe Biden said he first raised the possibility of a ceasefire with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu because “he was probably in Philadelphia. It must have been when he moved very hard on the line.” Took out the hospital. Now, […]

I First Started Telling Israel to Restrain Itself Right After 10/7

In an interview with MSNBC that aired on Thursday's broadcast of “The Last Word,” President Joe Biden spoke about reducing civilian casualties during a visit to Israel days after the Oct. 7 attack. He said he was the first to tell Israel to curb its attacks on Hamas. attack. Mr. Biden said: [relevant remarks begin […]

Israel accuses Hamas of reneging on parts of ceasefire-hostage agreement, delays vote

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday accused Hamas of violating parts of the ceasefire and hostage release agreement announced the day before. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement that his cabinet would not sign the deal until Hamas agreed to all parts of the deal. “Hamas has reneged on parts of the […]

Ron Johnson expresses concern Israel 'coerced' into ceasefire agreement

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) on Wednesday expressed concern that Israel was being “forced” into a ceasefire agreement with the Palestinian militant group Hamas. “I hope they weren’t forced into a deal before they did what they had to do. [which was the] Destroy Hamas so that it cannot rise again and threaten them again. [in […]