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IDF Strikes in Lebanon in Response to Rocket Fire<\/strong>
\nIn response to rocket attacks on Kiryat Shmona<\/a>, the IDF launched airstrikes against Hezbollah targets before the start of the Jewish Shabbat. Among the targets hit were a UAV storage facility in Dahiya, Beirut, and several other locations in southern Lebanon. The IDF also issued an urgent evacuation notice to residents prior to the strikes.<\/p>\n

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Smoke after a strike in Lebanon, Archive | Photo: Erik Marmor\/Flash90<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Hamas Releases New Footage of Hostage Elkana Bohbot<\/strong>
\nThe Hamas terror organization released a new video this evening (Saturday) featuring hostage Elkana Bohbot. Last week, footage was also published showing him alongside fellow hostage Yosef Chaim Ohana. Both have been held captive by Hamas for 540 days.<\/p>\n

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Previous footage of hostage Elkana Bohbot released by Hamas | Screenshot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Hamas Sets Conditions for Ceasefire Proposal<\/strong>
\nHamas has informed mediators that it would agree to release up to five hostages, both living and deceased, in exchange for renewing the ceasefire until after Passover. However, the terror organization demands a prior commitment to negotiations on a permanent ceasefire. Reports indicate that Israel refuses to accept Hamas’ demands as long as hostages remain in captivity and the organization maintains its military capabilities in Gaza.
\nMeanwhile, Israel is advancing the Witkoff framework, which proposes the gradual release of 10 out of the remaining 24 hostages still held by Hamas.<\/p>\n

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Hamas militants in the streets of Gaza | Photo: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Trump\u2019s Letter to Khamenei<\/strong>
\nAround three weeks ago, former U.S. President Donald Trump revealed that he had sent a letter to Iran\u2019s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, emphasizing: “Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons.” Today, the Arabic-language ‘Sky News’ network published excerpts from the letter, in which Trump proposed opening “a new chapter of cooperation and mutual respect” with Iran.<\/p>\n

Ohad Ben Ami\u2019s First Testimony: ‘We Were Left Without Air’<\/strong>
\nSurvivor of Hamas captivity, Ohad Ben Ami, who returned home a month and a half ago, spoke on an Israeli tv program about his ordeal: “We were six people in a tunnel, 30 meters underground, surrounded by six meters of concrete and sand \u2013 without air to breathe.” He added, “We slept in cramped conditions on a thin, damp, and wet mattress, using the same blanket as a sheet for over a year.”<\/p>\n

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Ohad Ben Ami upon release from Hamas captivity | Photo: IDF Spokesperson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Families of Hostages on the Egyptian Proposal: ‘Why Only Some, When We Can Get Them All?’
\n<\/strong>The Hostages and Missing Families Forum responded to reports of Egypt\u2019s proposal, which includes the partial release of hostages, with a clear statement: “We will welcome the return of any hostage\u2014whether for rehabilitation or burial\u2014but the proposed framework is insufficient and does not provide a complete solution for bringing everyone home.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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