Otzma Yehudit threatens to resign from the government if a deal to release hostages ends the war with Hamas.

<p>A short while ago, Red Cross representatives transferred the 12 hostages to Egypt, the IDF stated.</p><p>The released hostages' convoy is currently making its way through Egypt to the meeting point with our soldiers at Kerem Shalom. </p><p>Security representatives will verify the identity of the released hostages at the meeting point. The families of the hostages are being updated by IDF representatives with the latest available information.</p>

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The security forces are preparing for the return of residents to villages located between 4 and 7 km from Gaza at the beginning of January.

Aunt of 12-year-old Eitan Yahalom says Hamas 'monsters' threatened any child who cried with rifles, forced them to watch videos of Oct. 7.

Minister Gantz admitted that Haredi teachers budget is negligible compared to the war budget, but "it is important that justice be seen"

Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi said that the return of the hostages is a silver lining and that the IDF is ready to continue fighting

Hospital confirmed improvement in condition of 84 year old hostage released from Hamas captivity in serious condition.