Thomas Hand, father of released hostage 9-year-old Emily, says: 'We must win. If we don't then all the tragedies will be in vain - the murders, the rapes, the looting. We must finish the job'

IDF says 10 rockets crossed into Israel, not aware of hits on bases; Israeli jets pound southern Lebanon in retaliation; rocket scores direct hit on Kiryat Shmona home, no casualties reported

Gathering at Israeli side of Gaza border and blocking aid trucks to protest injustices toward hostages, demonstrators express hope for greater participation and unity in their cause

Israeli negotiators in Paris agreed to exchange 404 security prisoners for 4o Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza; the framework also stipulates the release of 47 terrorists previously freed in the Gilad Shalit exchange who were subsequently re-arrested; Hamas says the deal needs 'amending'

Ismail Haniyeh says terror group showing flexibility in hostage deal talks with Israel but also ready to continue fighting, calls on Arab states to prevent Israeli invasion of Gaza's Rafah

The Genesis Prize in 2024 amounting to $1 million, to be allocated to finance the care for those who have been freed, as well as for the injured and those who have been displaced