Yael Ciechanover

Netanyahu approves senior Israeli delegation to leave for Doha talks with Hamas after discussion with American envoys; Israel's Security Cabinet members excluded from negotiations

The man responsible for the Palestinian prisoners issue makes a rare statement: All children and women in Israeli prisons will be released, along with dozens of terrorists from the Shalit deal

PM accuses terror group of introducing last-minute demands to release life-sentenced prisoners, delaying Cabinet meeting to approve hostage deal; Israel has vetoed release of high-profile figures and remains firm on negotiated terms

Almog Meir Jan, rescued from Hamas captivity, is now in a relationship with Osher Hanum, former partner of fallen soldier Amit Ben Yigal; The couple has received blessings from Amit's father: 'She deserves to love and be loved'

Romi, 24, named as one of first three hostages to be released by Hamas on Sunday; In last contact during Hamas massacre Romi tells her mother she was shot and the call ends

Gonen, 24, abducted from the Nova festival, British citizen Damari and Steinbrecher, who was taken from Kibbutz Kfar Aza, are expected to be handed over to the Red Cross later on Sunday

Gonen, 24, abducted from the Nova festival, British citizen Damari and Steinbrecher, who was taken from Kibbutz Kfar Aza, are expected to be handed over to the Red Cross later on Sunday

Merav Lashem Gonen shares emotional post ahead of her daughter Romi's release after 471 days in Hamas captivity; IDF helicopter, ready to transport Romi, holds her favorite leopard-print blanket; friends gathered at her Tel Aviv workplace to watch

Freed hostages say Hamas informed them of their release only hours before; 'We were terrified of the Gazan crowds,' they share; moved dozens of times, often underground, they say, 'We cared for each other constantly,' with one adding, 'I thought I’d die'

Freed hostages say Hamas informed them of their release only hours before; 'We were terrified of the Gazan crowds,'they share; moved dozens of times, often underground, they say,'We cared for each other constantly,' with one adding, 'I thought I’d die'