Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Nitzan Alon, a key negotiator in the hostage recovery efforts, admitted he 'couldn’t allow himself to breathe' during the release of Emily Damari, Romi Gonen, and Doron Steinberger; 'I stayed alert – it’s not a moment of relief. Now, our focus shifts to those still waiting to come home'  

Tel Aviv stabber Kaddi Abdelaziz in social media posts accused Israel of starving Gazans and shared images glorifying a terrorist; Despite failing to provide clear answers to border control officials at Ben Gurion Airport, Shin Bet approved his entry after further questioning; 3 days later he stabbed 5 people

Michael Oren says if Trump cannot get a good Iranian deal, a military attack is on the table

IDF plans to withdraw from Lebanon next week, 60 days after cease-fire began, but delays likely; terror infrastructure remains widespread, and Lebanese army struggles to meet IDF demands; Israel requests 'additional time' to complete objectives

Under cease-fire agreement, the IDF must complete its withdrawal from southern Lebanon by Sunday; Western diplomats report that the Lebanese Armed Forces have already carried out 100 operations targeting Hezbollah infrastructure, noting, 'It’s likely some requests came from the IDF'

They acknowledge  that there may be difficulties in implementing the second phase of the deal, which is supposed to include a permanent cease-fire;  Trump: 6 months ago, there were 11 more hostages alive

Dr. Mike Evans: 'I think you have hope tonight because you know what Donald Trump did for four years for you'