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The IDF remains ready in defense and offense and will not allow any harm to the citizens of Israel,
The IDF continues its operations inside the Gaza area at this moment, as long as Hamas does not adhere to the agreement and with all that it entails,
The sound of shelling and explosions didn’t stop,
said Ahmed Matter, a Gaza City resident A short while ago, IDF artillery and aircraft struck a number of terror targets in northern and central Gaza,
People are impatient. They want this madness to end,
If we are forced to resume the war, we will do so with force."
Calling the 42-day first phase a "temporary ceasefire", he said We urge you not to head towards the buffer zone or IDF forces for your safety,
military spokesman Avichay Adraee said on Telegram Hopefully a maximum amount of hostages will be coming back,
said Beeri Yemeni, a university student Maybe this is the beginning of (the) end of suffering for both sides, hopefully,
We want it to end, but to keep doing what has to be done,
We have changed the face of the Middle East,
As of this morning, Hamas is not fulfilling its obligations, and contrary to the agreement has not given Israel the names of the hostages [set for release today],
Per the directive of the prime minister, the ceasefire will not take effect as long as Hamas is not fulfilling its obligations. The IDF is continuing to strike now in Gaza, as long as Hamas is not fulfilling its obligations to the deal,
The IDF continues to operate and attack terrorist targets in the Gaza Strip. A short time ago, several terrorist targets in the northern and central Gaza Strip were attacked with artillery fire and aircraft. The IDF continues to be prepared for defense and attack, and will not allow the security of the residents of the State of Israel to be harmed."
Meanwhile, an IDF statement on X read I embrace the dear Shaul family, and congratulate the Shin Bet and IDF forces for their resourcefulness and courage,
This really has to be the last Israeli-Palestinian war. We cannot keep doing this to each other."
The delay in providing the names of those to be released in the first batch is due to technical reasons,
the group said in a statement Family counselling will be provided to support families in understanding and navigating their loved ones’ unique needs, as well as holistic recovery programmes which combine emotional, physical, and community-based care to address the full spectrum of trauma,
This is not just about healing those poor histages —it is about healing all of Israel
Vered Atzmon Meshulam, Israeli psycholigist specialising in hostage PTSD After the initial shock and relief, the physical and mental changes will become clear - there will be a long road ahead,
said Vered Atzmon Meshulam, a medical psychologist specialising in PTSD for Israel’s Zaka first responder service
