Hamas to return 4 slain hostages tonight, without public ceremony

Israel said set to simultaneously free 602 Palestinian prisoners * With masses paying respects, Yarden Bibas buries wife and young kids: 'Shiri, guard me so I don't sink into darkness'

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Palestinian Prisoners' Office:
620 prisoners will be released as part of the 7th wave
151 prisoners serving life sentences and long sentences according to the following distribution:
⁃ 43 prisoners will be released to the West Bank and East Jerusalem
⁃ 97 prisoners will be deported abroad
⁃ 11 Gaza prisoners arrested before October 7

⁃ 445 Gazan prisoners arrested after October 7 will be released, in addition to 24 female prisoners and minors.😢💔💔💔😠

How are Jewish Democrats going to explain this?

Why not just acknowledge the reality that Democrats are hostile to Israel and Republicans are overwhelmingly pro-Israel?

(Shelly G on X)

President Trump at his first cabinet meeting: The decision on a Gaza ceasefire is in Israel's hands. Hamas thinks it's doing a favor by returning bodies.

Regarding the continuation of the deal, Trump said: Israel will have to make a decision, the first phase is over and now the second phase begins. Israel needs to make a decision about what it wants, Bibi needs to make a decision.

New Harvard/Harris poll: Over 75% of U.S. voters want Hamas out of Gaza, Iran's nuclear facilities destroyed.

77% of voters support Israel in its fight against the terror group.

79% believe Hamas must release all remaining hostages without any conditions or face serious consequences, while another 78% say Hamas should not be allowed to govern Gaza.

On Iran, 76% of voters say Iran's nuclear facilities should be destroyed, and a majority believe the U.S. should support Israel in airstrikes to destroy Iran’s nuclear weapons facilities.
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met today at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, with Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky.

The Prime Minister thanked him for the Czech Republic's consistent and steadfast support for the State of Israel.

The Czech Republic is an unsung staunch ally of Israel. They have stool by Israel in it all.

WSJ: Hamxs Prepares for War—The Wall Street Journal reports that Hamxs is rebuilding its tunnel network, mapping terrorist positions for future battles, and appointing new military commanders.

The Czech Republic has maintained a strong pro-Israel stance in recent years, a position that has been consistently evident in its foreign policy, diplomatic actions, and international voting patterns as of February 26, 2025. This alignment is rooted in historical ties dating back to Czechoslovakia’s support for Israel’s establishment in 1948 and has been reinforced by a post-communist shift toward Western-oriented values, with Israel viewed as a democratic ally in a volatile region.
In the past year, this stance has been particularly pronounced.

Following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, Czech leaders, including Prime Minister Petr Fiala and President Petr Pavel, swiftly expressed solidarity. Fiala visited Israel on October 25, 2023, meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog to affirm support, condemning the attack as an assault on humanity and civilization. He reiterated this commitment at a November 1, 2023, rally in Prague, organized by the Federation of Jewish Communities, emphasizing the Czech Republic’s role as a "voice for Israelis in Europe." Similarly, President Pavel’s January 2024 visit to Israel underscored this support, though he also voiced concerns about humanitarian aid and civilian casualties in Gaza, reflecting a nuanced but still resolute position.

Diplomatically, the Czech Republic has taken concrete steps to bolster ties. In March 2021, it opened a diplomatic office in Jerusalem, becoming one of the few EU countries to do so, signalling recognition of Israel’s capital claims despite EU consensus to the contrary. More recently, in February 2025, the Czech embassy in Israel began serving as NATO’s contact point embassy, a role Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský inaugurated, highlighting Prague’s intent to leverage its influence for both NATO and Israel. Lipavský’s visit on February 26, 2025, included discussions with Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana on economic cooperation and condolences for Israeli losses, further cementing bilateral ties.

On the international stage, the Czech Republic has consistently backed Israel. It was the only EU country to vote against Palestine’s UN observer status in 2012, a pattern that continued in September 2024 when, alongside Hungary, it opposed a UN General Assembly resolution following an International Criminal Court ruling against Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories since 1967. Czech officials argued the resolution could hinder peace talks, echoing Israel’s position.

Additionally, Prague blocked an EU ceasefire call between Israel and Hezbollah in October 2024, with Lipavský criticizing it for limiting Israel’s self-defence rights after Iran’s missile strikes.

Scott Turner, a truly great Texan, leads off the first Trump cabinet meeting in prayer. Not pronouns, not a description of what everyone is wearing, none of that woke BS. Prayer. Because America is a nation founded upon faith.🇺🇸🙏

Trump on Hamas and the hostage deals:

"Very disappointed when I see four bodies coming back today. Young people, young people don't just die. They think they're doing us a favour by sending us bodies. Israel needs to make a decision, Bibi needs to make a decision. We've had a lot of hostages, but it's really terrible what happened."

Budapest, Hungary is illuminated in orange to honor the Bibas family. 🧡🇮🇱🙏

Trump: They think they're doing us a favor when they send bodies, I'm very disappointed, Bibi needs to make a decision on what to do next.

Germany honours Bibas 🧡🧡🧡

Shiri.
Kfir.
Ariel.

Paris tonight 🟧🟧🟧

May their memory be blessing.🧡🧡🧡

#BREAKING: Qatar supports Hamas remaining armed and in power in Gaza after the war, Israel Hayom reveals.

Qatar is not, and has never been, a neutral mediator. It is a patron and lawyer for Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood.

📝 France was also painted orange in solidarity with the Biebs family. Pictured: The Parliament Building.