Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy, Karina Ariev and Liri Albag, 4 of 5 to be transfer from Hamas to Red Cross and then to Israeli custody; parents will reunite with them at border before being taken to hospital

In a bid to assert dominance in Gaza, Al Jazeera airs report featuring footage of slain Hamas leaders, interview with Gaza Brigade Commander and leaked 'operational document' allegedly issued 2 days before October 7 attack

UN Palestinian relief agency ordered to halt all operations in Jerusalem by Jan. 30, citing ties to terror groups; UNRWA pledges to continue operations in Palestinian areas despite legal and logistical hurdles

PM tells parents of freed hostage Liri Albag, 'My wife and I, along with the entire nation, embrace Liri and her friends'; parents express gratitude but add, 'There are still 90 hostages. Everyone deserves this moment'

Unlike the first phase, which primarily involved the release of women and minors, the second phase will see convicted murderers freed, many of whom will be deported

After releasing 4 hostages, PM’s Office says Israel would block Palestinian movement to northern Gaza until civilian captive Arbel Yehoud, expected to be freed Saturday, is released; Hamas source confirms Yehoud is alive and will be released next Saturday