Itzik Horn, the father of Israeli hostage Eitan and former hostage Iair, has made sure not to ask Iair questions about his sons' time in Hamas' tunnels. Now the family is praying that Eitan is among the living

All living hostages are expected to be released within 72 hours. The Israeli government will meet at 6:00 P.M. local time, and once approved, a cease-fire will take effect. The IDF is set to complete its withdrawal within 24 hours, before the hostages are freed

Otzma Yehudit and Religious Zionism are expected to vote against the emerging Israel-Hamas deal, but not to resign in protest ■ That could change, however, when the deal progresses

Hospitals have developed advanced protocols: accommodations for returnees and their families, treatment for prolonged starvation, psychologica treatment that ensures a continuity of mental healthcare treatment, and above all, a need to give returnees 'a sense of returning home'

The military said the attacks are intended to protect forces still operating in the Strip or to keep civilians away from their positions