His release, alongside Tal Shoham, follows years of advocacy from Israel’s Ethiopian community, which criticized the government for failing to secure his freedom sooner

Netanyahu hold security assessment alongside security officials trying to ensure release of all Israeli hostages; while Hamas seeks deal's second phase, Israeli interests align with extended first phase

Earlier Shiri's remains arrived for identification at the National Institute of Forensic Medicine in Tel Aviv after being transfered to the IDF by the Red Cross on Friday 

In a post on Truth Social prsident says that he would nominate former Lieutenant General Dan 'Razin' Caine to succeed Brown, breaking with tradition by pulling someone out of retirement for the first time to become the top military officer

Avera Mengistu and Tal Shoham handed over to Red Cross in staged ceremony in Rafah; second group of four hostages set to be released from central Gaza

Abducted during Oct. 7 massacre, Shoham, who turned 40 while in captivity, handed over by Red Cross to IDF and returned to Israel

Terror group accuses Israel of delaying second phase talks in 'attempt to evade agreement'; Hamas demands full cease-fire, Israeli withdrawal and prisoner releases, while Israel insists on Gaza's demilitarization and Hamas leaders' exile

Officials say delay comes amid Netanyahu's planned security assessment aimed at consulting on deal's second phase; 620 prisoners set to be freed