National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir apologized for going against other coalition parties on a recent budget vote, saying 'Upon further self-reflection, I realize I made a mistake.'

Hamas publishes a sign of life from hostage Liri Elbag, who was kidnapped from the Nahal Oz military base during the October 7 massacre.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog spoke by phone with Shira and Eli Elbag, Liri's parents. During the call, the President sought to offer them strength and support after receiving the deeply upsetting video, which was also a sign of life after such an extended period.In the emotional and painful conversation, the President reiterated that the Israeli representatives currently conducting negotiations must persist and remain at the negotiating table until all 100 hostages are returned home.

<p>Basem Naim, a Hamas official, told a press conference that the terror group is "serious and optimistic" about reaching a prisoner swap-ceasefire deal.</p><p>He added that "the negotiations in Doha will focus on closing a deal which includes a complete ceasefire, with the withdrawal of the forces from the Gaza Strip and a clear definition of details to implement that."</p>

Vijah Ramjattan, Hindu spiritual leader and activist, tapped for NYC’s top anti-hate crime post.

Hezbollah's Naim Qassem warned of breaking ceasefire with Israel, citing potential impatience before the 60-day agreement ends due to supposed breaches.

Family of kidnapped IDF lookout Liri Albag sends a message to their daughter and the world: 'Liri, if you're hearing us, tell the others that all the families are moving heaven and earth. We will fight until all hostages are returned.'

Families of hostages held in Gaza hold rally demanding that no one be left behind. 'Government abandoning them for 15 months already.'