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SCREAMS BEFORE SILENCE Full Video [57:00] A documentary film on the sexual violence committed by Hamas on October 7th, Screams Before Silence is a documentary film led by American businesswoman Sheryl Sandberg, that explores the sexual violence by Hamas during the Hamas-led attack on Israel, on 7 October 2023, including events at the massacre at the Nova Festival and abductions to the Gaza Strip.
October 18, 2025 [12:27 PM, 10/18/2025] +972 54-668-0334 Israel Realtime
Shavua Tov from the Land of Israel – blessings for a good week!
🎗️HAMAS RELEASED 1 MURDERED HOSTAGE BODY – on Shabbat. There are still 18 murdered kidnapped hostage bodies held by Hamas in Gaza. The body was of Eliyahu Margalit, 75. May his family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem, and may G-d avenge his blood!
🎗️RAFAH CROSSING – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered that Rafah Crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt will not open until further notice. “Its opening will be considered based on how Hamas fulfills its part in returning the fallen hostages and implementing the agreed-upon framework,” the Prime Minister’s Office says in a statement.
.. Palestinian organizations had previously announced the crossing to open this week to allow Gazans who fled to return and Gazans who wish to leave to depart.
▪️INTERNAL POLITICS – Coalition party Otzma leader Ben Gvir: ‘I informed Netanyahu that if he does not dismantle Hamas and legislate the death penalty for terrorists – I will dismantle the government on a certain date.’
▪️ICC SAYS TO ISRAEL TO BUG OFF – The International Criminal Court in The Hague rejected Israel’s additional request to cancel the international arrest warrants against Prime Minister Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Galant.
▪️JORDAN REQUESTS – Jordan submitted a request to Britain to equip it with dedicated defense systems for intercepting drones. During the 12-day war against Iran, Jordan intercepted many drones and even some civilians were injured from the interception debris. With Israel and the Ukraine leading the world in drone defense technology, its unclear what Britain can offer.
🇺🇸US VICE PRESIDENT TO VISIT – Vance to visit Israel on MONDAY. Timing not stated, expect significant traffic disruptions. On the agenda: Completion of phase A and the return of all kidnapped fallen soldiers and transition to phase B in the Trump plan.
❓GAZA WHAT? The British Guardian: Egypt is expected to lead the international force that will operate to maintain stability and security in the Gaza Strip. Being this is subject to Israeli approval, this would be … surprising.
♦️ATTACKS IN LEBANON – Israeli drone strike on a car in the southern Lebanon town of Khirbet Selm, eliminating a Hezbollah operative.
.. The IDF discloses that in a ground operation in the southern Lebanon town of Yaroun, a building used by Hezbollah was demolished.
♦️IDF DEFENDS IN GAZA – The IDF says it targeted a vehicle that crossed the Yellow Line, the agreed upon deal position of the IDF. Warning shots were fired toward the car. After it continued to approach troops, “in a way that threatened them,” the forces struck the vehicle “to remove the threat,” the military says. The enemy claims it was civilian refugees trying to return to their homes.
♦️INJURIES DURING COUNTER-TERROR OPS IN TUBAS, SAMARIA – Reports of 3 IDF soldiers injured by an explosive device in Tubas. 2 light, one moderate. IDF activity continues at the site.
⭕HAMAS ATTACKED THE IDF IN RAFAH, TWICE – (1) The IDF says it carried out an airstrike against a group of terror operatives who emerged from a tunnel and approached troops in southern Gaza’s Khan Younis. The operatives had “posed an imminent threat” to the forces.
(2) Several terror operatives emerged from a tunnel in the Rafah area and opened fire on Israeli troops, the IDF says.
⭕GAZANS SAY – “This is the state of defeated Tel Aviv, lights fill the streets, cafes are crowded. And this is the state of victorious Gaza, rubble, tens displacement, bodies exhausted by hunger. What kind of vi…
🕑 October 18, 2025 – 9:00 PM [2:27 PM, 10/18/2025] +972 50-997-7784:
🎗️ Hamas announced it will transfer the bodies of two additional Israeli hostages tonight as part of an ongoing exchange arrangement. Earlier today, the group handed over the body of one hostage, bringing the total number of recovered remains to three. After tonight’s handover, 16 hostages will still remain in Gaza — either deceased or unaccounted for.
The bodies are expected to be returned to Israel through the Rafah Crossing at 10:00 p.m. local time, the same crossing point used for humanitarian aid deliveries. Israeli officials noted that each time Hamas comes under added pressure, it “suddenly manages to find” more hostage bodies, despite previously claiming to have no additional information on their whereabouts.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump, accusing Hamas of “lying about the bodies of the hostages” and urging the U.S. and other mediators to demand more transparency and accountability from the group. President Trump confirmed he is aware of the issue and said he is actively working on a solution through diplomatic channels.
Washington has asked Israel not to breach the current agreement and to allow time for mediators to secure further returns. Meanwhile, Israel’s security agencies — including the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) — together with the IDF, advised against resuming full-scale military operations in Gaza for now. Instead, they recommend applying targeted political and economic pressure on Hamas to compel additional releases.
💩 Senior Hamas official Mohammed Nazzal told Reuters that Hamas intends to maintain its security control over Gaza throughout a transitional phase, despite international pressure to disarm. When asked if Hamas would give up its weapons, Nazzal replied: “I can’t answer with a yes or no. It depends on the project. What does disarmament mean? To whom will the weapons be handed over?”
Nazzal clarified that Hamas seeks a temporary ceasefire lasting three to five years to “give the Strip some breathing room” and allow reconstruction of Gaza — not to prepare for another war. He emphasized that Hamas would continue overseeing security during this period and would not commit to relinquishing arms.
Fatah officials told Al Hadath that Hamas had previously signed a document agreeing to disarm but is now backing away from that commitment. British diplomatic sources told The Guardian that “disarming Hamas will be the most difficult part,” noting that London has started exploring approaches based on the Northern Ireland peace model to navigate this sensitive issue.
Hamas’s stance directly contradicts the framework set forth by President Trump’s peace initiative, which requires the group to release all hostages, hand over governance of Gaza to a transitional authority, and fully disarm under international supervision. The Israeli government reiterated that Hamas must comply with the 20-point plan and honor its commitments. An Israeli official stated, “Hamas is supposed to release all hostages in stage one. It has not. Hamas knows where the bodies of our hostages are. They must disarm — no ifs, no buts.”
While global and regional powers push for a permanent stabilization of Gaza under civilian administration, Hamas remains determined to preserve its weapons and its hold on power.
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Hamas hands over body of deceased hostage
Hamas says it found a hostage’s body in Gaza, hands it over to Red Cross, which will then hand it over to IDF troops. Hamas continues to fall short of ceasefire terms requiring return of all hostages.
Oct 17, 2025, 9:26 PM (GMT+3) Israel National News
The Hamas terrorist organization on Friday evening informed the mediators that it had located the body of a deceased hostage in the Gaza Strip.
The group later confirmed in a statement that it would hand over the body at around 11:00 p.m.
Shortly before midnight, the IDF and the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) said, “According to information provided by the Red Cross, a coffin of a deceased hostage has been transferred into its custody and is on the way to IDF troops in the Gaza Strip.”
“Hamas is required to uphold the agreement and take the necessary steps to return all the hostages,” it added.
Gal Hirsch, coordinator for Hostages and Missing Persons, informed the families of the hostages in a message, “Following Israel’s firm stance on the implementation of the agreement, the transfer of another deceased hostage to our custody is expected to take place tonight. The Prime Minister is being continuously updated on all actions related to this matter.”
“Once the body is received, a respectful military ceremony will be held, after which it will be transferred to the Institute of Forensic Medicine for identification,” wrote Hirsch.
“Upon receiving the identification results, we will inform the family, and subsequently update all of you, the families.”
“Our policy on this matter is clear and unwavering – we will continue to act tirelessly, with determination and resolve, to bring all our hostages home,” stressed Hirsch.
Hamas has so far been failing to comply with a key provision of the ceasefire agreement, which requires the group to release both living and deceased hostages.
While all 20 living hostages have been returned, only nine bodies have been handed over.
On Wednesday night, Hamas claimed that there are no more deceased hostages in its possession.
“We met our end of the agreement, we released all the living hostages, and what we have as far as deceased hostages. Regarding the rest, we will need great efforts and special tools to find them,” the organization claimed in a statement.
US President Donald Trump told CNN on Wednesday that Israel may resume its military operations in Gaza if Hamas fails to uphold the terms of the current ceasefire, stating Israeli forces could return to action “as soon as I say the word.”
“What’s going on with Hamas – that’ll be straightened out quickly,” the President told the network during a brief telephone interview.
On Thursday, the President issued another stern warning to Hamas, as it continues to stall on the return of bodies of hostages.
“It’s a tough neighborhood, we know that. We have a commitment from them, and I assume they’re going to honor that commitment. I hope they do, and I understand they brought back some additional bodies today,” Trump told reporters at the White House.
“It’s a tough situation. They brought back bodies today, as you probably know. But they also said they’re going to behave. We’re going to find out if they behave. If they behave, good. If they don’t behave, we’ll take care of it,” he warned.
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Hamas refuses to disarm, seeks continued control in Gaza Elad Benari, Canada
Senior Hamas official Mohammed Nazzal says the terror group won’t commit to disarmament and will retain control in Gaza, challenging Trump’s ceasefire plan.
Oct 17, 2025, 11:59 PM (GMT+3) Israel National News
Hamas politburo member Mohammed Nazzal stated that the terrorist organization intends to maintain security control in Gaza during an interim period and cannot commit to disarming.
In an interview with the Reuters news agency from Doha, Nazzal said Hamas is prepared for a ceasefire of up to five years to allow for reconstruction, but insisted that future guarantees must offer Palestinian Arabs “horizons and hope” for statehood.
He defended Hamas’s recent public executions in Gaza, claiming those killed were criminals and that “exceptional measures” are sometimes necessary during wartime.
The remarks come days after the first phase of the ceasefire agreement was implemented, with Hamas releasing all living hostages but only nine of the 28 bodies of deceased hostages. Nazzal claimed that Hamas has no interest in keeping the remaining bodies and cited technical difficulties in recovering them. He added that international parties such as Turkey and the US may assist in locating the bodies.
Asked about disarmament, Nazzal said, “I can’t answer with a yes or no. Frankly, it depends on the nature of the project. The disarmament project you’re talking about, what does it mean? To whom will the weapons be handed over?”
He emphasized that the issue involves other factions and must be addressed collectively.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Office responded to Nazzal’s remarks by reaffirming Israel’s commitment to the ceasefire agreement. “Hamas is supposed to release all hostages in stage 1. It has not. Hamas knows where the bodies of our hostages are. Hamas are to be disarmed under this agreement. No ifs, no buts. They have not. Hamas need to adhere to the 20-point plan. They are running out of time,” the statement said.
Nazzal acknowledged that Hamas would remain present on the ground during the transitional phase to protect aid convoys from gangs and thieves. “This is a transitional phase. Civilly, there will be a technocratic administration as I said. On the ground, Hamas will be present,” he said, adding that elections should follow.
While Hamas’s founding charter calls for the destruction of Israel, Nazzal claimed the group has proposed a long-term truce of three to five years to rebuild Gaza. “The goal isn’t to prepare for a future war,” he said. “The Palestinian people want an independent Palestinian state.”
Nazzal’s statement, indicating that the terrorist group will not disar,m comes after US President Donald Trump said earlier this week that Hamas “will disarm because they said they are going to disarm. And if they don’t disarm, we will disarm them.”
“They know I’m not playing games,” he added of Hamas.
Trump told CNN on Wednesday that Israel may resume its military operations in Gaza if Hamas fails to uphold the terms of the current ceasefire, stating Israeli forces could return to action “as soon as I say the word.”
“What’s going on with Hamas – that’ll be straightened out quickly,” Trump stated.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told CBS News several days ago, “President Trump’s conditions were clear: Hamas must disarm. It must relinquish its weapons in Gaza or all hell will break loose.”
He threatened Hamas further, saying, “It’ll happen quickly and perhaps violently, but they will disarm.”
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