Consortium of defense contractors inspects vehicles for arms' transfere north; companies say dedicated to highest professional stadards and implimentaion of the cease-fire terms

Reports reveal Hamas' pre-release 'rehabilitation' strategy to mislead public opinion

PM's coordinator informs families of Hamas reports about fatalities among the hostages; 'its Hamas,' says a brother of a captive, 'it does not end until it does'; three hostages to come home Thrusday, three more on Saturday 

In meeting with evangelical leader Mike Evans, hostages families deliver a message to the president: 'Only you can save them'

New Damascus rulers fins a variety of weapons and missiles near the Lebanese border, signaling a resurgence in the group’s smuggling operations despite prior setbacks 

President tells reporters he hoped el-Sisi who is a 'friend' would agree to his idea to remove Gazans to neighboring countries during rebuilding in the Strip as the U.S. provides Egypt with much aid; says will discuss two-state solution with Netanyahu soon

Hamas accused of manipulating Israel during hostage negotiations. Analyst Yoni Ben-Menachem warns of Hamas’ tactics and calls for strength

Many residents evacuated from their home close to the Lebanese border say they are not hurrying to return; insist the government and military must ensure their safety