The Prime Minister’s Office announced today that Israel has received confirmation of the identities of four slain hostages whose bodies are scheduled to be returned on Thursday. They have been named as Shiri Bibas, Ariel Bibas, Kfri Bibas, and Oded Lifshitz, marking a somber moment in the ongoing hostage situation. According to the PMO, the families of the deceased have been notified of this development. Prime Minister Netanyahu in a short statement said “Tomorrow will be a very difficult day for the State of Israel. A wrenching day, a day of grief. We are bringing home four of our beloved hostages, deceased. We embrace the families, and the heart of the entire nation is torn. My own heart is torn. So is yours.

The Prime Minister’s Office on Wednesday slammed claims by sources from the negotiation teams that Hamas proposed the idea of releasing six live hostages on Shabbos. Israeli media reports on Tuesday, apparently quoting sources from the negotiation team, said that Hamas wants to quicken the hostage release process to ensure the release of terrorists released in the Shalit deal and rearrested along with the entry of trailers and heavy machinery into the Gaza Strip. The Prime Minister’s Office issued a statement, saying, “This is a new peak of absurdity and an echo of  Hamas propaganda. The Prime Minister already declared a goal two weeks ago of releasing the rest of the live hostages from the first stage in a single group.

SIGN UP NOW TO BORO PARK SCOOP FOR THE FASTEST UPDATES ON THE PROTEST IN LIVE TIME WITH A  TEAM OF REPORTERS LIVE ON THE SCENE A fiery standoff erupted in Boro Park Monday night as dozens of Jews took a stand against a pro-Palestinian demonstration, leading to violent confrontations, arrests, and injuries. Dov Hikind, a former member of the New York State Legislature and Jewish Defense League (JDL), was seen at the scene, shouting “Am Yisroel Chai!” as tensions boiled over. The long-time Democrat-turned-Republican joined counter-protesters in calling out the presence of Neturei Karta, a fringe group known for their shameful hatred of their Jewish brothers and sisters.

The NYPD is gearing up for a pro-Palestinian protest scheduled for 6 p.m. tonight across from Brooklyn Square, at 14th Avenue and 37th Street in Boro Park. The demonstration was initially planned for another location but was moved due to security concerns after Palestinian protestors threatened to “flood” the area. The location was kept a secret, until former DEMOCRAT New York State Assemblyman Dov Hikind revealed the new location on social media, saying he looks forward to attending. Hikind is a former member of the Jewish Defense League (JDL). Heshy Tischler also took to social media, calling the protest “illegal” and urging people to show up in response. Tischler himself has led multiple unauthorized protests in the past.

A Delta Airlines CRJ900 flying from Minneapolis crash-landed at Toronto Pearson International Airport, leaving at least eight passengers injured, according to local reports. The terrifying incident unfolded as the plane attempted to land, resulting in a catastrophic failure that left the aircraft upside down on the tarmac. Shocking witness footage captures passengers scrambling to safety, with some seen outside the wreckage. “Toronto Pearson is aware of an incident upon landing involving a Delta Airlines plane arriving from Minneapolis. Emergency teams are responding,” the airport confirmed in a statement. Despite the severity of the crash, all passengers and crew have been accounted for.

U.S. Secretary of State landed in Israel on Sunday, marking his first official visit to the Jewish State in his new role as the United States’ top diplomat. Following a meeting with Rubio, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized the strong coordination between Israel and the United States in addressing the ongoing hostage crisis and the broader conflict in Gaza. “I want to assure everyone who is now listening to us, President Trump and I are working in full cooperation and coordination between us,” Netanyahu said. He underscored that while strategic details could not always be disclosed publicly, Israel remained steadfast in its mission to secure the release of all hostages.

Three Israeli hostages, Sasha Troufanov (29), Sagui Dekel-Chen (36), and Yair Horn (46) were released from captivity in Gaza on Shabbos morning. The release was coordinated by Hamas and Islamic Jihad as Troufanov was held by Islamic Jihad and Horen and Dekel-Chen were held by Hamas. Before their release, a cruel propaganda ceremony, coordinated by both Hamas and Islamic Jihad, was held in Khan Younis in southern Gaza. The men were forced onto the stage, ordered to speak before the audience, and received “release” certificates.

Emergency personnel are on the scene of a major structure fire at 658 Eastern Parkway near Brooklyn Avenue in Crown Heights. The FDNY has requested a second alrm response, as Hatzolah are treating the victims. The fire broke out around 10:20 AM in a private residence, with reports indicating multiple injuries. Some victims are said to be in critical condition. Due to the severity of the incident, Hatzolah has dispatched additional ambulances from Williamsburg to assist in the emergency response. Names for Tehillim will be published when they become available to YWN (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

Israel has received confirmation from Egypt and Qatar regarding the names of three hostages that Hamas is set to release on Saturday, according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). The three individuals identified for release are Sasha Trufanov (29), Sagui Dekel-Chen (36), and Yair Horn (46). The PMO says the list of names is acceptable, and the families of the hostages have been informed and have approved the release of their names to the public. Further details regarding the release process and any additional agreements remain undisclosed. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

Hamas is committed to continuing the hostage deal and intends to carry out the sixth hostage release on Shabbos and release another three hostages, according to a message on an official Hamas channel on Thursday morning. According to a report in the Saudi news outlet Al Asharq  Saudi news outlet, Hamas confirmed its commitment to the agreement to Egyptian officials. The report added that Hamas conditioned the step on Israel allowing the entry of trailers, tents, heavy equipment, fuel, medications and hospital construction materials into the Gaza Strip.