Israelis Debate High Cost of Hostage Deal as Security Cabinet Weighs Decision on Lebanon Pullout

After his inauguration, President Donald Trump has signed what some called a tsunami of executive orders in the Oval Office. Those orders affect not only the U.S. but also Israel and the Middle East.

ANALYSIS Our hearts are full. "This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." Today, we cling to hope as we take the first steps toward bringing our loved ones home.

Israel continues to rejoice at the freedom of three of its daughters, former hostages Doron Steinbrecher, Emily Damari and Romi Gonen. The army has released video footage capturing the emotional moment when the three women first saw their mothers and FaceTimed their families, just shortly after their 15 months of captivity in Gaza ended.