If Hamas adheres to the deal, Palestinians may return northward starting Jan. 26, subject to inspection by the private security consortium.

The Psalm that saved Sapir Cohen during her captivity in Gaza.

The president said Hamas terrorists ran the Strip “viciously and badly” and cannot be allowed to return to power.

“Snipers are not taught to ‘feel’ but to kill, and there is no place for emotions to get in the way of you and the target on your scope…”

The army has embraced postmodern military doctrines, which have eroded its ability to win wars, says Ran Baratz, a teacher at the IDF’s war college.

The only deal that will actually bring peace is one in which Hamas ceases to exist.

The return of the hostages: A ray of hope in the midst of a dark time for the people of Israel.

“You have to fight the ideology and change people’s minds and hearts.”

The first three hostages have been released under a Gaza ceasefire deal that few expect to also result in Hamas’s removal.