The day's editorial focus in Israeli media centered on the evolving hostage deal. Morning reports detailed the proposed framework of 10 live and 18 deceased captives in five phases and a 60-day ceasefire. By early afternoon, reports indicated Israel's green light and Hamas's satisfaction with US assurances to end the Gaza war, under intense international pressure. This momentum culminated in evening reports of Hamas providing a positive response to the ceasefire and hostage deal proposal, emphasizing US President Trump's reported guarantees. Concurrently, families released the first footage of Maksym Harkin and Bar Kupferstein from captivity, their pleas intensifying public pressure. Separately, Prime Minister Netanyahu made his first, highly contentious visit to Kibbutz Nir Oz, 636 days after October 7. Met with protests and accusations of "abandonment," he entered through a back gate, emphasizing commitment to hostage return and reconstruction amidst the anguish.
