Renee Ghert-Zand is the health reporter and a feature writer for The Times of Israel. As war broke out between Israel and Hamas after the terror group invaded Israel ...

News that three high-profile hostages are expected to be released has brought excitement and trepidation to Israel on Friday.

Of the 251 hostages taken on Oct. 7, 2023, 172 have been returned or rescued, and Hamas is believed to be holding 35 bodies, ...