Liran Haroni

Liran Haroni is an Arab affairs reporter for Walla.

An image of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is seen as security forces guard in the West Bank city of Hebron, December 24, 2024

‘Heinous crimes’: PA condemns Hamas for reported executions in Gaza

The Palestinian Authority "strongly condemned" the reported field executions carried out by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, a statement shared by the Palestinian News and Information Agency (WAFA) said.

OCTOBER 14, 2025

Police and rescue personnel at the scene of a terror attack at Ramot junction, near the entrance to Jerusalem, September 8, 2025.

Justice Ministry publishes list of terrorists to be released in hostage exchange

The Justice Ministry released the list of terrorists set to be freed as part of the agreement to secure the return of the hostages on Friday.

OCTOBER 10, 2025

MARWAN BARGHOUTI is brought into court by police for his judgment hearing in May 2004, at which he was convicted on five counts of murder in terrorist attacks.

Marwan Barghouti not included in hostage, prisoner exhange deal, PMO confirms

The deal will not include the release of four high-profile Palestinian prisoners long sought by Hamas in negotiations: Marwan Barghouti, Ahmad Sa’adat, Hassan Salameh, and Abbas al-Sayed.

OCTOBER 9, 2025

Many details to be worked out on Trump Gaza plan, Qatari official says

The deal would see Israel receive all 48 hostages back after two years of Hamas captivity

OCTOBER 7, 2025

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump over a background of Hamas members.

Hamas: No new proposal, negotiations frozen since Israel strike on Qatar

The statement came after reports on Sunday revealed the full details of the Trump administration's 21-point plan to reach a hostage deal and ceasefire in Gaza.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025

Palestinian Hamas terrorists. February 22, 2025.

Hamas publishes archive photo of remaining 48 hostages, labeling them each as 'Ron Arad'

The terrorist organization said that "the fate of the hostages will be like Ron Arad," referencing the IAF navigator who was taken captive in Lebanon.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025

The picture released by Hamas that has reach of the remaining hostages label with IAF navigator Ron Arad's name and a number.

Hamas: Israel will not receive another hostage after IDF invasion of Gaza City

Additionally, senior Hamas official Bassem Naim warned that any further IDF operations in Gaza would result in harm to the hostages.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025

HAMAS TERRORISTS keep guard on the day Hamas handed over deceased hostages, in Khan Yunis, Feb. 20, 2025.

Hamas publishes video of Gaza hostages Guy Gilboa-Dalal, Alon Ohel

In the video, Gilboa-Dalal said he couldn't believe he was still alive after 22 months of war, and that he was being held in Gaza City.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025

Israel readies for Houthi retaliation after PM, ministers killed in IDF strikes in Yemen

The Houthis vowed revenge after Israel killed their prime minister in a Sanaa strike. Now, the IDF is reinforcing air defenses in anticipation of missile and drone retaliation.

AUGUST 31, 2025

A fire ball rises from the site of a previous Israeli air strike in Sanaa, Yemen August 24, 2025.

Israel conducts landing on former air defense base in southwest Damascus - sources

Israel conducts an airborne landing on a former Iranian-controlled air defense base near Damascus, preceded by strikes according to Syrian army sources and state-run TV.

AUGUST 28, 2025