Tears of joy as second group of hostages -- 8 kids, 4 mothers and 1 young woman -- return to Israel after 50 days in Hamas captivity

Criticism from European, US groups comes after ambiguous comment last week: 'We have gone beyond wars. This is not war. This is terrorism'

On 2nd day of 4-day truce deal, 8 children, 4 moms, 1 young woman handed over by Hamas following long, unnerving delay; 4 Thai nationals also released; 195 hostages still held

Demonstrating shortly before 2nd group freed from Gaza, speakers urge continued support for abductees' families, more pressure on government to secure the release of everyone

55,500 reported to have fled southern Lebanon since Hezbollah started initiating skirmishes over Israel-Hamas war; UNIFIL vehicle allegedly damaged by IDF fire, causing no injuries

Assault reportedly called off after Israel caught wind; intel officers outlined a mass invasion one month before October 7, but top officers waved off manual showing detailed plans

Israeli government spokesperson points out to Leo Varadkar that 9-year-old was 'brutally abducted by death squads,' though his full statement highlights kidnapping

Former president and GOP front runner says terror group has no respect for America or its leadership, predicts hostage deal 'is not going to end well'