Here are the latest news headlines from this morning that reached our news desk. The times given are Jerusalem time (GMT +3)

8:00 AM - Katz to IDF personnel: 'Hostages are returning, this achievement is carried on your shoulders'
Defense Minister Israel Katz delivered a message to IDF personnel in active duty, career service and reserves, saying that "On the day when the State of Israel emotionally and eagerly welcomes our hostages returning from Hamas captivity, we look with great pride at this important moment and remember well: this achievement is carried on your shoulders." According to Katz, "The mission of the defense establishment is not complete and our challenges are not over: we will continue to stand guard."

8:15 AM - Eitan Mor's mother: 'From now on we will celebrate his birthday on this date too'
Efrat, the mother of released hostage Ethan Mor, told Ynet: "I saw a picture of Ethan, it's emotional. He looks great, albeit thin and pale, but he looks good." According to her, "Ethan appears to be smiling, all the families were sitting together. This is a second birthday. From now on we will celebrate his birthday on this date too."