Hamas, Israel and hostages

Four more Israeli hostages released by Hamas as ceasefire continues to hold
Hamas released four Israeli hostages in Gaza early Saturday in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners to be released later in the day. It was the second release to occur as part of the ceasefire agreement that began last weekend. Israel followed with the release of 200 Palestinian prisoners.
Who are the hostages being released in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal?
President Biden released a statement following the Israel-Hamas ceasefire announcement Wednesday, saying release of American hostages will be included in the agreement.
Israel says eight hostages due to be released by Hamas during Gaza ceasefire are dead
Eight of the 33 hostages due to be released over the coming weeks as part of the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas are dead, Israel has said.
Former Hamas hostage Naama Levy breaks silence in first message since her release
Naama Levy, one of the four IDF soldiers released from Hamas captivity on Saturday, writes a message of gratitude in her first statement since arriving home.
‘I am finally at home’: Freed Israeli hostage Naama Levy shares message
A freed Israeli hostage says she drew “hope and strength” from other captives while she was being held by Hamas in Gaza.
'I saw how you were fighting for me!' Naama Levy shares first post since release from Gaza
"I’m safe and protected, surrounded by family and friends, and feeling better with each passing day," Levy wrote.
Israel says 8 of the 26 hostages listed for imminent release are dead
JERUSALEM — Eight of the 26 hostages that Hamas is expected to release in the coming few weeks are dead, according to Israeli ...
The angst of the ‘ceasefire’ in Israel
To truly understand this angst, one must understand Jewish history and one of the main reasons for Israel’s establishment as ...
Israel Says 8 Ceasefire Deal Hostages Are Dead
An Israeli military doctor who has been treating hostages recently released by Hamas says they are in poor physical condition ...
Israel-Hamas ceasefire live updates: Four female hostages return to Israel; 200 Palestinians released
Latest news and live updates on the Gaza ceasefire deal as four female hostages are set to be released. The hostages are all ...
Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal begins with release of Israeli hostages, Palestinian prisoners
The first three Israeli hostages were released after the ceasefire officially began. Hours later, Israel released 90 ...
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Three Israeli hostages released by Hamas as ceasefire in 15-month-long war in Gaza begins
A truce in the brutal war that began with the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks trades 3 Israeli hostages for 100 Palestinian ...
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Hamas list shows 8 hostages to be freed in first phase of ceasefire are dead, Israel says
JERUSALEM — Israel says a Hamas list shows that eight of the 33 hostages to be released in the first phase of the Gaza ...
Hamas and Israel trade blame over deal violations. Will the fragile ceasefire and hostage agreement hold?
The fragility of the truce between Israel and Hamas was laid bare on Saturday, after Israel accused Hamas of withholding a ...
Israel's Netanyahu to meet Trump in Washington on Feb 4 amid Gaza ceasefire
By Ryan Patrick Jones WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been invited to a meeting with ...