5 days ago · DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas-led militants released three gaunt, frail-looking Israeli hostages and Israel freed nearly 200 Palestinian prisoners Saturday in the latest exchange of a ceasefire agreement that has paused 16 months of war in Gaza.. The hostages’ condition and scenes of Hamas forcing them to speak in a handover ceremony sparked outrage in Israel and could increase ...

Four Israeli hostages have been released by Hamas and returned to Israel, the Israel Defense Forces confirmed. Karina Ariev, Daniela Gilboa, Naama Levy and Liri Albag, all female...

3 hours ago · Hamas says it will release more hostages Saturday, AP reports 02:37. Hamas said Thursday that it would continue releasing hostages according to the terms of the ceasefire and hostage release deal ...

Jan 20, 2025 · The long-awaited ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza entered its second day on Monday, following the return of the first Israeli hostages and the release of 90 Palestinian...

5 days ago · In the first phase of the ceasefire, 33 Israeli hostages in Gaza will be released in exchange for almost 2,000 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. The ceasefire and release of hostages has sparked both hope and fear among Israelis.

Jan 14, 2025 · Three hostages were released from Hamas captivity in Gaza and dozens of Palestinian prisoners freed by Israel on Sunday, as a highly anticipated ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into...

Jan 20, 2025 · Three Israeli hostages were released Sunday as part of a long-awaited ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. They are the first of 33 that Hamas is expected to free during the first phase of the...

Jan 20, 2025 · Hours after three Israeli hostages were released from captivity in Gaza on Sunday, roughly 90 Palestinian prisoners were freed as a long-awaited cease-fire agreement between Israel and...

Jan 18, 2025 · The long-awaited ceasefire and hostage release deal between the Israeli government and Hamas will take effect on Sunday, potentially signaling a new chapter in a bloody 15-month conflict that has...

Jan 15, 2025 · After months of deadlock and more than 15 months of war, Israel and the militant group Hamas reached a fresh Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, President Joe Biden said on Wednesday.