'Our hero has returned': Hamas releases 8 more Gaza hostages as part of ceasefire deal
Eight hostages − three Israelis and five Thai nationals − were returned to Israel Thursday after spending 482 days in Hamas captivity in Gaza. They were freed in an at-times chaotic handover in connection with a weekslong ceasefire and hostages-for-prisoners swap between Israel and the militant group aimed at ending 15 months of fighting.
Shaky Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Deal Worries Families of Hostages
The cease-fire is also a beacon of hope for Palestinians who have suffered immensely during Israel’s 15-month campaign to eradicate Hamas. The Palestinian civilian death toll is estimated to be in the tens of thousands, with more than 80 percent of the population internally displaced.
Gaza ceasefire-hostage deal to begin Sunday, bringing rare halt to months of fighting
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 enflamed the Middle East.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal appears to waver after chaotic hostage handover
The chaotic release of several hostages in Khan Younis Thursday was described by Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu as “shocking.”
Hamas releases another eight hostages as part of Gaza ceasefire deal
Eight hostages held by Hamas in Gaza were released on Thursday as part of the ceasefire deal. Why it matters: The release was an important benchmark: There are now no more women who are believed to be alive that are held hostage by Hamas.
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 and face a long recovery process.
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 Palestinian prisoners and detainees.
How the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal will unfold — and why it is so precarious
Israeli troops have pulled back to the edges of Gaza, the first hostages have been released and many Palestinians have returned to what remains of their homes in the first few days of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal.
Hamas Releases Names of Israeli Hostages to Be Released on Saturday
Palestinian militant group Hamas released on Friday the names of three Israeli hostages that will be released on Saturday. The hostages are Ofer Calderon, Keith Siegel and Yarden Bibas, Hamas armed wing spokesperson Abu Obeida said in a post on his telegram channel.
A chaotic hostage release in Gaza underscores high stakes of ceasefire
Crowds of spectators gathered around vehicles carrying hostages in southern Gaza on Thursday, raising fears the captives wouldn’t be released safely.
Trump envoy Witkoff in Israel to oversee ceasefire deal
Trump sent Witkoff to ensure the ceasefire agreement advances to the second phase, which will require hashing out more thorny ...
Palestinian militants begin handover of three Israeli hostages in latest stage of ceasefire deal
Mughrabi, Emily Rose and Maayan Lubell CAIRO/JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Palestinian militants began handing over three Israeli ...
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 ...
Trump Middle East Envoy Witkoff Makes Rare Trip by U.S. Official to Gaza
Steve Witkoff visited the enclave to oversee the implementation of a fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.
What is in the Gaza ceasefire deal?
Here are the main elements of a Gaza ceasefire deal that went into effect on Sunday after 15 months of conflict that has ...