Hamas frees three Gaza hostages as ceasefire hits four-week mark

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  Hamas frees 3 more Israeli hostages under Gaza ceasefire deal

  Three hostages set to be freed in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and detainees
  
  NBC News - Feb. 8
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  Israel says Gaza ceasefire will end if Hamas does not free hostages by Saturday

  Benjamin Netanyahu tells Israeli forces to prepare for fighting after Hamas postponed more releases.
  
  BBC News - 3d
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  Hamas to free 3 more Israeli hostages for dozens of Palestinian prisoners under Gaza ceasefire

  Hamas-led militants are set to free three more hostages, all Israeli civilian men, and Israel will release dozens of Palestinian prisoners as part of a fragile agreement that has paused the war in ...
  
  ABC News - Feb. 8

• Three Israeli hostages freed by Hamas as ceasefire continues

  Hamas freed three more Israeli hostages today as part of the ceasefire deal in Gaza. The civilian men were held captive for 16 months after the Hamas-led attack on Israel in October 2023. ...
  
  CBS News - Feb. 8
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  Who are the five Thai hostages released by Hamas as part of the ceasefire in Gaza?

  Five Thai nationals held hostage by Hamas since its attack on Israel have returned home after their release from captivity last month
  
  ABC News - 6d

• Hamas says Israel violating Gaza ceasefire, next hostage release delayed

  Hamas accuses Israel of systematically violating the Gaza ceasefire, and says the next hostage release will be delayed.
  
  CBS News - 5d
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  In U-turn, Hamas says it will release hostages and recommits to Gaza ceasefire

  Hamas said Thursday it will release Israeli hostages on the previously agreed upon timeline as part of its fragile ceasefire with Israel.
  
  NBC News - 2d

• Hamas says it will adhere to Gaza ceasefire, release 3 hostages Saturday

  Hamas says it will adhere to the ongoing ceasefire in Gaza after threatening to delay the next release of 3 Israeli hostages.
  
  CBS News - 2d

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