Hamas Frees 4 Israeli Hostages in Exchange for Palestinian Prisoners

Middle East latest: Israel stops the return of thousands of Palestinians till Hamas frees hostage

Israel accused Hamas of violating a fragile ceasefire by changing the order of hostages it has released, stopping thousands of Palestinians from returning to their homes in the northern Gaza Strip ...

ABC News - 1d

Israel and Hamas Dispute Over Hostage Leaves Displaced Palestinians Waiting

Israel is preventing movement to the north of Gaza until plans are set for the release of Arbel Yehud, one of the last civilian women held in Gaza.

The New York Times - 1d

Israel Frees 200 Palestinian Prisoners in Second Cease-Fire Exchange

Dozens of the prisoners, who were freed on Saturday as part of a cease-fire and hostage deal, had been serving life sentences in Israeli jails for attacks against Israelis.

The New York Times - 1d

What to Know About the 4 Newly Released Israeli Hostages

The young women freed on Saturday were working as “spotters” for Israel’s army when they were abducted in the Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7, 2023.

The New York Times - 2d

Who Are the Israeli Hostages Released by Hamas?

Israelis held their breath as four soldiers, all women, were released from the Gaza Strip, the second group to be freed as part of a fragile cease-fire agreement with Hamas.

The Wall Street Journal - 2d

Hamas releases 4 Israeli hostages, 6 more set to be released

Israel is allowing thousands of people to return to Gaza for the first time in more than a year after Hamas agreed to free a civilian hostage. This follows the release of four female Israeli ...

NBC News - 1h

Palestinians begin return to north Gaza as deal reached to free six hostages

The hostages include Arbel Yehud - the civilian at the centre of a row which had led to Israel delaying Palestinians' from heading to north Gaza.

BBC News - 7h

4 more Israeli hostages reunited with their families

For the second time in two weeks, Israeli hostages held by Hamas were released, along with Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal. CBS News foreign correspondent ...

CBS News - 1d

Four female Israeli hostages set free

Four female Israeli hostages were set free today in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners. It's the latest step in the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. NBC News' Raf Sanchez reports.

NBC News - 1d

Hamas Frees 4 Israeli Hostages in Exchange for Palestinian Prisoners

The hostages and 200 prisoners were released in the second swap of the Gaza cease-fire deal, which went into effect this month.

The New York Times - 1d

Freed Palestinians and Israelis reunite with families as prisoners and hostages released – live

Four soldiers held by Hamas in Gaza are back in Israel and 200 Palestinian prisoners were released from Israeli jails . It is being reported that dozens of Hamas fighters are gathering in Palestine ...

The Guardian - 1d

Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners released

The swap on Saturday was the second exchange since the ceasefire.

BBC News - 1d

4 more Israeli hostages released by Hamas as ceasefire continues

After the release of four female Israeli soldiers, Israeli authorities released 200 Palestinian prisoners.

CBS News - 1d

Israel releases 200 Palestinian prisoners following hostage transfer

Yahoo News - 1d

Hamas releases four female Israeli soldiers as 200 Palestinians set free

Disagreement lingers over the last living woman civilian being held hostage

Financial Times - 2d

Hamas frees 4 female Israeli soldiers as part of ceasefire deal

Four female Israeli soldiers taken hostage during the October 7 attack have been released by Hamas in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners being held by Israel. NBC’s Daniele Hamamdjian reports ...

NBC News - 2d

Middle East latest: Hamas releases 4 Israeli soldiers in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners

Hamas militants have released four female Israeli soldiers they held captive for 15 months in a planned exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners or detainees in Israel

ABC News - 2d

Watch: Moment four Israeli hostages released by Hamas

Video shows four women being transferred into waiting Red Cross vehicles in Gaza City.

BBC News - 2d

Four female Israeli hostages released by Hamas in prisoner exchange

Four women hostages are expected to be released today in exchange for 200 prisoners, according to Hamas.

NBC News - 2d

Female Israeli hostages' names released before planned exchange

Hamas has released the names of four or more Israeli hostages, which will be a relief to their families in Israel after 15 months of captivity. They are all female soldiers aged either 19 or 20. ...

CBS News - 2d

Hamas names next Israeli hostages set to be released

Four are due to be freed in a second exchange of hostages for Palestinian prisoners held in Israel.

BBC News - 2d

Hamas names 4 Israeli hostages they plan to release

Hamas has handed over the names of the four Israeli hostages set to be released Saturday. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more.

CBS News - 2d

Hamas expected to name 4 more Israeli hostages who will be released

Hamas is expected to name four more Israeli hostages who will be released. A Hamas official says all four will be female soldiers and would be swapped for 200 Palestinian detainees and prisoners.

CBS News - 2d

Israelis await names of next 4 hostages to be released by Hamas as part of the ceasefire

Relatives of hostages still being held by militants in Gaza have called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to ensure all remaining captives are freed

ABC News - 3d

Hamas to name next Israeli hostages set to be released

Yahoo News - 3d

Israelis brace to learn the fate of Hamas' youngest hostage, taken captive as a baby

Yahoo News - 3d

Taken captive as a baby, Israelis brace to learn the fate of Hamas’ youngest hostage

Israel is bracing to learn the fate of Kfir Bibas, the youngest hostage held by Hamas with his brother Ariel and parents Yarden and Shiri.

NBC News - 3d

Four more female Israeli hostages will be freed this weekend, Hamas says

Announcement comes as Donald Trump says he is not confident ceasefire deal will hold. Middle East crisis – live updates Hamas has said four more female Israeli hostages will be freed this ...

The Guardian - 6d

Three Israeli hostages released by Hamas

Three Israeli hostages were released as part of a long-awaited ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. In Gaza, the skies were quiet as families ventured out without fear for the first time in 15 ...

CBS News - 6d

Palestinian prisoners freed after three hostages are released from Gaza

Three Israeli hostages were released from Hamas in Gaza as part of a ceasefire deal with Israel. NBC News' Daniele Hamamdjian reports on the Palestinian prisoners' release after Israel welcomed ...

NBC News - 6d

Israeli Hostages and Palestinian Prisoners Released as Cease-Fire Begins

The start of a truce prompted celebrations in Gaza, where Hamas militants made a show of force on the streets after 15 months of war. Hours after the first three hostages returned to Israel, it ...

The New York Times - Jan. 20

Three Israeli hostages freed by Hamas as ceasefire begins

Truce could end the bloodiest war of the Israel-Palestinian conflict

Financial Times - Jan. 20

First Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners released as ceasefire between Israel and Hamas goes into effect

A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas came into effect in the Gaza Strip Sunday morning.

NBC News - Jan. 20

First Palestinians released from Israeli prisons under ceasefire deal

Yahoo News - Jan. 19

Hamas says it is committed to ceasefire deal, hostage exchange

Yahoo News - Jan. 19

3 Israeli hostages released by Hamas

Three Israeli hostages were released to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Sunday following a ceasefire deal between Israel and the militant group Hamas. The three freed hostages, Romi Gonen, Doron ...

The Hill - Jan. 19