Hamas says it with release next round of hostages, adhere to ceasefire deal

Hamas Says It Will Release the Bodies of Bibas Children and Other Hostages

Hamas said it would turn over the bodies of the boys, Ariel Bibas and his baby brother, Kfir, and their mother. Israel was expected to release Palestinian prisoners in exchange.

The New York Times - 1d

WATCH: 3 hostages to be released by Hamas

Three hostages, including one American, are set to be released by Hamas over the weekend. ABC News’ Marcus Moore has the latest.

ABC News - 5d

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

Trump lauds latest hostage release, says US will support Israel's decision on ceasefire

President Trump on Saturday celebrated the latest hostage release, when Hamas freed the last living Israeli American from captivity in Gaza, but warned the Palestinian militant group that the U.S. ...

The Hill - 5d

Hostages freed and prisoners released in latest ceasefire exchange

Concerns have been raised about the appearance of the Israelis, while representatives for the released Palestinians say they all needed "medical attention".

BBC News - Feb. 8

Hamas ‘must release three live hostages on Saturday’, says Israel, or war will resume – Middle East crisis live

Statement from Netanyahu’s office follows Hamas declaration that it would stick to the ceasefire terms. Hamas has confirmed its commitment to continue implementing the Gaza ceasefire deal ...

The Guardian - Feb. 13

Middle East crisis live: Hamas says it will return bodies of four Israelis on Thursday and release six living hostages on Saturday

Militant group will release hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners as Israel confirms it will begin negotiations on second phase of ceasefire deal. Geneva Abdul is a reporter for the ...

The Guardian - 2d

Three more Israeli hostages released by Hamas

Yahoo News - Feb. 8

Hamas blames Israel as it postpones hostage release

Israel's defence minister calls the Hamas announcement a "complete violation of the ceasefire agreement".

BBC News - Feb. 11

Trump issues ultimatum to Hamas on hostage release

President Trump said he would give Hamas until noon Saturday to release all Israeli hostages.

CBS News - Feb. 11

Three Israeli hostages set to be released by Hamas

They are set to be released in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held in Israel.

BBC News - 6d

Hamas Names Hostages Set for Release on Saturday

Israel is set to free more than 360 Palestinian prisoners in an exchange that had been thrown into doubt after days of mutual recriminations, but it now appears to be on track.

The New York Times - 6d

Hamas releases 3 hostages, including an American-Israeli

Three hostages have been released by Hamas, including American-Israeli Sagui Dekel-Chen, after spending 489 days in captivity. NBC’s Richard Engel reports for TODAY.

NBC News - 5d

Hamas to Release 6 Living Hostages to Israel This Weekend

The militant group’s chief negotiator also said Hamas would increase the number of living hostages it would release on Saturday to six from three.

The New York Times - 1d

Hamas set to release four hostage bodies this week

More hostages are set to be released from Gaza this week as part of the ongoing ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports.

CBS News - 19h

Hamas releases bodies of 4 Israeli hostages

Hamas has handed the bodies of four hostages who were abducted during the Oct. 7 attacks back to Israel, including a mother and her two young sons. The bodies of the hostages were carried out in ...

NBC News - 7h

Hamas Releases Bodies of 4 Israeli Hostages

Shiri Bibas, an Israeli woman, and her two young children, Ariel and Kfir, were said to be among those returned. A senior U.N. official called the Hamas display “abhorrent and cruel.”

The New York Times - 5m

Hamas says it is committed to ceasefire conditions with Israel

The fragile ceasefire in Gaza continued to hold steady as Hamas confirmed it is committed to the ceasefire conditions. NBC News’ Yasmin Vossoughian reports from Tel Aviv on the developments and the ...

NBC News - Feb. 13

Hostage return spotlights tragedy in fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Paraded on a stage by masked gunmen, the gaunt figure of returning hostage Eli Sharabi leaned into the microphone to express a hope that ordinarily would spark happiness and relief.

NBC News - Feb. 9

Hamas delays planned hostage handover to Israel amid ceasefire dispute

Yahoo News - Feb. 10

Trump warns of ending Israel-Hamas ceasefire if all hostages aren't returned

President Trump on Monday suggested he might end a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas if all hostages being held in Gaza are not released by the end of the week, warning that if the deal ...

The Hill - Feb. 11

Trump threatens Hamas over hostage pause in fragile ceasefire

President Trump said Palestinians would not be allowed back into Gaza under his proposal for the area, while Hamas has paused the release of Israeli hostages. NBC News’ Aaron Gilchrist reports on ...

NBC News - Feb. 11

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

Israel begins to release more than 350 Palestinian prisoners under the terms of the deal

Financial Times - 5d

What do Hamas delay and Trump threat mean for Gaza ceasefire deal?

Refusal to release next batch of Israeli hostages as planned could derail fragile agreement. Hamas has said it will not release the next batch of Israeli hostages this weekend as planned, citing ...

The Guardian - Feb. 11

Trump threatens end of ceasefire if Israeli hostages not released by noon Saturday

President Trump announced that the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas will be canceled if Israeli hostages are not released by noon on Saturday, February 15. NBC News' Yasmin Vossoughian ...

NBC News - Feb. 10

Palestinians and Israelis react to halt of hostage release and fragile ceasefire

The fragile ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas has allowed the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners. However, there are new concerns after Hamas said it would halt the ...

CBS News - Feb. 11

Netanyahu demands release of 9 hostages as planned or 'ceasefire will be terminated'

President Donald Trump warned that "all hell is going to break out" unless Hamas releases all remaining hostages from Gaza by Saturday.

ABC News - Feb. 11

Concern over Israeli hostage release amid fragile ceasefire in Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is using similar language to President Trump, calling for Hamas to release hostages by Saturday or the ceasefire in Gaza is off. Meanwhile, Mr. Trump ...

CBS News - Feb. 12

American among 3 hostages released from Gaza in latest ceasefire exchange

The Hamas terror group released another three hostages from Gaza early this morning. Among them was American-Israeli Sagui Dekel Chen. Palestinian prisoners are set to be released from Israeli ...

CBS News - 5d

Three hostages handed over to Israeli military after Hamas release

Yahoo News - Feb. 8

Concerns spike over weak condition of latest 3 hostages released by Hamas

The frail condition of the latest three Israeli hostages released by Palestinian militant group Hamas on Saturday as part of the fragile three-weeks-old ceasefire agreement has raised concerns. ...

The Hill - Feb. 8

Hamas releases three Israeli men in latest hostage swap

Israel frees 183 Palestinian prisoners as ceasefire stretches into third week

Financial Times - Feb. 8

Hamas releases 3 more Israeli hostages in exchange for 183 Palestinian prisoners

Hamas militants freed three more Israeli hostages on Saturday in exchange for Israel releasing another 183 Palestinian prisoners as part of the ceasefire agreement.

ABC News - Feb. 8

Hamas Makes Gaunt Israeli Hostages Thank Captors Before Release

The scenes at the latest hostage release in Gaza angered Israelis and created even more uncertainty surrounding the next steps in a phased cease-fire deal.

The New York Times - Feb. 8

Hamas releases 3 hostages, a sigh of relief for their families and Israel

Scenes from the staged handover of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza have angered Israelis. The events have made an already tenuous ceasefire more fragile. Chris Livesay reports.