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Starved, threatened and abused: Parents of freed Hamas hostages give details of ordeal
The BBC hears from the parents of four young women who were taken by Hamas on 7 October 2023 and held for 15 months.BBC News - 5d -
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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 -
A Closer Look at the 3 Hostages Freed by Hamas
The release of the men, who include an American, was the sixth in a hostage-for-prisoner exchange laid out in a cease-fire deal between Hamas and Israel.The New York Times - 3d -
‘Dad, I Came Back Alive!’ Israeli Hostages Start to Give Glimpses of Ordeal.
Hostages freed before Saturday’s exchange have expressed relief and joy, while descriptions of the torment they endured are trickling out.The New York Times - Feb. 9 -
Key details about Hamas' next planned hostage release, including an American
Hamas has named three hostages it plans to release on Saturday under the ceasefire terms with Israel. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more details and CBS News national security ...CBS News - 3d -
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American-Israeli among 3 hostages freed by Hamas in latest exchange
Hamas released dual U.S.-Israeli national Sagui Dekel-Chen along with two other hostages as the Gaza ceasefire remained on track after a tense week.CBS News - 3d -
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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 -
Israel threatens to resume war against Hamas if it fails to release hostages by Saturday
PM Benjamin Netanyahu orders IDF to mass around Gaza as Donald Trump holds meeting with Jordan’s King AbdullahFinancial Times - Feb. 11 -
President Trump gives Hamas new deadline to release all Israeli hostages
President Trump has given Hamas until Saturday at noon to release all of the remaining Israeli hostages or he says "all Hell is going to break out." He declined to say exactly what he would do if ...CBS News - Feb. 11 -
Middle East crisis live: Palestinian prisoners and detainees freed after Hamas releases Israeli hostages
Iair Horn, Alexander Sasha Troufanov and Sagui Dekel Chen released by Hamas. Several media are quoting a statement released by Hamas this morning, in which it says Israel will only be able to ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump threatens 'all hell is going to break out' if Hamas delays hostage releases
The Israel-Hamas ceasefire was at risk Tuesday after President Trump warned “all hell is going to break out” if Hamas does not release “all” remaining hostages.NBC News - Feb. 11 -
Hamas is set to free 3 more Israeli hostages after dispute threatened to reignite war in Gaza
Three more Israelis held captive in the Gaza Strip are on the verge of being freed by Hamas-led militants as part of a shaky ceasefire deal that requires Israel to release hundreds of Palestinian ...ABC News - 3d -
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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 -
Here’s a Look at the 3 Israeli Hostages Freed Saturday
The release of the three men was the fifth in a staggered hostage-for-prisoner exchange laid out in a cease-fire deal between Hamas and Israel.The New York Times - Feb. 8 -
Tears of joy as freed Thai hostages arrive home
"I don't know how to put it into words," says one of the hostages released from Gaza last month.BBC News - Feb. 9 -
Watch: Celebrations in Israel as three more hostages freed
Alexander Troufanov, Yair Horn and Sagui Dekel-Chen were handed over to the Red Cross on Saturday morning.BBC News - 3d -
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Hamas says it will release hostages as planned
Palestinian militant group Hamas assured Thursday that it will release three Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip this weekend as planned, after accusing Israel of violating the frail ceasefire ...The Hill - 5d -
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 - 4d -
Rep. Nancy Mace details accusations of rape and sexual abuse in a speech from the House floor
Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., took to the House floor on Monday night to accuse four men — including her ex-fiancé — of rape, sex trafficking and other sex crimes against other female victims and ...NBC News - Feb. 11 -
Israeli Hostages’ Accounts of Abuse Raise Alarms for Remaining Captives
Freed hostages have told of starvation, and relatives of others held in Gaza say officials have relayed accounts of torture.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
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Freed Israeli hostage was unaware wife and daughters killed, British family says
His wife, Lianne Sharabi and two daughters were murdered by Hamas in the 7 October attack.BBC News - Feb. 9 -
Trump says Gaza ceasefire should be cancelled if all Israeli hostages not freed
President proposes letting ‘all hell break loose’ if hostages held by Hamas are not returned to Israel at noon on Saturday. Middle East crisis – live updates Donald Trump has warned that if ...The Guardian - Feb. 11 -
Netanyahu Says Fighting in Gaza Will Resume if Hostages Are Not Freed Saturday
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said the cease-fire would end if Hamas did not release captives held in Gaza. But he did not say how many hostages had to be freed.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
Hostages freed from Gaza painfully piece together a changed world
After nearly 500 days in captivity in Gaza, with little access to media, recently freed hostages have many questionsABC News - 4d -
Latest Israeli hostages to be freed named amid uncertainty over truce
Iair Horn, Sasha Troufanov and Sagui Dekel-Chen due to be exchanged for 369 Palestinian prisoners. Palestinian militant groups have named the three hostages they plan to free on Saturday in return ...The Guardian - 4d -
‘Time is running out’: frailty of freed hostages raises pressure on Netanyahu
Relatives and supporters anxious for return of remaining hostages urge Israeli PM to maintain ceasefire deal. Still frail less than a week after his release from Hamas captivity, and processing the ...The Guardian - 4d -
Israeli hostages and Palestinian inmates freed in latest ceasefire swap
Hamas releases three more Israelis, as 369 Palestinians are handed over in the sixth exchange in recent weeks.BBC News - 3d -
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 -
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Israel and Hamas complete fifth hostage-prisoner swap
Release of three Israeli hostages and 183 Palestinian prisoners comes as next phase of ceasefire set to begin. Israel and Hamas completed their fifth hostage-prisoner swap under a fragile Gaza ...The Guardian - Feb. 8
