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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.CBS News - Feb. 8 -
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 monthABC News - Feb. 8 -
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 -
Israelis express outrage over conditions of hostages released in latest swap with Hamas
Many Israelis say they're outraged over the conditions of the three hostages released by Hamas over the weekend after more than 16 months in captivity. CBS News' Chris Livesay has the latest.CBS News - Feb. 10 -
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Hamas suspends hostage release, says Israel is not following ceasefire agreement
Hamas said Monday it was suspending the upcoming hostage release in the Gaza Strip, blaming Israel for not following the terms of a ceasefire agreement that paused the 15-month war in the ...NBC News - Feb. 10 -
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Hamas postpones upcoming hostage release, risking ceasefire collapse
Hamas announced Monday it will hold back releasing hostages at the end of the week until further notice, according to a statement by the group reported by multiple media outlets. Hamas, designated ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Hamas suspends release of Israeli hostages over ‘violations’ of ceasefire
Israeli military on alert as mediators fear a breakdown in three-week-old truce as Hamas says ‘door remains open’. Hamas has said it is delaying the release of Israeli hostages indefinitely over ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
Hamas accuses Israel of ceasefire violations, says it will delay next hostage release
A Hamas spokesperson says the group will delay the next hostage release after accusing Israel of violating ceasefire agreementABC News - Feb. 10 -
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 - Feb. 10 -
Hamas delays next hostage release, accusing Israel of violating ceasefire
Hamas says the next release of hostages is delayed, claiming Israel is violating the ceasefire agreement. CBS News' Leigh Kiniry is tracking the latest from Tel Aviv.CBS 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 -
In test to fragile ceasefire, Hamas announces delay of hostage release
Hamas say it would delay the hostage release scheduled for next weekend, claiming Israel had violated terms of the ceasefire deal. Meanwhile, Israel said any such delay would be a violation, and ...NBC News - Feb. 11 -
‘Let hell break out’: Trump demands Hamas release all hostages
President Donald Trump says he will cancel the carefully negotiated ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas if Hamas doesn’t release all remaining hostages by Saturday. “All bets are off and let ...NBC News - Feb. 11 -
What to know about Trump's ultimatum for Hamas about hostages
President Trump is demanding Hamas release all of its remaining hostages from Gaza by this weekend or "all hell with break out." CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest ...CBS News - Feb. 11 -
Israel amassing troops in and around Gaza ahead of Hamas hostage release deadline
Israel is amassing troops in and around the Gaza Strip ahead of the upcoming Hamas hostage release, which the Palestinian militant group threatened to delay after accusing Israel of violating the ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
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 - Feb. 12 -
Netanyahu warns 'intense fighting' will resume in Gaza if Hamas delays hostage release
Netanyahu threatened to withdraw from a ceasefire with Hamas and resume fighting in Gaza if the militant group does not release more hostages by midday Saturday.NBC News - Feb. 12 -
Hamas faces hard choice over next hostage release as ceasefire falters
Delay will probably mean return to fighting, but releasing more hostages could force talks on next stage of ceasefire. Middle East crisis – live updates Hamas is facing hard choices as the ...The Guardian - Feb. 12 -
Hamas says it will release more hostages Saturday, AP reports
Hamas says it will release more Israeli hostages Saturday after threatening to delay the action, according to the Associated Press. Earlier this week, President Trump demanded that all hostages be ...CBS News - Feb. 13 -
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 - Feb. 13 -
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 - Feb. 13 -
Hamas says it will continue releasing Israeli hostages under Gaza deal
Israel's government says Hamas must free three living hostages on Saturday or the ceasefire will end.BBC News - Feb. 13 -
What we know about Hamas' next planned hostage release
After previously threatening to delay the release, Hamas says it will free the next group of Israeli hostages, as planned, this weekend. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more.CBS News - Feb. 13 -
Hamas says it with release next round of hostages, adhere to ceasefire deal
Hamas says it plans to continue the release of Israeli hostages as part of the ceasefire deal brokered. This comes after tensions rose over President Trump's comments and the details emerging about ...CBS News - 6d -
American-Israeli among hostages set to be released by Hamas Saturday
We're learning new details about the next group of hostages scheduled to be released by Hamas Saturday. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay reports from Tel Aviv.CBS News - 6d -
Hamas official says the militant group will release three hostages on Saturday
Hamas will free three hostages — Sagui Dekel-Chen, Sasha Alexander Troufanov and Iair Horn — on Saturday, a spokesperson for the militant group said Friday.NBC News - 6d -
Hamas names 3 Israeli hostages to be released Saturday as part of Gaza ceasefire
Hamas militants have named the next three Israeli male hostages to be released as part of a fragile ceasefire deal that had teetered in recent days amid a major dispute that raised the specter of ...ABC News - 6d -
American Israeli among three hostages released by Hamas in sixth exchange
Israeli American Sagui Dekel-Chen, Sasha Alexander Troufanov and Iair Horn were expected to be freed.NBC News - 5d -
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 dealFinancial Times - 5d -
Last living American hostage released from Hamas as frail ceasefire stands
The last living Israeli American hostage was among the three men released by Hamas Saturday as the frail ceasefire was held up despite threats from the Palestinian militant group earlier in the ...The Hill - 5d -
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Netanyahu warns "gates of Hell" will be opened if Hamas does not release hostages
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said over the weekend the "gates of Hell" will be opened if Hamas does not release all of its hostages. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay reports.CBS News - 3d -
Israel and Hamas in talks to double the number of hostages released this weekend
Israel is preparing to receive 6 hostages Saturday as well as the bodies of deceased captives from Gaza on Thursday, a source briefed on the talks told NBC News.NBC News - 3d -
Hamas says it will release 6 living Israeli hostages on Saturday
Hamas says it will release 6 living Israeli hostages on SaturdayABC News - 2d -
Hamas says it will release more hostages than expected in next exchange
Hamas says it will not only release more Israeli hostages than expected this week, but the terrorist group will also hand over the bodies of 4 slain captives.CBS News - 2d
