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American-Israeli freed in Hamas' latest hostage release
As the ceasefire continues to hold, Hamas released three more hostages on Saturday, including American-Israeli Keith Siegel, who was held for 15 months. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Tel Aviv.CBS News - 1d -
Hamas Names 3 Hostages It Says Will Be Freed This Weekend
Keith Siegel, an American-Israeli, will be released along with Yarden Bibas and Ofer Kalderon in exchange for about 90 Palestinians being held in Israeli prisons, the group said.The New York Times - 2d -
American man, 2 Israelis freed in 3rd swap with Hamas as ceasefire holds
Keith Siegel, a 65-year-old dual U.S.-Israeli national, is the first American to be released since the Israel-Hamas ceasefire took effect.CBS News - 1d -
American hostage Keith Siegel freed from Gaza
American Keith Siegel was released from captivity Saturday morning in Gaza City where he was taken onto a stage wearing a cap, flanked by masked Hamas forces.ABC News - 1d -
Watch: Freed Palestinian prisoners greeted by jubilant crowds
In total, 183 prisoners were released by Israel, after Hamas released three Israeli hostages who were taken to Gaza on 7 October 2023.BBC News - 1d -
Middle East latest: 3 Israeli hostages and dozens of Palestinian prisoners set to be freed
Three high-profile Israeli hostages are set to be released by Hamas on Saturday, while Palestinian authorities say Israel has agreed to release dozens of prisoners, in the fourth round of exchanges ...ABC News - 1d -
3 Israeli hostages freed, but 3rd exchange with Hamas doesn't go smoothly
Two female Israeli soldiers and an 80-year-old male hostage were released in chaotic handovers in Gaza that have been condemned by Israel's leader.CBS News - 3d -
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Eight more hostages freed by Hamas in chaotic scenes
Eight hostages to be released as part of Gaza dealNBC News - 3d -
Three Israelis and five Thai hostages expected to be freed next by Hamas
In exchange for the Israeli hostages, 110 Palestinian prisoners will be released from Israeli jails.BBC News - 4d -
Israeli Army Raids Home of Freed Hamas Member Amid Tensions Over Hostage Deal
Soldiers disrupted a Jerusalem gathering to mark the early release of an imprisoned Palestinian, arresting his brother and roughing up his father. A Times reporter conducting interviews was also ...The New York Times - Jan. 27 -
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 - Jan. 26 -
Four Israeli hostages freed in ceasefire deal
Four female Israeli soldiers held captive in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023 have been released as part of a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel. Dozens of Palestinian prisoners in Israel are set to be ...CBS News - Jan. 25 -
West Bank celebrations as freed Palestinian prisoners return
The BBC's Jon Donnison watched on in Ramallah as the former captives were greeted by cheering crowds.BBC News - Jan. 25 -
Hamas releases 4 Israeli women in latest ceasefire move
Palestinian militant group Hamas has released four Israeli female soldiers who were held in the Gaza Strip as part of the latest ceasefire agreement, according to the Israeli military. In return, ...The Hill - Jan. 25 -
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 IsraelABC News - Jan. 25 -
The Latest Gaza Hostages Freed: Women Whose Hamas Warnings Were Ignored
The swap for four soldiers stationed on the border of the Gaza Strip at Nahal Oz follows 15 months of captivity and a campaign by their families.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 25 -
Hope for 2nd hostage release as Hamas names IDF captives to be freed
Hamas has named 4 female Israeli soldiers it says will be freed as part of the second hostage-prisoner swap, as the Gaza ceasefire endures.CBS News - Jan. 24 -
French Crypto Entrepreneur and Wife Are Freed After Kidnapping
David Balland, a founder of Ledger, a prominent cryptocurrency company, and his wife were freed after a 48-hour police search. Ten people have been arrested.The New York Times - Jan. 24 -
Crypto executive freed after kidnap in France
Assailants demanded large ransom after abduction of Ledger co-founder David BallandFinancial Times - Jan. 23 -
Freed Capitol riot ringleaders regroup - and vow 'retribution'
Leaders of the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys called for prosecutions of police, prosecutors and members of a congressional committee.BBC News - Jan. 23 -
Jan. 6 defendants freed, one wants retribution
As more Jan. 6 defendants are freed following President Trump's blanket pardons, supporters cheer outside the D.C. Jail. Among those released are key figures from right-wing groups, including Oath ...CBS News - Jan. 22 -
Two Americans freed in US-Taliban prisoner exchange
Two Americans, Ryan Corbett and William McKenty, were freed in a prisoner exchange between the United States and the Taliban. The deal was brokered by former President Biden before he left office, ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Two Americans Freed by Taliban in Prisoner Swap
The last-minute deal was the final capstone in Biden’s campaign to release dozens of Americans detained abroad.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 21 -
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 - Jan. 21 -
2 Americans Held in Afghanistan Are Freed in Prisoner Swap
In exchange, the Biden administration released an Afghan man convicted on narcotics charges in 2008.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
Is Hamas back?
The sight of militants on the streets of Gaza since the ceasefire raises the possibility that they may again run the enclaveFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
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Freed Palestinian prisoners are reunited with loved ones
There were scenes of joy in the West Bank as families awaited to welcome the 90 prisoners who Israel freed as a part of the ceasefire deal. The 90 prisoners were released in exchange for the three ...NBC News - Jan. 20 -
Three Israeli hostages freed by Hamas as ceasefire begins
Truce could end the bloodiest war of the Israel-Palestinian conflictFinancial Times - Jan. 20 -
Middle East latest: Gaza ceasefire is delayed over dispute between Hamas and Israel
The Israeli military says it “continues to attack” inside the Gaza Strip as a dispute with Hamas delayed the start of a planned ceasefireABC News - Jan. 19 -
Middle East latest: Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will go into effect at 0630 GMT on Sunday
Qatar’s foreign ministry said the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will go into effect at 0630 GMT on SundayABC News - Jan. 18 -
Freed Cuban Dissident: The Church and Biden Got Duped
Hundreds more Cuban dissidents are expected to be released in the coming days in a deal with President Biden, but even a top beneficiary is balking.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Israel and Hamas agree ceasefire
Deal would end devastating war that has shaken Middle East and the worldFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
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Biden and Netanyahu discuss the latest in the effort to reach an Israel-Hamas war ceasefire
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Joe Biden have spoken in a phone call on the latest efforts to reach a ceasefire and hostage release in the Israel-Hamas warABC News - Jan. 12 -
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala freed by Iran
Reports said Sala had been held in solitary confinement in Tehran's notorious Evin prison.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
The latest forecast covering the UK
BBC weather presenter Darren Bett has the latest UK forecast for Tuesday.BBC News - Jan. 7
