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American-Israeli hostage set to be released by Hamas
An American-Israeli hostage is set to be released by Hamas Saturday as the ceasefire in Gaza continues to hold. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has more.CBS News - 2h -
How did so many Thai farmers end up held hostage by Hamas?
Five Thai nationals held hostage by Hamas since its 2023 attack on Israel were released Thursday, while one remaining Thai citizen remains in captivityABC News - 14h -
Hamas Is Expected to Release 8 Israeli and Thai Hostages
The release planned for Thursday would be the third so far as Israel and Hamas observe a six-week truce, part of a multiphase agreement that mediators hope will end the war in Gaza.The New York Times - 1d -
How did so many Thai farmers end up held hostage by Hamas?
Five Thai nationals held hostage by Hamas since its Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel were released Thursday. They were among 31 Thais taken by the militant group.NBC News - 1h -
Chaos and celebrations as eight more hostages released by Hamas
Three Israelis and five Thai nationals comprised the latest group of hostages released since the Gaza ceasefire was announced.BBC News - 1d -
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Eight more hostages freed by Hamas in chaotic scenes
Eight hostages to be released as part of Gaza dealNBC News - 1d -
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Hamas Choreographs a Show of Force as It Hands Over the Hostages
Before their release, the hostages, four female soldiers, were led onto a stage in Gaza City, surrounded by masked, uniformed fighters.The New York Times - 5d -
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 - 6d -
Watch: Moment four Israeli hostages released by Hamas
Video shows four women being transferred into waiting Red Cross vehicles in Gaza City.BBC News - 6d -
Hamas Names Four Hostages It Says Will Be Released Saturday
Hamas identified four female soldiers abducted from a military base as those who will be freed in the next exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.The New York Times - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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The aunt of the youngest hostage held in Gaza says 'not knowing' is the hardest thing of all
Ofri Bibas-Levy, the aunt of Kfir Bibas, the youngest hostage still in captivity in Gaza, told NBC News' Raf Sanchez that not knowing if her nephew and his family are going to be released is ...NBC News - Jan. 23 -
Yemen's Houthis free crew of ship held for more than a year over Israel-Hamas war
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis have released the crew of the Galaxy Leader more than a year after they seized their Bahamas-flagged vessel off the Yemeni Red Sea coast.NBC News - Jan. 23 -
BBC Verify analyses Hamas hostage handover video
BBC Verify's Nick Eardley examines Hamas' footage of the moment three hostages were handed over.BBC News - Jan. 21 -
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 - 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 -
Stories of the hostages taken by Hamas from Israel
A total of 91 hostages, taken captive after the 7 October attacks, still remain unaccounted for.BBC News - Jan. 19 -
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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 -
First three hostages released by Hamas as part of ceasefire
Israel confirmed that three female hostages have been released by Hamas and transferred to Israeli custody. NBC News' chief foreign correspondent Richard Engel reports on the details of the ...NBC News - Jan. 19 -
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Israel Prepares for Return of Hostages Held in Gaza for Over a Year
Hospitals and health officials have been preparing isolated areas where the hostages can begin recuperating, and there are concerns that the returning captives may be malnourished.The New York Times - Jan. 18 -
Families of hostages held in Gaza say they are in agony over ceasefire delays
Relatives of some of 98 still believed held by Hamas describe being in limbo but remain ‘cautiously optimistic’. Middle East crisis – live updates Families of hostages being held in Gaza have ...The Guardian - Jan. 16 -
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Israel and Hamas reach Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal
A ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas has been reached in the bloody war in Gaza.CNBC - Jan. 16 -
Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire, hostage release deal
After intense negotiations, Israel and Hamas have reached a deal that would see a ceasefire and the exchange of hostages in Gaza for Palestinian prisoners.CBS News - Jan. 15 -
Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire and hostage release deal
After more than 15 months of war, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a deal to end the fighting in Gaza, free almost 100 hostages still held by Hamas and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in Israel. ...NBC News - Jan. 16 -
Israel and Hamas reach ceasefire and hostage release deal after 'intensive diplomacy'
Secretary of State Antony Blinken had said the U.S. wanted a ceasefire deal in Gaza and all remaining captives released before Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20.ABC News - Jan. 15 -
Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire, hostage release deal
After intense negotiations, Israel and Hamas have reached a deal that would see a ceasefire and the exchange of hostages in Gaza for Palestinian prisoners.CBS News - Jan. 15 -
Trump: 'All hell will break out' if Hamas hostages not released by inauguration
President-elect Trump repeated his warnings that all hell will break loose in the Middle East if hostages kidnapped from Israel and held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip are not released before his ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Hamas lists 34 hostages it may free under ceasefire
The list is released as new Israeli air strikes kill dozens in Gaza over the weekend.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Hamas releases video of Israeli hostage Liri Albag as ceasefire talks resume
It comes as Israel intensified strikes on Gaza, killing 88 people over the past 24 hours, the Hamas-run health ministry says.BBC News - Jan. 5 -
Hamas releases video it says is of Israeli hostage held in Gaza since 2023 attack
Family of now 19-year-old conscript Liri Albag appeals to PM to ‘take decisions as if it were your own children there’. The armed wing of Hamas has released a video it says is of an Israeli hostage ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Hamas Releases Video of Teenage Israeli Soldier Held Hostage in Gaza
Liri Albag, 19, is one of about 100 hostages believed to remain held in the enclave nearly 15 months after the Hamas-led attacks on Israel.The New York Times - Jan. 4
