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Thai Hostages Return From Gaza
Thais were, after Israelis, the nationality most affected by Hamas’s Oct. 7, 2023, attack, with nearly 40 farm workers killed and almost as many captured.The New York Times - Feb. 10 -
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 - 3d -
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Watch: How triple Israeli hostage release unfolded
Or Levy, Ohad Ben Ami and Eli Sharabi are returning home after being released in Gaza on Saturday.BBC News - Feb. 8 -
Who are the Palestinian prisoners released in exchange for Israeli hostages?
Israel is releasing 183 Palestinian prisoners in the latest exchange for Israeli hostages held in Gaza, part of a ceasefire that has paused the war but whose future is uncertainABC News - Feb. 8 -
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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 -
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 -
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 -
3 Israeli Hostages Are Released for 183 Palestinian Prisoners
The hostages, who were made to give public speeches thanking the Hamas militants who had held them captive, looked frail and gaunt, sparking dismay and outrage in Israel.The New York Times - Feb. 9 -
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 -
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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 -
Relatives of Israeli hostages are terrified as the Gaza ceasefire teeters
Families of the hostages in Gaza are struggling to maintain hope as the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas seems increasingly at risk of falling apartABC News - 6d -
Mother of hostage still held by Hamas speaks out
CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay spoke with Vicky Cohen, the mother of Israeli hostage Nimrod Cohen who is still held by Hamas.CBS News - 6d -
What We Know About the Hostages Still in Gaza
As Israel and Hamas accuse each other of violating the cease-fire deal, Israel’s prime minister has vowed a return to “intense fighting” if hostages are not freed by Saturday.The New York Times - 6d -
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Hamas says it will continue releasing Israeli hostages
Militant group had threatened to suspend releases after accusing Israel of breaching ceasefire agreementFinancial Times - 5d -
Hamas says it will release hostages as planned on Saturday
The next hostage-prisoner exchange is set to take place Saturday, as previously agreed in the current ceasefire deal.ABC News - 5d -
Hamas Says It’s Ready to Resume Hostage Releases
The group said that mediators were working “to remove obstacles and close gaps” after the cease-fire deal with Israel hit a roadblock. Israel has yet to comment.The New York Times - 5d -
Hamas names next 3 hostages set to be released
Hamas has named the three Israeli hostages set to be released Saturday after the militant group had threatened to delay their release, accusing Israel of violating the terms of the Gaza ceasefire ...CBS News - 4d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 4d -
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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 -
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 -
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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 - 3d -
Israel and Hamas Finish 6th Exchange of Hostages for Prisoners
Hamas freed three Israelis who appeared to be in relatively good condition, and Israel released 369 Palestinian prisoners. The exchange will likely sustain a fragile cease-fire, at least for now.The New York Times - 2d -
Families of remaining Israeli hostages mark grim milestone
It's been 500 days since the Oct. 7 terror attack, sparking a war that left Gaza in ruins while Hamas terrorists still hide 73 hostages somewhere beneath it. Israelis marked the grim milestone with ...CBS News - 20h
