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Who are the three Israeli hostages released by Hamas?
Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher and Emily Damari have been freed 471 days after being taken hostage.BBC News - 1h -
Middle East live updates: Released hostages meet with their mothers
The ceasefire began Sunday after Hamas supplied a list of the hostages slated for return to Israel.ABC News - 1h -
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 - 4h -
Who Are the Three Israeli Hostages Released by Hamas?
In Tel Aviv, people gathered at a plaza dubbed Hostage Square holding pictures of the women as they waited for word of their release.The Wall Street Journal - 4h -
What We Know About the Hostage Release
The first phase of the cease-fire deal calls for the release of 33 hostages, including women, children, men over 50 and sick and wounded people.The New York Times - 23h -
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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 - 4h -
Israel and Hamas ceasefire deal takes effect as first 3 hostages are released
The first three hostages were released Sunday after the ceasefire officially began. A total of 33 hostages will be released in the first phase of the deal.CBS News - 5h -
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Gaza ceasefire takes effect ahead of hostage release
Fighting in Gaza halted on Sunday as the ceasefire deal negotiated went into effect, ending the 15-month-long war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. Residents in Gaza said ...The Hill - 7h -
The three female hostages Hamas says it will release first under the ceasefire deal
A British-Israeli citizen, a Nova festivalgoer and a veterinary nurse are the three women to be freed. Israel-Gaza war – live updates ‘Should we grieve, rejoice or cry?’: Palestinians in Gaza ...The Guardian - 9h -
First hostages set for release after Israel-Hamas ceasefire's bumpy start
Qatar, a key negotiator in the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement, confirmed Saturday that the first hostages will be released in less than 24 hours. Qatari Foreign Minister Majid al-Ansari ...The Hill - 1d -
Israeli cabinet approves ceasefire and hostage release agreement
Israel’s cabinet has formally approved a ceasefire and hostage release set to take place between Israel and Hamas. It will mark an end to the conflict that began with the Hamas terror attack on ...NBC News - 1d -
Israeli Cabinet Approves Gaza Deal as Hostage Release Draws Near
Netanyahu’s office says the cease-fire agreement will go into effect Sunday.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
First Israeli hostages set to be released after ceasefire deal reached
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is set to take effect this weekend, with the first hostages expected to be released as soon as Sunday. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Tel Aviv.CBS News - 1d -
Israel's cabinet approves ceasefire and hostage release agreement
The full Israeli cabinet approved the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release agreement expected to take effect on Sunday. Hamas is expected to release just three of its hostages on Sunday, while others ...NBC News - 1d -
Israel's cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
The vote paves the way for exchanges of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners to begin on Sunday.BBC News - 1d -
Israel’s Cabinet has approved a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of dozens of hostages
Israel’s Cabinet has approved a deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of dozens of hostagesABC News - 1d -
What's next for the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, hostage release deal?
The Middle East is anxiously awaiting the next steps in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release deal. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio breaks down what to expect.CBS News - 2d -
Israel's Cabinet approves ceasefire deal setting up release of dozens of hostages
Israeli security cabinet set to vote on ceasefire deal after delayNBC News - 2d -
Who are the released hostages?
A total of 117 people captured during the 7 October attacks have been released or freed.BBC News - 3d -
How Many Hostages Remain in Gaza, and When Could They Be Released?
Citizens of Israel, the United States, Britain, Mexico, Thailand and other countries were among about 250 people abducted in the Oct. 7, 2023 raids into Israel.The New York Times - 3d -
Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal reached by Israel and Hamas
The deal, which will also see hostages held in Gaza released, is awaiting approval by the Israeli cabinetBBC News - 3d -
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 - 3d -
Father of Israeli-American hostage expected to be released reacts to ceasefire deal
There are seven Israeli-Americans still held by Hamas, including three believed to be alive in captivity. One of them is Sagui Dekel-Chen, who's among the wounded. The Biden administration says ...CBS News - 3d -
Israel, Hamas reach ceasefire deal that will see pause in fighting, hostages released
After more than a year of tense on-and-off negotiations, Israel and the militant group Hamas reached an agreement on a six-week ceasefire agreement that will include the release of nearly three ...CBS News - 3d -
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 - 3d -
Who are the American hostages being released in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal?
President Biden released a statement following the Israel-Hamas ceasefire announcement Wednesday, saying release of American hostages will be included in the agreement.ABC News - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 4d -
Israel and Hamas reach deal on Gaza ceasefire and hostage release
Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire Wednesday, a deal that will end 15 months of fighting in Gaza, Hamas and Israeli officials and a source briefed on the negotiations told NBC News.NBC News - 4d -
Biden says Hamas and Israel 'on the brink' of hostage-release, ceasefire deal
He made the comment in a speech outlining his foreign policy legacy.ABC News - 5d -
What are the main obstacles to a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages?
Israel and Hamas have been holding indirect talks for more than a year aimed at ending the war in Gaza and returning scores of militant-held hostages in exchange for Palestinians imprisoned by IsraelABC News - 6d -
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 -
Reports of optimism about Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
US secretary of state says he is confident agreement can be reached in renewed push before Donald Trump takes office. Israel and Hamas appear to be edging closer towards a ceasefire and hostage ...The Guardian - 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 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