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Israel-Hamas ceasefire on fragile ground
There are troubling signs that the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is coming apart amid concerns that the remaining hostages will not be released and military action in Gaza could return. ...CBS News - Feb. 12 -
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 -
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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 -
Hamas says it is committed to ceasefire conditions with Israel
The fragile ceasefire in Gaza continued to hold steady as Hamas confirmed it is committed to the ceasefire conditions. NBC News’ Yasmin Vossoughian reports from Tel Aviv on the developments and the ...NBC News - Feb. 13 -
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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 - 4d -
Marking 500 days of the Israel-Hamas war
Demonstrations and rallies are being held across Israel Monday as the country marks 500 days since Hamas launched its deadly October 7 attacks in 2023. Over the weekend, Hamas released three more ...CBS News - 3d -
Where the Israel-Hamas war stands 500 days in
Monday marks 500 days of the war in Gaza, and Day 30 of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is meeting with Middle Eastern leaders this week to discuss President ...CBS News - 2d -
Hamas to Release 6 Living Hostages to Israel This Weekend
The militant group’s chief negotiator also said Hamas would increase the number of living hostages it would release on Saturday to six from three.The New York Times - 1d -
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With Coffins and Taunts, Hamas Hands Dead Hostages to Israel
Shiri Bibas, an Israeli woman, and her two young children, Ariel and Kfir, were said to be among those returned. A senior U.N. official called the Hamas display “abhorrent and cruel.”The New York Times - 1h -
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 -
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 -
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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 -
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 -
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 threatens to resume war against Hamas if it fails to release hostages by Saturday
PM Benjamin Netanyahu orders IDF to mass around Gaza as Donald Trump holds meeting with Jordan’s King AbdullahFinancial Times - 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 -
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Israel and Hamas Make 6th Exchange, Keeping Cease-Fire Intact for Now
Days after the fragile truce appeared to be teetering, Hamas freed three Israeli hostages as Israel released 369 Palestinian prisoners. But it is far from clear whether the deal will reach a second ...The New York Times - 4d -
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Latest news on Trump's efforts on Israel-Hamas war, federal agency firings
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Saudi Arabia for diplomatic meetings as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal remains fragile. This comes as the Trump administration persists in efforts to fire ...CBS News - 2d -
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 will release first dead hostages as part of ceasefire deal with Israel
Hamas has revealed when it will release the remaining Israeli hostages from Gaza under the first phase of the ceasefire deal with Israel. Eight of them have already died in captivity. BBC ...CBS News - 1d -
Hamas offers handover of all hostages to Israel if next phase of ceasefire agreed
Benjamin Netanyahu signals readiness for talks on second phase by appointing adviser Ron Dermer to lead delegation. Hamas has said it is ready to release all its remaining hostages in a single ...The Guardian - 1d -
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Bodies of youngest Hamas hostages said to be among those returned to Israel
Hamas released the bodies of four Israeli hostages on Thursday, including what it says are three members of the Bibas family.NBC News - 10h -
Mood in Israel after Hamas returns bodies of 4 hostages
The remains of four dead Israeli hostages, believed to include a mother and her two young children, were returned by Hamas Thursday. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta has more.CBS News - 3h -
Israel's 'hearts lie in tatters' as Hamas hands over first dead hostages
They are believed to include the Bibas family, who for Israel have become a symbol of the captives.BBC News - 1h -
‘One of the hardest days’ in Israel as Hamas hands over hostages’ bodies
Remains of two young children, their mother and an elderly man arrive in Tel Aviv after ‘cruel’ handover in Gaza. The remains of two young children, their mother, and an elderly man taken hostage ...The Guardian - 1h -
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Israel threatens 'all hell will break loose' on Hamas in latest Gaza ceasefire crisis
Israel’s defense minister says “all hell will break loose” if Hamas does not release three hostages as planned this weekendABC News - Feb. 12
