Planned Hostage Release

Netanyahu to convene security cabinet after release of 3 hostages

Hamas militants released three more Israeli hostages on Saturday as part of the ceasefire agreement.

ABC News - 4d

American citizen among 3 Israeli hostages released from Gaza

On Saturday, Hamas freed three Israeli hostages, including American Sagui Dekel-Chen, who was seized in kibbutz Nir Oz, a community that was especially hard hit during the Oct. 7, 2023 terrorist ...

NBC News - 4d

Netanyahu warns "gates of Hell" will be opened if Hamas does not release hostages

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said over the weekend the "gates of Hell" will be opened if Hamas does not release all of its hostages. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay reports.

CBS News - 3d

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

Six Israeli hostages to be released from Gaza ahead of schedule

Hamas will also hand over several bodies after Israel allows machinery needed to clear rubble into territory

Financial Times - 2d

Hamas says it will release 6 living Israeli hostages on Saturday

ABC News - 2d

Hamas says it will release more hostages than expected in next exchange

Hamas says it will not only release more Israeli hostages than expected this week, but the terrorist group will also hand over the bodies of 4 slain captives.

CBS News - 2d

Hamas to release 6 more hostages, bodies of 4 others

Hamas will release six more hostages on Saturday and the bodies of four deceased hostages on Thursday, Hamas and Israel confirmed.

ABC News - 2d

Three hostages from Israeli music festival among six set for release

Yahoo News - 2d

Hamas Says It Will Release the Bodies of Bibas Children and Other Hostages

Hamas said it would turn over the bodies of the boys, Ariel Bibas and his baby brother, Kfir, and their mother. Israel was expected to release Palestinian prisoners in exchange.

The New York Times - 1d

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

Bodies of 4 hostages, believed to include Bibas family, released by Hamas

Hamas released the bodies of four hostages -- believed to include the Bibas family -- on Thursday as the first phase of its ceasefire agreement with Israel continues.

ABC News - 5h

Hamas delays planned hostage handover to Israel amid ceasefire dispute

Yahoo News - Feb. 10

House Republicans release budget plan, with trillions in tax and spending cuts

House Republicans released a budget resolution on Wednesday, laying a foundation for approving President Trump's agenda.

CBS News - Feb. 12

Gaza ceasefire live: Palestinian prisoners and detainees released in exchange for three Israeli hostages

Benjamin Netanyahu has denounced the ‘shocking’ images of freed Israeli hostages as Hamas accused Israel of ‘slow killing’ imprisoned Palestinians. A small crowd has gathered at Tel Aviv’s Hostages ...

The Guardian - Feb. 8

Hostage's British family express joy at his release but concern over gaunt appearance

The in-laws of Eli Sharabi say they are worried he may not know his wife and daughters have been killed.

BBC News - Feb. 8

Teddy bear helps hostage’s family come to terms with grief amid joy over his release

As Gillian Brisley and her husband, Pete, watched their son-in-law’s release from captivity, she clutched a teddy bear to her chest

ABC News - Feb. 8

Released Thai hostages return to Bangkok after being held for over a year in Gaza

Five Thai workers released after being held hostage for over a year in Gaza arrived in Bangkok on Sunday

ABC News - Feb. 8

'It's like being reborn': Emotional reunions and heroes' welcome for Thai hostages released by Hamas

Five Thai hostages who spent 15 months being held by Hamas arrived in Bangkok early Sunday after they were released last month.

NBC News - Feb. 9

Israeli delegation returns from ceasefire talks, Hamas releases 3 hostages in frail condition

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says an Israeli delegation that went to Doha for talks on the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal returned to Israel Monday morning. Hamas released three more ...

CBS News - Feb. 10

Middle East crisis live: Hamas official calls Trump’s latest Gaza remarks ‘absurd’ after delaying hostage releases

Delay comes amid little progress over negotiations and Israeli official calls the move a violation of ceasefire deal. Trump says Palestinians will have no right of return to Gaza under his ...

The Guardian - Feb. 10

Trump Issues Cease-Fire Ultimatum After Hamas Postpones Release of Israeli Hostages

Stalling the next release of hostages from the Gaza Strip, scheduled for the coming weekend, raises new challenges for the already tenuous six-week truce and chances for a lasting end to the war.

The New York Times - Feb. 11

Trump threatens 'all hell is going to break out' if Hamas delays hostage releases

The Israel-Hamas ceasefire was at risk Tuesday after President Trump warned “all hell is going to break out” if Hamas does not release “all” remaining hostages.

NBC News - Feb. 11

Hamas' threat to delay the next release of Israeli hostages raises fears for Gaza ceasefire

Hamas’ threat to delay the next planned release of Israeli hostages from the Gaza Strip has jolted a fragile ceasefire that’s seen as having the potential to wind down the war

ABC News - Feb. 11

Trump warns Hamas that "all hell is going to break out" if hostages aren't released Saturday

President Trump on Monday set a deadline for Hamas to release all the remaining hostages in Gaza and warned there could be consequences if they don't. CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand has more.

CBS News - Feb. 11

Hamas ‘must release three live hostages on Saturday’, says Israel, or war will resume – Middle East crisis live

Statement from Netanyahu’s office follows Hamas declaration that it would stick to the ceasefire terms. Hamas has confirmed its commitment to continue implementing the Gaza ceasefire deal ...

The Guardian - Feb. 13

Middle East latest: 3 Israeli men named as latest to be freed in hostage release

The families of Israeli hostages still held by the Hamas militant group have welcomed the “joyous news” that three men, all taken from the same kibbutz on Oct. 7, 2023, are expected to be freed on ...

ABC News - 6d

Middle East crisis live: Palestinian prisoners and detainees freed after Hamas releases Israeli hostages

Iair Horn, Alexander Sasha Troufanov and Sagui Dekel Chen released by Hamas. Several media are quoting a statement released by Hamas this morning, in which it says Israel will only be able to ...

The Guardian - 5d

American-Israeli hostage released by Hamas embraces his wife, family after being apart for nearly 500 days

Yahoo News - 5d

WATCH: Hamas releases 3 more hostages, including American Sagui Dekel Chen

Just hours ago, Hamas freed three more hostages, including American Sagui Dekel Chen. Israel, in turn, released hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.

ABC News - 5d

Trump lauds latest hostage release, says US will support Israel's decision on ceasefire

President Trump on Saturday celebrated the latest hostage release, when Hamas freed the last living Israeli American from captivity in Gaza, but warned the Palestinian militant group that the U.S. ...

The Hill - 5d

As Hamas releases more hostages, some officials push President Trump's proposal for Gaza

Hamas freed three more hostages over the weekend in exchange for prisoners held by Israel amid a fragile ceasefire. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio spent Sunday in Israel, discussing the ...

CBS News - 3d

Middle East crisis live: Hamas says it will return bodies of four Israelis on Thursday and release six living hostages on Saturday

Militant group will release hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners as Israel confirms it will begin negotiations on second phase of ceasefire deal. Geneva Abdul is a reporter for the ...

The Guardian - 2d

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