Postpone Next Hostage

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 - 17h

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 agreement

ABC News - 23h

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 - 23h

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 - 1d

'Anora' takes PGA and DGA top honors. Is the Oscar next?

Sean Baker's freewheeling fractured fairy tale took top honors from both the producing and directing guilds, restoring its front-runner status at the Oscars.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

Kellen Moore reportedly expected to be hired as Saints' next head coach

Moore has been an NFL offensive coordinator for the Eagles, Chargers and Cowboys since 2019.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Capitol agenda: Battle of the budgets coming next week

Politico - 4d

Officials bristle at courts throttling Trump actions and Hamas postpones hostage exchange: Morning Rundown

Court rulings against parts of Donald Trump's agenda put White House officials on the defensive.

NBC News - 5h

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 - 6h

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 - 7h

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 - 16h

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 - 17h

Hamas postpones upcoming hostage release, risking ceasefire collapse

Hamas announced Monday it will hold back releasing hostages at the end of the week until further notice, according to a statement by the group reported by multiple media outlets. Hamas, designated ...

The Hill - 21h

Hamas to postpone next hostage release, citing Israeli violations

Yahoo News - 23h

Hamas says it will postpone hostage release, blaming Israel

Yahoo News - 23h

Hamas hostages reveal grim details of captivity

Yahoo News - 1d

Attention turns to next stage of Gaza ceasefire

Anger over the treatment and condition of the three Israeli hostages just freed by Hamas this weekend is making an already tenuous ceasefire more fragile. Chris Livesay reports.

CBS News - 1d

Who could be Indiana's next men's basketball coach? Likely (and unlikely) candidates

Could Brad Stevens take the reins in Bloomington with Mike Woodson expected to leave the Hoosiers after this season?

ESPN - 2d

Racing star says sport 'secretly' looking for next female superstar

Jamie Chadwick, a British racing driver, will be competing in Le Mans this June.

ABC News - 2d

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 - 2d

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 - 2d

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 - 2d

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 - 2d

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 - 2d

Red Cross 'increasingly concerned' at conditions for freed hostages

Yahoo News - 2d

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 - 2d

Schools on 4 Greek islands will stay shut next week as earthquakes continue

Schools on four Greek islands will remain closed through next week as earthquakes continue to rattle the region

ABC News - 3d

JD Vance Aced His First Test. The Next One Will Be Tougher.

The vice president wrangled a few holdout senators. Now he’s faced with taming an unruly House.

Politico - 3d

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 uncertain

ABC News - 3d

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 - 3d

Three more Israeli hostages released by Hamas

Yahoo News - 3d

What's next for USAID workers amid Trump changes

A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from putting 2,200 U.S. Agency for International Development employees on leave. However, the White House still has the agency ...

CBS News - 3d

Trump Says He Will Announce Reciprocal Tariffs Next Week

The president said he planned to impose tariffs on countries that tax U.S. products. He also paused an action against China, allowing its low-cost products to again enter the U.S. tariff free.

The New York Times - 3d

Hamas Names 3 Hostages to Be Released in Next Cease-Fire Exchange

The Israelis were identified as Eli Sharabi, Or Levy and Ohad Ben-Ami, all of whom were abducted during the 2023 Hamas-led attack. Israel is expected to let dozens of Palestinian prisoners go in ...