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Four more female Israeli hostages will be freed this weekend, Hamas says
Announcement comes as Donald Trump says he is not confident ceasefire deal will hold. Middle East crisis – live updates Hamas has said four more female Israeli hostages will be freed this ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
2 Americans freed from Afghanistan in prisoner swap, family and Taliban say
Ryan Corbett, an American held in Afghanistan since 2022, has been released from Taliban custody, his family said.ABC News - Jan. 21 -
Taliban say 2 Americans held in Afghanistan were freed in a prisoner exchange
Afghanistan’s Taliban government has announced the release of two Americans in a prisoner exchangeABC News - Jan. 21 -
2 Americans Held in Afghanistan Are Freed in Prisoner Swap
In exchange, the Biden administration released an Afghan man convicted on narcotics charges in 2008.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
'The hostages meant I got out': Freed Palestinian prisoner welcomes Gaza deal
Bushra al-Tawil, a 32-year-old journalist, has been freed as part of the first stage of the ceasefire agreement.BBC News - Jan. 20 -
'I came back to life,' says freed British-Israeli hostage
The 28-year-old is among the first three people to be released from captivity in Gaza.BBC News - Jan. 20 -
Sheba Hospital Says Three Freed Hostages Are in Stable Condition
Doctors at Sheba Medical Center said the three women are in stable condition, but little is known about what the former captives went through in Gaza.The New York Times - Jan. 20 -
Palestinian prisoners freed after three hostages are released from Gaza
Three Israeli hostages were released from Hamas in Gaza as part of a ceasefire deal with Israel. NBC News' Daniele Hamamdjian reports on the Palestinian prisoners' release after Israel welcomed ...NBC News - Jan. 20 -
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90 Palestinian prisoners released from Israel
The ceasefire began Sunday after Hamas supplied a list of the hostages slated for return to Israel.ABC News - Jan. 20 -
Freed Palestinian prisoners are reunited with loved ones
There were scenes of joy in the West Bank as families awaited to welcome the 90 prisoners who Israel freed as a part of the ceasefire deal. The 90 prisoners were released in exchange for the three ...NBC News - Jan. 20 -
Three Israeli hostages freed by Hamas as ceasefire begins
Truce could end the bloodiest war of the Israel-Palestinian conflictFinancial Times - Jan. 20 -
Freed Israeli hostages embrace family and friends in emotional reunion
Romi Gonen, Emily Damari and Doron Steinbrecher were released by Hamas after 471 days in captivity in Gaza. The three women were the first hostages to be released as part of the ceasefire deal and ...NBC News - Jan. 19 -
First 3 Israeli Hostages Are Freed Under Gaza Cease-Fire
Thirty-three people were set to be released during the first phase of the agreement, including female soldiers and civilians, children and men over 50.The New York Times - Jan. 19 -
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Palestinians in West Bank wait anxiously for prisoners to be released
Ninety Palestinians should be freed from Israeli jails in exchange for three Israeli hostages released by Hamas in Gaza.BBC News - Jan. 19 -
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Watch: Father of freed Romi Gonen in tears as he watches release
The IDF has shared a clip of the family of 24-year-old Romi Gonen as they watched footage of her release.BBC News - Jan. 19 -
Thousands at pro-Palestinian rally in London
A group of protesters are told to disperse by police from Trafalgar Square after marching there.BBC News - Jan. 18 -
Freed Cuban Dissident: The Church and Biden Got Duped
Hundreds more Cuban dissidents are expected to be released in the coming days in a deal with President Biden, but even a top beneficiary is balking.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Will a day care worker who says she was wrongfully convicted be freed?
Melissa Calusinski has been behind bars in Illinois for 16 years in a case plagued by allegations of evidence manipulation, coerced confession and flawed medical opinions.CBS News - Jan. 17 -
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Israel and the Palestinians: History of the conflict explained
The conflict between Israel and the Palestinian people is one of the longest-running in the world.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
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British Man Freed From Prison Over Video Misidentification
Ademola Adedeji was ensnared in a murder conspiracy case with no murder victim. Prosecutors labeled him a gang member and won a conviction and eight-year sentence.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Palestinians celebrate as Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal announced
Celebrations erupted across Gaza as news spread of an imminent ceasefire announcement, with people rejoicing at the idea of more humanitarian aid coming in, and an end to Israeli airstrikes.NBC News - Jan. 15 -
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Venezuela’s Opposition Leader, Maria Corina Machado, Is Freed After Being Detained
During her detention, an aide said, Maria Corina Machado “was forced to record several videos.” She has garnered enormous support for her opposition to Nicolás Maduro.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala freed by Iran
Reports said Sala had been held in solitary confinement in Tehran's notorious Evin prison.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala freed from Iran prison, Italy says
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala has been freed from detention in Iran and is flying home, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s office said in a statement.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
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Trump Warns ‘All Hell Will Break Out’ if Hostages in Gaza Are Not Freed
The president-elect did not elaborate on what actions he might take if the captives are not released by the time he takes office.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
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The Case for Hope for Palestinians
Israeli accountability, a powerful protest movement and an emerging generation of leaders could bring a better future for Palestinians.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
Families of Sicilian mafia victims fear return of freed mobsters
Most of the bosses, released from prison on furlough or for good behaviour, have never disavowed Cosa Nostra. Families of victims killed by the Sicilian mafia have expressed fears that more than 20 ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
What the End of a U.N. Agency Would Mean for Palestinians
Israeli legislation will effectively halt work by Unrwa, the U.N. organization that provides food, education and medical treatment in the Palestinian territories.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2
