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.

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First three hostages back in Israel, IDF says, after being released by Hamas as part of Gaza ceasefire deal - live

Romi Gonen, Emily Damari and Doron Steinbrecher released by Hamas and have crossed border into Israel. Hamas releases first three hostages after ceasefire deal Analysis: Will the ceasefire ...
The Guardian - 17m
First 3 hostages released in Gaza ceasefire deal. Here is what we know.

The women are the first three hostages to be released under the newly implemented ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas
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Three Israeli hostages freed by Hamas as ceasefire begins

Truce could end the bloodiest war of the Israel-Palestinian conflict
Financial Times - 37m
First Israeli Hostages Released Under Gaza Cease-Fire

The three women were handed over after hostilities were paused. Israel will set free around 90 Palestinian prisoners in the first round of exchanges.
The Wall Street Journal - 37m
Displaced Gazans return to conflict areas as ceasefire begins; first Israeli hostages to be released

A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas came into effect in the Gaza Strip Sunday morning.
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Hamas releases first Israeli hostages after Gaza ceasefire takes effect

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Watch: Biden speaks on Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal

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 - 2h
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
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 - 2h
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 - 3h
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 - 3h
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 - 5h
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 - 7h
How will the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal work?

Many details of the three-phase agreement between Israel and Hamas remain hazy and a difficult path lies ahead. Israel-Gaza war – latest updates A ceasefire in the war in Gaza and a hostage ...
The Guardian - 8h
Israeli minister resigns over Gaza ceasefire deal

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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
Israel-Gaza war live: Israeli government approves ceasefire and hostage deal despite opposition from some hardliners

Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said agreement ratified after meeting that lasted more than six hours amid bitter opposition by some cabinet hardliners. Full report: Israeli cabinet ratifies ...
The Guardian - 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
Daughter of one of the oldest Israeli hostages hopes for answers in ceasefire deal

As one of the oldest hostages taken by Hamas, Oded Lifshitz would be among the first to be released under a ceasefire deal
ABC News - 1d
Israeli security cabinet to vote on Gaza ceasefire deal

Israel's security cabinet is meeting to approve the ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas in Gaza. Should the cabinet give the green light, the deal will then go to Israel's full government ...
CBS News - 2d
Report: 2 Gaza hostages to be freed in ceasefire deal held for years

Yahoo News - 3d
Israeli cabinet to meet Friday on Gaza ceasefire deal

US maintains that agreement will go into force before Donald Trump takes office
Financial Times - 3d
Israel and Hamas reach Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal

A ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas has been reached in the bloody war in Gaza.
CNBC - 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
Watch: Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal announced

A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is announced by Qatar's prime minister.
BBC News - 3d
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 Israel
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Israeli Hostage Hamza Ziyadne Is Declared Killed in Gaza

Hamza Ziyadne, 23, was abducted in the 2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel alongside his siblings and father, whose body was also recovered this week.
The New York Times - Jan. 10
Israeli military confirms identity of hostage killed in Gaza

Israel confirmed that a hostage found killed in Gaza was Hamza Ziyadne, the son of another hostage, Youssef Ziyadne, found dead alongside him.
NBC News - Jan. 10
Israeli Army says it recovered body of hostage in Gaza

The Israeli Army on Wednesday said it had recovered the body from the Gaza Strip of an Israeli citizen who was kidnapped by Hamas during its terrorist attack on Oct. 7 and held hostage, and was ...
The Hill - Jan. 8
Bodies of Israeli father and son hostages found in Gaza

The bodies of father and son hostages Youssef and Hamza Ziyadne have been found in Gaza, Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz said Tuesday.
NBC News - Jan. 8
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
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