Hamas Makes Gaunt Israeli Hostages Thank Captors Before Release

The scenes at the latest hostage release in Gaza angered Israelis and created even more uncertainty surrounding the next steps in a phased cease-fire deal.

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Freed Israeli hostage was unaware wife and daughters killed, British family says

His wife, Lianne Sharabi and two daughters were murdered by Hamas in the 7 October attack.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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Hamas to free 3 more Israeli hostages for dozens of Palestinian prisoners under Gaza ceasefire

Hamas-led militants are set to free three more hostages, all Israeli civilian men, and Israel will release dozens of Palestinian prisoners as part of a fragile agreement that has paused the war in ...
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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 ...
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Thai man reunites with his family after being released by Hamas

Watchara Sriaoun was an agricultural worker in Israel and was taken hostage in Kibbutz Nir Oz when Hamas carried out the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks. Watchara returned home to reunite with his family in ...
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'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.
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Israeli forces begin to withdraw from a key Gaza corridor, part of the ceasefire deal with Hamas

Israeli forces were withdrawing from a key corridor that bisects the Gaza Strip on Sunday as part of Israel’s commitments under a tenuous ceasefire deal with Hamas.
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‘Dad, I Came Back Alive!’ Israeli Hostages Start to Give Glimpses of Ordeal.

Hostages freed before Saturday’s exchange have expressed relief and joy, while descriptions of the torment they endured are trickling out.
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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.
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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.
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Fifth ceasefire exchange sees gaunt captives emerge from Gaza and Israel

Weakened state of three freed Israelis shocks country, while several released Palestinians also need hospitalisation. Hamas freed three hostages from Gaza and Israel released 183 prisoners and ...
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What will anger at sight of gaunt hostages mean for a fragile ceasefire?

Concerns were raised over the condition of freed Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners after the latest exchange.
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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".
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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 - 1d
Hamas releases 3 more Israeli hostages in exchange for 183 Palestinian prisoners

Hamas militants freed three more Israeli hostages on Saturday in exchange for Israel releasing another 183 Palestinian prisoners as part of the ceasefire agreement.
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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.
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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 - 1d
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. ...
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Hamas releases three Israeli men in latest hostage swap

Israel frees 183 Palestinian prisoners as ceasefire stretches into third week
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Germany's Scholz praises hostages release, demands two-state solution

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Concerns spike over weak condition of latest 3 hostages released by Hamas

The frail condition of the latest three Israeli hostages released by Palestinian militant group Hamas on Saturday as part of the fragile three-weeks-old ceasefire agreement has raised concerns. ...
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3 more Israeli hostages released by Hamas as ceasefire continues to hold

It is the fifth hostage and prisoner exchange to occur as part of the first phase of the current ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.
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Israel begins mass release of prisoners after Gaza hostages freed

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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.
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Three hostages handed over to Israeli military after Hamas release

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Watch: Hamas hands over Israeli hostages to Red Cross

The men were all taken captive during the 7 October attacks and have been held in Gaza for 16 months.
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Three more Israeli hostages released by Hamas

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Middle East latest: 3 more Israeli hostages to be exchanged for dozens of Palestinian prisoners

Hamas is set to release three more hostages in exchange for dozens of Palestinian prisoners, part of the Gaza ceasefire deal with Israel
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Hamas frees 3 more Israeli hostages under Gaza ceasefire deal

Three hostages set to be freed in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and detainees
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