'I just want to hug her': Family of British-Israeli hostage on news she will be released
Emily Damari has been named by Hamas as being among the first hostages it plans to release.
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Who are the three Israeli hostages being released by Hamas?
Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher and Emily Damari are set to be freed 471 days after being taken hostage.BBC News - 1h -
Israel and Hamas ceasefire deal takes effect as families await hostage release
The names of the first three hostages to be released were shared. A total of 33 hostages will be released in the first phase of the deal.CBS News - 1h -
‘Finally it’s happening. I know he’s still alive’: Families of Israeli hostages await nervously the return of their loved ones
The fate of captives held by Hamas is in the balance until they are finally swapped for Palestinian prisoners. For over a decade the world seemed to have forgotten Avera Mengistu.. An Israeli Jew ...The Guardian - 19h -
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 -
This is how we do it: ‘I definitely want sex more often than she does, but I don’t mind waiting’
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British hostage families cautious but hopeful for reunions
Families tell the BBC they're hoping for reunions with loved ones held in captivity for over 15 months.BBC News - 3d
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Who are the three Israeli hostages being released by Hamas?
Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher and Emily Damari are set to be freed 471 days after being taken hostage.BBC News - 1h -
Watch: Cautious celebrations in Gaza as ceasefire begins
BBC Middle East Correspondent Rushdi Abualouf says people in Gaza are wary about what the future holds.BBC News - 2h -
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Trump will want a good deal with UK, says minister
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