Israeli Army Raids Home of Freed Hamas Member Amid Tensions Over Hostage Deal

Who Are the Israeli Hostages Released by Hamas?

Israelis held their breath as four soldiers, all women, were released from the Gaza Strip, the second group to be freed as part of a fragile cease-fire agreement with Hamas.

The Wall Street Journal - 2d

The Latest Gaza Hostages Freed: Women Whose Hamas Warnings Were Ignored

The swap for four soldiers stationed on the border of the Gaza Strip at Nahal Oz follows 15 months of captivity and a campaign by their families.

The Wall Street Journal - 2d

Hamas Choreographs a Show of Force as It Hands Over the Hostages

Before their release, the hostages, four female soldiers, were led onto a stage in Gaza City, surrounded by masked, uniformed fighters.

The New York Times - 1d

Freed Palestinians and Israelis reunite with families as prisoners and hostages released – live

Four soldiers held by Hamas in Gaza are back in Israel and 200 Palestinian prisoners were released from Israeli jails . It is being reported that dozens of Hamas fighters are gathering in Palestine ...

The Guardian - 2d

Four Israeli hostages freed in ceasefire deal

Four female Israeli soldiers held captive in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023 have been released as part of a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel. Dozens of Palestinian prisoners in Israel are set to be ...

CBS News - 2d

Four freed hostages transferred to Israeli military by Red Cross

Yahoo News - 2d

Hamas hands four Israeli hostages over to Red Cross in Gaza Strip

Yahoo News - 2d

Watch: Moment four Israeli hostages released by Hamas

Video shows four women being transferred into waiting Red Cross vehicles in Gaza City.

BBC News - 2d

Hope for 2nd hostage release as Hamas names IDF captives to be freed

Hamas has named 4 female Israeli soldiers it says will be freed as part of the second hostage-prisoner swap, as the Gaza ceasefire endures.

CBS News - 2d

Hamas names next Israeli hostages set to be released

Four are due to be freed in a second exchange of hostages for Palestinian prisoners held in Israel.

BBC News - 3d

Hamas names 4 Israeli hostages they plan to release

Hamas has handed over the names of the four Israeli hostages set to be released Saturday. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more.

CBS News - 3d

Hamas to name next Israeli hostages set to be released

Yahoo News - 3d

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 - 6d

Three Israeli hostages released by Hamas

Three Israeli hostages were released as part of a long-awaited ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. In Gaza, the skies were quiet as families ventured out without fear for the first time in 15 ...

CBS News - 6d

'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 - 6d

Freed Israeli hostage speaks out for first time, says she has 'returned to my life' following Hamas captivity

Yahoo News - Jan. 20

Freed Israeli hostages in 'stable condition,' hospital says

Yahoo News - Jan. 20

Three Israeli hostages freed by Hamas as ceasefire begins

Truce could end the bloodiest war of the Israel-Palestinian conflict

Financial 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

Israeli media: Freed hostage Damari lost two fingers during captivity

Yahoo News - Jan. 19

Hamas says it is committed to ceasefire deal, hostage exchange

Yahoo News - Jan. 19

Israeli President Herzog: 'Entire nation rejoices' as hostages freed

Yahoo News - Jan. 19

3 Israeli hostages released by Hamas

Three Israeli hostages were released to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Sunday following a ceasefire deal between Israel and the militant group Hamas. The three freed hostages, Romi Gonen, Doron ...

The Hill - Jan. 19

Netanyahu: Hamas still to hand over hostage list

Yahoo News - Jan. 18

Israeli cabinet approves ceasefire deal with Hamas

Israel's full cabinet approved a ceasefire deal with Hamas. It is expected to go into effect on Sunday.

CBS News - Jan. 17

Israeli cabinet ratifies ceasefire deal with Hamas

Agreement earlier approved by the security cabinet will pause 15-month war in Gaza for an initial six weeks . Middle East crisis – live updates The Israeli government has ratified a ceasefire ...

The Guardian - Jan. 17

Report: 2 Gaza hostages to be freed in ceasefire deal held for years

Yahoo News - Jan. 16

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 - Jan. 16

Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire, hostage release deal

After intense negotiations, Israel and Hamas have reached a deal that would see a ceasefire and the exchange of hostages in Gaza for Palestinian prisoners.

CBS News - Jan. 15

Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire and hostage release deal

After more than 15 months of war, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a deal to end the fighting in Gaza, free almost 100 hostages still held by Hamas and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in Israel. ...

NBC News - Jan. 16

Israel and Hamas reach ceasefire and hostage release deal after 'intensive diplomacy'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken had said the U.S. wanted a ceasefire deal in Gaza and all remaining captives released before Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20.

ABC News - Jan. 15

Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire, hostage release deal

After intense negotiations, Israel and Hamas have reached a deal that would see a ceasefire and the exchange of hostages in Gaza for Palestinian prisoners.

CBS News - Jan. 15

Israeli army recovers body of Gaza hostage, son feared dead too

Yahoo News - Jan. 9

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