Whats Behind the Uneven Exchange of Israeli Hostages for Palestinian Prisoners
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Hamas Releases 3 More Israeli Hostages in Exchange for Palestinian Prisoners
The hostage handovers appeared to go relatively smoothly, unlike the previous one, which descended into chaos.The New York Times - 3d -
Israel and Hamas Exchange 3 Hostages and More Than 180 Prisoners
In highly staged ceremonies, Hamas freed three people held captive over the last 15 months. Keeping to its part of the cease-fire deal, Israel released 183 Palestinians held in jails.The New York Times - 3d -
Three Israeli hostages and dozens of Palestinian prisoners released
Saturday's handover was less chaotic than the exchange a few days ago, after concerns were expressed over safety.BBC News - 3d -
Israel-Gaza war live: Israeli hostages and freed Palestinians return home as Rafah crossing opens
Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt has opened for the first time since May. Here are images coming in of people in Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square watching a screen broadcasting news footage of this ...The Guardian - 3d -
American among latest hostage release in Gaza as Israel preps prisoner exchange
An Israeli American was among the latest batch of hostages released from Gaza during the temporary ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas, according to officials. Hamas freed ...The Hill - 3d -
Who are the Palestinian prisoners released in exchange for Israeli hostages?
Israel has released a total of 183 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for three Israeli hostages held in Gaza as part of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and HamasABC News - 4d -
Middle East latest: 3 Israeli hostages and dozens of Palestinian prisoners set to be freed
Three high-profile Israeli hostages are set to be released by Hamas on Saturday, while Palestinian authorities say Israel has agreed to release dozens of prisoners, in the fourth round of exchanges ...ABC News - 4d -
Hamas to release 3 male hostages, Israel to release dozens of Palestinian prisoners under ceasefire
Hamas-led militants are set to release three male hostages from the Gaza Strip on Saturday, in return for the release of dozens of Palestinian prisoners as part of a fragile ceasefire with Israel ...ABC News - 4d -
Israelis and Palestinians rejoice after more hostages and prisoners are freed
Yahoo News - 5d -
Israel Frees Palestinian Prisoners After Chaotic Hostage Handover
Hamas freed three Israelis and five Thai nationals in exchange for more than 100 Palestinians. But the militant group struggled to control crowds, prompting a delay.The New York Times - 5d -
Latest round of Gaza hostage-prisoner exchanges carried out
Yahoo News - 5d -
Zakaria Zubeidi, Militant Who Briefly Escaped Israeli Prison, Is Among Released Palestinians
Mr. Zubeidi, who was also once a theater director, stunned Israelis and Palestinians alike when he and others broke out of jail in 2021.The New York Times - 5d -
Israel begins releasing Palestinian prisoners after more Gaza hostages freed – live
Israel is due to free 110 Palestinian prisoners today. Away from Gaza and Israel, Qatar ’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani arrived on Thursday in Damascus , Syria , Al Jazeera reported, ...The Guardian - 5d -
3 Israeli hostages freed, but 3rd exchange with Hamas doesn't go smoothly
Two female Israeli soldiers and an 80-year-old male hostage were released in chaotic handovers in Gaza that have been condemned by Israel's leader.CBS News - 5d -
Qatar says deal is in place to release Israeli hostage and allow Palestinians into northern Gaza
Qatar announced Monday that an agreement has been reached to release an Israeli civilian hostage and allow Palestinians to return to northern Gaza, easing the first major crisis of the fragile ...NBC News - Jan. 27 -
Hamas Frees 4 Israeli Hostages in Exchange for Palestinian Prisoners
The hostages and 200 prisoners were released in the second swap of the Gaza cease-fire deal, which went into effect this month.The New York Times - Jan. 25 -
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 - Jan. 25 -
Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners released
The swap on Saturday was the second exchange since the ceasefire.BBC News - Jan. 25 -
Israel releases 200 Palestinian prisoners following hostage transfer
Yahoo News - Jan. 25 -
Israel Frees 200 Palestinian Prisoners in Second Cease-Fire Exchange
Dozens of the prisoners, who were freed on Saturday as part of a cease-fire and hostage deal, had been serving life sentences in Israeli jails for attacks against Israelis.The New York Times - Jan. 25 -
West Bank celebrations as freed Palestinian prisoners return
The BBC's Jon Donnison watched on in Ramallah as the former captives were greeted by cheering crowds.BBC News - Jan. 25 -
What to Know About the 4 Newly Released Israeli Hostages
The young women freed on Saturday were working as “spotters” for Israel’s army when they were abducted in the Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7, 2023.The New York Times - Jan. 25 -
Middle East latest: Hamas releases 4 Israeli soldiers in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners
Hamas militants have released four female Israeli soldiers they held captive for 15 months in a planned exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners or detainees in IsraelABC News - Jan. 25 -
Four female Israeli hostages released by Hamas in prisoner exchange
Four women hostages are expected to be released today in exchange for 200 prisoners, according to Hamas.NBC News - Jan. 25 -
Female Israeli hostages' names released before planned exchange
Hamas has released the names of four or more Israeli hostages, which will be a relief to their families in Israel after 15 months of captivity. They are all female soldiers aged either 19 or 20. ...CBS News - Jan. 24 -
Two Americans freed in US-Taliban prisoner exchange
Two Americans, Ryan Corbett and William McKenty, were freed in a prisoner exchange between the United States and the Taliban. The deal was brokered by former President Biden before he left office, ...The Hill - 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 -
'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 -
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 -
Israeli Hostages and Palestinian Prisoners Released as Cease-Fire Begins
The start of a truce prompted celebrations in Gaza, where Hamas militants made a show of force on the streets after 15 months of war. Hours after the first three hostages returned to Israel, it ...The New York Times - Jan. 20 -
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 -
Ninety Palestinians released as part of Gaza ceasefire deal, Israeli prison service says - live
Three Israeli hostages, Romi Gonen, Emily Damari and Doron Steinbrecher, were released by Hamas earlier. Hamas releases first three hostages after ceasefire deal Analysis: Will the ceasefire ...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
First Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners released as ceasefire between Israel and Hamas goes into effect
A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas came into effect in the Gaza Strip Sunday morning.NBC News - Jan. 20 -
Palestinians in West Bank wait anxiously for prisoners to be released
Yahoo News - Jan. 19 -
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 -
First Palestinians released from Israeli prisons under ceasefire deal
Yahoo News - Jan. 19 -
Hamas says it is committed to ceasefire deal, hostage exchange
Yahoo News - Jan. 19 -
Biden to lift Cuba's status as terror sponsor in exchange for prisoners' release
The move is likely to be reversed by the incoming Trump administration.CBS News - Jan. 14 -
Here's what Trump said on Jan. 6 pardons, Gulf of Mexico name change and Israeli hostages in Gaza
President-elect Donald Trump held a press conference a day after the 2024 election results were certified by Congress. Trump announced a deal with Dubai developer DAMAC Properties to build data ...CBS News - Jan. 7
