Who Are the 3 Israeli Hostages Released Thursday?

Eight Israeli and Thai hostages released from Gaza

Israel freed 110 Palestinian prisoners from its jails - prompting scenes of celebration in Ramallah.

BBC News - 4h

Hamas frees 3 Israelis and 5 Thais in largest hostage release

Israel hands over dozens of Palestinian prisoners in additional exchange designed to resolve stand-off over ceasefire

Financial Times - 9h

Hamas Is Expected to Release 8 Israeli and Thai Hostages

The release planned for Thursday would be the third so far as Israel and Hamas observe a six-week truce, part of a multiphase agreement that mediators hope will end the war in Gaza.

The New York Times - 1d

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 - 8h

Hamas releases 4 Israeli hostages, 6 more set to be released

Israel is allowing thousands of people to return to Gaza for the first time in more than a year after Hamas agreed to free a civilian hostage. This follows the release of four female Israeli ...

NBC News - 3d

Israeli-German hostage to be released, mediators in Qatar announce

Yahoo News - 3d

Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners released

The swap on Saturday was the second exchange since the ceasefire.

BBC News - 5d

Eye Opener: Four Israeli hostages released

Four female Israeli soldiers held hostage by Hamas for over a year have been released and are in IDF custody. Meanwhile, opening statements began in A$AP Rocky’s trial this week. All that and all ...

CBS News - 5d

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 - 5d

Relatives of Israeli hostages 'overjoyed' after release

Yahoo News - 5d

Watch: Moment four Israeli hostages released by Hamas

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

BBC News - 5d

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 - 5d

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 - 5d

More Israeli hostages set to be released by Hamas as aid reaches Gaza

More Israeli hostages taken on Oct. 7, 2023, are expected to return to the Jewish state as aid reaches Palestinians in Gaza who are still living in rubble. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.

CBS News - 6d

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 - 6d

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 - 6d

Hamas expected to name 4 more Israeli hostages who will be released

Hamas is expected to name four more Israeli hostages who will be released. A Hamas official says all four will be female soldiers and would be swapped for 200 Palestinian detainees and prisoners.

CBS News - 6d

Israelis await names of next 4 hostages to be released by Hamas as part of the ceasefire

Relatives of hostages still being held by militants in Gaza have called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to ensure all remaining captives are freed

ABC News - 6d

Hamas to name next Israeli hostages set to be released

Yahoo News - 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 - Jan. 20

Israelis' Joy at Hostage Release Is Weighed Down by Dread

The chaotic scenes as three women were released from Gaza left Israelis anxious about the days ahead and frustrated by the militant propaganda.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 20

See first moments 3 Israeli hostages reunite with their families

Cameras captured the moments three Israeli hostages, Romi Gonen, Emily Damari and Doron Steinbrecher, were finally reunited with their families after being held by Hamas for 15 months. NBC’s ...

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

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 - 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 airline broadcasts news of hostage release aboard all flights

Yahoo News - Jan. 19

Gaza ceasefire begins with release of three Israeli hostages

Hundreds of aid trucks queue to enter Gaza as territory awaits release of 90 Palestinian prisoners. Israel-Gaza war – live updates How will the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal work? Israel ...

The Guardian - 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

Hamas releases first Israeli hostages after Gaza ceasefire takes effect

Yahoo News - Jan. 19

First Israeli hostages released after delayed start to cease-fire

Yahoo News - Jan. 19

Relatives of Israeli hostages confirm planned release

Yahoo News - Jan. 19

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 - Jan. 18

Israeli Cabinet Approves Gaza Deal as Hostage Release Draws Near

Netanyahu’s office says the cease-fire agreement will go into effect Sunday.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 18

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 - Jan. 17

Who are the released hostages?

A total of 117 people captured during the 7 October attacks have been released or freed.

BBC News - Jan. 16

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 - Jan. 15