3 Israeli hostages freed, but 3rd exchange with Hamas doesn't go smoothly

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 - 11h

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 Hamas

ABC News - 22h

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 - 1d

Hamas Names 3 Hostages It Says Will Be Freed This Weekend

Keith Siegel, an American-Israeli, will be released along with Yarden Bibas and Ofer Kalderon in exchange for about 90 Palestinians being held in Israeli prisons, the group said.

The New York Times - 1d

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 - 4h

American man, 2 Israelis freed in 3rd swap with Hamas as ceasefire holds

Keith Siegel, a 65-year-old dual U.S.-Israeli national, is the first American to be released since the Israel-Hamas ceasefire took effect.

CBS News - 17h

Hamas expected to release more Israeli hostages

Hamas is expected to release three more Israeli hostages on Saturday. So far, 15 people have been freed as part of the ceasefire agreement with Israel. CBS News international reporter Haley Ott ...

CBS News - 1d

American-Israeli hostage set to be released by Hamas

An American-Israeli hostage is set to be released by Hamas Saturday as the ceasefire in Gaza continues to hold. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has more.

CBS News - 1d

Who Are the 3 Israeli Hostages Released Thursday?

Hamas released eight hostages, including three Israelis and five Thais, as part of a hostage-for-prisoner exchange.

The New York Times - 2d

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 - 2d

Hamas frees three Israeli, five Thai hostages

Yahoo News - 2d

Eight more hostages freed by Hamas in chaotic scenes

Eight hostages to be released as part of Gaza deal

NBC News - 3d

Three Israelis and five Thai hostages expected to be freed next by Hamas

In exchange for the Israeli hostages, 110 Palestinian prisoners will be released from Israeli jails.

BBC News - 3d

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 - 3d

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

Soldiers disrupted a Jerusalem gathering to mark the early release of an imprisoned Palestinian, arresting his brother and roughing up his father. A Times reporter conducting interviews was also ...

The New York Times - 6d

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

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 - Jan. 25

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 - Jan. 25

Four freed hostages transferred to Israeli military by Red Cross

Yahoo News - Jan. 25

Watch: Moment four Israeli hostages released by Hamas

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

BBC 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

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 - Jan. 24

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 - Jan. 24

Hamas to name next Israeli hostages set to be released

Yahoo News - Jan. 24

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 - Jan. 21

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

'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 - Jan. 20

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

3 Israeli hostages freed, but 3rd exchange with Hamas doesn't go smoothly

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