Concern over Israeli hostage release amid fragile ceasefire in Gaza

Palestinians and Israelis react to halt of hostage release and fragile ceasefire

The fragile ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas has allowed the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners. However, there are new concerns after Hamas said it would halt the ...

CBS News - Feb. 11

Hamas names 3 Israeli hostages to be released Saturday as part of Gaza ceasefire

Hamas militants have named the next three Israeli male hostages to be released as part of a fragile ceasefire deal that had teetered in recent days amid a major dispute that raised the specter of ...

ABC News - 4d

Hamas suspends release of Israeli hostages over ‘violations’ of ceasefire

Israeli military on alert as mediators fear a breakdown in three-week-old truce as Hamas says ‘door remains open’. Hamas has said it is delaying the release of Israeli hostages indefinitely over ...

The Guardian - Feb. 10

In test to fragile ceasefire, Hamas announces delay of hostage release

Hamas say it would delay the hostage release scheduled for next weekend, claiming Israel had violated terms of the ceasefire deal. Meanwhile, Israel said any such delay would be a violation, and ...

NBC News - Feb. 11

Gaza ceasefire live: Palestinian prisoners and detainees released in exchange for three Israeli hostages

Benjamin Netanyahu has denounced the ‘shocking’ images of freed Israeli hostages as Hamas accused Israel of ‘slow killing’ imprisoned Palestinians. A small crowd has gathered at Tel Aviv’s Hostages ...

The Guardian - Feb. 8

Hamas' threat to delay the next release of Israeli hostages raises fears for Gaza ceasefire

Hamas’ threat to delay the next planned release of Israeli hostages from the Gaza Strip has jolted a fragile ceasefire that’s seen as having the potential to wind down the war

ABC News - Feb. 11

Relatives of Israeli hostages are terrified as the Gaza ceasefire teeters

Families of the hostages in Gaza are struggling to maintain hope as the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas seems increasingly at risk of falling apart

ABC News - 6d

Trump threatens Hamas over hostage pause in fragile ceasefire

President Trump said Palestinians would not be allowed back into Gaza under his proposal for the area, while Hamas has paused the release of Israeli hostages. NBC News’ Aaron Gilchrist reports on ...

NBC News - Feb. 11

Hamas frees 3 more Israeli hostages under Gaza ceasefire deal

Three hostages set to be freed in exchange for Palestinian prisoners and detainees

NBC News - Feb. 8

Trump says Gaza ceasefire should be cancelled if all Israeli hostages not freed

President proposes letting ‘all hell break loose’ if hostages held by Hamas are not returned to Israel at noon on Saturday. Middle East crisis – live updates Donald Trump has warned that if ...

The Guardian - Feb. 11

Released hostages handed over to Israeli military

Yahoo News - 3d

3 more Israeli hostages released by Hamas as ceasefire continues to hold

It is the fifth hostage and prisoner exchange to occur as part of the first phase of the current ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.

CBS News - Feb. 8

Trump threatens end of ceasefire if Israeli hostages not released by noon Saturday

President Trump announced that the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas will be canceled if Israeli hostages are not released by noon on Saturday, February 15. NBC News' Yasmin Vossoughian ...

NBC News - Feb. 10

Who are the five Thai hostages released by Hamas as part of the ceasefire in Gaza?

Five Thai nationals held hostage by Hamas since its attack on Israel have returned home after their release from captivity last month

ABC News - Feb. 8

Hamas says Israel violating Gaza ceasefire, next hostage release delayed

Hamas accuses Israel of systematically violating the Gaza ceasefire, and says the next hostage release will be delayed.

CBS News - Feb. 10

In U-turn, Hamas says it will release hostages and recommits to Gaza ceasefire

Hamas said Thursday it will release Israeli hostages on the previously agreed upon timeline as part of its fragile ceasefire with Israel.

NBC News - 5d

Hamas says it will adhere to Gaza ceasefire, release 3 hostages Saturday

Hamas says it will adhere to the ongoing ceasefire in Gaza after threatening to delay the next release of 3 Israeli hostages.

CBS News - 5d

American among 3 hostages released from Gaza in latest ceasefire exchange

The Hamas terror group released another three hostages from Gaza early this morning. Among them was American-Israeli Sagui Dekel Chen. Palestinian prisoners are set to be released from Israeli ...

CBS News - 3d

Hamas says it will continue releasing Israeli hostages under Gaza deal

Israel's government says Hamas must free three living hostages on Saturday or the ceasefire will end.

BBC News - 5d

American citizen among 3 Israeli hostages released from Gaza

On Saturday, Hamas freed three Israeli hostages, including American Sagui Dekel-Chen, who was seized in kibbutz Nir Oz, a community that was especially hard hit during the Oct. 7, 2023 terrorist ...

NBC News - 3d

Six Israeli hostages to be released from Gaza ahead of schedule

Hamas will also hand over several bodies after Israel allows machinery needed to clear rubble into territory

Financial Times - 15h

Concerns spike over weak condition of latest 3 hostages released by Hamas

The frail condition of the latest three Israeli hostages released by Palestinian militant group Hamas on Saturday as part of the fragile three-weeks-old ceasefire agreement has raised concerns. ...

The Hill - Feb. 8

Latest Israeli hostages to be freed named amid uncertainty over truce

Iair Horn, Sasha Troufanov and Sagui Dekel-Chen due to be exchanged for 369 Palestinian prisoners. Palestinian militant groups have named the three hostages they plan to free on Saturday in return ...

The Guardian - 4d

Hamas faces hard choice over next hostage release as ceasefire falters

Delay will probably mean return to fighting, but releasing more hostages could force talks on next stage of ceasefire. Middle East crisis – live updates Hamas is facing hard choices as the ...

The Guardian - 6d

Three hostages handed over to Israeli military after Hamas release

Yahoo News - Feb. 8

Israelis express outrage over conditions of hostages released in latest swap with Hamas

Many Israelis say they're outraged over the conditions of the three hostages released by Hamas over the weekend after more than 16 months in captivity. CBS News' Chris Livesay has the latest.

CBS News - Feb. 10

Hamas to free 3 more Israeli hostages for dozens of Palestinian prisoners under Gaza ceasefire

Hamas-led militants are set to free three more hostages, all Israeli civilian men, and Israel will release dozens of Palestinian prisoners as part of a fragile agreement that has paused the war in ...

ABC News - Feb. 8

Israeli delegation returns from ceasefire talks, Hamas releases 3 hostages in frail condition

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says an Israeli delegation that went to Doha for talks on the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal returned to Israel Monday morning. Hamas released three more ...

CBS News - Feb. 10

What will anger at sight of gaunt hostages mean for a fragile ceasefire?

Concerns were raised over the condition of freed Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners after the latest exchange.

BBC News - Feb. 8

Hostage return spotlights tragedy in fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Paraded on a stage by masked gunmen, the gaunt figure of returning hostage Eli Sharabi leaned into the microphone to express a hope that ordinarily would spark happiness and relief.

NBC News - Feb. 9

Hamas says it will release 6 living hostages, Israel to begin talks on next phase of Gaza ceasefire

Israel says it will begin indirect negotiations with Hamas this week over phase two of the Gaza ceasefire deal. That news comes as Hamas announces it will release six living hostages this weekend. ...

CBS News - 8h

Middle East crisis live: Hamas says it rejects US and Israeli ‘threats’ over Gaza ceasefire

Hamas delegation arrives in Cairo for talks following Netanyahu’s threat to end the ceasefire if Israeli hostages are not freed on Saturday. Of the many factors that will determine the fate of the ...

The Guardian - 6d

Hostage's British family express joy at his release but concern over gaunt appearance

The in-laws of Eli Sharabi say they are worried he may not know his wife and daughters have been killed.

BBC News - Feb. 8

Three Israeli hostages freed by Hamas as ceasefire continues

Hamas freed three more Israeli hostages today as part of the ceasefire deal in Gaza. The civilian men were held captive for 16 months after the Hamas-led attack on Israel in October 2023. ...

CBS News - Feb. 8

Israeli delegation in Qatar for Gaza ceasefire talks

An Israel delegation arrived in Qatar on Sunday for more Gaza truce talks, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s spokesperson said, as its military withdrew from an important crossing point in the ...

NBC News - Feb. 9

Hostages freed and prisoners released in latest ceasefire exchange

Concerns have been raised about the appearance of the Israelis, while representatives for the released Palestinians say they all needed "medical attention".

BBC News - Feb. 8

Concern over Israeli hostage release amid fragile ceasefire in Gaza

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