First 3 Israeli Hostages to Be Freed under Gaza Ceasefire Are Named

Gaza ceasefire takes effect ahead of hostage release

Fighting in Gaza halted on Sunday as the ceasefire deal negotiated went into effect, ending the 15-month-long war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. Residents in Gaza said ...

The Hill - 1h

The three female hostages Hamas says it will release first under the ceasefire deal

A British-Israeli citizen, a Nova festivalgoer and a veterinary nurse are the three women to be freed. Israel-Gaza war – live updates A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza ...

The Guardian - 2h

Displaced Gazans return to conflict areas as ceasefire begins; first Israeli hostages to be released

A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas came into effect in the Gaza Strip Sunday morning.

NBC News - 3h

Gaza ceasefire finally begins after three hours of delay and Israeli strikes

Hamas prepares to free three hostages as aid trucks arrive at border crossing, but fears abound over fragility of deal. Israel-Gaza war – live updates How will the Gaza ceasefire and hostage ...

The Guardian - 1h

How will the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal work?

Many details of the three-phase agreement between Israel and Hamas remain hazy and a difficult path lies ahead. Israel-Gaza war – latest updates A ceasefire in the war in Gaza and a hostage ...

The Guardian - 3h

Israeli minister resigns over Gaza ceasefire deal

Yahoo News - 5h

Five killed in Israeli attack in Gaza City after ceasefire delayed

Yahoo News - 5h

Israel says Gaza ceasefire delayed as Hamas fails to provide names

Yahoo News - 7h

Netanyahu says Gaza ceasefire won't begin without hostage names

Yahoo News - 7h

Ben-Gvir to quit Israeli coalition after it endorses Gaza ceasefire deal

Far-right security minister’s departure will leave Netanyahu with a two-seat government majority

Financial Times - 17h

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

Israeli military intercepts rocket from Yemen ahead of Gaza ceasefire

Yahoo News - 1d

Israel-Gaza war live: Israeli government approves ceasefire and hostage deal despite opposition from some hardliners

Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said agreement ratified after meeting that lasted more than six hours amid bitter opposition by some cabinet hardliners. Full report: Israeli cabinet ratifies ...

The Guardian - 1d

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 - 1d

Daughter of one of the oldest Israeli hostages hopes for answers in ceasefire deal

As one of the oldest hostages taken by Hamas, Oded Lifshitz would be among the first to be released under a ceasefire deal

ABC News - 1d

Israeli security cabinet to vote on Gaza ceasefire deal

Israel's security cabinet is meeting to approve the ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas in Gaza. Should the cabinet give the green light, the deal will then go to Israel's full government ...

CBS News - 2d

Israeli security council meets to vote on Gaza ceasefire deal

Yahoo News - 2d

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

Yahoo News - 2d

Israeli cabinet to meet Friday on Gaza ceasefire deal

US maintains that agreement will go into force before Donald Trump takes office

Financial Times - 2d

Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal reached by Israel and Hamas

The deal, which will also see hostages held in Gaza released, is awaiting approval by the Israeli cabinet

BBC News - 3d

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 - 3d

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 - 3d

Israel and Hamas reach deal on Gaza ceasefire and hostage release

Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire Wednesday, a deal that will end 15 months of fighting in Gaza, Hamas and Israeli officials and a source briefed on the negotiations told NBC News.

NBC News - 3d

Watch: Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal announced

A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is announced by Qatar's prime minister.

BBC News - 3d

What are the main obstacles to a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages?

Israel and Hamas have been holding indirect talks for more than a year aimed at ending the war in Gaza and returning scores of militant-held hostages in exchange for Palestinians imprisoned by Israel

ABC News - 6d

Israeli Hostage Hamza Ziyadne Is Declared Killed in Gaza

Hamza Ziyadne, 23, was abducted in the 2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel alongside his siblings and father, whose body was also recovered this week.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

Israeli military confirms identity of hostage killed in Gaza

Israel confirmed that a hostage found killed in Gaza was Hamza Ziyadne, the son of another hostage, Youssef Ziyadne, found dead alongside him.

NBC News - Jan. 10

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

Yahoo News - Jan. 9

Israeli military says body of Bedouin hostage found in Gaza

The body of Yousef Zyadna, 53, was found in an underground tunnel in the Rafah area, the military says.

BBC News - Jan. 8

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

Israeli army brings dead hostage out of Gaza Strip

Yahoo News - Jan. 8

Bodies of Israeli father and son hostages found in Gaza

The bodies of father and son hostages Youssef and Hamza Ziyadne have been found in Gaza, Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz said Tuesday.

NBC News - Jan. 8

Hostages in Gaza endure another winter as their families plead for a ceasefire

As winter deepens, so does the suffering of dozens of hostages in Gaza, and their families are pressing for a ceasefire that will secure their release

ABC News - Jan. 8

Trump Warns ‘All Hell Will Break Out’ if Hostages in Gaza Are Not Freed

The president-elect did not elaborate on what actions he might take if the captives are not released by the time he takes office.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

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

Reports of optimism about Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal

US secretary of state says he is confident agreement can be reached in renewed push before Donald Trump takes office. Israel and Hamas appear to be edging closer towards a ceasefire and hostage ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6