Hamas releases 3 hostages, a sigh of relief for their families and Israel

Released Thai hostages return to Bangkok after being held for over a year in Gaza

Five Thai workers released after being held hostage for over a year in Gaza arrived in Bangkok on Sunday

ABC News - 1d

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 - 1d

Here’s a Look at the 3 Israeli Hostages Freed Saturday

The release of the three men was the fifth in a staggered hostage-for-prisoner exchange laid out in a cease-fire deal between Hamas and Israel.

The New York Times - 1d

Hamas Makes Gaunt Israeli Hostages Thank Captors Before Release

The scenes at the latest hostage release in Gaza angered Israelis and created even more uncertainty surrounding the next steps in a phased cease-fire deal.

The New York Times - 1d

Hamas Names 3 Hostages to Be Released in Next Cease-Fire Exchange

The Israelis were identified as Eli Sharabi, Or Levy and Ohad Ben-Ami, all of whom were abducted during the 2023 Hamas-led attack. Israel is expected to let dozens of Palestinian prisoners go in ...

The New York Times - 2d

Hamas hostages reveal grim details of captivity

Yahoo News - 2h

Freed Israeli hostage did not know of wife and daughters’ deaths, British family confirms

An Israeli soldier broke the news to Eli Sharabi on Saturday, after almost 500 days in captivity. The freed Israeli hostage Eli Sharabi did not know his wife and two teenage daughters were killed ...

The Guardian - 15h

Freed Israeli hostage was unaware wife and daughters killed, British family says

His wife, Lianne Sharabi and two daughters were murdered by Hamas in the 7 October attack.

BBC News - 17h

Thai man reunites with his family after being released by Hamas

Watchara Sriaoun was an agricultural worker in Israel and was taken hostage in Kibbutz Nir Oz when Hamas carried out the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks. Watchara returned home to reunite with his family in ...

NBC News - 22h

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 - 23h

'It's like being reborn': Emotional reunions and heroes' welcome for Thai hostages released by Hamas

Five Thai hostages who spent 15 months being held by Hamas arrived in Bangkok early Sunday after they were released last month.

NBC News - 1d

3 Israeli Hostages Are Released for 183 Palestinian Prisoners

The hostages, who were made to give public speeches thanking the Hamas militants who had held them captive, looked frail and gaunt, sparking dismay and outrage in Israel.

The New York Times - 1d

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 - 1d

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 - 1d

Teddy bear helps hostage’s family come to terms with grief amid joy over his release

As Gillian Brisley and her husband, Pete, watched their son-in-law’s release from captivity, she clutched a teddy bear to her chest

ABC News - 1d

Hamas releases 3 more Israeli hostages in exchange for 183 Palestinian prisoners

Hamas militants freed three more Israeli hostages on Saturday in exchange for Israel releasing another 183 Palestinian prisoners as part of the ceasefire agreement.

ABC News - 1d

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 - 1d

Israel and Hamas complete fifth hostage-prisoner swap

Release of three Israeli hostages and 183 Palestinian prisoners comes as next phase of ceasefire set to begin. Israel and Hamas completed their fifth hostage-prisoner swap under a fragile Gaza ...

The Guardian - 1d

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 - 1d

Hamas releases three Israeli men in latest hostage swap

Israel frees 183 Palestinian prisoners as ceasefire stretches into third week

Financial Times - 2d

Germany's Scholz praises hostages release, demands two-state solution

Yahoo News - 2d

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 - 2d

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 - 2d

Israel begins mass release of prisoners after Gaza hostages freed

Yahoo News - 2d

Who are the Palestinian prisoners released in exchange for Israeli hostages?

Israel is releasing 183 Palestinian prisoners in the latest exchange for Israeli hostages held in Gaza, part of a ceasefire that has paused the war but whose future is uncertain

ABC News - 2d

Watch: How triple Israeli hostage release unfolded

Or Levy, Ohad Ben Ami and Eli Sharabi are returning home after being released in Gaza on Saturday.

BBC News - 2d

Three hostages handed over to Israeli military after Hamas release

Yahoo News - 2d

Watch: Hamas hands over Israeli hostages to Red Cross

The men were all taken captive during the 7 October attacks and have been held in Gaza for 16 months.

BBC News - 2d

Three more Israeli hostages released by Hamas

Yahoo News - 2d

Middle East latest: 3 more Israeli hostages to be exchanged for dozens of Palestinian prisoners

Hamas is set to release three more hostages in exchange for dozens of Palestinian prisoners, part of the Gaza ceasefire deal with Israel

ABC News - 2d

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 - 2d

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 - 2d

Hamas releases 3 hostages, a sigh of relief for their families and Israel

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