Thai Families Wait in Anxious Hope for Gaza Hostage Release
Five families hoped that their loved ones were finally being released from Gaza after 15 months as hostages.
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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
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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 -
Hamas: Eight hostages to be released from Gaza are dead
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Mother of Thai man held in Gaza pleads for his release
Wiwwaeo Sriaoun, whose son Watchara is one of six Thais held by Hamas, says ceasefire deal has given her more hope. Middle East crisis – live updates The mother of a Thai man held in Gaza has ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
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 -
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 - Jan. 19 -
British hostage families cautious but hopeful for reunions
Families tell the BBC they're hoping for reunions with loved ones held in captivity for over 15 months.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
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 IsraelABC News - Jan. 13
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