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Hamas has named the next 4 hostages it will release as part of ceasefire with Israel
All four hostages are female Israeli soldiers. They are expected to be released Saturday in accordance with a ceasefire agreement with Israel that's halted fighting in the Gaza war since last weekend.
Hostage, prisoner or detainee? In the latest Israel-Hamas exchange, it's not always clear
Palestinian activist Bushra Al-Tahil was released from an Israeli prison in exchange for hostages held by Hamas. Although Al-Tahil was held for more than 10 months, she was never charged with a crime.
Israel waits for names of next four Gaza hostages to be released by Hamas on Saturday
The first three hostages, Romi Gonen, 24, Doron Steinbrecher, 31, and Emily Damari, 28, were released last week
Hamas names four Israeli female soldiers to be released in hostage deal
Palestinian militant group Hamas on Friday announced the names of four Israeli women soldiers to be released in exchange for Palestinian prisoners in the second swap under the ceasefire deal in Gaza.
Why phase two of Israel-Hamas deal will be tougher than the hostage exchange
CNN political and national security analyst David Sanger and global affairs analyst Kim Dozier explain the significance of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire-for-hostage deal, and why phase two of the agreement will be much more challenging.
Israel's cabinet approves ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas
The deal is expected to begin Sunday, with the exchange of several hostages held in Gaza for a number of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.
Israel-Hamas cease-fire, hostage release deal reached: 'Americans will be part of that'
Israel and Hamas reached an agreement for the release of hostages from Gaza and a cease-fire, Fox News has confirmed from a source briefed on the matter.
Israel Government Approves Gaza Ceasefire And Hostage Deal
The Israeli government approved Friday a ceasefire deal to end fighting in Gaza, paving the way for a six-week ceasefire and the release of dozens of hostages held by Hamas on Sunday.
Israel’s cabinet approves ceasefire and hostage deal
The Israeli Prime Minister’s office confirmed that a deal has been agreed upon with Hamas to release the hostages held in Gaza. Follow for live news updates.
Hamas has released the names of four hostages it plans to release Saturday
Hamas has released the names of four hostages it plans to release Saturday.
Hamas to name next Israeli hostages set to be released
Three hostages and 90 prisoners were released in the first swap. The ceasefire halted the war which began when Hamas attacked Israel on 7 October 2023. About 1,200 people were killed and 251 taken back to Gaza as hostages.
Eight murderers to be allowed back into Israel in hostage deal
Eight terrorists who murdered Israelis are expected to be released in Israel as part of the cease-fire and hostage-release ...
Israel demands Palestinian Islamic Jihad hostage Arbel Yehud be among next group released
Arbel Yehud was abducted from Kibbutz Nir Oz on Oct. 7, 2023, and is reportedly being held in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza, by a Salafi group affiliated with Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
It’s a bad deal for Israel, but our last hope says hostage family
Ashley Waxman Bakshi knows the Gaza ceasefire agreement is a bad deal for Israel, but she believes it could be the last ...
The Israel-Hamas ceasefire appears to be holding steady. Does Trump deserve credit?
Both the Trump and Biden administrations have publicly claimed credit for pushing the agreement over the line.
Taken captive as a baby, Israelis brace to learn the fate of Hamas' youngest hostage
The youngest hostage still in captivity in Gaza, Kfir was just shy of 9 months old when he was kidnapped during the Hamas-led terror ist attack Oct.7, 2023. On Saturday, he turned 2, having never ...
Israel faces ‘horrific decision’ over hostage agreement and continued conflict
Newsweek Opinion Editor Batya Ungar-Sargon examines the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas following US President Donald ...
Israel launches major operation in West Bank
The violence comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces domestic pressure from his far-right allies after ...
Israel's military chief resigns, Hamas confirms next round of hostage deal
Three released hostages give first testimonies • Released hostages reunite with their mothers after 471 days in captivity • ...