Hamas releases another eight hostages as part of Gaza ceasefire deal
Eight hostages held by Hamas in Gaza were released on Thursday as part of the ceasefire deal. Why it matters: The release was an important benchmark: There are now no more women who are believed to be alive that are held hostage by Hamas.
Palestinian militants begin handover of three Israeli hostages in latest stage of ceasefire deal
Palestinian militants began handing over three Israeli hostages in Gaza on Thursday in return for 110 Palestinian prisoners to be freed under a phased agreement that halted fighting in the shattered coastal territory earlier this month.
Thailand rejoices as long-held hostages released by Hamas in ceasefire deal
The horrific suffering of five Thai farm workers held by Palestinian Hamas militants ended with an emotional exchange on Thursday, alongside three released Israeli hostages, after intense diplomatic efforts that at times frayed relations between Bangkok and Jerusalem.
'Our hero has returned': Hamas releases 8 more Gaza hostages as part of ceasefire deal
Eight hostages − three Israelis and five Thai nationals − were returned to Israel on Thursday after spending 482 days in Hamas captivity in Gaza. They were freed in an at-times chaotic handover in connection with a weeks-long ceasefire and hostages-for-prisoners swap between Israel and the militant group aimed at ending 15 months of fighting.
Hamas and Israel trade blame over deal violations. Will the fragile ceasefire and hostage agreement hold?
The fragility of the truce between Israel and Hamas was laid bare on Saturday, after Israel accused Hamas of withholding a hostage, prompting a halt in the movement of Gazan civilians back to their homes in the north.
Israel Says 8 Ceasefire Deal Hostages Are Dead
An Israeli military doctor who has been treating hostages recently released by Hamas says they are in poor physical condition and face a long recovery process.
Netanyahu says Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal has been finalized after blaming Hamas for "last-minute crisis"
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced that Israel's negotiating team had finalized a deal on the release of hostages held in Gaza.
Gaza ceasefire-hostage deal to begin Sunday, bringing rare halt to months of fighting
The long-awaited ceasefire and hostage release deal between the Israeli government and Hamas will take effect on Sunday, potentially signaling a new chapter in a bloody 15-month conflict that has enflamed the Middle East.
How the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal will unfold — and why it is so precarious
Israeli troops have pulled back to the edges of Gaza, the first hostages have been released and many Palestinians have returned to what remains of their homes in the first few days of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal.
Who are the Palestinian prisoners released in exchange for Israeli hostages?
Israel released 110 Palestinian prisoners on Thursday, in exchange for three Israeli hostages held in captivity in Gaza
Israel delays prisoner release after chaotic hostage handover
Mughrabi, Emily Rose and Maayan Lubell CAIRO/JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Hamas handed over three Israelis and five Thai hostages in Gaza on Thursday, but Israel delayed the expected release of Palestinian prisoners after chaotic scenes at one of the handover points,
Trump envoy Witkoff in Israel to oversee ceasefire deal
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Lebanon ceasefire deal extended as initial deadline passes
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More Ukrainians ready for a ceasefire with Russia, but not at any cost
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Prominent Palestinian prisoner freed in Gaza deal unable to return to embattled hometown
Zakaria Zubeidi's last, fleeting, taste of freedom involved five days on the run after escaping from an Israeli maximum security prison in 2021, but on Thursday the Palestinian militant was released ...
Antony Blinken has a deal for a book about his years as Joe Biden’s secretary of state
Antony Blinken has a book deal, billed by his publisher as a “rare glimpse” into the “challenging and often controversial” ...
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Gaza ceasefire continues to hold despite disruptions
In Gaza, the shaky Israel-Hamas ceasefire is holding as more than 300,000 Palestinians have returned home for the first time ...
Trump Middle East Envoy Witkoff Makes Rare Trip by U.S. Official to Gaza
Steve Witkoff visited the enclave to oversee the implementation of a fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.