3 days ago · The four hostage and prisoner exchanges so far have seen 18 hostages freed by Hamas, with 583 Palestinian detainees released from Israeli custody, as agreed by phase one of ceasefire deal.

4 days ago · Discover the details of the Israel-Hamas hostage and ceasefire deal, including the release of 33 hostages and ongoing negotiations for remaining captives. Learn about the phases of the agreement, the American hostages held by Hamas, and how families have endured months of advocacy and uncertainty.

3 days ago · Three male Israeli hostages and 183 Palestinian prisoners were freed in the fifth round of exchanges between Israel and Hamas Saturday, but the gaunt, frail appearance of the released captives was ...

3 days ago · JERUSALEM (AP) — Three men held hostage in the Gaza Strip for more than 16 months were freed Saturday, bringing to 21 the number of captives released by militants since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began Jan. 19.

Jan 31, 2025 · The three released Israeli hostages were reunited with their mothers after more than 15 months at the reception point in Re’im, southern Israel, on Sunday evening.

Feb 3, 2025 · Hamas and other militant groups kidnapped 251 people from Israel during the October 7, 2023 terror attacks. The Israeli government says that 76 of them are still held captive inside Gaza. At...

Four Israeli hostages have been released by Hamas and returned to Israel, the Israel Defense Forces confirmed. Karina Ariev, Daniela Gilboa, Naama Levy and Liri Albag, all female soldiers,...

Jan 20, 2025 · • Three hostages and 90 Palestinian prisoners were released as part of the first phase of a long-awaited Gaza ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Over the next six weeks, 30 more...

Nov 24, 2023 · Sixteen hostages held by Hamas in Gaza have so far been released as part of a long-awaited ceasefire deal with Israel, which began on 19 January 2025. Five Thai nationals have also been freed...

Nov 28, 2023 · Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend their cease-fire for two more days past Monday. That raises the prospect of an even longer halt to their deadliest and most destructive war, and further exchanges of militant-held hostages for Palestinians imprisoned by Israel.