Hamas releases 6 Israeli hostages promised under first stage of...
Hamas on Saturday released all six remaining living Israeli hostages promised under the first stage of the ongoing cease-fire deal — as one heartbroken family finally received the remains of a
Fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas continues as six hostages are released
The Israeli military says the sixth and final hostage was released by Hamas in the latest exchange on Saturday and has arrived back in Israel even as heightened tensions clouded the future of the fragile ceasefire deal.
Hamas Frees Six Hostages in Latest Exchange With Israel, But Questions Cloud Cease-Fire’s Future
Hamas has said it won’t release the remaining captives without a lasting ceasefire and full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. Netanyahu, with the backing of U.S. President Donald Trump's administration, says he’s committed to destroying Hamas’ military and governing capacities and returning all hostages, goals widely seen as mutually exclusive.
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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.
Israel Begins Pulling Out of Gaza Corridor as Part of Cease-Fire Deal
The withdrawal from the Netzarim corridor removes one of Israel’s bargaining chips as it moves toward negotiating a full end to the war.
Netanyahu says Gaza ceasefire will end if Hamas does not return hostages by Saturday
The Israeli prime minister says the military will "return to intense fighting until Hamas is finally defeated" if the hostages are not freed.
Hamas frees 6 hostages in the latest exchange with Israel
Hamas freed all six hostages in the latest exchange Saturday, even as heightened tension between the adversaries clouded the future of the fragile ceasefire deal. The six included three Israeli men seized from the Nova music festival and another abducted while visiting his family in southern Israel when militants stormed across the border in the Oct.
Six Israeli hostages freed from Gaza, as Palestinian prisoner release is delayed
In what was set to be the largest swap under January’s ceasefire agreement, six hostages were freed, but the release of some 600 Palestinian prisoners was delayed. It comes after Shiri Bibas’s body was returned by Hamas.
Hamas Releases Six More Hostages Under Gaza Cease-Fire Deal
The hostages are the last to be freed in the first phase of a fragile deal with Israel, adding to pressure for both sides to start negotiations to permanently end the war.
Too few tents entering Gaza threatens the truce. Here’s what’s happening
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The ‘Gaza-ification’ of the West Bank
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Israel’s Cease-Fire in Gaza Overcomes Snag but Appears Fragile in Lebanon
as Israel and Hamas sparred over the implementation of the cease-fire deal. The Israeli prime minister’s office said Israel would prevent movement to the north of Gaza until plans were set for ...
Body handed over by Hamas identified as Israeli mother Shiri Bibas; militants to free 6 more hostages
Hamas had said Bibas’ remains were returned to Israel with those of her sons, Ariel and Kfir, and another hostage Thursday.
Netanyahu Calls Out ‘Malicious Violation’ of Gaza Cease-Fire Over Release of Body
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed revenge Friday for what he described as a “cruel and malicious ...