Hamas, Israel and hostages

Four more Israeli hostages released by Hamas as ceasefire continues to hold
Hamas released four Israeli hostages in Gaza early Saturday in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners to be released later in the day. It was the second release to occur as part of the ceasefire agreement that began last weekend. Israel followed with the release of 200 Palestinian prisoners.
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After the ceasefire agreement, the 15-month-long war between Israel and Hamas seems to have come to an end, bringing a semblance of peace to West Asia. Following the agreement, Tel Aviv has begun releasing Hamas and Palestinian prisoners,
As first Israeli hostages are released, Hamas sends a message: It is far from being destroyed
Israel’s longest war has so far failed to destroy its main enemy, Hamas, which, despite suffering devastating losses, is framing the Gaza ceasefire agreement as a victory for itself – and a failure for Israel.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire live updates: 2 Americans expected to be released by Hamas in first phase of deal
Latest news and live updates as a Gaza ceasefire deal is reached after more than a year of war between Israel and Hamas.
Hamas says next hostages will be released on Saturday as scheduled
The group is set to release the more than 90 hostages over the coming weeks as part of the ceasefire deal with Israel.
News Wrap: Hamas names 4 Israeli hostages it intends to release next
In our news wrap Friday, Hamas announced the names of four Israeli hostages it intends to release as part of the ceasefire deal, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israeli forces might not withdraw from Lebanon by the deadline set in an agreement with Hezbollah and President Trump ended the government-funded protection detail for Dr.
How the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal will unfold — and why it its so precarious
Throughout the war, the Israeli military had barred Palestinians from returning to the north by severing Gaza along the Netzarim corridor, a belt that runs east to west across the strip where troops cleared out the Palestinian population and set up bases.
Israel, Hamas agree to cease-fire, exchange of hostages, prisoners
A cease-fire announced Wednesday will end the 15-month war between Hamas and Israel and includes the eventual release of all hostages held by Hams and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.
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.
The latest on the Israel-Hamas ceasefire
Tent encampments prepared as displaced Palestinians set to return to northern Gaza.
Moment Hamas releases four Israeli hostages under ceasefire deal
Footage shows the moment Hamas released four Israeli hostages under ceasefire deal in Gaza. Hamas released them in exchange for a group of Palestinian prisoners.
Exclusive: Hamas has added up to 15,000 fighters since start of war, US figures show
The sources said that while Hamas has successfully recruited new members, many are young and untrained and are being used for ...
Hamas Official Says Group Is Ready for ‘Dialogue With America’
In a rare move hours after the cease-fire took effect, one senior Hamas official said the group wants to engage the new Trump ...
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Trump Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff says he’s open to ‘dialogue’ with Hamas, praises Qatar
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Jewish voters fall along party lines in views of Trump presidency
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Hamas Takes Charge in Gaza After 15 Months of War
Israel says it has killed thousands of the armed group’s members and destroyed much of its infrastructure, but since the ...
Trump sending Israel thousands of 2,000-pound bombs despite cease-fire: report
President Trump greenlit the delivery of thousands of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel, according to a report. As many as 1,800 MK ...
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Trump State Dept. Reportedly Halts All Foreign Aid — Except to Israel and Egypt
The State Department on Friday reportedly issued guidance that it is freezing almost all U.S. foreign assistance — with ...
Putin says Russia 'ready for negotiations' with Donald Trump on Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he is "ready for negotiations" with U.S. President Donald Trump about how to end the ...