Israel, Gaza and Hostages

Israeli military confirms hostage killed alongside father in Gaza
Israel confirmed on Friday that the remains of a hostage found killed in Gaza were of Hamza Ziyadne, the son of deceased hostage Youssef Ziyadne, whose body was found beside him in an underground tunnel near the southern city of Rafah.
First 3 Israeli Hostages Are Freed Under Gaza Cease-Fire
Thirty-three people were set to be released during the first phase of the agreement, including female soldiers and civilians, children and men over 50.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal begins with release of Israeli hostages, Palestinian prisoners
The first three Israeli hostages were released after the ceasefire officially began. Hours later, Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners and detainees.
Three Israeli hostages and 90 Palestinians freed as Gaza ceasefire takes hold
Palestinians celebrated on the streets of Gaza as guns fell silent. Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv’s “Hostages Square” to watch news of the returnees.
Who are the hostages being released in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal?
President Biden released a statement following the Israel-Hamas ceasefire announcement Wednesday, saying release of American hostages will be included in the agreement.
Israeli Hostages and Palestinian Prisoners Released as Cease-Fire Begins
The start of a truce prompted celebrations in Gaza, where Hamas militants made a show of force on the streets after 15 months of war. Hours after the first three hostages returned to Israel, it freed 90 prisoners.
Middle East latest: Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza is confirmed by the US and Qatar
The United States and Qatar announced a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, pausing the devastating 15-month war in Gaza and clearing the way for dozens of Israeli hostages to go home.
First Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners released as ceasefire between Israel and Hamas goes into effect
Hundreds of aid trucks were beginning to enter Gaza, which was devastated by Israeli airstrikes and shelling in the 15 months after Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023 attack.
Three Israeli hostages returned and 90 Palestinian detainees released as part of ceasefire deal
Briton Emily Damari was among the three Israeli hostages released by Hamas on Sunday - as the long-anticipated Gaza ceasefire cleared its first hurdle. Thousands of displaced Palestinians ventured homewards after Israeli forces began to withdraw from parts of decimated Gaza.
Israel and Hamas pause war in Gaza following ceasefire deal
Israel and Hamas have worked out a ceasefire deal to pause the current conflict in Gaza. Here are the terms of the deal.
First phase of Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal begins
The first stage of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has begun.
Hamas hostages: Stories of the people taken from Israel
In December 2023, the Israeli military expressed "deep remorse" after soldiers mistakenly killed three hostages in northern ...
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Israel hostage families warn against ‘dangerous’ deal with Hamas, urge politicians to dissolve government
“Unless the deal includes all the hostages unconditionally, living and dead ... outside the US Embassy branch office in Tel Aviv on December 12, 2024. AFP via Getty Images Israel would free ...
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Israel’s cabinet approves ceasefire and hostage deal
Most of the dead were killed in Gaza City. Earlier on Friday, Hamas accused Israel of trying to thwart the ceasefire-hostage ... confirmed a deal had been agreed with Hamas. US officials ...