Israel, Hamas and hostages

2 American hostages, Bibas family confirmed among first 33 Israeli captives to be released in cease-fire
In addition to the Americans, the Bibas family — including 2-year-old Kfir and 5-year-old Ariel — are on the list of Gaza-held captives that will be freed. “We are waiting for each and every one of you,” the official Israel X account posted. Romi Gonen, Emily Damari and Doron Steinbrecher were the first hostages released by Hamas on Sunday.
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.
First 3 hostages arrive in Israel after Hamas release. Here is what we know.
The women are the first three hostages to be released under the newly implemented ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas
Israel-Hamas ceasefire: 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.
2 Israeli American hostages are expected to be among the first 33 released by Hamas
American Jews breathed a collective sigh of relief Wednesday (Jan. 15) when the ceasefire deal was announced 15 months after the war between Israel and Hamas began. Every American Jewish organization celebrated the deal,
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 Gaza who had escaped from their captors. They were named as Yotam Haim, 28, Samer Talalka, 22, and Alon Shamriz, 26.
Israel releases 90 Palestinian prisoners as part of ceasefire agreement
The truce allowed Palestinians to return to bombed-out neighborhoods to begin rebuilding their lives, while relief trucks delivered much-needed aid.
How the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal works
Israel and Hamas have signed a ceasefire agreement to end the war and return the hostages kidnapped by the terror group during the Oct 7 attacks.
First Israeli Hostages Released Under Gaza Ceasefire Reunite with Families
On January 19, 2025, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas led to the release of three Israeli hostages—Emily Damari, Romi Gonen, and Doron Steinbrecher—who were reunited with their families after 471 days in captivity.
News Wrap: 3 Israeli hostages released as ceasefire appears to be holding
In our news wrap Monday, Israeli hostages have been reuniting with loved ones as a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas appears to be holding, humanitarian aid trucks are flowing into Gaza as part of the agreement,
Exclusive: Hamas has added up to 15,000 fighters since start of war, US figures show
The Palestinian militant group Hamas has recruited between 10,000 and 15,000 members since the start of its war with Israel, ...
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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These are the remaining American hostages expected to be released in new Hamas-Israel cease-fire deal
At least two American hostages are expected to be freed from Hamas in the first phase of the newly announced cease-fire ...
What’s in the Hamas-Israel ceasefire and hostage release deal
The first phase of the deal reached between Hamas and Israel on Wednesday includes a pause in the war and the release of ...
The Israel-Hamas ceasefire appears to be holding steady. Does Trump deserve credit?
Both the Trump and Biden administrations have publicly claimed credit for pushing the agreement over the line.