The Gaza war is paused, but Israel and Hamas keep up a fierce battle of optics over hostage releases
Even in war, branding applies. Israel and Hamas are engaged in a parallel battle of optics despite a ceasefire that took effect Jan. 19 after more than a year of devastating war.
Israel says eight of the remaining hostages to be released by Hamas in phase one of deal are dead
Eight of the remaining hostages set to be released by Hamas in the first phase of a ceasefire agreement with Israel are dead, according to an Israeli government spokesperson.
Middle East live updates: 8 dead hostages among 33 being released, Israel says
Many residents of northern Gaza and southern Lebanon are expected to return to their homes in the coming days and weeks, with most of the fighting in both areas paused under Israeli ceasefire agreements with Hamas and Hezbollah.
LIVE: Israel begins freeing Palestinians after 3 captives released in Gaza
Fourth captive-prisoner swap comes as dozens of Palestinians due to leave through Rafah crossing to hospitals abroad.
Hamas Releases Names of Israeli Hostages to Be Released on Saturday
Palestinian militant group Hamas released on Friday the names of three Israeli hostages that will be released on Saturday. The hostages are Ofer Calderon, Keith Siegel and Yarden Bibas, Hamas armed wing spokesperson Abu Obeida said in a post on his telegram channel.
Live Updates: Israel Releases Prisoners After Chaotic Hostage Handover
The Israeli government appeared to clear the way on Thursday for the release of more than 100 Palestinian prisoners after a chaotic Hamas-led hostage handover in Gaza cast doubt on whether it would go ahead.
Israelis and Palestinians rejoice after more hostages and prisoners are freed
The hostages-for-prisoners exchange is a key part of a ceasefire agreement aimed at ending the deadliest war between Israel and Hamas.
After the initial ecstasy of freedom, released Israeli hostages face a long road to recovery
Fifteen Israeli hostages were released from more than 15 months of captivity in Gaza over the past two weeks TEL AVIV, Israel — When Ilana Gritzewsky returned to Israel after being held captive in Gaza for 55 days in November 2023,
Watch live: Palestinian prisoners released under Hamas-Israel ceasefire deal
Watch live as dozens of Palestinian prisoners are released on Saturday (1 February) under the Hamas-Israel ceasefire deal.
Israel-Hamas live updates: Netanyahu warns that ceasefire is temporary
Israeli government approves ceasefire agreement. Ceasefire to begin in Gaza Sunday morning, hostages to be released in the ...
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LIVE: Israel frees Palestinians after 3 captives released in Gaza
Fourth captive-prisoner swap comes as dozens of Palestinians due to leave through Rafah crossing to hospitals abroad.
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🔴Live: Hamas accuses Israel of delaying key aid to Gaza, Israel calls claims 'fake news'
Hamas officials accused Israel on Wednesday of delaying aid deliveries to the Gaza Strip and jeopardising the truce and ...