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Israel-Hamas ceasefire live updates: Four female hostages return to Israel; 200 Palestinians released
Latest news and live updates on the Gaza ceasefire deal as four female hostages are set to be released. The hostages are all Israeli soldiers.
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.
Hamas set to release three more Israeli hostages easing first crisis of ceasefire deal
Qatar mediated an agreement between Israel and Hamas to release Israeli hostage Arbel Yehoud and allow Palestinians to return to northern Gaza. The exchange is set for Thursday. View on euronews
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.
Hamas frees 4 female Israeli soldiers in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners as ceasefire holds
Thousands of Palestinians gathered in the occupied West Bank city of Ramallah to celebrate the arrival of buses carrying the prisoners.
Palestinians head back to northern Gaza amid Israel-Hamas ceasefire
Militant group Hamas has hailed the return of thousands of displaced people to northern Gaza a "victory", as Palestinians gathered with their belongings to return to the strip for the first time since the war began.
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.
Hamas frees four Israelis in swap for 200 Palestinian prisoners
Four female Israeli soldiers were reunited with their families on Saturday while jubilant crowds in the West Bank and Gaza celebrated the release of 200 Palestinian prisoners in the second swap under the Gaza ceasefire deal.
Freed Israeli hostages reunited with families in prisoner swap under Gaza ceasefire deal
Freed Israeli hostages reunited with families in prisoner swap under Gaza ceasefire deal - Soldiers released by Hamas on Saturday in exchange for prisoners said to be in ‘stable’ condition
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Govt. spokesperson: 8 of 33 hostages on Hamas list are dead
Government spokesperson David Mencer tells reporters that the list of hostages provided last night by Hamas for the 33 ...
Israel says Hamas list shows 8 of 33 hostages to be freed in first phase of Gaza ceasefire are dead
Tens of thousands of Palestinians streamed into the most heavily destroyed part of the Gaza Strip on Monday as Israel lifted ...
Ceasefire disputes between Israel and Hamas, Hezbollah throw region into turmoil
The ceasefire agreement between Israel, Hamas and Hezbollah is in new jeopardy Sunday as various groups slow walk ...
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 ...
Fact Check: Video of Hamas firing guns in air predates 2025 ceasefire announcement
A 2007 video of Hamas fighters firing guns during training has been falsely portrayed as showing uniformed militants celebrating the ceasefire announcement in January 2025.
Middle East live updates: Crowds trek into northern Gaza amid fragile ceasefire
Long lines of Palestinians -- some kneeling to kiss the soil as they stepped into the northern part of the strip -- were ...
Lebanon says Israeli troops killed 24 ahead of ceasefire extension
Displaced Lebanese residents were shot by Israeli forces as they returned to southern Lebanon despite warnings that troops ...
Israel kills 22, wounds 124 as displaced south Lebanon residents force their way back
Israeli forces killed 22 people and wounded 124 others Sunday when displaced residents of southern Lebanon defied Israel's ...