hostages, Israel and Ceasefire Deal

What to know about the hostages and cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas set to begin Sunday
Israel and Hamas finalize a historic cease-fire and hostage deal set to begin Sunday. The agreement includes phased releases, intense negotiations and ongoing security concerns.
List of 33 Hostages to Be Freed in Gaza Ceasefire Deal Is Published
The list of the 33 hostages set to be released in the first stage of the deal hostage deal was published on Friday.
Daughter of One of the Oldest Israeli Hostages Hopes for Answers in Ceasefire Deal
As one of the oldest hostages taken by Hamas, Oded Lifshitz would be among the first to be released under a ceasefire deal
Israeli hostages to be released Sunday if cabinet approves ceasefire deal, Netanyahu says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has paved the way for a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas pending his cabinet's approval.View on euronews
Israeli hostage family member Sharone Lifschitz responds to ceasefire deal
Sharone Lifschitz, whose father is still held prisoner by Hamas, responds to ceasefire deal that could bring him home.
Grandson of 84-year-old Israeli hostage reacts to ceasefire agreement
Daniel Lifshitz, the grandson of hostage Oded Lifshitz, says he hopes to see his grandfather "very soon," given the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
‘We are prepared’: Daughter of one of the oldest Israeli hostages hopes for answers
As one of the oldest hostages taken by Hamas, Oded Lifshitz would be among the first to be released under the ceasefire deal.
Israel Prepares to Receive Hostages Held in Gaza for Over a Year
Hospitals and health officials have been preparing isolated areas where the hostages can begin recuperating, and there are ...
Israeli security experts argue ‘bad' deal with Hamas, but ‘no other way’ to free hostages
Security experts analyzing the deal brokered between Israel and Hamas argue it was a 'bad deal' as it could pose security ...
Israel prepares for hostages’ return with scant knowledge of their condition
A team of doctors in Israel is preparing for the return of the hostages from Gaza with the expectation that many are likely ...
After accusing Netanyahu of putting his future over the hostages, families hope for change
Israel's prime minister has been accused of prioritizing his own political survival and the unity of his fractious right-wing ...
When Will American Hostages in Gaza Come Home? What We Know
The Israeli government believes that at least 98 hostages are still being held in Gaza by Hamas, although the figure may ...
Israel’s Cabinet approves deal for Gaza cease-fire and the release of dozens of hostages
Israel’s security Cabinet recommended approval of the Gaza cease-fire. The deal would pause the war with Hamas and release ...
How Many Hostages Remain in Gaza, and When Could They Be Released?
Citizens of Israel, the United States, Britain, Mexico, Thailand and other countries were among about 250 people abducted in ...
Netanyahu Says Deal Now Reached to Release Hostages in Gaza
Netanyahu said he will convene with his Security Cabinet on Friday and the Israeli government will then approve the agreement ...
My Son Hersh Was Killed in Gaza. I Won’t Stop Speaking Out Until All Hostages Are Home
Before being killed in a Gaza tunnel, my son Hersh was twice on a list to be freed, writes Rachel Goldberg-Polin.