Hamas, Israel and hostages

Hamas to free first 3 Israeli hostages Sunday when cease-fire takes effect
The first three hostages held by Hamas and some in captive by Israel are scheduled to be exchanged following the cessation of hostilities Sunday.
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.
Live briefing: First hostages to be released starting Sunday under Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
The Israeli government has voted to approve a ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas, clearing the way for the war in Gaza to halt for a 42-day period. It is scheduled to start at 8.30 a.m. Sunday,
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 concerns that the returning captives may be malnourished.
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.
Who are the American 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 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
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 to have severe, life-threatening complications from spending more than a year in captivity.
How the Biden and Trump teams worked together to get the Gaza ceasefire and hostages deal done
Months of tedious talks over a ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza – negotiations that required officials from an outgoing and incoming presidential administration to put aside their fundamental differences – culminated in an intense late-night push for an agreement that finally came to fruition on Wednesday.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Iran frees US hostages, Strawbridge's to close: News Journal archives, week of Jan. 19-25
Iran frees American hostages in 1981, Unabomber sentenced and President Clinton denies affair in 1998, electric costs to rise ...
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.
How Israel Is Bracing for Malnourished, Traumatized Hostages
Facilities have been preparing by conducting simulations and poring over medical records and Hamas videos.
Terms of ceasefire deal could create uncertainty and long wait for hostages’ families
Former chief of staff at the CIA and Pentagon Jeremy Bash explains why separating hostages and releasing them at two ...