Hamas, Israel and Gaza

Israel Shares Heartbreaking Before-After Photos of Hostages Released by Hamas As Part of Ceasefire Deal
The 15-month war between Israel and Hamas has come to a halt with the Gaza Ceasefire deal as the hostage exchange continues successfully. Hours after three Israeli hostages were handed over by Hamas,
The Gaza War Is Paused, but Israel and Hamas Keep up a Fierce Battle of Optics Over Hostage Releases
Hamas and Islamic Jihad militants secure the area as Red Cross representatives wait for the handover of Thai and Israeli hostages in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Thursday Jan. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)
Israel-Hamas ceasefire live updates: 3 more Israeli hostages freed under Gaza deal
Latest news and live updates as three hostages are set to be released in exchange for Palestinian detainees and prisoners as part of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal.
Hamas releases 3 frail-looking Israeli hostages for 183 Palestinian prisoners under Gaza ceasefire
Hamas-led militants released three gaunt, frail-looking Israeli hostages and Israel freed nearly 200 Palestinian prisoners Saturday in the latest exchange of a ceasefire agreement that has paused 16 months of war in Gaza.
Hamas frees three hostages, Israel begins releasing Palestinians
The three men all appeared thin, weak and pale, and in worse condition than the 18 hostages who had previously been freed under the truce.
Hamas releases three Israeli hostages as Netanyahu denounces their condition
Eli Sharabi, Or Levy and Ohad Ben Ami were released by Hamas to the Red Cross and transferred to Israeli military custody in the latest round of exchanges. NBC News' Raf Sanchez reports on how Israeli leaders are responding over the apparent conditions of the hostages.
Hamas releases 3 emaciated Israeli hostages for dozens of Palestinian prisoners
The gaunt appearance of the three hostages “evoke the horrifying pictures from the liberation of the camps in 1945," said the Hostages Families Forum.
Hamas set to release three Israeli hostages as Gaza ceasefire holds
Palestinian militant group Hamas is set to hand over three Israeli hostages on Saturday in exchange for Palestinian detainees and prisoners in the latest stage of a ceasefire deal aimed at opening the way to ending the 15-month war in Gaza.
Netanyahu vows to free all captives, destroy Hamas ‘monsters’ after hostages released in emaciated condition
The post Netanyahu vows to free all captives, destroy Hamas ‘monsters’ after hostages released in emaciated condition appeared first on The Times of Israel.
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