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.
Red Cross vehicles arrive in southern Gaza location ahead of expected hostage release
Red Cross vehicles arrived in a location in the city of Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip Saturday where Hamas was set to release hostages as part of a fragile agreement that has paused fighting
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.
Israel decries ‘shocking’ images of gaunt, pale hostages freed by Hamas
Hostages Ohad Ben Ami, Or Levy and Eli Sharabi were released from Gaza in exchange for 183 Palestinian prisoners, after more than 16 months in captivity.
Red Cross vehicles arrive at Gaza location where Hamas is to release 3 Israeli hostages
Red Cross vehicles have arrived at the location in the Gaza Strip where Hamas is to free three Israeli hostages
Red Cross demand Hamas give hostages 'dignified and private' release
Israel has previously complained to mediators about the way the release of Arbel Yehud and Gadi Moses was handled.
Hamas releases 3 more Israeli hostages in exchange for 183 Palestinian prisoners
Hamas militants freed three more Israeli hostages on Saturday in exchange for Israel releasing another 183 Palestinian prisoners as part of the ceasefire agreement.
Hamas Makes Gaunt Israeli Hostages Thank Captors Before Release
The scenes at the latest hostage release in Gaza angered Israelis and created even more uncertainty surrounding the next steps in a phased cease-fire deal.
Condition of hostages released by Hamas sparks concerns in Israel
Ohad Ben Ami, Eli Sharabi, and Or Levy – all taken hostage during Hamas’s October 7 attack on Israel – were handed to the Red Cross in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza, after 491 days of captivity. The three appeared thin and pale when they were led onto a makeshift stage sparking concerns about the condition of hostages under Hamas captivity.
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