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American-Israeli Keith Siegel, 2 other hostages released in Gaza in 3rd exchange of Israel-Hamas ceasefire
It is believed that at least two of the six American hostages still held in Gaza are alive — Sagui Dekel-Chen, 35, who grew up in Bloomfield, Connecticut, and Edan Alexander, 19, from Tenafly, New Jersey. Four other Americans are believed to have been killed in captivity.
Three hostages released by Hamas, including Israeli American Keith Siegel
The Hostages and Missing Families Forum has celebrated the release of Ofer Kalderon, Yarden Bibas and Keith Siegel, after they were released by Hamas today. "Their release today brings a ray of light in the darkness, offering hope and demonstrating the triumph of the human spirit," the organization said in a statement.
British-Israeli hostage says Hamas held her at UN facilities
Israeli woman who was held hostage by Hamas in Gaza for 15 months says she was detained for some time at United Nations facilities. During a phone call with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Emily Damari - who was released earlier this month - said she was held at sites belonging to the UN's agency for Palestinian refugees (Unrwa).
'Wave of relief and joy': Four female Israeli hostages released by Hamas in prisoner swap
The hostages were released in a staged handover that saw them surrounded by Hamas gunmen and crowds of civilians.
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.
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.
Israel says eight of the remaining hostages to be released by Hamas in phase one of deal are dead
Eight of the remaining hostages set to be released by Hamas in the first phase of a ceasefire agreement with Israel are dead, according to an Israeli government spokesperson.
Who are the hostages released by Hamas as part of the ceasefire in Gaza?
Hamas-led militants have freed three more hostages from the Gaza Strip after more than 15 months in captivity.
Moscow urges Hamas to release Russian hostage from Gaza
A senior Russian diplomat urged a top official of the Palestinian movement Hamas on Monday to keep to its commitment to release a Russian hostage held by the group since its raid on Israel in October 2023.
Hamas using release of hostages to rebuild forces, Israelis claim
Hamas has been using hostage-release operations to rebuild its forces and map territory within Gaza, according to Israeli sources. The terror group is deploying more soldiers at each successive handover and conducting reconnaissance with drones that film the ceremonies.
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IDF soldiers released from captivity were held by senior Hamas terrorist – report
Former hostages were not aware of high-ranking position of captor, who apparently kept them as human shields, tried to ...
American hostage held in Gaza freed by Hamas as part of ceasefire deal
Keith Siegel became the first American hostage freed on Saturday as part of an Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement the U.S.
AP photos capture a day of wrenching emotion as Israel and Hamas release hostages and prisoners
Relief, joy, anger and trauma all spilled out as Hamas released a new round of hostages and Israel freed more Palestinians ...
Hamas tortured father of youngest hostages by talking about his...
Hamas has since claimed that his wife Shiri and their young sons Kfir and Ariel Bibas have been killed in captivity, which Israel has not confirmed.
Israeli hostage's family demand answers over fate of his wife and children
The family of an Israeli hostage freed over the weekend have made a plea for information over the fate of his wife and ...
Trump hosting Netanyahu for White House talks amid Gaza ceasefire
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for talks Tuesday at the White House ...