The Palestinian armed group Hamas has released the names of three hostages it says it will free on Saturday under the ceasefire deal with Israel. They are Israelis Ofer Kalderon,…
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Palestinian born after father was jailed hugs him for first time
After a delay of several hours, there were jubilant scenes here in Ramallah where around 60 Palestinian prisoners were freed from Israeli detention into the arms of their overjoyed loved…
Palestine: Eight Israeli and Thai hostages released from Gaza
Eight more hostages held by Hamas in Gaza have been released amid chaotic scenes as part of the ceasefire deal with Israel. Three Israelis and five Thai nationals were handed…
Palestine: Three Israelis and five Thai hostages expected to be freed next by Hamas
Three Israeli hostages and five Thai nationals are expected to be freed from Gaza by Hamas on Thursday, Israel has said. Two women, civilian Arbel Yehud, 29, and military observer…
Palestine: Israel believes eight hostages due to be freed in first phase are dead
Israel says eight of the remaining 26 hostages due to be released by Hamas during the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal are dead. Government spokesman David Mencer told…
Palestine: Four Israeli hostages released by Hamas in carefully-staged handover
Four female Israeli soldiers taken hostage by Hamas on 7 October 2023 were released on Saturday as part of a ceasefire agreement which also saw 200 Palestinian prisoners freed. Karina…
Palestine: Hamas to name next Israeli hostages set to be released
Hamas is expected to hand over to Israel the names of four hostages to be released on Saturday under the Gaza ceasefire deal. It is thought they will be soldiers…
Palestine: Israel and Hamas reach Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
Summary Right before Biden started speaking, Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman al-Thani was delivering a news conference about the ceasefire deal from Doha. Here’s what he told reporters: