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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.
Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners freed as Israel condemns frail appearance of captives
Three male Israeli hostages and 183 Palestinian prisoners were freed in the fifth round of exchanges between Israel and Hamas Saturday as Israel expressed concern about the appearance of the released captives.
Hamas names hostages to be freed after accusing Israel of breaching ceasefire
Hamas on Friday announced the names of three Israeli hostages to be released on Saturday in exchange for Palestinian prisoners after a delay that underlined the obstacles hanging over a fragile deal meant to end the war in Gaza.
Hamas releases 3 frail-looking Israeli hostages for 183 Palestinian prisoners under Gaza ceasefire
Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben Ami, and Or Levy — appeared very gaunt and pale as armed Hamas fighters led them from a white van onto a stage set up in the town of Deir al-Balah.
Israel reacts with anger to hostage treatment - where does this leave the ceasefire?
From the moment they stepped from the Hamas vehicle, to be seen alive for the first time in 15 and a half months, the three hostages were clearly gaunt and in poor health.
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.
Israel putting Gaza ceasefire at risk of collapse: Hamas official to AFP
Israel's "lack of commitment" is putting the Gaza ceasefire in danger of collapse, a senior Hamas official told AFP on Saturday with talks yet to start on its second phase.In an interview with AFP, Hamas political bureau member and former Gaza health minister Basem Naim warned the deal was in danger,
Middle East latest: Israel and Hamas conduct fifth exchange of hostages and prisoners in ceasefire
Israel and Hamas conducted a fifth exchange of prisoners and hostages Saturday as part of a ceasefire agreement that has paused 16 months of war in Gaza.
Israel Blocks Gazans From North, Saying Hamas Breached Cease-Fire Deal
Some troops had been expected to withdraw to allow hundreds of thousands of displaced Gazans to go home. But Israel said the hostage exchange before that step had not gone as agreed. Hamas accused Israel of stalling.
Hamas prepares to release three more Israeli hostages under Gaza ceasefire deal
Eli Sharabi, Ohad ben Ami and Or Levy have been named as the three hostages due for release, with 183 Palestinian prisoners expected to be freed in exchange.
The Latest: Hamas accuses Israel of violating the ceasefire ahead of next hostage release
There was no immediate response from Israel on Hamas' allegation Friday that it had broken the terms of the truce deal.
Middle East latest: Israel releases dozens of Palestinian prisoners as part of ceasefire deal
Hamas is set to release three more hostages on Saturday in exchange for dozens of Palestinian prisoners, part of the Gaza ...
Trump envoy Witkoff in Israel to oversee ceasefire deal
Trump sent Witkoff to ensure the ceasefire agreement advances to the second phase, which will require hashing out more thorny ...
Israel preparing to send team to Doha to discuss ceasefire
Israel is preparing to send a high-level delegation to the Qatari capital Doha to discuss continued implementation of the ...
Lebanon ceasefire: Israel strikes target Hezbollah sites
Israeli military said it had struck infrastructure belonging to Hezbollah at two sites that were in "violation of the ...
Middle East updates: Talks start on 2nd phase of Gaza ceasefire
A ceasefire is holding in Gaza as hostages have been handed over to Israel and Palestinian prisoners have been returned to ...