Israel, Hamas and hostage

As first Israeli hostages are released, Hamas sends a message: It is far from being destroyed
Israel’s longest war has so far failed to destroy its main enemy, Hamas, which, despite suffering devastating losses, is framing the Gaza ceasefire agreement as a victory for itself – and a failure for Israel.
Three Israeli hostages released by Hamas as ceasefire in 15-month-long war in Gaza begins
A truce in the brutal war that began with the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks trades 3 Israeli hostages for 100 Palestinian prisoners. No American is on the list.
Israel-Hamas live updates: Released hostages cross into Israel
Ceasefire in Gaza that was expected to begin today hit delays, possibly stalling the hostage release; the Israeli military continued attacks
Full List of Israeli Hostages Released by Hamas as Ceasefire Moves Forward
The first hostages held by Hamas since October 7, 2023 were released Sunday morning, with 33 hostages expected to be released in the coming weeks.
Israel and Hamas ceasefire deal takes effect as first 3 hostages are released
The first three hostages were released Sunday after the ceasefire officially began. A total of 33 hostages will be released in the first phase of the deal.
Jubilant Israelis welcome first hostages as ceasefire with Hamas goes into effect
Hundreds of aid trucks were beginning to enter Gaza, which was devastated by Israeli airstrikes and shelling after Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, cross-border terrorist attack.
British-Israeli woman among first hostages released by Hamas, while Palestinians still await release of 90 prisoners
Emily Damari was among the three Israeli hostages released by Hamas today - as the long-anticipated and slightly delayed Gaza ceasefire cleared its first hurdle. Thousands of displaced Palestinians ventured homewards after Israeli forces began to withdraw from parts of decimated Gaza.
Israeli PM Netanyahu says Gaza ceasefire will not start until Hamas releases hostage list
Hamas affirmed its commitment to the terms of the ceasefire and said the delay in providing the names of those to be released was due to "technical reasons".
Israel Enters Truce Stronger but With Unfulfilled Goal: Destroying Hamas
Israel has cut several of its adversaries down to size but could face years of fighting to keep them contained.
Hamas hostages: Stories of the people taken from Israel
More than 15 months after the Hamas-led attacks on Israel that triggered the war in Gaza, a ceasefire deal has taken effect that should lead to the release of the remaining Israeli hostages. Hamas seized 251 people on 7 October 2023.
Three Israeli hostages released by Hamas in good health
Three Israeli hostages were released to the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) on Sunday following a ceasefire deal between Israel and the militant group Hamas. The three freed hostages, Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher and Emily Damari,
Hamas Tries to Show It’s Back in Charge of Gaza
Rarely seen in the open while the war raged, masked and armed fighters spread out publicly through Gaza’s cities in a show of ...
'Sunshine': 3 Israeli hostages are free after 471 days in captivity. Here's who they are
About 90 Palestinians imprisoned in Israel were also freed Sunday as part of a hostage and prisoner exchange, due to last for ...
What to Know About the Israel-Hamas War Cease-Fire Deal
The deal is set to pause fighting in Gaza for six weeks as well as lead to the release of 33 hostages and hundreds of ...
How the deal to pause the Israel-Hamas war could unfold
The Gaza ceasefire and hostage release agreement is expected to take effect as soon as Sunday. But the most significant ...
Israel-Hamas ceasefire: Israel Cabinet set to vote on deal after agreement on hostage release is reached
Follow NBC News' live coverage as Israel and Hamas agree to a ceasefire deal to halt the Gaza war and release hostages, while ...
Hamas has gained as many new fighters as it has lost, Blinken says
The secretary of state urged Israel to move forward with the current cease-fire and hostage deal on the table.
Blinken Says New Hamas Recruits Have Nearly Replaced War Losses
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Hamas has recruited almost as many militants as it’s lost in Israeli strikes, comments ...
Middle East latest: Israeli strikes kill 18 in Gaza, medics say, as Hamas accepts a ceasefire draft
Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip killed at least 18 people overnight, including women and children, health officials said ...