Israel Says the First 3 Hostages to Be Freed From Gaza Are With the Red Cross as Ceasefire Underway
The first three hostages set to be released from Gaza were transferred to the Red Cross and were on their way toward Israeli forces, the Israeli military announced Sunday, hours after the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took hold.
First Israeli hostages freed by Hamas following 471 days in captivity after cease-fire takes effect
There are still 57 living hostages left in Gaza; 30 more hostages, including two Americans, are set to be freed in the first phase of the cease-fire agreement.
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First hostages freed as long-awaited Gaza ceasefire takes force
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire deal, with a pause in fighting in Gaza and the phased release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners set to begin early Sunday. Follow for live updates.
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 releases 90 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for three hostages
The detainees released by Tel Aviv included 69 women, 12 men and several minors sentenced for offences such as disorderly conduct.
Red Cross convoy is on its way to pick up the first Israeli hostages in Gaza
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Israel says first three hostages to be freed from Gaza are with Red Cross
The deal ushers in an initial six-week period of calm and raises hopes for the release of dozens of militant-held hostages and an end to the war.
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.
Gazans Cheer as Ceasefire Between Israel and Hamas Kicks Off
Thousands of Palestinians burst into the streets across Gaza as a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began on Sunday, some in celebration, others to visit the graves of relatives, while many rushed back to their homes.
Three hostages arrive in Israel from Gaza as fragile ceasefire passes first hurdle
The first three hostages released from Gaza have arrived in Israel, the military announced Sunday, hours after the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took hold. Their mothers were waiting to meet them.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal begins with release of Israeli hostages, Palestinian prisoners
The first three Israeli hostages were released after the ceasefire officially began. Hours later, Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners and detainees.
Israel-Gaza ceasefire live: Celebrations and tears of joy as first 90 Palestinian prisoners released
Israel has freed 90 Palestinians, seven hours after the first three Israeli hostages were released from Hamas captivity as ...
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As Kfir Bibas turns 1 in captivity, supporters from Tel Aviv to Davos mark ‘the saddest birthday in the world’
TEL AVIV (JTA) — Three weeks after her cousin ... He revealed that he had met with officials from the Red Cross in Israel two days earlier to discuss “the clear and present danger to our ...