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Eight released hostages back in Israel after chaotic Gaza handover
Israel says three Israelis and five Thai nationals were freed in what PM Benjamin Netanyahu called "shocking scenes".
Hamas hands four Israeli hostages over to ICRC in Gaza
The soldiers, abducted on 7 October 2023, were seen waving and smiling before being transported to Israeli forces.
Hamas releases four Israeli hostages in second swap
The Palestinian militant movement Hamas released four female Israeli soldier hostages on Saturday, in return for some 200 Palestinian prisoners, in keeping with a ceasefire agreement aimed at ending the 15-month-old war in Gaza.
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More than 100 Palestinian prisoners freed by Israel after chaotic hostage release in Gaza
Three Israelis and five Thai nationals were freed earlier in what PM Benjamin Netanyahu called "shocking scenes".
3 Israeli and 5 Thai hostages freed in Gaza in exchange for Palestinian prisoners
The exchange is part of a deal between Israel and Hamas that will see a total of 33 hostages returned to Israel in exchange for around 1,900 Palestinian prisoners and detainees.
Hamas releases 4 more hostages as part of ceasefire agreement with Israel
Four female soldiers taken hostage on Oct. 7, 2023 by Hamas were handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross in Gaza on Saturday morning, and then transferred to the Israeli military.
Israelis cheer, cry as hostages are released to Red Cross
Thousands of Israelis cheer and cry as they watch footage of three hostages being released by Hamas:: Tel Aviv, Israel:: January 19, 2025Gathered in the so-called Hostages Square, some waved Israeli flags and others carried signs showing photos of hostages as Romi Gonen,
Israeli doctors say five released Thai hostages in "fair" health after 15 months of captivity
CORRECTS ID - Thai hostages who were freed from Hamas, from left to right, Surasak Rumnao, Sathian Suwannakham, Bannawat Saethao, Watchara Sriaoun, and Pongsak Thaenna hold the Thailand flag in Israel,
Middle East Latest: Militants in Gaza Release 8 Thai and Israeli Hostages
Militants in the Gaza Strip have released eight hostages, handing them over to the Red Cross amid chaotic crowds as part of a swap in which 110 Palestinians are to be released from Israeli prisons lat
Chaotic scenes at Gaza hostage release bring condemnation from Israeli leaders
Israel delayed the release of 110 Palestinian prisoners for several hours after broadcast images showed crowds jostling and cheering in Gaza as Israeli and Thai hostages were handed over to the Red Cross earlier that day.
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Live updates: 3 Israeli and 5 Thai hostages set to be released by Hamas
Hamas on Thursday is expected to free three Israeli hostages and five Thai hostages in exchange for Israel’s release of 110 Palestinian prisoners.
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The Sad Decline of the ICRC
Once the model international organization, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) did precisely nothing for Israeli hostages. The United States should review why it is contributing over $ ...
Hamas hands four Israeli hostages to ICRC in Gaza, tears of joy in Tel Aviv | N18G
Karina Ariev, Daniela Gilboa, Naama Levy, and Liri Albag—to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Gaza City.
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Israel releases first batch of Palestinian prisoners
ALBAWABA - The Israeli authorities freed on Sunday overnight dozens of Palestinian prisoners, including women and children, ...
'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 ...
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Israel releases 200 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for four female hostages as ceasefire continues
As part of the ongoing ceasefire agreement, Israel released 200 Palestinian prisoners on January 25, 2025, in exchange for ...
Hamas frees four Israeli female soldiers as fragile ceasefire holds in Gaza
Four female Israeli soldiers were released by Hamas in Gaza City, and 200 Palestinian prisoners were released by Israel on ...
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 ...