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Hamas to free first 3 Israeli hostages Sunday when cease-fire takes effect
The first three hostages held by Hamas and some in captive by Israel are scheduled to be exchanged following the cessation of hostilities Sunday.
Israel Defense Forces prepare for return of hostages
IDF personnel in coordination with the Israeli Health Ministry prepare for the return of hostages Saturday. The hostages are expected to return to Israel from the Gaza Strip on Sunday. (Credit: Israel
Daughter of one of the oldest Israeli hostages hopes for answers in ceasefire deal
As one of the oldest hostages taken by Hamas, Oded Lifshitz would be among the first to be released under a ceasefire deal.
Live briefing: First hostages to be released starting Sunday under Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
Under the deal, approved by Israel’s government, 33 Israeli hostages will be exchanged for more than 730 Palestinian prisoners and detainees.
Israel Prepares to Receive Hostages Held in Gaza for Over a Year
Hospitals and health officials have been preparing isolated areas where the hostages can begin recuperating, and there are concerns that the returning captives may be malnourished.
Israel prepares for hostages’ return with scant knowledge of their condition
A team of doctors in Israel is preparing for the return of the hostages from Gaza with the expectation that many are likely to have severe, life-threatening complications from spending more than a year in captivity.
Israeli hostages to be released Sunday if cabinet approves ceasefire deal, Netanyahu says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has paved the way for a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas pending his cabinet's approval.View on euronews
Israeli hostage family member Sharone Lifschitz responds to ceasefire deal
Sharone Lifschitz, whose father is still held prisoner by Hamas, responds to ceasefire deal that could bring him home.
Grandson of 84-year-old Israeli hostage reacts to ceasefire agreement
Daniel Lifshitz, the grandson of hostage Oded Lifshitz, says he hopes to see his grandfather "very soon," given the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
‘We are prepared’: Daughter of one of the oldest Israeli hostages hopes for answers
As one of the oldest hostages taken by Hamas, Oded Lifshitz would be among the first to be released under the ceasefire deal.
Israel Defense Forces will receive hostages Sunday with equipped camper trailers and comforting supplies
The Israel Defense forces completed preparations Saturday to receive 33 hostages being held by Hama Sunday after a cease-fire ...
How Many Hostages Remain in Gaza, and When Could They Be Released?
Citizens of Israel, the United States, Britain, Mexico, Thailand and other countries were among about 250 people abducted in ...
When Will American Hostages in Gaza Come Home? What We Know
The Israeli government believes that at least 98 hostages are still being held in Gaza by Hamas, although the figure may ...
After accusing Netanyahu of putting his future over the hostages, families hope for change
Israel's prime minister has been accused of prioritizing his own political survival and the unity of his fractious right-wing ...
Iran frees US hostages, Strawbridge's to close: News Journal archives, week of Jan. 19-25
Iran frees American hostages in 1981, Unabomber sentenced and President Clinton denies affair in 1998, electric costs to rise ...
Netanyahu Says Deal Now Reached to Release Hostages in Gaza
Netanyahu said he will convene with his Security Cabinet on Friday and the Israeli government will then approve the agreement ...
My Son Hersh Was Killed in Gaza. I Won’t Stop Speaking Out Until All Hostages Are Home
Before being killed in a Gaza tunnel, my son Hersh was twice on a list to be freed, writes Rachel Goldberg-Polin.