Hamas, Gaza and Israel

Hamas names Israeli hostages to be freed in Gaza on Saturday
By James Mackenzie JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Palestinian militant group Hamas said on Friday it would free the father of the youngest hostages seized in its Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel and two others including a dual U.
First American hostage to be released from Gaza, Hamas says
American-Israeli Keith Siegel is set to be released on Saturday as part of Israel and Hamas' ceasefire deal. He is the first of the American citizens taken on Oct. 7, 2023 to be released by the terror organization as part of this ceasefire deal.
Hamas frees 8 more hostages. Israel releases Palestinian prisoners after delay
Follow NBC News live updates for the latest coverage of the ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas.
American man among 3 hostages set for release in next Israel-Hamas swap
Dual U.S.-Israeli national Keith Seigel is among the 3 hostages expected to be released by Hamas in the fourth swap with Israel.
Hamas Turns Hostage Releases Into a Humiliating Spectacle for Israel
The increasingly theatrical and threatening events have angered Israel and put a cease-fire deal at risk.
Third round of hostage releases begins as part of Hamas' Gaza ceasefire agreement with Israel
Hamas released eight more hostages in Gaza Thursday as part of an ongoing ceasefire agreement with Israel in exchange for releasing hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.
Hamas releases list of 16 senior leaders killed during Israel’s war on Gaza
The Palestinian group Hamas has released a list of 16 senior leaders from its political bureau who were killed during Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza, including Ismail Haniyeh, Yahya Sinwar, and Saleh Al-Arouri.
Hamas hands back eight hostages, Israel postpones release of Palestinians
An Israeli hostage held for more than a year by Hamas in Gaza was released Thursday morning, marking the first of eight hostages held by the Iran-proxy militia expected to be released throughout t
Hamas Is Set to Free 8 More Hostages and Israel Will Release 110 Prisoners as Gaza Cease-Fire Holds
The cease-fire has held despite a dispute earlier this week over the sequence in which the hostages were released.
Hamas reveals father of the youngest October 7 hostages will be freed
Yarden Bibas, Keith Siegel and Ofer Kalderon will be handed over on Saturday, Hamas armed wing spokesperson Abu Obeida said in a post on his Telegram channel.
Three Israeli hostages, including dual US citizen, set for release in Gaza on Saturday
Hamas said in late 2023 that they had been killed by Israeli bombardment, in the early months of the Gaza war. Video of their capture began circulating soon after they were seized. It showed a terrified Shiri clutching her small children in a blanket as they were bundled into captivity surrounded by militant assailants.
Gaza’s Border Crossing With Egypt Reopens to Let Sick and Wounded Leave
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Shaky Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Deal Worries Families of Hostages
The cease-fire is also a beacon of hope for Palestinians who have suffered immensely during Israel’s 15-month campaign to ...
This toddler has days to live, doctors warn. But Israel has paused her medical evacuation from Gaza
Doctors say 2-year-old Habiba al-Askari has days to live as gangrene creeps up her arms and legs, and only an urgent medical ...
Expected release of high-profile male hostages sparks excitement and anxiety in Israel
News that three high-profile hostages are expected to be released has brought excitement and trepidation to Israel on Friday.
Trump signs executive order to cancel student visas of ‘Hamas sympathizers’ who protested Israel’s war in Gaza
Trump signs executive order to cancel student visas of ‘Hamas sympathizers’ who protested Israel’s war in Gaza - Trump ...
Rubio told Egypt about need to stop Hamas from governing Gaza again, US says
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Egypt's foreign minister on Tuesday it was important to ensure Hamas can never ...
Israeli father says even in Hamas captivity, his daughter heard his pleas to come home alive
RAMAT GAN, Israel (AP) — For more than 470 days, Eitan Gonen publicly pleaded with his daughter to stay alive while in Hamas ...
U.S. Envoy to Meet Netanyahu in Israel, and Perhaps Visit Gaza
The visit by the envoy, Steven Witkoff, was set to take place as Israeli and Hamas officials prepared for a new round of ...