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Father of youngest hostage among three men to be released on Saturday, Hamas says
Yarden Bibas and two others will be exchanged for more Palestinian prisoners in the fourth swap since the ceasefire began.
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 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.
Hamas releases names of three male hostages to be freed on Saturday
The Palestinian armed group Hamas has released the names of three hostages it says it will release on Saturday under the ceasefire deal with Israel. They are Israelis Ofer Kalderon, 53, and Yarden Bibas, 34, and American-Israeli Keith Siegel, 65.
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.
Hamas Releases Three Israeli Hostages in Chaotic Gaza Handover
Israel briefly suspended the release of Palestinian prisoners after chaotic crowds mobbed two of the captives.
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
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.
Israel says eight of the remaining hostages to be released by Hamas in phase one of deal are dead
Eight of the remaining hostages set to be released by Hamas in the first phase of a ceasefire agreement with Israel are dead, according to an Israeli government spokesperson.
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.
Hamas To Free Israeli-American, Two Other Hostages As Part Of Ceasefire Swap
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 US citizen in the next exchange of hostages for Palestinian prisoners.
Israeli doctors say five released Thai hostages in “fair” health after 15 months of captivity
Five Thai hostages have been released after 15 months of captivity in the Gaza Strip. On Thursday, dozens of doctors, nurses ...
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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.
A Closer Look at 3 Israeli Hostages Released Thursday
Hamas released eight hostages, including three Israelis and five Thais, as part of a hostage-for-prisoner exchange.
Former Hamas hostage details horrors of captivity, credits kidnapped IDF soldier with saving her life
Former hostage Amit Soussana, who was the first Israeli woman to speak about being sexual assaulted while in Hamas captivity, ...
Middle East live updates: 8 hostages released and handed over to the Red Cross
Long lines of Palestinians -- some kneeling to kiss the soil as they stepped into the northern part of the strip -- were ...