These are the hostages to be released (and left behind) in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal’s first phase
Edan Alexander: A New Jersey native, Alexander, 20, joined the IDF after graduating from high school. He was captured while serving near the Gaza border. If the first phase of the ceasefire deal goes through, he would become the only living U.S. citizen to remain in Gaza.
Israel and Hamas sign Gaza hostage-ceasefire deal after mediators iron out final kinks
Israeli and Hamas negotiating teams signed a Gaza hostage release and ceasefire deal in Doha early Friday, after the final hurdles stalling finalization of the agreement were cleared.Confirming the deal was completed,
US-Israeli citizens to be freed in first phase of hostage deal
Seven Americans, four of whom are presumed dead, are being held captive in Gaza. Keith Siegal and Sagui Dekel-Chen could be freed as early as Sunday.
Middle East latest: Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage deal in Gaza is confirmed by the US and Qatar
The United States and Qatar announced a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, pausing the devastating 15-month war in Gaza and clearing the way for dozens of Israeli hostages to go home.
Israel’s cabinet approves ceasefire and hostage deal
The Israeli Prime Minister’s office confirmed that a deal has been agreed upon with Hamas to release the hostages held in Gaza. Follow for live news updates.
Israel-Hamas live updates: Netanyahu warns that ceasefire is temporary
Israeli government approves ceasefire agreement. Ceasefire to begin in Gaza Sunday morning, hostages to be released in the afternoon.
Netanyahu says Israel 'reserves right to resume war' and calls first phase a 'temporary ceasefire'
The first phase of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is due to start at 08:30 local time (06:30 GMT) on Sunday.
Israeli Cabinet Approves Gaza Deal as Hostage Release Draws Near
Israel’s cabinet approved an agreement on a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip that would free Israeli hostages, ending two days of debate that had underscored the pact’s fragility.The full cabinet endorsed the deal hours after the security cabinet had approved it.
Israeli military says hostage found dead in Gaza tunnel, ‘grave concerns’ for second captive
Yousef Al-Ziyadnah, 53, who was kidnapped during the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, was found dead in a tunnel in ...
Israel Says Dead Hostage Found Beside the Bodies of His Captors in Gaza
The Israeli military said that it had retrieved the body of a hostage who had been held in the Gaza Strip, as the Biden ...
'I just want to hug him': Israel's hostages may finally come home. Families can't wait
Hostages held by Hamas in Gaza are expected to be freed in a ceasefire deal with Israel. Palestinian prisoners held in Israel will also be freed.
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 ...
US says Gaza ceasefire to start as planned despite 'loose end'
The Gaza Strip ceasefire should begin on Sunday as planned, despite the need for negotiators to tie up a "loose end" at the ...