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Israelis and Palestinians rejoice after more hostages and prisoners are freed
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Eight more hostages were freed from the Gaza Strip by Hamas-led militants on Thursday in a sometimes chaotic process that briefly delayed Israel's release of 110 Palestinian prisoners and underscored the fragility of the ceasefire that began earlier this month. ...
Middle East latest: Eight hostages are released from Gaza in exchange for Palestinian prisoners
Hamas released eight hostages on Thursday — five Thai farm workers and three dual German-Israeli nationals — in exchange for 110 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. This is the third round of exchanges in the Gaza ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, which is now in its...
Dozens of Palestinian prisoners are released in the West Bank to a welcoming crowd in latest swap for Gaza hostages
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Dozens of Palestinian prisoners are released in the West Bank to a welcoming crowd in latest swap for Gaza hostages.
Who are the hostages released as part of the Hamas-Israel ceasefire in Gaza?
JERUSALEM (AP) — Hamas-led militants released eight hostages on Thursday after more than 15 months in captivity, including an Israeli soldier, bringing to 15 the number of captives freed since the start of a ceasefire in Gaza more than a week ago. Agam Berger, 20, was among five...
Netanyahu says mediators have assured hostages' safe exit going forward, paving way for Palestinian prisoners' release
JERUSALEM (AP) — Netanyahu says mediators have assured hostages' safe exit going forward, paving way for Palestinian prisoners' release.Netanyahu puts Palestinian prisoners' release on hold until 'safe release' of hostages is assured after chaotic handover
JERUSALEM (AP) — Netanyahu puts Palestinian prisoners' release on hold until 'safe release' of hostages is assured after chaotic handover.Israeli army says seven hostages have returned to Israel
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli army says seven hostages have returned to Israel.Israeli military says seven hostages have been transferred by Red Cross to Israeli forces inside Gaza
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli military says seven hostages have been transferred by Red Cross to Israeli forces inside Gaza.How did so many Thai farmers end up held hostage by Hamas?
BANGKOK (AP) — Five Thai nationals held hostage by Hamas since its Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel were released on Thursday. They were among 31 Thais taken by the militant group, of whom 23 have already been released. Another two have been confirmed dead, and the status of one...
Israeli army says the Red Cross confirms it has seven hostages — two Israelis and five Thai nationals
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli army says the Red Cross confirms it has seven hostages — two Israelis and five Thai nationals.