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. ...

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.