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Hamas to release 3 male hostages, Israel to release dozens of Palestinian prisoners under ceasefire
Hamas-led militants are set to release three male hostages from the Gaza Strip on Saturday, in return for the release of dozens of Palestinian prisoners as part of a fragile ceasefire with Israel that has halted more than a year of intense fighting and has so far seen 15 hostages and hundreds of prisoners freed.
American man among 3 hostages set for release in next Israel-Hamas swap
Dual U.S.-Israeli national Keith Siegel is among the 3 hostages expected to be released by Hamas in the fourth swap with Israel.
British-Israeli hostage says Hamas held her at UN facilities
Israeli woman who was held hostage by Hamas in Gaza for 15 months says she was detained for some time at United Nations facilities. During a phone call with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Emily Damari - who was released earlier this month - said she was held at sites belonging to the UN's agency for Palestinian refugees (Unrwa).
Hamas Names American, Israeli, and French Hostages To Be Freed Saturday
Siegel, 65, is an American-Israeli from Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He was kidnapped from Kibbutz Kfar Aza along with his wife, Aviva Siegel. Aviva was freed in a prior hostage exchange in Nov. 2023 and has since led an international campaign advocating for the release of Siegel and others still held in Gaza.
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 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 set to free 8 more hostages, including 80-year-old Israeli man, officials say
The expected release will keep up the momentum of the fragile ceasefire​ between Israel and the militant Hamas group that paused the 15-monthlong war in Gaza.
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 Names 3 Hostages It Says Will Be Freed This Weekend
Israeli, will be released along with Yarden Bibas and Ofer Kalderon in exchange for about 90 Palestinians being held in Israeli prisons, the group said.
Four more Israeli hostages released by Hamas as ceasefire continues to hold
Hamas released four Israeli hostages in Gaza early Saturday in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners to be released later in the day. It was the second release to occur as part of the ceasefire agreement that began last weekend. Israel followed with the release of 200 Palestinian prisoners.
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.
AP photos capture a day of wrenching emotion as Israel and Hamas release hostages and prisoners
Relief, joy, anger and trauma all spilled out as Hamas released a new round of hostages and Israel freed more Palestinians ...
Hamas to Free Israeli Father, but Fates of His Wife and Children Unknown
Hamas said it will release the hostage Yarden Bibas, 35, on Saturday. His wife and children were also taken captive on Oct. 7 ...
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 ...