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  • After hours-long delay, Hamas releases 17 more hostages for 39 Palestinians, Israel says

    After hours-long delay, Hamas releases 17 more hostages for 39 Palestinians, Israel says

    Nov 25, 2023 05:27 PM EDT

    ... s heartbreaking,” said Neri Gershon, a Tel Aviv resident. Some families have accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government of not doing enough to bring hostages home. WATCH: Daughter of Israeli still held in Gaza discusses mixed feelings after 1st hostage release In the Balata refugee camp in the West ...

  • Israeli physician describes mental and physical recovery ahead for released hostages

    Israeli physician describes mental and physical recovery ahead for released hostages

    Nov 24, 2023 11:55 PM EDT

    ... will see similar things now that, with the help of the medical teams, the psychologists and the social workers and the families, that the released hostages will be able to recover, and as much as possible and as quickly as possible. Again, unfortunately, for those who are still captive, they ...

  • Daughter of Israeli still held in Gaza discusses mixed feelings after 1st hostage release

    Daughter of Israeli still held in Gaza discusses mixed feelings after 1st hostage release

    Nov 24, 2023 11:50 PM EDT

    Twelve of the 13 Israeli hostages released from Gaza Friday were kidnapped from one kibbutz, Nir Oz. One out of four of Nir Oz’s residents were kidnapped or killed in the October 7 attacks. Chaim Peri is one of the hostages from the kibbutz who remains held in Gaza. His daughter, Noam Peri, joined Nick...

  • Qatari official on role in mediating Israeli hostage release and temporary cease-fire

    Qatari official on role in mediating Israeli hostage release and temporary cease-fire

    Nov 24, 2023 11:45 PM EDT

    American officials have said there are other groups, including criminal groups, who might have some of these hostages. What does that mean? Is it possible to even get these 90 to 100 women and children out? Majed Bin Mohammed Al Ansari: Of course, it's a war zone. And, as ...

  • Nightmare continues for families of hostages not slated for release during temporary truce

    Nightmare continues for families of hostages not slated for release during temporary truce

    Nov 24, 2023 07:35 PM EDT

    That pressure and the families' widespread public support could force the government into extending the cease-fire even though it has pledged to keep fighting once the current truce expires. Securing the freedom of all hostages, especially the soldiers among them, could prove difficult. Militants in Gaza see the captives ...

  • Israeli officials say Hamas has released 13 Israeli, 12 Thai hostages

    Israeli officials say Hamas has released 13 Israeli, 12 Thai hostages

    Nov 24, 2023 03:34 PM EDT

    ... all Palestinians imprisoned by Israel. WATCH: Another hospital in northern Gaza becomes battleground between Israel and Hamas It is not clear how many of the hostages are currently serving in the military or whether the militants also consider reserve soldiers to be “military hostages.” According to the Palestinian Prisoners’ Club ...

  • Cease-fire begins in Gaza, setting stage for hostage release and aid delivery

    Cease-fire begins in Gaza, setting stage for hostage release and aid delivery

    Nov 24, 2023 02:09 PM EDT

    ... imprisoned by Israel, according to the Islamic Jihad militant group, which is reportedly holding about 40 hostages. It is not clear how many of the hostages are currently serving in the military or whether the militants also consider reserve soldiers to be “military hostages.” According to the Palestinian Prisoners’ Club ...

  • Israel prepares to pause fighting for hostage and prisoner exchange with Hamas

    Israel prepares to pause fighting for hostage and prisoner exchange with Hamas

    Nov 23, 2023 11:55 PM EDT

    After 48 days of war, 48 days of hoping the kidnapped will be released, these are the final hours before the guns are scheduled to go silent in Gaza. Israel has committed to pause its military campaign Friday and Hamas has committed to release 13 hostages it kidnapped during the October 7 terrorist attack. Nick...

  • Temporary cease-fire and hostage release in Gaza will begin Friday at 7 a.m. with aid to follow 'as soon as possible'

    Temporary cease-fire and hostage release in Gaza will begin Friday at 7 a.m. with aid to follow 'as soon as possible'

    Nov 23, 2023 01:38 PM EDT

    ... 150 Palestinian prisoners. Women and children would be released first, and Israel said the truce would be extended an extra day for every additional 10 hostages freed. The return of hostages could lift spirits in Israel, where their plight has gripped the country. Families of the hostages have staged mass ...

  • Fighting between Israel and Hamas continues in Gaza ahead of pause for release of hostages

    Fighting between Israel and Hamas continues in Gaza ahead of pause for release of hostages

    Nov 22, 2023 11:55 PM EDT

    ... and making sure that all sides meet their commitments. But could it open up other opportunities? We certainly hope so, in terms of getting other hostages out and getting more humanitarian assistance in. Geoff Bennett: Understanding that your focus is on the here and now, what's the plan for ...

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