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Hamas’ threat to delay next release of Israeli hostages raises fears for fragile Gaza ceasefire

By Associated Press

Hamas' threat to delay the next planned release of Israeli hostages from the Gaza Strip has jolted a fragile ceasefire that's seen as having the potential to wind down the war.

Hamas says it will delay the release of more hostages, putting fragile ceasefire at risk

By Melanie Lidman, Samy Magdy, Associated Press

Hamas says it will delay the further release of hostages in the Gaza Strip after accusing Israel of violating a fragile ceasefire that now faces its most serious crisis since it began three weeks ago.

Pressure to extend ceasefire in Gaza mounts as Israeli troops withdraw from key corridor

By Mohammad Jahjouh, Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press

Talks on the second phase, meant to see more hostages released and a complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, were due to start Feb. 3. But Israel and Hamas appear to have made little progress, even as Israeli forces withdrew Sunday…

Three Israeli hostages exchanged for 183 Palestinian prisoners as Gaza ceasefire continues

By Wafaa Shurafa, Mohammad Jahjouh, Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press

Hamas-led militants released three gaunt, frail-looking Israeli hostages and Israel freed nearly 200 Palestinian prisoners Saturday in the latest exchange of a ceasefire agreement that has paused 16 months of war in Gaza.

A timeline of the Gaza Strip in modern history

By Julia Frankel, Associated Press

While "owning" land is a term that appears to be more applicable to real estate than to territories, the Palestinians see the Gaza Strip as an integral part of their future state, even if the rulers have changed over decades.

‘Netanyahu was an impediment’ to getting uncle released sooner, niece of hostage says

By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn

On Saturday, American Keith Siegel was brought on stage in Gaza City and paraded in front of a crowd and quickly escorted away. He had been held hostage by Hamas for 484 days. Siegel and his wife were kidnapped from…

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Nir Oz begins long process of rebuilding from Oct. 7 attacks

By Nick Schifrin, Karl Bostic, Zeba Warsi

There are many kibbutzes that border Gaza and were attacked on Oct. 7 by Hamas. One with perhaps the highest death toll and greatest destruction is Nir Oz. As some of its members were released this past weekend after nearly…

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Excitement and anxiety in Israel over expected release of high-profile male hostages

By Julia Frankel, Associated Press

The men include Yarden Bibas, who is the father of the youngest captives held in Gaza. He, Keith Siegel and Ofer Kalderon have all become household names in Israel since their abduction.

How did so many Thai farmers end up held hostage by Hamas?

By David Rising, Associated Press

Five Thai nationals held hostage by Hamas since its Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel were released on Thursday, while one remaining Thai citizen remains in captivity.