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Hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel

World Feb 22

Gaza ceasefire’s future unclear as Hamas frees last 6 living hostages under 1st phase of its deal with Israel

By Wafaa Shurafa, Mohammad Jahjouh, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press

World Feb 15

Released hostage Iair Horn, who was seized during the deadly October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas, reunites with his family at ...
Israel and Hamas complete their latest exchange with 2 weeks left in ceasefire’s first phase

Israel and Hamas completed the sixth exchange of hostages and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners on Saturday with just over two weeks remaining in the initial phase of their fragile Gaza ceasefire.

By Mohammad Jahjouh, Melanie Lidman, Jalal Bwaitel, Associated Press

World Nov 27

Prisoners are released as part of a deal between Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas
Israel and Hamas reach agreement to extend truce for two more days, Qatar’s foreign ministry says

The cease-fire came into effect Friday after several weeks of indirect negotiations mediated by the United States, Qatar and Egypt.

By Tia Goldenberg, Samy Magdy, Associated Press

World Nov 26

Members of the community of Kibbutz Kfar Aza react after people from their kibbutz community are released from the Gaza St...
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Relief, joy as more hostages are released on 3rd day of Israel-Hamas truce

Two Americans, including a 4-year-old girl, were among the 17 hostages Hamas released in the third exchange for 39 Palestinians released from Israeli prisons. The four-day cease-fire deal is also allowing aid trucks to cross into Gaza and deliver crucial…

By John Yang, Kaisha Young, Claire Mufson

Politics Nov 26

U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks following a hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel, in Nantucket
WATCH: Biden discusses work to extend Israel-Hamas cease-fire as hostage releases continue

President Joe Biden spoke at a press conference on Sunday as Hamas freed 17 more hostages, including 14 Israelis and the first American, in a third set of releases under a four-day truce between the militant group and Israel that…

By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy, Associated Press

Nov 25

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News Wrap: Israel, Hamas continue exchange of prisoners and hostages after delay

In our news wrap Saturday, 13 more Israeli hostages and four foreign nationals held by Hamas have been freed after frantic negotiations resolved a last-minute snag, Russia hit Ukraine with its most intense drone attack of the war so far,…

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Nov 24

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Israeli physician describes mental and physical recovery ahead for released hostages

By Nick Schifrin, Solveig Rennan, Nana Adwoa Antwi-Boasiako, Morgan Till

The hostages released from Gaza face immense mental and physical trauma. Dr. Hagai Levine, the head of the medical and resilience team for the Hostages and Missing Families Forum, began to meet some of the 13 Israelis who once again…

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Nov 24

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

By Nick Schifrin, Sonia Kopelev, Maea Lenei Buhre

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…

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Nov 24

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

By Nick Schifrin

The hostage deal between Israel and Hamas was mediated by Qatar. Dr. Majid bin Mohammed Al Ansari is an advisor to the prime minister of Qatar and the official spokesperson for the Qatari foreign ministry. He joined Nick Schifrin to…

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Nov 24

Live updates: Day 1 of temporary cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war

By Associated Press

With the truce deal comes increased shipments of fuel and supplies into Gaza — though still only enough to dent the needs of the 2.3 million Palestinians in Gaza who have endured weeks of Israeli bombardment, according to aid groups.

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