World Feb 08 Three Israeli hostages exchanged for 183 Palestinian prisoners as Gaza ceasefire continues By Wafaa Shurafa, Mohammad Jahjouh, Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press
World Jan 25 Watch 8:19 Uncertainty looms over Israel’s truce in Lebanon ahead of troop withdrawal deadline There was jubilation in Israel, Gaza and the West Bank on Saturday as hostages and Palestinian prisoners were freed in the latest advance for the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. Meanwhile, Israel’s fragile truce in Lebanon appears to be in doubt as this… By Simona Foltyn
World Dec 05 Watch 7:17 Young Palestinian released by Israel reflects on time in prison and hopes for the future More than 200 Palestinians detained or imprisoned by Israel were released last week during the truce between Israel and Hamas. Most of them were women and children. They are just some of the thousands of Palestinians held by Israel for… By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi, Sonia Kopelev
World Nov 29 Israeli military says 10 Israelis, 4 Thai nationals, have been released by Hamas The Israeli military said 10 Israelis and four Thai nationals have been released from captivity in the Gaza Strip. The hostages crossed into Egypt and were to be transferred to Israel late Wednesday. By Wafaa Shurafa, Jack Jeffery, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press
World Nov 28 Watch 6:30 Negotiations continue to extend cease-fire and expand hostage release Tuesday was the day the war could have resumed in Gaza with an initial truce set to expire. Instead, it was the fifth day of a pause in fighting, the fifth day of Hamas releasing mostly Israeli hostages, Israel releasing… By Nick Schifrin, Eliot Barnhart
Nov 27 Watch 4:54 More hostages and prisoners to be released as Israel and Hamas extend temporary cease-fire By Nick Schifrin, Eliot Barnhart It appears the lull in the Israel-Hamas war will last a little longer. The two sides agreed to extend their cease-fire for two more days. It comes after the fourth hostage and prisoner trade under the temporary truce. Nick Schifrin… Continue watching
Nov 27 Watch 4:32 Freed Palestinian prisoner: ‘We have the right to defend ourselves’ By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi Israel currently holds more than 7000 Palestinian prisoners. About 2000 of them are held in administrative detention, without charge. And of the 300 Palestinians whom Israel identifies as possible releases, one third are under 18. Nick Schifrin talks to one… Continue watching
Nov 25 After hours-long delay, Hamas releases 17 more hostages for 39 Palestinians, Israel says By Najib Jobain, Samy Magdy, Bassem Mroue, Associated Press Hamas released 13 Israelis and four foreigners late Saturday in the second round of swaps under a cease-fire deal, the Israeli military said, after the militant group initially delayed the exchange for several hours and claimed that Israel had violated… Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Aug 14 Watch News Wrap: Israel, Palestinians Resume Peace Efforts in Jerusalem In other news Wednesday, Israeli and Palestinian negotiators met in Jerusalem to resume peace talks -- the first time in five years the two sides have met there. Also, Army Pfc. Bradley Manning took the stand in his sentencing where… Continue watching