A second group of 17 hostages who had been held captive in Gaza since being kidnapped by Hamas militants in the Oct. 7 terror attack on Israel were released late Saturday night after an hours-long delay as part of the short-term cease-fire agreement brokered by the U.S., Qatar and Egypt. In exchange, another 39 Palestinian […]
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25 hostages released by Hamas to Egypt
The first group of hostages taken captive by Hamas in the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel were released from Gaza hours after the initial four-day cease-fire in the war between Israel and Hamas took effect Friday morning, officials said. Thirteen Israeli hostages were handed over by Hamas on Friday, the head of Israel’s government press […]
Hamas will release 50 hostages in cease fire deal
The U.S. has secured a deal for the release of 50 women and children held hostage by Hamas in the Gaza Strip in exchange for a pause in fighting by Israel for at least four days. Three Americans are among the hostages set for release including 3-year-old Avigail Idan, whose parents were killed during the […]