Hamas, Israel and hostages

Hamas Turns Hostage Releases Into a Humiliating Spectacle for Israel
The increasingly theatrical and threatening events have angered Israel and put a cease-fire deal at risk.
Hamas frees 8 more hostages but Israel puts prisoner release on hold after a chaotic handover
The ceasefire is aimed at eventually ending the deadliest and most destructive war ever fought between Israel and Hamas.
Former Hamas hostage Naama Levy breaks silence in first message since her release
Naama Levy, one of the four IDF soldiers released from Hamas captivity on Saturday, writes a message of gratitude in her first statement since arriving home.
Hamas Releases Three Israeli Hostages in Chaotic Gaza Handover
Israel briefly suspended the release of Palestinian prisoners after chaotic crowds mobbed two of the captives.
Israeli hostages released by Hamas in 'stable condition', hospital says
Two hundred Palestinian prisoners have also been released today by Israel in the latest stage of a ceasefire deal.
News Wrap: Hamas frees 8 hostages, Israel releases 100 prisoners in 3rd round of exchanges
In our news wrap Thursday, Hamas freed eight hostages and Israel handed over more than 100 Palestinian prisoners in a third round of exchanges, officials in Ukraine say a Russian drone attack killed at least six people in the northeastern city of Sumy and an appeals court ruled a federal ban on handgun sales to adults under 21 violates the Second Amendment.
Freed Israeli hostage speaks out for first time, says she has 'returned to my life' following Hamas captivity
Emily Damari, one of the first hostages freed by Hamas in the cease-fire agreement, is speaking out for the first time following her release.
‘I am finally at home’: Freed Israeli hostage Naama Levy shares message
A freed Israeli hostage says she drew “hope and strength” from other captives while she was being held by Hamas in Gaza.
IDF reveals it killed Hamas terrorist who was seen taking soldier Naama Levy hostage
The post IDF reveals it killed Hamas terrorist who was seen taking soldier Naama Levy hostage appeared first on The Times of Israel.
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Hamas talks a big game but is in chaos
Hamas is rushing to reassert control over the territory it has ruled since 2007. Its leaders are exuberant—at least in public ...
Netanyahu decries Hamas ‘cruelty’ after Israeli hostage terrified by baying mob during release
Hamas has set up a stage in northern Gaza’s Jabalia ahead of this morning’s planned hostage release, Palestinian media has ...
Freed Israeli hostages made final act of defiance to spoil Hamas’ photo op
The female Israeli hostages who were freed on Saturday disobeyed their Hamas captors and made victory poses during the hand ...
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‘It was a really beautiful moment’: University of Florida student reacts to her friend being freed from Hamas
“I’m so glad you’re okay and home,” shared UF student, Lauren Robbins. Robbins is relieved that her friend, 19-year-old Liri ...
Turkey's Erdogan meets with Hamas leader, delegation in Ankara
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan met with Hamas leader Muhammad Ismail Darwish in Ankara on Wednesday, Erdogan's office said ...
Israel accuses Hamas of breaching ceasefire, refuses to open crossing points to northern Gaza
Tens of thousands of Palestinians waited to return to their homes in northern Gaza, voicing frustration after Israel refused to open crossing points.