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What to know about the 20 living hostages released by Hamas

In return for the hostages, Israel will release nearly 2,000 detained Palestinians.

Axios · Oct 13, 2025

Who are the hostages Israel believes are still alive?

Hamas is due to release the 48 hostages still being held in Gaza, most of them kidnapped during their 7 October 2023 attack on Israel. 20 of them are believed to be alive, with the fate of two more still unknown.

Euronews · Oct 12, 2025

Who are the hostages Israel believes are still alive?

The faces of the hostages being held in Gaza stare down from every street corner in Israel on posters now sun-faded and ripped

The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2025

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Live updates: A UN official says 20 aid trucks with food are waiting to enter Gaza

Israel says it will allow a limited amount of humanitarian aid into Gaza even as its "extensive” new ground operations are underway

The Independent UK · May 19, 2025

Who are the hostages freed by Hamas as part of the ceasefire in Gaza?

Hamas militants have released the bodies of four more hostages from the Gaza Strip more than 16 months after they were taken captive

The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2025

AP photos capture a day of wrenching emotion as Israel and Hamas release hostages and prisoners

It was a day of wrenching emotions: Relief, joy, anger and trauma all spilled out as Hamas released a new round of hostages and Israel freed more Palestinians from its prisons.

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2025

Hamas set to free Israeli father in Gaza hostage release – amid grave concerns for his wife and children

Yarden Bibas, Keith Siegel and Ofer Calderon will be exchanged for 90 Palestinians on Saturday

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2025

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German-Israeli Hostages Released By Hamas In Gaza

German President Steinmeier expresses joy over the release of German-Israeli hostages by Hamas in Gaza. Hostages handed over to Red Cross in chaotic scenes.

Top News · Jan 30, 2025

Three Israelis and five Thais freed from Gaza as Trump envoy meets hostages’ relatives

Handover delayed by jostling crowd in Khan Younis, with Netanyahu suspending release of Palestinian prisoners

The Guardian - UK · Jan 30, 2025

Hostage Swap In Gaza Strip: 8 Released, 110 Palestinians Freed

Militants in Gaza released eight hostages, including Israelis and Thai workers, in a swap for Palestinian prisoners amid a tenuous ceasefire.

Top News · Jan 30, 2025

Israeli Hostage Arbel Yehoud Safely Transferred Amid Chaotic Scene

Israeli hostage Arbel Yehoud's safe transfer amidst chaos at Khan Younis exchange point highlights challenges in conflict zones.

Top News · Jan 30, 2025

Israeli Hostage Released By Palestinian Islamic Jihad In Khan Younis

Israeli citizen Arbel Yehoud released by Palestinian Islamic Jihad in Khan Younis, negotiations ongoing for remaining hostages. Red Cross and authorities w...

Top News · Jan 30, 2025

Israeli Soldier Released By Palestinian Militants To Red Cross

Israeli soldier Agam Berger released by Palestinian militants in Gaza, along with other hostages. Reciprocal release of Palestinian prisoners expected.

Top News · Jan 30, 2025

Three Israelis released by Hamas in Gaza as part of ceasefire deal – along with five Thai hostages

It is the third exchange of hostages since a ceasefire was agreed about a fortnight ago

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2025

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Al Jazeera · Jan 30, 2025

Israel says eight captives, including five foreigners, released from Gaza

Israel begins releasing 110 Palestinian prisoners from Israeli jails under Gaza ceasefire deal.

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2025

Middle East latest: Hostages and prisoners set to be released as ceasefire holds

Hamas is set to free three more Israeli hostages as well as five Thai captives, and Israel is to release another 110 Palestinian prisoners, in the third such exchange since a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip took hold earlier this month

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2025

Hamas is set to free 8 more hostages and Israel will release 110 prisoners as Gaza ceasefire holds

Hamas is set to free three more Israeli hostages as well as five Thai captives, and Israel is to release another 110 Palestinian prisoners

The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025

Hamas set to release three Israeli and five Thai nationals from Gaza on Thursday

Three Israelis, including an 80-year-old man and a female Israeli soldier, are among eight due to be returned to Israel under a fragile ceasefire

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Thousands Of Palestinians Return To Northern Gaza Strip

Thousands of Palestinians return to northern Gaza after cease-fire deal with Hamas. Israel lifts closure, warns against militant activity.

Qatar-Brokered Deal Eases Ceasefire Crisis In Gaza

Qatar-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas leads to hostage release and Palestinian return to Gaza, aiming to end 15-month conflict.

Evening Standard · Jan 27, 2025

Palestinians return to bombed-out northern Gaza as more Israeli hostages to be freed

Agreement is reached agreement to release Israeli civilian hostage Arbel Yehoud and allow Palestinians to return to northern Gaza overnight

The Guardian - AU · Jan 27, 2025

Middle East: Tens of thousands of Palestinians begin journey home to devastated northern Gaza – as it happened

People begin to return to areas such as Jabalia and Beit Hanoun following hostage agreement

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2025

Agreement reached to release Israeli civilian hostage and allow Palestinians to return to north Gaza

Israel and Hamas accused each other of violating the ceasefire over the weekend

The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2025

Israeli troops kill more than 20 in Lebanon and one in Gaza as residents try to return

People shot at attempting to get back to their homes, with Israel accusing Lebanese army and Hamas of violating deals

The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2025

Hamas says Israel is violating ceasefire by blocking Palestinians’ return to northern Gaza – as it happened

Israel delays removal of troops, accusing Hamas of breaking terms of deal by failing to release civilian hostage

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