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Expected release of high-profile male hostages sparks excitement and anxiety in Israel

News that three high-profile hostages are expected to be released has brought excitement and trepidation to Israel on Friday

The Independent UK

Donations to UNRWA USA have spiked since the start of the war in Gaza

Support from Americans has surged for the U.S. nonprofit that raises money for UNRWA, the U.N. agency that serves Palestinian refugees

The Independent UK

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

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Hamas To Free Three Israeli Hostages In Next Ceasefire Swap

Hamas and Israel will carry out their fourth hostage-prisoner swap of the Gaza ceasefire on Saturday, with the militant group to free three Israeli captives in exchange for 90 inmates in Israeli jails.

International Business Times

Thai Hostages Released In Gaza Exchange With Israel

Five Thai hostages released in emotional exchange after being held captive in Gaza, part of larger prisoner release involving Israelis and Palestinians.

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Hamas to release Israeli father amid ‘grave concerns’ for wife and children

Yarden Bibas scheduled for release with Keith Siegel and Ofer Calderon on Saturday in latest handover of hostages

The Guardian - UK

Hostages Released In Gaza Ceasefire Exchange

Three hostages set for release in Israel-Hamas deal, while Israeli strikes target Hezbollah in Lebanon.

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First Thing: Trump baselessly blames ‘diversity’ and Democrats for deadly DC plane crash

Sixty-seven people die in deadliest US air tragedy since 2001. Plus, Israeli-Hamas deal leads to release of eight hostages and 110 prisoners

The Guardian - UK

Gaza ‘ceasefire at risk’ if UNRWA forced to stop operations

UK, France and Germany reiterate ‘grave concern’ over Israeli law forbidding contact between its officials and UN agency

Al Jazeera

French-Israeli hostage Ofer Kalderon among three men freed by Hamas

The Israeli military said on Saturday three hostages freed by Hamas were now in the custody of its forces in the Gaza Strip, including French-Israeli national Ofer Kalderon.

Radio France Internationale

Hamas To Release Three Israeli Hostages From Gaza

Hamas to release three Israeli hostages, including an American dual national, in exchange for Palestinian prisoners after a ceasefire deal.

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Middle East latest: Israeli strike hits unofficial border crossing in Lebanon

Lebanon's Health Ministry says Israeli strikes that hit an unofficial border crossing in eastern Lebanon killed two people and wounded 10

The Independent UK

Hamas To Release Three Israeli Hostages, Including American Dual National

Hamas announces the release of three Israeli hostages, including an American dual national, in Gaza. A significant development in the ongoing hostage situa...

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Thai families celebrate as hostages freed in Gaza: 'I’m going to give him a hug’

One Thai still unaccounted for

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Middle East crisis: Protests at Rafah crossing following Trump proposal to move people from Gaza to Egypt and Jordan – as it happened

Hundreds gather at Rafah crossing after Donald Trump says people from Gaza will accept being moved to Egypt and Jordan because ‘we do a lot for them’

The Independent UK

Hamas confirms killing of military commander Mohammed Deif

Hamas announces death of four more top military leaders killed in Israeli airstrike

The Independent UK

After the initial ecstasy of freedom, released Israeli hostages face a long road to recovery

Fifteen Israeli hostages were released from more than 15 months of captivity in Gaza over the past two weeks

The Guardian - AU

‘I told my son to keep strong – let’s wait for dad’: Thailand hopes for return of its last Hamas hostage

Five of the last six Thai nationals have been released by Hamas. For one nine-year-old, the agonising wait continues for the return of his father

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The Independent UK

How did so many Thai farmers end up held hostage by Hamas?

Five Thai nationals held hostage by Hamas since its 2023 attack on Israel were released Thursday, while one remaining Thai citizen remains in captivity

The Guardian - AU

Human Rights Commission considers discrimination complaint against Peter Dutton over Gaza comments

Complaint lists numerous public comments by the Liberal leader, a staunch supporter of Israel, which it alleges show discriminatory behaviour towards Palestinians, Muslims and Jews

The Independent UK

Israeli doctors say five released Thai hostages in "fair" health after 15 months of captivity

Five Thai hostages have been released after 15 months of captivity in the Gaza Strip

Latin Times

Palestinian Prisoners Released After Netanyahu Threatened Delay Over Chaotic Handover of Israeli Hostages

Israel resumed the release of Palestinian prisoners following a delay Netanyahu ordered, citing concerns over the treatment of hostages during their release.

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Former Israeli Defense Minister Expresses Joy Over Hostage Release

Former Israeli defense minister expresses joy over the release of hostages by Hamas in Gaza. Ceasefire deal includes the release of three Israelis and five...

The Independent UK

‘Real chance’ hostages being freed by Hamas could be hurt or killed, lawyers say

It comes after chaotic scenes at a hostage handover on Thursday.

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Israel Releases 110 Palestinian Prisoners In Ceasefire Agreement With Hamas

Israel releases 110 Palestinian prisoners and 8 hostages as part of a ceasefire deal with Hamas.

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