Middle East latest: Deal reached to release Israeli hostage and allow Palestinians into north Gaza
Mediator Qatar announced early Monday that an agreement has been reached to release an Israeli civilian hostage and allow Palestinians to return to northern Gaza, easing the first major crisis of the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Gaza ceasefire hits snag over hostage release, return to the north
Palestinians trying to return to northern Gaza were stranded on two highways in a standoff that threatened to undo the shaky peace between Israel and Hamas.
Four more Israeli hostages released by Hamas as ceasefire continues to hold
Hamas released four Israeli hostages in Gaza early Saturday in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners to be released later in the day. It was the second release to occur as part of the ceasefire agreement that began last weekend. Israel followed with the release of 200 Palestinian prisoners.
Qatar says a deal is reached to release an Israeli hostage and allow Palestinians into northern Gaza
Qatar announced early Monday that an agreement has been reached to release an Israeli civilian hostage and allow Palestinians to return to northern Gaza, easing the first major crisis of the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Israel, Hamas reach deal to release hostages and allow Palestinians to return to Gaza Strip
An agreement has been reached between Israel and Hamas that involves the release of additional hostages and the return of Palestinians to the northern part of the Gaza Strip.
Israel says released hostages 'turned humiliation into victory'
Four Israeli hostages released by Hamas Saturday were determined not to let themselves be humiliated during the transfer, they said.
With the release of each Israeli hostage, fears only grow for those left behind
As thousands of Israelis came to cheer the helicopter bringing back four female hostages from Gaza on Saturday, it was a bitter-sweet moment as the nation also mourned those left behind.
Who are the Palestinian prisoners released in exchange for Israeli hostages?
The Palestinian prisoners released by Israel include 120 who were serving life sentences after being convicted of deadly attacks on Israelis. Around 70 were released into Egypt after being banned from returning to Israeli or Palestinian territory. (AP video by Mohammad Jahjouh)
Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal begins with release of Israeli hostages, Palestinian prisoners
The first three Israeli hostages were released after the ceasefire officially began. Hours later, Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners and detainees.
Hamas agrees to release hostage Arbel Yehud to preserve fragile peace with Israel
Hamas has agreed to release hostage Arbel Yehud from Gaza on Thursday, easing the first major crisis of the Middle East ceasefire deal.
Israel Begins Allowing Palestinians to Return to Northern Gaza for the First Time in Over a Year
Israel has begun allowing Palestinians to return to the heavily destroyed north of the Gaza Strip for the first time since the early weeks of the 15-month war with Hamas, in accordance with a fragile
Israeli victims of terror concerned with murderers' release from prison, relieved 7 hostages back home
The release of hostages in exchange for convicted terrorists under Israel’s ceasefire deal with Hamas stirs profound emotions ...
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Four more hostages released in choreographed ceremony
The four captives smiled and waved as they walked across a stage in front of a crowd, which, according to media, was meant to ...