Israel and Hamas Are Set to Swap More Hostages for Prisoners in Another Test of the Gaza Ceasefire
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel and Hamas were expected to swap more hostages for Palestinian prisoners on Saturday, the second such exchange since a ceasefire began in the Gaza Strip last weekend and another test for the deal.
Israel receives names of four female hostages Hamas is due to release Saturday
Israel says it has received a list of four female hostages Hamas is due to release on Saturday as part of a ceasefire deal. The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office said that the list was received through mediators and added that Israel’s response would be provided later.
Israel says Hamas' list of hostages to be released violates agreement
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday that Hamas has violated an agreement on the release of hostages with its publication of those to be released on Saturday.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire: Who are remaining hostages and when might they be freed?
More than 250 foreign and Israeli hostages taken by Hamas in the 7 October attack, according to Israel, with 94 still in Gaza
Hamas to release four female Israeli soldiers
Hamas said it would release four female Israeli soldiers held hostage in Gaza on Saturday, the second group of captives released under the ceasefire deal with Israel. For one family in Gaza, the ceasefire came hours too late.
Hamas names four Israeli female soldier hostages to be freed in second swap
Palestinian militant group Hamas announced the names on Friday of four Israeli female soldier hostages to be released in exchange for Palestinian prisoners in the second swap under the ceasefire deal in Gaza.
Israeli families of hostages confirm that Hamas will release 4 female soldiers
A group representing the relatives of Israelis held in Gaza confirmed that the four hostages set to be released by Hamas on Saturday are female soldiers.
Hamas to Free Four Women Soldiers in Second Swap With Israel
Hamas named four Israeli women soldiers it plans to release from captivity in a second hostage-for-prisoner swap, as the Gaza ceasefire nears the end of its first week.
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Live briefing: U.S. calls for Lebanon ceasefire extension after Israel says IDF won’t withdraw by deadline
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Israel Appears Poised to Keep Its Troops in Lebanon Beyond Deadline
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Israel says it won’t withdraw from Lebanon by Sunday deadline
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Netanyahu suggests Israel might not complete its withdrawal from Lebanon by a cease-fire deadline
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The Israel-Hamas ceasefire appears to be holding steady. Does Trump deserve credit?
Both the Trump and Biden administrations have publicly claimed credit for pushing the agreement over the line.