1 day ago · An accounting provided by Hamas over the weekend confirmed intelligence assessments, Israeli officials said. By Isabel Kershner Reporting from Jerusalem Eight of the 26 hostages that Hamas is ...

2 days ago · Eight of the remaining hostages set to be released by Hamas in the first phase of a ceasefire agreement with Israel are dead, according to an Israeli government spokesperson.

2 days ago · Hamas has told Israel that eight of 26 Israeli hostages set to be released as part of the first phase of the ceasefire are dead, according to a Middle Eastern official briefed on the matter.

4 days ago · Two hundred Palestinian prisoners have also been released today by Israel in the latest stage of a ceasefire deal.

Jan 17, 2025 · Dozens of hostages who are known to be dead would be released only in a third phase, if Israel’s military fully leaves Gaza and reconstruction of the enclave begins.

Jan 20, 2025 · The first hostages freed from Gaza under a long-awaited ceasefire agreement are back in Israel, and desperately needed aid is beginning to flow into the enclave. Follow for live updates.

Jan 19, 2025 · President Biden released a statement following the Israel-Hamas ceasefire announcement Wednesday, saying release of American hostages will be included in the agreement.

Dec 1, 2023 · The cease-fire between Israel and Hamas was back on track Sunday as the militants freed 17 more hostages, including 14 Israelis and the first American, in exchange for 39 Palestinian prisoners in...

Jan 16, 2025 · More than 100 hostages were freed in November 2023 during a staggered truce between Israel and Hamas. In exchange, about 240 Palestinians held in Israel were released.

5 days ago · These are the stories of those hostages who are still being held, which have either been confirmed by the BBC or credibly reported.